BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 12 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Published Yesterday at 01:54 PM

Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation

The Honourable Andrew Powell

Mackay and Whitsunday operators havetheir say on 20-year tourism master plan

* Tourism operators and stakeholders in Mackay and the Whitsundays have contributed to the development of a new 20-year tourism plan to help shape the industry's future. * Destination 2045: Queensland's Tourism Future has been the subject of regional consultation sessions across the State. * An online survey, regional roadshows and industry consultations will roll out to build our collective vision for a powerhouse visitor e...