https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/sydney tourism/ Sydney Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-02T11:31:02+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/let-there-be-light-vivid-sydney-2025-kicks-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/let-there-be-light-vivid-sydney-2025-kicks-off/ Australia’s largest festival returns for its 15th year, transforming Sydney with light installations, music, ideas and food until June 14. Fri, 23 May 2025 10:29:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nsw-government-secures-sailgp-2026-for-sydney/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nsw-government-secures-sailgp-2026-for-sydney/ Sydney will once again take centre stage on the global sporting calendar, with the NSW Government securing the return of SailGP to the Harbour City in February 2026. A showcase of speed, skill and spectacle, SailGP brings the world’s best sailors and high-tech foiling catamarans to one of the world’s most iconic natural amphitheatres. First launched in Sydney in 2019, the championship has since become a global phenomenon — and a key event in NSW’s major events calendar. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:56:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/50-reasons-to-come-and-play-in-sydney/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/50-reasons-to-come-and-play-in-sydney/ As the weather warms up in Sydney, it’s not just the city’s natural assets that come alive. The city streets, art institutions and dining rooms burst with ideas, festivals and enthusiasm. Visit an iconic stage within a harbour landmark, find innffovative eats across the city, and let loose on dance floors. Throughout spring and beyond you’ll find countless ways to play – here’s a handful of reasons why you should visit Sydney right now… Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:15:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sydney-has-been-crowned-as-oceanias-top-city-destination-in-the-prestigious/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sydney-has-been-crowned-as-oceanias-top-city-destination-in-the-prestigious/ We don’t need to be persuaded that Sydney – with its breathtakingly beautiful harbour, sparkling coastline and world-class foodie scene – is one of the best places on the planet. But it’s nice when that recognition comes from an external source – just to confirm our suspicions. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:33:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-hotel-sydney-secures-top-accolade-with-travel-leisure-magazine/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-hotel-sydney-secures-top-accolade-with-travel-leisure-magazine/ Having long been recognised as Sydney’s premier-located luxury hotel, the team at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is proud to have been ranked #1 on the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024 list of Top City Hotels in Australia and New Zealand. Sun, 14 Jul 2024 06:47:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/8-ways-to-play-at-fifa-fan-fest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/8-ways-to-play-at-fifa-fan-fest/ With its supercharged events calendar and welcoming spirit, no one throws a party like Sydney – and from now to 20 August, the free FIFA Women’s World Cup Fan Fest’s in full swing, lighting up Darling Harbour with live matches on the big screen, legendary entertainers and fun activities to keep the good times rolling beyond the game. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:19:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/g-flip-performs-floating-270m-above-sydneys-blue-mountains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/g-flip-performs-floating-270m-above-sydneys-blue-mountains/ Sydney’s World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains has today become the ultimate stage with music artist G Flip performing atop a cable car 270 metres (885 feet) above its soaring sandstone ridges and Eucalyptus forests. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:25:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emma-the-sleep-company-dreams-up-first-sleep-hotels-in-australia-and-taiwan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emma-the-sleep-company-dreams-up-first-sleep-hotels-in-australia-and-taiwan/ Sleep tourism is one of the biggest travel trends of 2023, with more than 40% of respondents reporting poorer sleep since the pandemic Wed, 31 May 2023 06:59:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-announces-largest-south-pacific-expansion-in-aviation-history/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-announces-largest-south-pacific-expansion-in-aviation-history/ United adds 40% more flights between the U.S. and Australia/New Zealand next northern winter, including new non-stop service to Christchurch, new routes from L.A. to Brisbane and Auckland, and more flights from San Francisco to Brisbane and Sydney Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:24:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/silverseas-south-side-story-world-cruise-departs-from-sydney-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/silverseas-south-side-story-world-cruise-departs-from-sydney-for-first-time/ Silversea Cruises’ 2023 World Cruise, South Side Story, is set to depart from Sydney on January 10, marking the first time the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line has set sail from the Southern Hemisphere on a World Cruise. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 14:15:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oceania-cruises-offers-free-land-programs-on-featured-2023-itineraries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oceania-cruises-offers-free-land-programs-on-featured-2023-itineraries/ For a limited time, Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, invites guests on select 2023 voyages to delve deeper into the world’s most exotic destinations and treasured wonders with its Free Land Program. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:51:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-marks-400th-in-australia-and-the-pacific/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-marks-400th-in-australia-and-the-pacific/ Just three decades after entering the Australia/Pacific hotel market, Accor has added its 400th hotel, with the launch of the heritage-listed Porter House Hotel in Sydney. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 06:03:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantass-operational-performance-has-continued-to-improve/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantass-operational-performance-has-continued-to-improve/ Qantas’s operational performance has continued to improve towards pre-COVID levels, with flight delays, cancellations and mishandled bag rates all falling in the first two weeks of September. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:01:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/budget-airline-thai-airasia-x-to-launch-two-thailand-australia-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/budget-airline-thai-airasia-x-to-launch-two-thailand-australia-routes/ Budget airline Thai AirAsia X will launch two direct routes between Thailand and Australia in December. The airline will fly from Bangkok to both Melbourne and Sydney, beginning December 1 and 2 this year, respectively. