Destinations
Giant snorkeller invades Sydney Harbour as part of Tourism Tropical North Queensland’s latest campaign
Don’t worry, giants aren’t invading the city! It’s just TTNQ’s latest bid to inspire Sydneysiders to get their butts up to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.
Destinations
Experience Co. to build $6.7m Great Barrier Reef pontoon
For tourists who also happen to be marine biologists, this new project is the equivalent of striking gold.
Cruise
Coral Expeditions set for October restart
The Aussie small-ship expedition specialist hasn’t had to worry about Border Force closures, which can only mean good news for its supply of Panadol and Neurofen.
Destinations
Destination Wrap: BridgeClimb’s new ‘Ultimate Climb’ experience, WA dazzles with wildflowers + MORE
Scrambling to get back on top of the news from destinations and attractions across the globe? Instantly de-scramble here with this week’s Destination Wrap.
Cruise
Treat your clients this spring with these local cruising wonders
by Sponsored by Carnival Cruise Line
Considering the unprecedented nature of this year, your clients might be a little more reluctant to join the fun, which is why you may need to bring the Carnival to them.
Hotels
Australia’s first underwater accommodation is officially open
Never thought it would be possible to sleep underwater on the iconic Great Barrier Reef? Be proven wrong here.
Destinations
Destination Wrap: Great Barrier Reef Rodeo, Samoa in state of emergency, NSW & WA tourism awards winners + MORE!
Yes, you read the headline correctly – some absolute mad man is holding a rodeo by the Reef. Find out what that’s all about, plus the latest updates from your clients’ fave destinations, here.
Hotels
“It’s a game-changer”: Underwater hotel on Great Barrier Reef to open in 2020
by Christian Fleetwood
Guests to this quaint, floating hotel will have the opportunity to sleep with the Great Barrier Reef’s underwater tenants, in a move funded by the Queensland government.
Tourism
MyQLDHoliday chosen as local trade partner for Great Barrier Reef’s ‘scUber’ campaign
MyQLDHoliday is set to deliver holiday packages as part of the Great Barrier Reef’s scUber campaign, so you can expect plenty of complimentary XXXX Gold and Bundy Rum.
Destinations
Tourism
Uber launches world’s first rideshare submarine experience to Great Barrier Reef
Ridesharing giant Uber has launched underwater trips. However, will riders receive complimentary bottles of water and breath mints, Travel Weekly asks?
Destinations
Revealed: the seven wonders of Australia
To be honest, we’re a little offended our office dog didn’t make the cut. He’s so cute, it’s a wonder he’s able to go out in public.
Destinations
Australian islands closed to tourists after infestation
by Lauren Croft
You may need to sit down for this. The Great Barrier Reef has an infestation! Nothing like the bacteria infestation in our bedroom, however.