Summer Always
Lord Mayor launches new campaign to attract southern tourists to vibrant Brisbane
A new campaign showcasing Brisbane’s “Summer Always” climate and diverse array destinations is being launched to attract southern tourists to the Queensland capital.
Unveiling the trendy new-look campaign highlighting the city’s outdoor lifestyle and rich mix of experiences, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said he was confident Brisbane will emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic as Australia’s latest must-do destination.
“Brisbane is already the nation’s fastest growing capital and I have no doubt that trend will translate into more tourists visiting our great city,” he said.
“As the world’s newest destination for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, there’s already increased interest both domestically and internationally in discovering more about Brisbane.
“This exciting campaign will take advantage of that interest.
“It showcases the significant number of new destinations and experiences that have been created in Brisbane over recent years while highlighting many of the attractions locals love about their city that interstate people may not be familiar with.”
The campaign features destinations including Fortitude Valley’s Hotel X and The Calile Hotel, Moreton Island’s sand hills and the Tangalooma wrecks, Howard Smith Wharves and kayaking on the Brisbane River.
“While residents know Brisbane just keeps getting better, many interstate people who haven’t visited for a while might not be aware of all the fantastic new destinations, like Howard Smith Wharves,” Cr Schrinner said.
“They may also not know about our many natural attractions, like the Tangalooma wrecks.
“This campaign puts all those amazing things about Brisbane together and I am confident it will help those sectors of our economy that have really suffered through the pandemic.”
Cr Schrinner said the campaign would launch on Monday (February 21st) in Melbourne and Sydney and feature television, digital and social media advertisements.
“Now is the perfect time for us to start our campaign to attract southern tourists to Brisbane,” he said.
“Many pandemic restrictions have been lifted and people in Victoria and New South Wales will be wanting a holiday to look forward to as they face the cold months ahead.
“That’s why our campaign so strongly focuses on the ability to enjoy Brisbane’s outdoors throughout the year.”
Brisbane Economic Development Agency Chief Executive Officer Anthony Ryan said the new campaign taps into everything that is uniquely Brisbane, reflecting the city’s lifestyle, climate, opportunities and, most importantly, its people.
“The campaign is 100 percent made in Brisbane, utilising music from local artists, and designed by a cohort of passionate Brisbane creatives who love the city and all that it offers,” Mr Ryan said.
“Shining a light on the stories of Brisbane is a unique aspect of the campaign, showcasing our city’s exceptional dining and cultural offerings, enviable lifestyle, and strong business appeal particularly as we target international markets over the coming years.”