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Overseas visitors spend record $6.9 billion in Queensland

Spending by international visitors holidaying in Queensland last year jumped by almost a third, driving record results. State Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said

The business success stories driving a $200b economy

Almost 40 Brisbane companies and business leaders have been recognized for their achievements as finalists in the Lord Mayor’s Business Awards. A quartet of corporate

Second round of Aussie Big Things make their mark

An Aussie road trip ticking off as many “Big Things” as you can is a rite of passage for many, with many iconic destinations now honoured in a new coin

The Curated Plate lands record crowd as 2026 takes shape

An almost 50 percent increase in visitors is prompting a leading Queensland food and drink festival to “take it to a new level” next year. The Curated Plate, which

Songlines of Australia to honour 65,000 years of culture

First Nations artists will provide the foundation of Tourism Australia’s future campaigns through a suite of new works. Tourism Australia Acting Managing Director

Brisbane River open for business under new plans

Business will be buzzing on the Brisbane River with plans to open up pontoons and jetties for more tourism and hospitality use. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said there

Quick-step workers fast-track bridge footpath opening

Pedestrians will have access to the Story Bridge sooner than expected with work on re-opening the city-side footpath running ahead of schedule. Brisbane Lord Mayor

Paradise for sale in heart of Gold Coast

A shopping centre and hotel in the heart of the Gold Coast tourist strip has hit the market for the first time in more than a decade. JLL and McVay Real Estate will

Time to feast on one-time only creations

World-famous bakery Lune will feature their iconic croissants after dark for the first time, as Night Feast returns to the Brisbane Powerhouse next month. Night Feast

Marine sector dives in and steps on the gas

Booming domestic tourism and increased natural gas activity have contributed to an almost 20 percent jump in the value of Australia’s multi-billion-dollar marine

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