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Mr Hart said he was excited with the results of Sunreef’s promotion of the Swim with Whales encounters, which was of benefit to the Sunshine Coast tourism industry and economy.<br /> “Through our public relations campaign, and working with Sunshine Coast Destinations Ltd and Tourism Events Queensland, we have reached more than 15 million people worldwide.<br /> “This has included great international coverage in Europe, the UK, Asia and the US including the New York Times, BBC Travel, UK Daily Mail as well as national coverage on channels Nine, Ten, Seven and the ABC and extensive newspaper and radio coverage.<br /> “All the coverage has not only mentioned Swimming with Whales but the Sunshine Coast as well, so that is great for everyone.”<br /> Sunshine Coast Councilor for Economic Development: Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Cr OPray is today checking out the operations for himself, taking a trip out with Sunreef from 8am to 11.30am.<br /> ”I am really excited to be able to go and check out the season’s last whales,” Cr OPray said. “Whales are such magnificent creatures and we are blessed by their passing our shores.<br /> “I have heard a lot about it and it fits well into the range of water-borne attractions the Sunshine Coast has on offer to tourists and locals alike.<br /> “It’s one thing to see a whale on a video or TV program; it’s surely another thing again to be up close as we will today.”<br /> Sunreef has plans to expand operations next season and will be offering packages to tourists who want to come to stay on the Coast, swim with the whales or dive the ex-HMAS Brisbane and check out some of the region’s other great attractions.<br /> For more information on Sunreef and swimming with the whales visit <a title="Sunreef" href="http://www.sunreef.com.au">www.sunreef.com.au</a> or call 07 5444 5656.
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