The lowering of border restrictions to Queensland has driven increased demand from interstate markets for Baillie Lodges’ recently reopened Daintree-based luxury retreat.

Eumundi on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast has welcomed the launch of the region’s newest boutique hotel, HOLA, an abbreviation for “House of Local Art”.

Queensland will officially re-open its borders to fully vaccinated international travellers from 1am tomorrow [Saturday, 22 January 2022], enabling eligible inbound visitors to arrive into the state without having to quarantine.

Australia’s sixth busiest airport, Gold Coast Airport, will this week install its first-ever aerobridges as part of construction work taking place there.

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise is the latest 5-star beachfront accommodation to open on the Gold Coast, with doors officially opening earlier this month.

Crystalbrook Collection has unveiled its newest asset and first property in Brisbane; Crystalbrook Vincent. Located beneath the Story Bridge at the Howard Smith Wharves, Crystalbrook Vincent is the Australian hotelier’s seventh property to open in three years, and follows hot on the heels of Crystalbrook Kingsley’s debut in Newcastle last month.

Plans have been lodged for the potential development of a new upmarket sustainable eco-tourism resort on Queensland’s South Stradbroke Island. A development application for the proposed Pandana South Stradbroke Island calls for 40 eco-friendly luxurious glamping tents with bathrooms set in bushland and spread along 230 metres of beachfront.

For Australians eager to explore their own backyard, Ponant has revealed the return of two of its fleet of small luxury expedition ships, Le Lapérouse and Le Soléal, to Australian waters in 2021, with a collection of eight new immersive itineraries along the coastline of Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales and Queensland.

Accor and sbe have announced that the Gold Coast will be the Australian launch pad their Mondrian hotel brand. The newbuild dual tower property, Mondrian Gold Coast, will consist of a hotel and branded residences, positioned on Queensland’s Burleigh Heads beachfront.

Projecting an increased demand for domestic luxury products due to the pandemic, Italian Villa Vacations has partnered with local suppliers to offer extended-stay options in Tasmania and Queensland, with the prospect of additional locations on the horizon.

Crystalbrook Collection is ramping up its luxury east coast hotel portfolio with the acquisition of Brisbane property, The Fantauzzo, for $75 million.

The Gold Coast has been revealed as the gateway destination in Australia for the debut of Marriott International’s luxury brand, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts.