Tourism
-
Stayz warns short stay “patchwork” will damage accom
Holiday rental website Stayz wants Queensland-wide rules for the short-stay sector and has urged Cairns to drop plans for a…
Read More -
Army of backpackers to drive disaster zone recovery
Backpackers will be allowed to stay longer in Australia to help recovery across fire-ravaged communities under temporary working holiday visa…
Read More -
Bleak picture for Gold Coast MONA as planners reject $160m resort
A $160 million wellness retreat and gallery planned for the Gold Coast hinterland is a flood risk and should be…
Read More -
WA to get short let curbs – but devil’s in the detail
All holiday let hosts will soon require registration across WA, in a decision industry bodies are hailing as a victory…
Read More -
WA developments abound despite tourism threats
One of Australia’s leading eco-resorts, Karijini Eco Retreat located 1,500km north of Perth, will have new managers from March as…
Read More -
$120m hotel green-lighted for heart of Canberra
An 11-storey luxury hotel will spearhead a major regeneration of Canberra’s Garema Place city plaza.
Read More -
NSW launches $10m social media recovery push
Visitors to drought and bushfire-ravaged NSW are being urged to aid the state’s tourism recovery through a new $10 million…
Read More -
Court vetoes lavish parties at exclusive Gold Coast Airbnb
A millionaire Airbnb owner taken to court over opulent parties held at his Gold Coast mansion has admitted to unlawfully…
Read More -
Cruise lines enforce drastic ban on all Chinese
US cruise operators Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line have announced a ban on all passengers and crew with Chinese…
Read More -
New Crown sparkles as Bayside veteran gets facelift
One of Sydney’s most anticipated new hotels, the ultra-luxury Crown Towers at Barangaroo, has unveiled images of its guest suites…
Read More