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Tourism operators facing a crippling insurance crisis

The viability of many Queensland tourism operators and regional events is at risk from crippling increases in insurance premiums over the last five years. Queensland
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Lee Kernaghan to perform in outback tourism campaign

Country music star Lee Kernaghan will kick up some red dust in outback Queensland as part of a government bid to boost tourism and support communities impacted by the
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Older influencers are the new go-to travel gurus

Older social media influencers are increasingly driving tourism behaviour through their “authenticity, wisdom and relatability”. A study by The University of
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Resurging tourism blasts through the one million barrier

The monthly volume of tourists visiting Australia has broken through the one million barrier for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Figures released by
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Hilton to open new hotel in the Ipswich CBD

The city of Ipswich, west of Brisbane, will be the site of a $53 million Hilton hotel complex, to be completed in 2028. The project is a result of an agreement between
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Chinese tourists steadily returning down under

Australia is steadily winning back Chinese tourists after the significant post-pandemic slump. Short-term overseas arrivals figures, just released by the Australian
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Seaweed and beer the essence of friendship

South-east Queensland seaweed has been used to produce a “friendship” beer strengthening ties between the City of Moreton Bay and the Japanese city of
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Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Queensland businesses are tipped to spend more than $15 billion on red tape this year. Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Efficient Regulation Report shows the
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$2.6b “planet” moves into south-east Queensland’s orbit

Australia’s largest purpose-built integrated entertainment city is planned for north of Brisbane. Infinity Planet has lodged a development application with the City of
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Brisbane Airport’s new dining options set for take-off

The first of 13 new and refurbished food and beverage outlets will open next month at Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal. Brisbane Airport Executive General
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