Tourism

Property Families will cop a threefold fee hike to drive on two of southeast Queensland’s most idyllic beaches in an extraordinary move that’s sparked concerns.

Business Sunshine Coast Council has made its position very clear about the proposed Kelly Slater surf ranch and major subdivision west of Coolum.

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Travel It’s a delightful oasis in a sought-after resort town, but this hotel is so exclusive, it has banned half the world from its rooms.

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Travel For the first time since the 1986 nuclear disaster, the control room at Chernobyl is set to become a tourist attraction despite extreme radiation levels

Travel A PAIR of tourists have posted a photo of a staggering bill they were asked to pay after ordering two plates of spaghetti, some fish and a glass of water.

News People are flocking to the Coffs Coast in droves these school holidays, according to the latest holiday booking figures.

Business THE collapse of British travel agency Thomas Cook has left around 150,000-holiday makers stranded and scrambling to make their way back home.

Travel From sky-high zip lines to suspended bridges overlooking incredible lush rainforest, Tree Top Challenge is reaching new heights in eco-tourism.

News Cyclone-ravaged Dunk Island — an eerie forgotten Australian paradise since 2011 — has been snapped up for as whopping $32 million.

News A plan to ban sex between unmarried couples in Indonesia is already biting tourism, as their leader asked lawmakers to delay the vote after public opposition.

News 'It is so important that all visitors to the island stay dingo-safe especially if camping with children'

Travel From urinating in public to trafficking in drugs — Australians who behave badly in Bali have been issued with a strong warning by the island’s governor.

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Business What is your opinion on short-term accommodation providers like AirBnb and Stayz? Join the survey.

News The new Tourism Department boss doesn’t know how much the widely-panned ‘Old Mate’ tourism campaign ad cost, and says the jury is still out on its effectiveness.

Crime The millionaire owner of a popular Australian tourist attraction has been accused of exploiting his workers with a controversial set of rules.

News Visitors to the Gold Coast will have mobile phones and credit card spending tracked if a plan by the local council goes ahead.

Letters to the Editor A tourist to the Sunshine Coast was thrilled by the generous and trusting nature of a local who he had asked for directions.

Business A New York-style loft a stroll from Mooloolaba beach has become the unexpected AirBNB success luring Instagram influencers, brands and guests in droves.

News Seafood industry leaders blast planned changes at Tin Can Bay AGM and say it could wreck Tin Can Bay's dolphin tourism as well as fishing economy

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News A Cairns tourism worker has been sacked after posting inflammatory content online, including a call for civil rights protesters to face a firing squad.