Bumper holiday season

LOCAL tourism operators have enjoyed a busy Easter holiday with many expecting the sell-out season to continue throughout the school holidays.
Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham said many tour operators, accommodation venues and restaurants have all reported a great Easter holiday period.
“Alex Gilmour from Nautilus Noosa Resort said the resort was fully booked over the Easter four-day weekend and there are already strong bookings throughout the school holidays, with visitor numbers for February and March well above last year’s figures,” he said.
“Sharon McCulloch from Coral Beach Resort in Noosa said they were also fully booked for Easter and March and April.
“This year has been their second best year since 2009… and it’s been a bumper holiday season for Hotel Laguna with this Easter their best in a long time.
“But it wasn’t only the five-star resorts that were busy with holiday-makers over Easter.
“Debbie Cummins from Boreen Point camp ground said they were packed with Easter bookings and were looking great for the rest of the holidays.
“Restaurant and tour operators have also enjoyed a bumper season with many busy thanks to beautiful weather over the four days.
“Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club manager Ashley Little said the Easter trade was significantly better than previous years with their Sunday trade as busy as Christmas school holidays.
Mr Massingham also said feedback from operators was very encouraging.
“Tourism is our largest employer and contributor to the Noosa economy,” Mr Massingham said.
“It is great to see visitors are getting out and about across the region and enjoying everything Noosa has to offer.”