By JOLENE OGLE
THE Noosa business market is in the midst of a revival and Global Cafe and hostel owner Danny Simmonds has created a unique way to help get local business booming.
Danny has created the Buddy band; a wristband that offers the wearer great discounts and special deals throughout the shire including $11 movie tickets, free entry into nightclubs and discounts at some of the region’s most popular eateries including the recently opened Crawdaddy’s.
Since launching the colour-coded Buddy band in June, Danny has sold over 400 bands at $20 per person and all local businesses have to do to take part is offer a discount to band wearers.
Danny said the program was a great way to help drive more tourists and backpackers to local businesses while they are staying in Noosa, while offering locals a budget-friendly way to get out and about in their home town.
“So far, we are selling a Buddy band to one in every five people who check into Global,” he said.
“The feedback we’re receiving is great from both the businesses involved and the people buying the bands.”
Since meeting with Danny a week ago, he has already signed another four businesses to the Buddy system, meaning more discounts and specials for Buddy wristband wearers.
So far, Noosa Longboards, Duke’s Burgers, Tuk Tuk Thai, Noosa Jet Ski, U-Drive Boat Hire plus a swag of other local businesses have jumped on board the Buddy system to take advantage of the chance to boost business.
Danny said the bands were available to backpackers, tourists, long-term holiday makers, locals and anyone who wants to make the most of special deals and budget-friendly discounts throughout the region.
To find out more about the Buddy bands or to buy one, drop into Global Cafe and Bar on William Street, Noosaville, or phone 5474 1844.
