Technology
Basketball legend Scottie Pippen becomes an Airbnb host to offer unique Olympic-themed stay
He was MJ’s right-hand man during the Chicago Bulls’ glory days, and now “Pip” has dribbled his way into the home-sharing market.
Destinations
Travel industry reacts to Brisbane’s 2032 Olympics win
While Queensland’s capital was a shoo-in to snare the Games for 2032, it was still a bloody nice bit of news for Aussies to wake up to this morning.
Events
All spectators banned from Tokyo Olympics, with state of emergency declared
For the first time in history, the Olympic Games are set to be carried out with no audience.
Events
Brisbane moves one step closer to securing 2032 Olympics
After the Maroons’ dismal performance last week, at least this will give Queenslanders something to cheer about.
Events
Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics expected to go ahead without international spectators
This report suggests we can expect plenty of cardboard cut-outs in the stands at the 2020 games, which are set to take place this year after being postponed due to a thing called COVID.
Events
Airbnb partners with IOC and IPC to host historic online Olympic festival
With the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics postponed until 2021, Airbnb is lacing up its runners and reimagining both events with an online program of activities.
Destinations
Japan might cancel Olympic Games over coronavirus fears
Olympic authorities have indicated that the Summer Games in Japan could be cancelled if the spread of coronavirus becomes too dangerous.
Destinations
Queensland to bid for 2032 Olympics and Paralympics
Queensland is hoping to score the Olympics and Paralympics. No word yet though on whether Toowoomba or Mount Isa have been mooted to host the opening ceremony.
Technology
Airbnb inks massive Olympic deal
Did you happen to catch members of the hotel industry kicking cans down the street and muttering curse words to themselves? Find out why here.
Destinations
Aussie travellers are going where?!
While there’s plenty of destination we’d happily sneak into suitcases for, we can confidently say this destination isn’t one of them.
Destinations
Hong Kong wins Gay Games for 2022
Hong Kong has beaten Washington to host the Gay Games in a nail biting egg and spoon race. Or maybe it was a bidding process, we’re not sure.
Tourism
Tourism Aus backs Brisbane’s Olympics bid
Brisbane is already organising its bid for the 2032 Olympics, and yet we still haven’t brought in our laundry from last Sunday.