Travel agents stay at resort

Chinese travel agents got the opportunity to stay overnight at the Outrigger Resort recently, as well as having a coach stop along Brisbane Water Dr to view the "Lake Geneva of the Central Coast".

Central Coast Tourism together with Tourism NSW and Virgin Atlantic hosted the 15 Chinese travel agents on a familiarisation tour to the Central Coast recently.

The Chinese travel agents have named the view between Point Clare and Woy Woy along Brisbane Water Dr in their brochures "Lake Geneva of the Central Coast" referring to a similarity with the famous landmark in Switzerland.

The phrase was used to avoid possible confusion about its location with Queensland, said Central Coast Tourism marketing manager Ms Sarah Bennett.

Beijing agent China CYTS Tours general manager Ms Yuki Yu said: "Describing it this way provides our clients with an idea what to expect with the beautiful waterways, lakes and scenery, therefore promoting the Central Coast without unnecessary confusion."

"As a matter of fact the Central Coast is already known in China as 'The Coast of Oysters, Crabs, and Pelicans' referring to some of the main attractions."

The travel agents also experienced The Australian Reptile Park, Crab N Oyster Cruise, Pelican Feeding at The Entrance, as well as hotel inspections of The Oaks Waterfront Resort and the Outrigger Ettalong Beach Resort, where they stayed overnight.

Press release, October 23 Central Coast Tourism Inc