Events

Thousands of foodies and wine fanatics from all over the country flocked to Noosa over the weekend to take in the much-anticipated Noosa Food and Wine Festival 2017 – and it didn’t disappoint. Over 10,000 visitors attended more than 70 events across the four-day festival, with many events sold out. A total of 45 visiting chefs from Australia’s best restaurants …

Allianz has announced that it will be a key supporter of Vivid Sydney, one of the world’s largest festivals of light, music and ideas. From May 26 to June 17, Vivid Sydney will transform the city into an outdoor gallery featuring vibrant light projections and installations, a cutting-edge contemporary music program, and some of the world’s most important creative industry …

Classic Holidays has been awarded the Excellence in Advocacy of Career Development Policy by the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) for their inspiring workplace training programs. A national leader of the Work Inspiration program developed by The Smith Family and Partnership Brokers since 2013, Classic Holidays has now established the program as a pathway for local high school students …

A huge turnout of festival goers were treated to free world class live entertainment across 20 diverse stages over the past four days at Blues on Broadbeach 2017. The event showcased a unique brand of festival – offering access to a wide variety of quality restaurants, accommodation, and all the facilities of the Broadbeach CBD. Patrons enjoyed accommodation ranging from …

Throughout May and June, accommodation and tourism in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales comes alive thanks to the Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival. There’s no better time to take in the delights of Australia’s premium wine-growing region than through the Festival which showcases the epicurean pleasures of the iconic food and wine destination. It also offers …

Peppers Blue on Blue Resort at Magnetic Island will welcome sailors from all over Australia for the 11th annual SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week from August 31 through to September 6. The resort, which overlooks the marina, has been the event headquarters since the race’s inception in 2006 and this year, due to popular demand, an extra day will be …

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport has won the award of Best Airport Hotel in Australia/Pacific for the 4th year running in the SkyTrax World Airline Awards. Worldhotels announced the awards, which stretch across the Asia Pacific region, as affiliate hotels attained top honours and remarkable achievements from prominent and influential industry leaders. This includes Conde Nast Traveller China, TripAdvisor, The Telegraph …

North Coast Holiday Parks (NCHP) Seal Rocks has been recognised with a significant industry accolade following their joint win in the ‘Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality’ category at the Mid Coast Business Awards. The Mid Coast Business Awards is a celebration of outstanding businesses within the Manning, Gloucester and Great Lakes Regions, with the awards night held on Friday May …

Visit Sunshine Coast has launched a new version of its popular destination marketing campaign, Come to Life, with major discounts on accommodation, attractions and tours to attract visitors to the region over the winter period. Targeting southern states, the Come to Life ‘2.0’ brand campaign includes television commercials, still photography, print and a major online campaign through Wotif. Bookings need to be …

Room occupancy in Sydney can expect a hit next year when the 4th Annual Invictus Games comes to town from October 18-29, 2018. To help prepare you for the influx of patrons, here are some key facts about the games you might not have known. HRH Prince Henry of Wales (Prince Harry) is the Patron and Founder of the Invictus Games, …