As a result of the research Bundaberg Region Ltd changed part of the focus of its domestic marketing plan in 2004 to position the destination in the Brisbane market as “an attractive, accessible and affordable short-break destination” (www.tq.com.au).
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In comparing results between 2003 and 2007, it is suggested this approach
has not yet resulted in improved CBBE for the destination, which following Hunt and Gartner
(1987), highlights the long term nature of re-branding, re-positioning or changing destination
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