The Cairns & Region Convention Bureau (CRCB) is dedicated to providing complimentary unbiased advice and assistance to planners considering the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef region for meetings, conferences and incentives.
As your first point of contact we can help plan your event in a destination boasting world-class attractions, internationally acclaimed facilities and spectacular tropical surrounds.
Our complimentary services to event planners include:
- liaising on all aspects of Cairns and region venues and accommodation information
- providing you with general information and advice about Cairns and the surrounding region
- assisting you with the preperation of your event proposal
- supplying promotional literature and collateral
We look forward to working with you!
The CRCB Team:
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Angela Uhlig
Director of Sales & Marketing
Ph: (07) 4015 1221
Fax: (07) 4051 0127
Email: angela.uhlig@tnq.org.au
Responsibilities:
To provide the strategic and operational leadership to increase the level of business tourism in Tropical North Queensland. Manage the bureau’s corporate and operational plans, performance indicators, performance reviews and development of unit reports in accordance with TTNQ policy.
Responsible for the maintenance of an integrated research program to ensure activities in all key marketing areas are based on detailed target market analysis.
Manages the development and maintenance of strategies to maximise the support of members and key industry stakeholders to CRCB.
Contact me for:
Previous tourism experience:
- Over 15 years experience in senior management positions within the hotel / tourism industry.
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Johanne Flynn
Sales Liaison Executive
Ph: (07) 4015 1239
Fax: (07) 4051 0127
Email: johanne.flynn@tnq.org.au
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
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To assist clients with the preparation of event proposals/bids
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To liaise with clients requiring information and advice about the region
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To coordinate and participate in Business Tourism workshops and tradeshows including the handling and qualifying of buyers and post touring
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To assist with the planning and escorting of client familiarisation programs
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To assist with the planning of client site inspections
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To identify potential pre and post touring opportunities and provide client support
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To represent CRCB within industry
Contact me for:
- Sell TNQ enquiries (buyers)
- AIME enquiries
- BTAG (Business Tourism Advisory Group)
- Product updates
- Bureau Brief
- Familiarisation enquiries
Previous tourism experience:
- Event Coordinator – Cairns Convention Centre
- Event Manager – Eventcorp Incentive & Event Management
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Amba Thistlethwaite
Business Events Executive
Ph: (07) 4015 1218
Fax: (07) 4051 0127
Email: amba.thisthlethwaite@tnq.org.au
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Business Communications
Responsibilities:
- Respond to and action telephone/email/web enquiries, providing information and advise about the region
- Assist clients with the preparation of event proposals/bids
- Coordinate board and other reports as required
- Plan and escort client familiarisation programs and site inspections as required
- Manage the collection, input and analysis of Queensland Business Event Survey (QBES)
- Work closely with members on upcoming tradeshows, promotional opportunities and roadshows, coordinating and attending sales activities as required
- Develop the famil schedule for Sell TNQ. Update the Sell TNQ website, manage exhibitor registration, and provide feedback to industry
- Manage the CRCB website and track the number of visitors to the website per month
- Provide administrative assistance to the CRCB Manager as required
- Focus on NZ and Japan Business Tourism Markets
Contact me for:
- Sell TNQ enquiries (exhibitor registration, itinerary, website)
- Queensland Business Events Survey (QBES) reporting and results
- Famil and Tradeshow enquiries
- CRCB website enquiries
Previous tourism experience:
- Event Co-ordinator Cairns Convention Centre
- Functions Co-ordinator Blue Sky Brewery
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