More than 100 applications were received for the top role at Tourism Whitsundays, but it was this guy’s CV that stood out.

The positive, sun-drenched vibes are emanating from Tourism Whitsundays HQ today, with some new funding helping the organisation make a key hire.

The coveted event, which Tourism & Events Queensland partnered on, was reportedly cut short by an hour-and-a-half following a medical emergency.

Tourism Whitsundays has used one of the world’s most famous voices to celebrate the North Queensland destination. And no, it doesn’t belong to Morgan Freeman or James Earl Jones.

This week’s Destination Wrap has some fab news for those keen to (eventually) get out of Australia, and for those who are quite happy to journey within it.

To enhance the positive vibes of this week’s Destination Wrap, we highly recommend showering yourself in glitter or even letting off a few party poppers.

The wheels are beginning to turn on domestic and international tourism, with border restrictions easing near and far. Huzzah!

Grab a plate, put on a bib and stuff your face full of the latest destination news right here. It’s an absolute smorgasbord.

Looking to impress your colleagues with your destination knowledge around the office water cooler this week? Reach expert status instantly with this.

Three of Queensland’s peak tourism bodies have called for government action to control sharks, after two foreigners were hospitalised following an attack.

John Milton would turn in his grave if he knew a tropical paradise was being called “Paradise Lost”, but as it turns out, a national network has done just that.

We once came second in a beauty competition. It was the sixth grade ‘Most beautiful Halloween mask” comp. Mind you we weren’t wearing one.