Australia Tourism News
Australia reopens borders to New Zealand travellers
Passengers on the first commercial flight between the two countries in seven months arrived at Sydney International Airport earlier today as a trans-Tasman travel bubble is launched.
Qantas offers seven-hour ‘flight to nowhere’
The ‘Great Southern Land’ flight is on offer to those who are missing the excitement of travel or for travellers who are keen to “wave to friends and family interstate”.
Accor to take Fairmont into Australia with Queensland property
Accor is planning to bring the luxury Fairmont brand to Australia for the first time. The hospitality giant has unveiled plans to open the Fairmont Port Douglas in Far North Queensland in 2023.
Etihad to resume service between Australia and United Kingdom
Etihad Airways will operate a regular scheduled service from Melbourne to London Heathrow via Abu Dhabi from Friday. A week later, on May 21st, the UAE flag-carrier will also introduce services from London Heathrow to Melbourne via Abu Dhabi.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Where might recover from the Covid-19 pandemic first?
With over three million confirmed cases and upwards of 200,000 fatalities around the world, there are few signs of the Covid-19 pandemic slowing its rampage across the globe. However, some countries appear to have managed to slow down the rate of new cases and now seem to be on a slow and possibly difficult path towards recovery. Here we find out more
Virgin Australia enters voluntary administration
Virgin Australia has entered voluntary administration as it seeks to recapitalise the business in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In the mid-term, the company said it hopes to emerge in a stronger financial position on the other side of the Covid-19 crisis.
Kylie Minogue woos Brits to sunny Australia
Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue has delivered a special musical festive message to the UK as part of Tourism Australia’s latest campaign aimed at enticing more Brits down under.
Ritz-Carlton, Perth takes brand back into Australia
The Ritz-Carlton, Perth has opened in the capital city of Western Australia. Part of the landmark development at Elizabeth Quay, the hotel overlooks the city’s Swan River and Kings Park.
Tourists flock to Uluru as climb ban introduced
Tourists have been rushing to Uluru in Australia before climbing on the sacred rock is banned. Huge crowds gathered at the site, formerly known as Ayers Rock, which will be permanently off limits to tourists from Saturday morning.
Pullman Melbourne on Swanston opens in Australia
A $30 million investment to transform an existing property into a brand-new Pullman hotel, the first for Melbourne’s central business district, has been officially unveiled.
Ascott partners with Qatar Investment Authority for new Sydney property
The Ascott is investing S$192 million in a freehold serviced residence in the central business district of North Sydney. The property will be financed through the Ascott Serviced Residence Global Fund, its global fund with Qatar Investment Authority.
Accor breaks ground on dual brand Melbourne Airport development
The first sod was turned earlier on the construction of a brand-new hotel at Melbourne Airport. The 464-room hotel, created to serve Melbourne’s burgeoning conference and tourism markets, will be conveniently located steps from Terminal 4 within a new precinct known as The Hive.