Designed by architects Peddle Thorp and Bruce Henderson Interiors, the two-wing 214-room hotel will feature a selection of light-filled, contemporary hotel rooms, one-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom interconnecting apartments.

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.

Australia welcomed 6.3 million visitors in the 12 month period ending August 2013, an increase of 5.6 per cent relative to the previous year. Of the total, 611,300 visitors arrived from the UK representing a three per cent increase on the previous 12 months.

Travellers Autobarn is launching brand new 2013 2-berth campervan rental models - the newest of its kind in the Australian budget market.

Speaking at the Australian Tourism Directions Conference in Canberra, David Scowsill, President and CEO of the World Travel&Tourism Council (WTTC) recognized Australia’s commitment to the promotion of travel and tourism, but attacked the carbon tax announced by the government.

Peter Baumgartner, Chief Commercial Officer, Etihad Airways, will reveal Etihad’s plans to gain a greater share of Australia’s $12 billion aviation market during a keynote address at the Aviation Outlook Australia Pacific 2011.