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🎬✨ Lights, Camera, Tourism! ✨🎬

The Gold Coast has long been a hotspot for blockbuster productions, but what does that mean for our tourism industry? This April, Women in Tourism Gold Coast invites you to an unmissable Industry Breakfast, where we explore how film and television are continuing to shape the region’s visitor economy.

Hear from an expert panel featuring The Honorable John Paul Langbroek MP - Minister for Education and the Arts, Gina Black - Screen Industry Advisor for the Gold Coast Film Commission and Allan Dixon -Digital Tourism Pioneer, as they share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of this growing sector. Tania Zaetta, TV and radio personality, will guide the conversation in a lively panel discussion.

Hosted at the picturesque Paradise Country, this is your chance to connect with industry professionals, gain valuable insights, and enjoy a delicious breakfast in a unique setting.

Plus, by attending, you’ll also be supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities, with raffle proceeds going to this fantastic cause.

📅 Friday, 4 April

⏰ 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM

📍 Paradise Country, Oxenford

🎟️ Members $70 | Non-Members $85 (plus booking fee)

💙 All proceeds of the raffle will proudly support Ronald McDonald House Charities.

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Imperial Hotel June 2024

LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION!!!

We are thrilled to announce an exciting film industry panel for our June breakfast.
Tickets are now on sale.

The panel includes two powerhouse women, Lynne Benzie - President of Village Roadshow Studios and Gina Black - Screen Industry Advisor for the Gold Coast Film Commission, along with Mr David Crisafulli MP - Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Tourism.

The topic for discussion will be how the film industry impacts tourism on the Gold Coast and how local businesses and operators can get involved.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career in the tourism industry, this event promises to provide you with inspiration, knowledge, and valuable connections.

This is an event not to be missed.

Date: Friday, 07 June 2024

Time: 6:30 am to 8.30 am

Location: Imperial Hotel Gold Coast - 94 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach 4217

Film Industry Panel:

Mr David Crisafulli MP - Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Tourism

Lynne Benzie - President of Village Roadshow Studios

Gina Black - Screen Industry Advisor, Gold Coast Film Commission

Hosted by: Mia Glover- 9News Queensland Weekend Presenter & TODAY Show Reporter.

Charity Recipient: Fierce Females

Women In Tourism Gold Coast Industry Event Breakfast at Imperial Hotel

Gillian Black, David Crisafulli MP, Lynne Benzie at Women In Tourism Gold Coast Industry Event Panel

Fierce Females Women In Tourism Gold Coast charity donation recipient for June 2024

Carafe Wine WIT & Sip

Get ready for a bespoke experience where you will indulge in wines from Australia’s premium wine regions, including the Yarra Valley, Hunter Valley and McLaren Vale. Sample wine directly from the barrel, enjoy crafted winery blends and share a charcuterie table while mingling with like-minded WIT industry colleagues who appreciate a good glass of vino.

Carafe Wine will teach you to ‘Rethink the way you drink wine and reuse glass bottles to reduce glass waste on the GC’—making this simple change in your wine purchasing routine ensures less landfill waste. For more info visit: https://www.carafewine.com.au

Don't miss out on this opportunity to sip and socialise at a beautiful local winery in the heart of Southport.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm
Location: Carafe Wine, 49 Johnston Street, Southport 4215

Women in Tourism Gold Coast WIT and SIP event

Southport Yacht Club April 2024

At Women in Tourism GC, we are women who love surprises.

When we were advised we had to make a last-minute speaker change for our April Breakfast Event, we sent our best regards to busy Star CEO Jess Mellor and lined up wellness educator, author and TV presenter Belinda Norton.

Belinda is best known as a health and fitness educator who specialises in women’s health, biomechanics and mobility of the body. With 24 years of experience in the wellness industry, she makes it her business to elevate others and strives to genuinely help women feel well and gain supreme confidence in their bodies—mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Through her experience and passion, she has brought to life the wellness website www.belindanorton.com, a food and fitness blog for families. The Belinda Norton brand has expanded into creative content collaborations and renowned written and image content for brands such as Flannery Organic, Virgin Voyages and Cotton On.

Friday, April 19, 2024

6:30 am to 8.30 am

Southport Yacht Club

️Belinda Norton- Wellbeing TV Presenter + Writer + Health & Fitness Educator

Lara Boath- Sea FM Radio Personality + Entertainer

Charity Recipient- The Pink Elephants Support Network

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary February 2024

We are thrilled to announce our first WIT Industry breakfast for 2024, which will take place at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on Friday 02 February 2024.

Our special guest speaker is John Warn, the recently appointed CEO of Experience Gold Coast. Join us to hear how Experience Gold Coast has brought together Destination Gold Coast, Major Events Gold Coast, Study Gold Coast, Placemakers, and HOTA, Home of the Arts, under one entity. They focus on strengthening the Gold Coast’s position as Australia’s premier tourism destination.

Network with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights from industry leaders, and enjoy a delicious breakfast in a stunning natural setting. This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow women and people in tourism, share experiences, and create lasting connections.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career in the tourism industry, this event promises to provide you with inspiration, knowledge, and valuable connections. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in the tourism sector.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, February 2, 2024
Time: 6:30 am to 8.30 am
Location: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Guest Speaker: John Warn- CEO Experience Gold Coast

QT Gold Coast December 2023

WIT Gold Coast Annual Christmas Breakfast! We'd love you to join us for a festive morning to network with fellow industry professionals, celebrate the year and spread holiday cheer.

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