Tourism
“We need to convert interest to bookings”: North QLD to get lions share of Scomo’s $60 million tourism boost
by Ali Coulton
The PM has announced a massive funding boost for Australia’s tourism industry, with a focus on trade relations. To celebrate, we’ve dug up this bewildering image of him scaring the sh*t out of a cockatoo.
Destinations
Experience Co. launch Cairns’ first new-build pontoon in over a decade
The new pontoon will help not only local tourism in the area but local marine science and ecology as well.
Tourism
Tourism Australia launches new youth oriented holiday campaign
Young tourists are getting themselves ready to work and play the Australian way, which basically means counting down the minutes until you can get pissed in someone’s backyard.
Cruise
Carnival changes international sailings to domestic due to ongoing restrictions
Travellers who’ve been dreaming of an international cruise may have to trade coconuts in the Caribbean for Great Northerns on the Gold Coast.
Cruise
Coral Expeditions releases new Queensland expeditions
The Aussie cruise line is capping off 2021 by jamming the best of Queensland’s reef and outback into a couple of swish itineraries.
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.