Premier Annastacia on the Coast on Tuesday revealed how the show holiday will be moved to Friday, October 29, just days before the Melbourne Cup opening up a possible five-day break for workers.The Bulletin has been told the Coast will figure strongly in the Government’s tourism promotion for the break.Businesses described the recent lockdown and border closures as “catastrophic” delivering a $110m tourism blow for the city.Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has welcomed news saying the focus on “people’s day”will be on Brisbane residents taking advantage of their public holiday and choosing a “beach escape’’.“We want that beach to be in our city,’’ he said.“It’s sad to see the EKKA Show cancelled in 2021 but it’s fantastic that Brisbane’s 1.2 million residents can now plan a long, long weekend here in our city.’’The Ekka Show Holiday will move to create a long weekend in October – set to pump $130 million into Queensland’s economy and support the state’s tourism sector.The People’s Day Public Holiday scheduled for 11 August had to be postponed as the State grappled with a new outbreak of the deadly delta strain earlier this month.Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the People’s Day would become People’s Long Weekend on Friday 29 October.“Ekka is where the bush meets the city. This gives the city the chance to go to the bush, the beach or the rainforest,” the Premier said.“By creating a long weekend in October, we’re giving thousands of Queenslanders a chance to explore their own state.“Our tourism industry has done it tough this year. The delta variant has had an impact on our economy and with less support from the Morrison Government, many businesses are struggling more than ever.“I’m urging Queenslanders to use the People’s Long Weekend to support local businesses and local jobs. Please holiday at home on October 29.”.NED-2822-GCB-APPNED-3269 Gold Coast Download Newsletter Bannerpaul.weston@news.com.auTwitter follow Paul Weston
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