Tourism

Small business owner. | Newsreel

Small business backs training incentives plan

Australia’s small businesses have backed a Productivity Commission recommendation to introduce targeted financial incentives to increase work-related training across
Read more 12 August 2025
Two small business owners. | Newsreel

New employment rules set to impact small businesses

New entitlements for employees working in small businesses come into effect from August 26. The Fair Work Commission has issued a statement on the new rules covering the
Read more 11 August 2025
Drones spell out Brisbane. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar boost to Brisbane economy

A program of investment and business growth initiatives pumped more than $1 billion into the Brisbane economy over the past 12 months. Brisbane Economic Development
Read more 7 August 2025
Mercure Clear Mountain. | Newsreel

Five-star Peppers upgrade for mountain retreat

The Moreton Bay region is set to welcome it first five-star hotel with Mercure Clear Mountain set for a $4 million upgrade. The popular mountaintop escape, 30km
Read more 7 August 2025
Prison Island cell

Brisbane’s chance to escape Prison Island

Brisbane is set to see escape rooms taken to a new level when Prison Island opens next month. The Scandinavian concept boasts 35 unique challenge cells, offering a
Read more 4 August 2025
Ebony Bott. | Newsreel

Ebony Bott to direct Brisbane Festival’s future

The creative inspiration behind world-class performances, from the Sydney Opera House to Arts Centre Melbourne, is the new Artistic Director for the Brisbane
Read more 30 July 2025
Airplane taking off. | Newsreel

$18 airfare costs Webjet $9 million

Online travel agency Webjet has been fined $9 million for misleading travellers about flight prices. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Deputy Chair
Read more 29 July 2025
Automated farm equipment. | Newsreel

Mandate for millions to be invested in Queensland

A Queensland Government mandate will see more local retirements savings pumped into state-based projects. State Treasurer David Janetzki said the $50 million mandate
Read more 28 July 2025
Aboriginal tour guide.

Eagerly-awaited support for tourism and hospitality

A new careers platform has been launched specifically for Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector. With workforce demand in the industry expected to grow by nearly
Read more 28 July 2025
Photographer in wheelchair

Travellers with accessible needs a $30 billion industry

Almost a quarter of travellers in Australia last year had accessible needs and contributed almost $30 billion to the country’s tourism economy. A new report from
Read more 24 July 2025