Chamber calling on businesses to make region wedding destination
Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce is showcasing all the region has to offer for weddings.
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Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local businesses to get involved in the upcoming Wedding Industry and Business Leaders Breakfast.
After Covid-19 saw weddings postponed across the country, the chamber is looking to showcase all the region has to offer for weddings.
Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer Todd Rohl said the Toowoomba region was placed to be a wedding tourism destination.
“Australia’s wedding industry is worth around $4 billion annually but during COVID-19, it suffered a direct 76% loss and when you add in the supply chain, the estimated contribution to the economy is $7 billion,” Mr Rohl said.
“It’s an industry that has broad reach with a variety of big and small operators that include accommodation, venues and caterers, dress designers, car hire, photographers and entertainers.”
Australian Bridal Industry Academy (ABIA) managing director Natasha O’Meara will be the event’s special guest speaker.
Kim Cahill from ToowoombaDarlingDowns.com.au said the focus was to create business opportunities and strengthen the industry at a local level.
“Eventually we hope this is a start to working more closely together to create wedding destination packages and promotions for our region,” Ms Cahill said.
“Natasha will meet with suppliers, businesses and politicians to help guide the local industry towards her vision for the region which is a national wedding destination.”
The Wedding Industry and Business Leaders Breakfast is on July 9 at 6.30am.
Tickets are $57.35.
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