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Week commencing Thursday, 26 May | 2016 | Edition 830
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FORMER Warwick Tourism and Events CEO Tracy Vellacott has welcomed a move by the Southern Downs Council to form an “in-house” group to help with the delivery of economic development, major events and tourism services. “I believe it is a positive move by the Council,” said Ms Vellacott, who had held an event role within Council for almost six years before taking on the role of CEO of Warwick Tourism and Events for more than four years. “In my view, there is no one size fits all for tourism and events. Each region has to be assessed by not only outsiders with best practice experience, but also those who know the local landscape well to know what will and will not work. “You can’t fit a square peg in a round hole. Remembering that no one model is going to be perfect all of the time. “A look at neighbouring areas like Scenic Rim and Toowoomba show that local government can look strategically at tourism and event opportunities in their region and support them in the financial, logistical and operational aspects necessary to deliver great visitor outcomes.” Late last week the council announced they would stop providing funds to the region’s peak tourism body Destination Southern Downs to form their own group. Mayor Tracy Dobie said the move was aimed at optimising resources and reducing red tape and would be implemented soon following a decision by Southern Downs Regional Council at its special meeting held Wednesday. She said Council had resolved that it would not provide any further funding to Destination Southern Downs in the future, and new service delivery arrangements would be introduced. “Council will not be providing funding to Destination Southern Downs and will be requesting that they cease delivery of their services by 30 June 2016,” the Mayor said. Continued on page 4
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