Gold Coast goes from thongs to haute couture stilettos
Celebrities are descending on the Gold Coast for the opening of the $650m revamped Pacific Fair shopping precinct.
Corporate Travel profit grows 60pc
Corporate Travel Management has tipped earnings growth of 23-30 per cent for 2017, after delivering a 60 per cent jump in profit to $42.1 million.
Tourists still flocking to Australia despite global downturn
The new wave of international tourists falling in love with Australia is set to crank up another gear despite global headwinds, according to a new report.
Flight Centre takes aim at hotels
Flight Centre will look to push further into hotel management, tour operating and student travel, and will invest in travel start-ups.
Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure shares surge 14pc on strong results
Ardent Leisure, the owner of Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, reported a 32 per cent increase in net profit to $42.4 million.
Gold Coast Airport set for first hotel
The booming Gold Coast airport is getting ready for its first hotel.
Masked gunmen kidnap 12 from Mexican resort
Masked gunmen stormed a restaurant in the Mexican beach resort of Puerto Vallarta, kidnapping 12 people.
Lego approach to hotel construction boom
Hotel developers are embracing efficent design and modular construction techniques to drive a more sustainable hotel boom.
Low oil price and Chinese tourist influx buoy ferry group SeaLink
Lower oil prices and rising numbers of Chinese tourists are a big plus for tourism and ferry group SeaLink.
Citi upgrades Ardent Leisure
Ardent Leisure – the owner of Dreamworld on the Gold Coast – is expected to benefit from increased Gold Coast tourism.
