Coolum News Inform know grow Volume 1. Issue 1
August 2020
INSIDE..
Keeping it safe on the footpaths - p3
Hoping for the best NERVOUS, but optimistic, were among the key words Coolum Business and Tourism’s secretary Andrew Gorman suggested would describe the sentiment of his members at the beginning of August. Speaking to Coolum News just after it was announced the borders would be closed to greater Sydney residents, Mr Gorman said the likely lack of traffic to the airport off the back of the changes would be a blow to the momentum of local retail and tourism businesses. Mr Gorman said Coolum
had fared “reasonably” on the tourism front during the recent school holidays, helped greatly by the fact that Brisbane residents were allowed to drive north for a break within Queensland. Social distancing restrictions though had made it particularly challenging for hospitality businesses faced with limiting their capacity to host diners in-house. Mr Gorman said he was hopeful Queenslanders would continue to be able to travel here which would help to keep Coolum trade ticking over. Coolum News, August 2020
Roadshow rolls into town - p16
Setting new norms with words - p18