Tourism

An explosion in tourist numbers is contributing to an increase in dingo attacks on Queensland’s World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, says a leading preservation group.

Multiplex has won the competition to be named main developer for the vast Brisbane waterfront resort at Queen’s Wharf.

The government will invest $1 million in defibrillators at 1000 caravan parks across Australia.

Folks in the travel industry – accommodation and restaurants in particular – know how important online reviews have become ever since sites such as TripAdvisor came into the spotlight almost two decades ago.

Lengthy processing times and archaic visa application systems are destroying Australia’s competitive edge with India and China, says the Australian Tourism Export Council.

A wildlife experience putting campers up close and personal with the inhabitants of Australia Zoo is expected to lure some 39,000 tourists to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast from 2020.

Price and guest ratings carry more weight than brand as key attributes to accom selection, says a new study, with consumers happier to pay more for a top-rated property than a brand name.

South Australia could become a global destination for food and hospitality education as the state government begins a scoping study to establish an International Centre for Food, Hospitality and Tourism Studies.

One of Australia’s best loved tropical destinations has reopened following a multi-million-dollar makeover.

Tourism Australia sparked a social media storm when it advertised for photo shoot models - with the only payment being a free lunch.