Australia Tourism News
Vietjet to launch flights to Brisbane, Australia, in 2019
Vietjet is set to make Brisbane its first Australian long-haul destination following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the airline and Brisbane Airport Corporation in Queensland, Australia.
Cebu Pacific to launch new route to Melbourne, Australia
Cebu Pacific has announced plans for a direct service between Manila and Melbourne, Australia, starting August 14th. This is Cebu Pacific’s second destination in Australia following the launch of its direct Manila-Sydney route in 2014.
Le Méridien Melbourne slated for 2020 opening
Marriott International has announced the signing of Le Méridien Melbourne, in partnership with owner and developer Jinshan Investment Group. Slated to open in 2020, the 235-room hotel will boast the brand’s distinct mid-century modern approach.
Qatar Airways snaps up Sheraton Melbourne for Dhiafatina division
Qatar Airways has acquired the Sheraton Melbourne Hotel, further expanding the growing portfolio of its hospitality division, Dhiafatina Hotels.
Qatar Airways touches down in Australian capital Canberra
The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Canberra, the capital city of Australia, touched down at Canberra Airport earlier, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water cannon salute.
Hainan Airlines launches new flights to Cairns, Australia
Hainan Airlines has launched a non-stop service between Shenzhen, China and Cairns, Australia. The maiden flight of Hainan Airlines HU745, which took off from Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport at 22:50 and landed at Cairns Airport at 08:30.
Air China launches new Beijing-Brisbane connection
Air China has held a launch ceremony for the inaugural flight on its new route between Beijing and Brisbane. At the launch ceremony, Air China vice president Xulun Hou remarked: “This new route between Beijing and Brisbane is Air China’s sixth non-stop route between China and Australia.”
LATAM Airlines Group launches longest ever flight, to Melbourne
LATAM Airlines Group has inaugurated its non-stop service between Santiago, Chile and Melbourne, Australia. The carrier becomes the only airline to connect Latin America with the Victorian capital.
Air China to connect Beijing to Brisbane for first time
Air China will soon begin non-stop flights between Beijing and Brisbane from December 11th. The new route will provide a convenient connection between China’s bustling capital city and the sunny climate of the southern hemisphere, where passengers can experience adventure, and appreciate local art, culture and cuisine.
The Student Hotel outlines plans for Vienna property
The Student Hotel will open its first Austrian co-living and co-working destination on the Nordbahnstrasse, at the heart of the up-and-coming second district of Vienna. Construction of the 37,878 sq m Student Hotel is expected to start in early 2018, for an opening in quarter two of 2020.
Hostelworld opens first all-sand hostel in Australia
Gold Coast residents this morning woke up to discover the world’s first beachfront hostel made entirely of sand. Hostelworld and Gold Coast Tourism commissioned world champion sand sculptor Dennis Massoud, or ‘Sandman’ as he is known, to create this impressive structure straight out of the very golden sand the area is famed for.
Emirates set to introduce fourth daily Sydney service from spring 2018
Emirates is set to introduce a fourth daily service from Dubai to Sydney from March 25th, 2018, complementing its existing three daily A380 services and improving connections globally.