Australia News
Royal Caribbean’s 2025-26 Season: Anthem and Voyager of the Seas in Australia
Royal Caribbean announces Anthem of the Seas’ Australian debut and Voyager of the Seas’ return for the 2025-26 season. Explore Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific from Sydney and Brisbane.
Discover Aboriginal Experiences launches 4 member case studies
A collective of quality, authentic, Aboriginal-guided tourism offerings, Discover Aboriginal Experiences (DAE) is delighted to launch four case studies on collective members going to extraordinary lengths when it comes to sustainable tourism, whether that relates to protecting the environment, community, culture – or all three.
QANTAS FREQUENT FLYER ADDS 20 MILLION MORE REWARD SEATS
Qantas Frequent Flyers will have access to over 20 million more reward seats with the launch of Classic Plus Flight Rewards, a new way for members to use their Qantas Points to book flights. This change is one of the biggest ever expansions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program in its 35-year history and will make it easier to travel to places like London, Tokyo, New York and Singapore with Qantas Points, even during peak times.
Melbourne to Hear the Roar of British & Irish Lions in 2025
Melbourne, hailed as the sporting and events capital of Australia, will be hosting the much anticipated British & Irish Lions face off against Australia’s national rugby team, the Wallabies, on 26 July 2025. This is the perfect opportunity for rugby and sports fans to explore and enjoy the many attractions and experiences Melbourne and Victoria have to offer. Tickets for the match are now on sale.
New Destination NSW Corporate Website Turbocharges Visitor Economy Growth
Destination NSW has launched a new corporate website that provides a dynamic digital hub for visitor economy stakeholders seeking the latest research, information, tools and resources to support their growth.
Victoria’s Squeaky Beach, named ‘Best Australian Beach’ for 2024
Victoria’s Squeaky Beach has been named ‘Best Australian Beach’ by Australian beach expert, Brad Farmer AM. Squeaky Beach is the first Victorian beach to claim the coveted ‘Best Australian Beach’ title after nudging out The Farm in New South Wales, which finished second, and Australia’s southernmost beach, Cockle Creek in Tasmania, which took the bronze.
Bound for Brisbane: American Airlines to fly Down Under next winter
American Airlines will launch new service to Brisbane, Australia (BNE), in October with its newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft outfitted with Flagship Suite® seats
Southern Ocean Lodge Opens on Kangaroo Island
After almost four years in the planning, design and construction, Baillie Lodges flagship property Southern Ocean Lodge has today reopened on the wildly beautiful south coast of South Australia’s Kangaroo Island.
IHG Hotels & Resorts continues voco’s growth momentum with new signing in Gosford
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is delighted to announce the signing of the seventh voco in Australasia, partnering with leading Sydney developer ALAND to open voco Gosford in regional New South Wales in early 2025. The brand-new voco Gosford will form part of Archibald by ALAND, a landmark mixed-use development precinct overlooking the magnificent Brisbane Water.
World Exclusive: Brisbane to Host ‘Bluey’s World’ Immersive Experience
Brand new Bluey immersive experience is coming to Brisbane, capital of Queensland, Australia, in August 2024. Housed in the 4,000 square metre ‘Northshore Pavilion’, Bluey’s World will be a unique experience celebrating the beloved hit TV show Bluey. This is Bluey – for real life.
W Hotels Unveils Architectural Icon in Australia’s Waterfront Metropolis Opening the W Sydney
W Sydney is Ahead of the Curve with its Vibrant Design and Alluring Venues Creating a New Hub on the Harbour
VisitCanberra Commits to Boosting Capital’s Tourism Sustainability
VisitCanberra have entered a partnership with Ecotourism Australia, the peak body for sustainable and ecotourism in Australia, to grow and strengthen the nation capital’s sustainable tourism products and experiences.