Tourism operators slashing rates
QUEENSLAND is on sale as operators slash prices in a bid to bring back visitors.
Some of the state’s most luxurious resorts and memorable experiences are among those offering huge discounts and other special offers to ignite a tourism industry weighed down by fears over the coronavirus and the lingering effects of drought, fire and floods.
The cut-price Queensland specials come as international operators offer discounted travel overseas as holidaymakers become wary of travelling during the coronavirus outbreak.
On exclusive Hayman Island, guests can enjoy a 25 per cent discount on stays, equating to savings of hundreds of dollars, while Orpheus Island is offering free flights for stays of four nights or more.
Flight Centre was yesterday advertising an Orpheus package of five nights for the price of four.
Jetstar is offering flights and two nights’ accommodation packages in Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas starting from $283 to $328.
At Pacific Hotel Cairns it is $346 per person from Sydney, at Oasis at Palm Cove $446 per person and at Saltwater Luxury Apartments, Port Douglas, $521 per person.
On the Gold Coast, Breakfree Longbeach Surfers Paradise is going even better, with a Flight Centre deal of seven nights for the price of four.
Hamilton Island is also enticing guests with free extra nights, while the award-winning Reef Sleep accommodation on the Great Barrier Reef is offering discounts of $100.
Offers of early check-ins, late check-outs and free kids’ stays are other lures being used to entice guests.
Queensland Tourism Minister Kate Jones said there were some great deals to be had as operators look to entice domestic holiday-makers.
“No matter where you look, we’ve got a great deal for you,” she said.
“From cheap flights, to cheap accommodation, to great food and wine packages.”