Entertainment
31 July, 2024
Airline backs spectacle
SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) has become the first airline partner of Taste Port Douglas.
The festival presented by Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort has also received new funding assistance from the Australian and Queensland governments to support Far North Queensland’s recovery from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
“We’re delighted to be shining a light on Far North Queensland and the incredible food and drink experiences it has to offer,” said co-founder and culinary director of Taste Port Douglas Spencer Patrick.
“Increased government funding and our first international brand partnership are massive milestones and have enabled us to bring fans our best festival yet,” he said.
“This has been many years in the making, with a host of star culinary talent and long-time festival supporters who have championed us through the years, including our steadfast headline partner Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort.”
The Australian and Queensland governments are supporting Taste Port Douglas through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) following ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper as part of the $29.15 million Tourism Recovery and Resilience Program. The DRFA has enabled all levels of government to work with industry to help attract more visitors to Queensland’s Tropical North, also supporting other Cairns and Port Douglas events across 2024.
“Taste Port Douglas is the perfect way to experience everything this incredible region has to offer and it’s terrific that the Australian and Queensland governments are supporting the event to help attract even more visitors this year,” said Tourism Minister Michael Healy.
