Major art exhibition at Queensland’s Gallery of Modern Art generates millions for Brisbane tourism
A major international art exhibition held over five months at Queensland’s Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) pumped $35 million into the economy and generated 1.5 million visitor nights for Queensland, new data has revealed.
Rockhampton-based Woollam Constructions to build the city’s $31.5 million Art Gallery
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a local company, Rockhampton-based Woollam Constructions, will build the city’s $31.5 million Art Gallery.
Australian travellers spending more time than ever in Queensland
The National Visitor Survey (NVS) data for the year ended March 2019 has said that more Australian travellers are choosing to spend their holidays in Queensland.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites to be built on the Sunshine Coast
Leading Australian hotel investment and development company, Pro-Invest, will develop a new hotel, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in the Maroochydore CBD.
Domestic visitors return in record numbers to Gold Coast
In the 12 months to March 2019, domestic overnight visitation grew by 17 per cent to a record 4 million according to the latest National Visitor Survey
Construction begins on The Ritz-Carlton, Rosewood, Grand and Dorsett hotels as part of Queen’s Wharf Brisbane
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane will transform the CBD with four new luxury hotels (The Ritz-Carlton hotel, Rosewood hotel, Grand hotel and Dorsett hotel), more than 50 new bars and restaurants, 2,000 residential apartments and the equivalent of 12 football fields of public space when the development is...
Government set to test the market for new airline partner in Cairns
The Palaszczuk Government will partner with Cairns Airport and the local council to test the market for a new airline to transport freight and tourists between Tropical North Queensland and Asia.
Government commits $4.5m for tourism projects in NQ
Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones has announced $4.5 million in funding for four new tourism projects aimed at attracting visitors and creating jobs.