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:31:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/australias-hotel-boom-continues-in-spite-of-missing-chinese-tourists/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/australias-hotel-boom-continues-in-spite-of-missing-chinese-tourists/ Since reopening borders, Australia’s international visitor numbers have been more a trickle than a flood, with many key markets, including China, still missing amid lingering COVID-19 controls, inflation and geopolitical concerns. June data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals outbound travellers are growing at almost three times the rate of inbound, as Australians continue to flock overseas. Sun, 28 Aug 2022 06:21:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-has-signed-six-new-luxury-hotels-in-asia-pacific/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-has-signed-six-new-luxury-hotels-in-asia-pacific/ Hilton has signed six new luxury hotels in Asia-Pacific which will open over the next four years. The hotels include the Waldorf Astoria, Conrad and LXR brands. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 06:49:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/final-preparation-begin-for-vivid-sydney-2019/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/final-preparation-begin-for-vivid-sydney-2019/ Light installations are beginning to be finalised throughout the Harbour City in preparation for the upcoming launch of Vivid Sydney, the largest festival of light, music and ideas in the southern Hemisphere. Mon, 13 May 2019 07:14:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/w-sydney-continues-brand-expansion-in-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/w-sydney-continues-brand-expansion-in-australia/ W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, has announced its re-entry into Sydney. Built and developed by Grocon and funded by Greaton Group, W Sydney will make waves with its debut slated for 2020. Fri, 15 Jun 2018 08:06:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/plaza-premium-group-welcomes-terrace-chinese-kitchen-to-sydney-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/plaza-premium-group-welcomes-terrace-chinese-kitchen-to-sydney-airport/ Plaza Premium Group has unveiled its new airport dining concept at Sydney International Airport which allows travellers to enjoy classic Chinese cuisine before boarding a flight. Thu, 09 Feb 2017 05:26:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/darling-harbour-precinct-reopens-to-public-in-sydney/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/darling-harbour-precinct-reopens-to-public-in-sydney/ The revitalised Darling Harbour precinct, including International Convention Centre Sydney, has formally opened to the public at the Celebrate Darling Harbour event, designed to give Sydneysiders a taste of the vibrant new city hub. Visitors were invited to enjoy a parade of musical acts, including Grammy Award winner KIMBRA, and get a glimpse of Australia’s premier convention, exhibition and entertainment venue. Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:29:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ten-million-overnight-guests-expected-in-sydney-for-summer-2016/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ten-million-overnight-guests-expected-in-sydney-for-summer-2016/ This summer more than ten million overnight and day trip visitors are expected to visit Sydney to make the most of the warm weather, world famous beaches, globally recognised icons, first class dining scene and calendar of events. Over the six month period of October – March Sydney will receive 18 million visitors, with ten million of these expected to visit during summer. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 06:32:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-australia-welcomes-to-new-ships-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-australia-welcomes-to-new-ships-to-fleet/ P&O Cruises Australia has introduced its two latest ships, Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden, expanding Australia’s largest year-round fleet to five cruise ships. With the addition of Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden, P&O Cruises Australia now has five ships cruising year-round from eight homeports in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Thu, 26 Nov 2015 11:13:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icc-sydney-on-track-for-december-2016-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icc-sydney-on-track-for-december-2016-opening/ International Convention Centre Sydney has launched a virtual tour of the much anticipated world class venue, on track to open in December 2016, to a global audience in Melbourne at the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo. Kicking off AIME’s media program this morning, at Australia’s largest business events trade show, ICC Sydney has for the first time provided the industry with an animated movie that explores the sparkling new Sydney city waterfront venue and its magnificent views. Tue, 24 Feb 2015 11:13:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icc-sydney-set-to-revolutionise-western-harbour/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icc-sydney-set-to-revolutionise-western-harbour/ At a forum focussed on the unprecedented rejuvenation of Sydney’s western harbour earlier, private and public sector representatives discussed how best to promote an emerging super precinct, within the heart of which sits International Convention Centre Sydney. Chief executive of ICC Sydney and AEG Ogden Group conventions director Geoff Donaghy said although the international convention centre was set within its own dynamic precinct of Darling Harbour, the destination was further bolstered by the growth of neighbouring finance, technology, media and student hubs. Wed, 17 Sep 2014 05:17:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vivid-sydney-sees-record-270000-visitors-during-opening-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vivid-sydney-sees-record-270000-visitors-during-opening-weekend/ Vivid Sydney is breaking all previous records with more than 270,000 visitors welcomed during its first weekend, Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism and Major Events Andrew Stoner announced today. Thu, 29 May 2014 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sydney-in-sights-as-first-destination-for-new-kids-travel-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sydney-in-sights-as-first-destination-for-new-kids-travel-app/ Bound Round, the new series of travel apps for kids by kids, is set to launch its first destination app: Sydney. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:30:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/besydney-welcomes-gabrielle-trainor-to-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/besydney-welcomes-gabrielle-trainor-to-board/ Leading convention bureau, Business Events Sydney, has welcomed Gabrielle Trainor as its new independent director. Trainor is a non-executive director and a former journalist, lawyer and public sector executive. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:55:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sydney-set-to-welcome-worlds-top-surfers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sydney-set-to-welcome-worlds-top-surfers/ Professional surfers from all over the world will be descending upon Manly Beach, known as one of Sydney’s most beautiful beaches boasting miles of tree-lined soft white sand and the perfect surf, to participate in the inaugural Australian Open of Surfing Event, taking place February 11-19, 2012. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sydney-convention-and-exhibition-centre-unveils-new-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sydney-convention-and-exhibition-centre-unveils-new-website/ The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has unveiled a spectacular new website, packed with new features including a 3D Sydney fly-over and a virtual restaurant for cooking up delicious events. Sun, 07 Aug 2011 08:00:16 +0000