The future of Queensland’s tourism industry will play an important role in this year’s elections say’s the state’s head of tourism and transport.

There’s never been a better time for Aussies to book a trip to the UK, according to Flight Centre, as the strong Aussie dollar hit a 27 year-high against the British pound.

In an effort to offer customers an enhanced travel experience Virgin Australia has today announced plans to expand its alliance with Skywest Airlines.

Google has launched a new search tool for travellers looking to explore their hotel and attraction choices before takeoff.

A year into its alliance partnership, Abu Dhabi’s national carrier, Etihad Airways is said to be considering an investment in Virgin Australia.

Adventurers James Castrission ‘Cas’ and Justin Jones ‘Jonesy’ today made history setting the record for the first duo ever to ski unsupported from the edge of Antarctica to the South Pole and back.

Poland is planning a $2 million upgrade at Adolf Hitler’s Wolfsschanze aka Wolf’s Lair, to draw in young explorers and more history buffs.

As part of an accelerated capacity growth plan Virgin Australia has announced additional services on flights across Australia.

Kylie has announced she will be coming to Australia to celebrate all the glitter and excitement of Sydney Mardi Gras with all her loyal fans this year.

Popular tourist resorts in Denarau will operate as normal as possible, according to Tourism Fiji, despite heavy rain and flooding affecting Fiji’s main island.

Aiming to reduce the industry's shortage of skilled workers, the Australian Government has announced the conception of a new proposed template labour agreement.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has commenced legal proceeding against Air Asia for allegedly failing to disclose full airfare prices on flights between Australia and international destinations.

Accommodation properties in Western Australia’s mining communities are finding their rooms close to full while tourist towns are struggling to attract guests.

Although most workers are expected to return to work on Friday, it seems as though some Australians are planning an Australia Day getaway with bookings for the period increasing 232 percent compared to the same public holiday last year.

After completion of their $20 million refurbishment, the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is expecting an even better year after ending 2011 on a positive note.

Fair Work Australia has reached a pay decision on behalf of Qantas and its engineer’s union after the two parties were forced into arbitration hearings to cease ongoing strikes.

China Southern Airlines has signed on as the sponsor for the Sydney Festival for the next three years and believes Australia is on the cusp of a travel boom that will see one million Chinese visiting Australia by 2020.

Queensland’s accommodation industry is preparing to undergo complete operational inspection after Fair Work Ombudsman announced an audit campaign within the state.

Travellers returning from a vacation in Fiji may find themselves paying more than expected to leave the region after the Fijian Government released plans to increase its departure tax by up to FJ$50.

Cairns along with its tropical north Queensland neighbours are expecting to welcome up to 20,000 Chinese tourists this week who will be visiting the region to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Travellers flying Virgin Australia will soon be able to surf their in-flight entertainment system for water safety advice after the carrier teamed up with Surf Life Saving Australia to promote beach safety awareness to international and domestic visitors.

In an effort to boost US tourism and employment, President Barack Obama has ordered the streamlining on visa processing for visitors but could this affect Australia’s inbound tourism?

Late last week Costa Cruise’s parent company Carnival Corporation & plc confirmed that it would undergo a complete safety audit and review of all its cruise lines to counteract any future incidents.

Upper Class passengers travelling with Virgin Atlantic from domestic cities will experience full service offerings with the roll out of Virgin Australia’s new business class.