Resort Management Sales Industry Blog

The April Business Confidence Survey report is now available. The latest Sunshine Coast Business Confidence Survey results show business confidence in 2013 has increased by 8% against 2012 and 2011. There’s also been a 5% jump in businesses saying they will increase their spending significantly over the next six months. Visit  council's website  to download a copy of the survey results report.

The month-long Green June festival includes a range of events focused on empowering and encouraging the community to live more sustainably. Green June is a great opportunity for residents to learn how they can reduce their environmental footprint while also contributing towards a more sustainable future. The word sustainable captures everything we want to do — it means working towards protecting the environment, strengthening the economy, and cherishing the character of our communities. With more than 20 events, activities and festivals across the region, including the biennial and inspiring Floating Land Festival, the Sunshine Coast World Environment Day Festival, the Living Smart ‘Glossies’ Awards, EcoFlicks, the Noosa Festival of Water and a myriad of practical workshops and forums on food, backyard biodiversity and energy, there’s something for the entire family. Discover the latest in green technologies, learn practical hands-on solutions, enjoy the ‘green art’ talent of local...

Attempting to nearly triple Sunshine Coast economy in just 20 years is one of the aims of the Draft Sunshine Coast Economic Development Strategy, which is now available for community review. The strategy has been developed by the Sunshine Coast Economic Development Taskforce, which includes business, industry and Council representatives from across the region. Clear goals were set; a $33 billion economy by 2033, household incomes above the state average, and 20% of goods and services produced for export.  These goals are ambitious but achievable – and this document proposes some of the actions needed to transform to a strong, new economy. The draft strategy proposes a number of pathways and priorities for long-term sustainable economic growth on the Sunshine   Coast   – while maintaining the authenticity of the region. Its 20-year outlook identifies an approach needed to take in order to become more competitive, demand-driven and responsive to national and g...

Living Smart is council's free online program that helps residents save on household bills, reduce their ecological footprint, learn about backyard biodiversity and much more. 2013 Glossies Awards Nominations for the 2013 Living Smart 'Glossies' Awards are open until 24 May. The Glossies recognise sustainability excellence in building design, edible landscaping, business eco-efficiencies, greening the arts plus more. Visit  Living Smart  and enter your nomination.

A series of free public transport information sessions will start at the end of April to give businesses tools and tips to help visitors and residents get around the Coast. Sunshine Coast Council’s Transport Strategy Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski said local businesses, tourism operators and visitor centres including volunteers could benefit from the interactive sessions. A lot of information is available on bus and train times, stops, routes, fares and ticket options - but trying to find it can be quite daunting, especially if it’s on the newer online formats. There are quick and easy ways to access this information and these sessions will show you how, as well as provide tips for giving good directions and handling bus and train enquiries. Numbers are limited and bookings are essential.  Free Public Transport Information Sessions Maroochy Surf Club, 34-36 Alexandra Parade, Maroochydore Thursday 2nd of May 6pm to 8pm (Presentation 6.30pm to 7.30pm) Numbers are limited

Tiger Airways Flight TT252 touched down on the Sunshine Coast, beginning a regular  route from Melbourne bringing Victorian visitors to the region over the next 12 months.  Victoria and Melbourne are key interstate markets for the region, with more than 40 percent  of interstate holiday visitors to the Sunshine Coast coming from Victoria, according to the  latest National Visitor Survey. The new Tiger Airways’ flights from Melbourne to Sunshine Coast are perfectly timed to  deliver a boost for the region during key Easter holiday period. Tiger will increase the four weekly flights to daily in June, taking the number of seats into the  region to 1,260 per week and further cementing the airline’s confidence in the Sunshine Coast  as a tourism destination.

Established in 2008 - in partnership with major business, industry and government groups – the Sunshine Coast Business Confidence survey provides accurate and important information about trading conditions on the Coast.  Regularly receiving on average 400 - 500 business participants from across the entire Sunshine Coast region, the survey reports are professionally collated and include expert economic analysis from Suncorp Bank. The survey is conducted bi-annually and participation is anonymous.  The baseline questions have been collaboratively designed by Boardroom Business and the Sunshine Coast Council Economic Development Unit. The April 2013 Sunshine Coast Business Confidence Survey will be opening soon.  If you would like to receive an email alert on the day the survey opens please SUBSCRIBE . Results of this survey will be launched at the upcoming Sunshine Coast Business Expo breakfast on May 10th.