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Sep 22Tue
  1. IHG Newsroom

    IHG Named Official Hotel Partner of Men's Rugby World Cup 2027

    IHG Hotels & Resorts announced it has been named Official Hotel Partner of Men's Rugby World Cup 2027. The tournament runs from 1 October to 13 November 2027 in Australia and will be the largest edition to date, with 24 teams playing 52 matches across seven host cities. IHG will use its hotel network and the IHG One Rewards platform, with over 160 million members, to welcome teams, officials and fans. IHG has existing ties with Rugby Australia, SANZAAR and Six Nations Rugby.

Sep 21Mon
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    EU-Australia Joint Statement: FTA Talks Concluded, Cooperation Deepened

    European Commission President von der Leyen, European Council President Costa and Australian Prime Minister Albanese met on the margins of the UN General Assembly to review progress in EU-Australia relations since von der Leyen's March 2026 visit to Australia. The three leaders welcomed the conclusion of negotiations on a comprehensive, ambitious, balanced and commercially meaningful Free Trade Agreement and looked forward to its signature as soon as possible; welcomed progress toward Australia's association to the Horizon Europe Programme for 2027; reflected on implementation of the EU-Australia Security and Defence Partnership covering hybrid and cyber threats, foreign information manipul…

Sep 16Wed
  1. IHG Newsroom

    IHG and Urban sign two New South Wales hotels

    IHG Hotels & Resorts announced it is expanding its partnership with Urban Property Group by signing Crowne Plaza Newcastle and Hotel Indigo Gosford, bringing the pair's New South Wales collaboration to three hotels. The two had already signed Crowne Plaza Parramatta in 2025. The new hotels will anchor major mixed-use developments in Gosford and Newcastle. Crowne Plaza Newcastle is expected to open in late 2029 with 171 rooms within a 43-storey development, featuring all-day dining, a lobby bar, more than 550 sqm of meetings and events space including a 425 sqm ballroom, a pool and landscaped public spaces. Hotel Indigo Gosford is expected to open in mid-2030 with 152 rooms, views over Brisb…

Sep 11Fri
  1. Pinchain Tourism

    Australia Leads Super Golden Week Long-Haul Market as Search Interest Doubles Year on Year

    As the Mid-Autumn and National Day Super Golden Week approaches, long-haul outbound travel interest is rising. A China Tourism Academy report lists Australia among the top 10 most satisfying overseas destinations for Chinese tourists in 2025; an Airbnb report shows Australia as one of the most popular Super Golden Week destinations, with search interest doubling year on year and some destinations up sixfold. In the year to June, Chinese visitors to Australia exceeded 1.1 million, up 18% year on year; overnight spending reached A$13.7 billion, up 27%. China-Australia routes averaged over 130 weekly flights in July, and China Southern's Guangzhou-Perth direct service now operates year-round.

Sep 10Thu
  1. Business Travel News

    IHG Signs Master Development Deal with Aland to Launch Staybridge Suites in Australia

    IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a master development agreement with Sydney-based developer Aland to launch its upscale extended-stay Staybridge Suites brand in Australia. Aland holds exclusive development rights and will build a significant national portfolio, starting with at least 2,000 rooms across 15 hotels. The first two franchise agreements cover the 130-room Staybridge Suites Parramatta in a Sydney commercial center and the 112-room Staybridge Suites Sydney Leppington near Western Sydney International Airport. As of June 2026, Staybridge Suites had 355 open hotels and 152 in the pipeline globally.

  2. IHG Newsroom

    IHG and ALAND Sign 15-Hotel Deal to Launch Staybridge Suites in Australia

    IHG Hotels & Resorts signed a Master Development Agreement with Australian developer ALAND, giving ALAND exclusive rights to develop Staybridge Suites in Australia with at least 15 hotels and a minimum of 2,000 rooms. The first two hotels are signed: the 130-room Staybridge Suites Sydney Parramatta and 112-room Staybridge Suites Sydney Leppington, both managed by Signature Hotel Management Group. Staybridge Suites has 355 open hotels and 152 in the pipeline.

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Aug 29Sat
Aug 19Wed
  1. IHG Newsroom

    Holiday Inn Express Launches World's First Breakfast Pillow

    Holiday Inn Express in Australia and New Zealand has launched the world's first Breakfast Pillow, with built-in speakers playing breakfast sounds as white noise to help guests sleep. The pillow offers four tracks inspired by Australians' most comforting breakfast sounds. The experience is available from August 19 to November 30, 2026.

Aug 3Mon
  1. Hilton Stories RSS

    Hilton Garden Inn Busselton Team Delivers Memorable Experiences with 'Brighthearted' Service

    Hilton's 'Behind the Stay' series spotlights Hilton Garden Inn Busselton in Western Australia, showcasing how the team's 'Brighthearted' service philosophy makes the hotel a beloved destination for locals and visitors. Team members like Assistant Front Office Manager Ntula and Hotel Manager Des create memorable guest experiences through genuine care and personalized service, including preparing comfort food for US firefighters and helping a wedding party.

Apr 18Sat
Mar 19Thu
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    Australia Travel Advice: Middle East Escalation and Bushfire Risk

    The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Australia, noting that escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures and flight delays. Additionally, there is a higher risk of bushfires in Australia from October to February. Travelers are advised to monitor airline updates and review bushfire safety information.

Jul 22Tue
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    Amadeus extends engagement with Australian Department of Home Affairs for Departure SmartGates

    Amadeus announced the extension of its collaboration with the Australian Department of Home Affairs and its subsidiary Vision-Box Australia under a new multi-year agreement to continue supporting the Departure SmartGates program across ten Australian international airports. The agreement includes a mid-life refresh of the SmartGates infrastructure and deployment of Amadeus Visiontec facial recognition technology to extend asset life and ensure contemporary technology. Amadeus has been the provider since the program's inception in 2015.

May 30Fri
  1. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department: Australia Travel Advisory Remains Level 1, Exercise Normal Precautions

    The U.S. Department of State reissued its Australia travel advisory on May 30, 2025, keeping it at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). The reissue follows a periodic review with minor edits. The advisory also points travelers to the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), the Country Security Report for Australia, emergency planning, and CDC travel health information; it strongly recommends buying insurance before travel and checking with providers about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.