Australia Tourism News
Victoria, Australia to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be hosted in the Australian state of Victoria in March 2026. The sporting extravaganza will take place across multiple cities and regional hubs, including Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat. The Opening Ceremony will be staged at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Tourism sector urges doubling of Queensland’s national parks ahead of 2032 Brisbane Olympics
Prominent Queensland tourism and conservation organisations have united to urge the Australian government to financially commit to doubling the size of protected areas in order to boost tourism and local economies ahead of 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Emirates to double capacity on Melbourne route
Emirates has announced a second daily flight on its Dubai-Melbourne route, served by its flagship A380. Starting May 1st, the airline will offer customers fourteen weekly services from Dubai.
Australia opens borders for first time in two years
Australia has rolled out a red-carpet welcome to British travellers as the country reopens its borders for the first time in two years. There were tearful reunions in Sydney earlier as people began arriving.
Tourism Australia launches global ad campaign ahead of reopening
Tourism Australia has launched a campaign to encourage travellers to book their next big holiday to Australia, as borders re-open to all fully vaccinated tourists and other visitors on Monday.
Emirates rebuilds Australia services as borders reopen
Emirates has announced a second daily flight on the Sydney-Dubai route, served by an A380. The country is preparing to reopen to international travellers next week.
Australia launches tourism campaign as borders reopen
The Australian government has announced Australia will reopen to all fully vaccinated visa holders, tourists, business travellers and other visitors from later this month.
The Tasman takes Luxury Collection into Australia
Marriott has announced the opening of the Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, marking the debut of the Luxury Collection brand in Australia.
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands opens to guests
Featuring 189 guestrooms and a one-of-a-kind rooftop infinity pool, the new hotel is destined to become a resort-style haven just minutes from Melbourne city centre.
Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer opens in Australia
Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer is now open. This property brings the brand to Australia’s most liveable city and unveils parent company Accor’s second Mövenpick Hotel in Australia.
Emirates outlines Australia return as borders reopen
With vaccination rates in New South Wales having reached their target, and Victoria being not far behind, the two states will allow vaccinated travellers to return to Australia without quarantine.
Qantas to return to London next month
Qantas has confirmed it will operate its flagship direct route from Australia to London via Darwin when international flights resume next month with the reopening of the border.