Investors and tourists return to islands on the Great Barrier Reef
Investors and tourists are returning to islands on the Great Barrier Reef after wild weather and economic woes threatened this iconic part of Australia, one of the seven wonders or the natural world - reports JLL Hotels.
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.
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.