Hayman Island by InterContinental now open after $135m refurbishment
Hayman Island by InterContinental, located at the northern most point in the Whitsunday Islands, will welcome its first guests to one of Australia’s most iconic private island resorts.
Silky Oaks Lodge to close ahead of $10m refurbishment
Baillie Lodges has announced a four-month closure for Tropical North Queensland bolt-hole Silky Oaks Lodge for a significant refurbishment. The news comes after Baillie Lodges assumed ownership of the property in April this year, following a joint venture agreement with US-based KSL Capital...
Overseas visitors spend big as Sunshine Coast’s international tourism figures grow to record levels
Strong growth from New Zealand, the UK, USA, Asia and Europe has helped the Sunshine Coast produce a bumper result in the latest International Visitor Survey (IVS).
Gold Coast international visitor market share grows 3.8 per cent
International visitor expenditure on the Gold Coast topped $1.4 billion for the year ending March 2019, as tourists continue to spend more on accommodation, dining, shopping, theme parks and attractions.
Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites is making its move on Queensland’s largest inland city, Toowoomba, announcing plans to open a 102-suite hotel in 2020 called Oaks Toowoomba Hotel.
Wyndham partners with Gold Coast for sustainability trial
Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific is demonstrating its commitment to the environment through a partnership with the City of Gold Coast in a food waste recycling trial.
Government grants to help Brisbane tourism operators
Brisbane tourism operators are being encouraged to vie for grants of up to $10,000 each to develop exciting new experiences that will encourage visitors to stay longer in the region.
Sunshine Coast Airport Master Plan 2040 unveils visionary future for the airport
Sunshine Coast Airport has delivered its Draft Master Plan document charting the planned evolution of the airport over the next two decades and beyond.
New flights from Seoul to the Gold Coast worth millions to economy
New flights direct from Seoul to the Gold Coast will pump more than $176 million into the economy and create close to 2,000 jobs over the next three years.