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All Tourism coverage from the TSCB Desk.
Sunshine Coast Council has approved a 90-bed backpacker hostel at 6 Ocean Street, adding short-term traveller accommodation inside an existing Maroochydore commercial building.
Robert Irwin has put the Sunshine Coast and Australia Zoo in front of an international travel audience, describing the region as the home base that still shapes his work and tourism message.
First Bay at Coolum Beach has reopened after major landslip repair works, restoring public access and strengthening the cliff face above David Low Way.
Construction has started on the new public amenities block at Mooloolaba, marking a visible step in the foreshore revitalisation work that replaced the old Loo with a View.
Sunshine Coast Airport's $170 million terminal redevelopment has hit a visible milestone, with the new arrivals precinct and baggage claim area taking shape ahead of later-stage upgrades.
Amaze World owner Adam Cheshire has lodged a new development application for the Tanawha attraction, pitching the next stage of its revamp as another step in the Sunshine Coast's hinterland tourism offer.
A record number of Sunshine Coast operators have cleared this year's state tourism accreditation, giving the region a quiet confidence signal heading into winter trade.
Even as the regional economy diversifies, visitors continue to underwrite a remarkable share of local jobs and small businesses.