Great Barrier Reef resort owners can apply for $25m Government infrastructure fund
As of 1 August 2018, Island resort owners and operators within the Great Barrier Reef region will be able to apply for the Queensland Government’s $25 million infrastructure investment fund aimed at upgrading and rejuvenating existing or DA approved resorts.
New Minister assessment for $1.2bn Hummock Hill Island development proposal
A proposed $1.2 billion tourism project on Queensland's Hummock Hill Island will undergo a new assessment following Ministerial approval for the independent Coordinator-General to step in and become the decision-maker on the development application.
Brisbane Transit Centre and Hotel Jen demolishment for Brisbane Live development
The Brisbane Transit Centre and Hotel Jen building will be demolished by 2020 to make way for the new underground Roma Street Station as part of the $5.4 billion Cross River Rail and 'Brisbane Live' project.
Brisbane’s first luxury hotel openings in 20-years signal market renaissance
The completion of a raft of hotels will redefine the Brisbane market in the next 12 months, with the Emporium Southpoint, Adina George Street, Westin Brisbane, Calile Hotel James Street and Art Series Howard Smith Wharves adding to the city’s first new luxury properties in two decades.
Gold Coast's Watermark Hotel announced as IHG's first Voco Hotel in Australia
IHG has confirmed the first signing in Australia of their new upscale hotel brand, Voco, will be the 388-room Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise - opening late 2018.
Economic stars align to drive growth in Queensland
Record levels of infrastructure investment in the Brisbane CBD and national-leading interstate migration are among the key growth drivers boosting Queensland’s economy to its strongest position in several years.
Friday's opening of the 312-room W Hotel Brisbane marks the brands re-entry into Australia - Delivering an intoxicating mix of fast-paced urban style and modern design; a welcome addition to Brisbane's growing tourism sector.
Operator sought for 6-star $600m Lindeman Island redevelopment
Chinese tycoon William Han has begun an International operator search for Lindeman Island's $600 million redevelopment into an integrated luxury 6-star and 5-star Beach and Eco-Resort set to be completed by 2022.
Wyndham Hotel Group has announced its second TRYP by Wyndham property in Australia – TRYP North Lakes – part of the $250 million, 1.7 hectare Laguna North Lakes development opening in 2021.
North Queensland investment to rise with the Cairns Global Tourism Hub
Investor confidence is growing in the government’s proposal for a Tropical North Global Tourism Hub with multiple national and international firms at the centre of the next phase of consultation, with the Cityport precinct near the expanding Convention Centre being the preferred development site...