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.
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...
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.
Outback Tourism Events receives Government funding
From star gazing and bush storytelling to camp drafting and dunny racing, The Outback is set to come alive in 2019 and beyond with dozens of new and much-loved tourism events and experiences receiving more than $1.1 million in funding.
Private sector the key to Queensland's continued tourism economic rise
New data has revealed more than $1 billion in private sector tourism infrastructure projects, tipped to create more than 1,500 jobs will be completed by mid this year.
The Star Gold Coast appoints youngest general manager, Jessica Mellor
At the age of 33, The Star Gold Coast has appointed its youngest General Manager, Jessica Mellor, who started this week in a newly created position leading the property’s Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Events department – the largest on property with more than 1,500 employees.
"Pub buyers moving north into Queensland" - Power Jeffrey & Co, CBRE Hotels
Two leading Queensland pub brokers have noted strong interstate interest in pub and hotel assets in order to capitalise on attractive yields and Queensland's growing tourism sector.
New global luxury hotel brands to grow SEQ into a star-studded destination
Brisbane and the Gold Coast could emerge as the star-spotting capitals of Australia when major international hotel brands – The Rosewood, The Ritz Carlton, and The Dorsett – open their doors in South East Queensland.
