February 3, 2022
Queensland border restriction removal sees influx of interstate demand
The lowering of border restrictions to Queensland has driven increased demand from interstate markets for Baillie Lodges’ recently reopened Daintree-based luxury retreat.
Read More…February 1, 2022
HOLA in Eumundi is a House of Local Art and features over 150 pieces
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”.
Read More…January 21, 2022
TEQ, AFTA, QTIC welcome decision to fast-track vaccinated travellers
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.
Read More…November 26, 2021
Ongoing terminal expansion brings OOL into the 21st century
Australia’s sixth busiest airport, Gold Coast Airport, will this week install its first-ever aerobridges as part of construction work taking place there.
Read More…July 14, 2021
Beachfront five-star suite hotel debuts on the Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise is the latest 5-star beachfront accommodation to open on the Gold Coast, with doors officially opening earlier this month.
Read More…July 3, 2021
Sustainability-driven collection retains pact with Melbourne artist, Vincent Fantauzzo
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.
Read More…February 26, 2021
40 luxurious glamping tents planned for the former McLaren’s Landing site
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.
Read More…February 11, 2021
Bookings open for eight new sailings aboard Le Laperouse and Le Soleal
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.
Read More…November 10, 2020
Accor and sbe to manage dual hotel and residences at Queensland’s Burleigh Heads
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.
Read More…November 4, 2020
“Australians are going to be desperate to travel” Jane Black, Italian Villa Vacations
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.
Read More…September 25, 2020
Maiden Queensland capital hotel for sustainable hospitality company
Crystalbrook Collection is ramping up its luxury east coast hotel portfolio with the acquisition of Brisbane property, The Fantauzzo, for $75 million.
Read More…July 25, 2020
JW Marriott will to debut on the Gold Coast in December 2020
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.
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