Author Archives: Denis Goodman

So you’ve decided on a Brisbane holiday have you? Let me tell you one thing – Brisbane has a lot to offer and as a tourist, it pays to base your Brisbane accommodation preference on location – you want to be close to all the best attractions. Thankfully, Bridgewater Terraces are situated in an ideal location! Why so? It’s because we are positioned close to Brisbane CBD and in arms reach to an array of activities and attractions. By staying......

According to Tourism Research Australia’s latest National Visitor Survey, the overnight trip spend in Brisbane increased 12% to a whopping $3.6 billion in the year ending December 2015. While this statistic reveals that tourists simply love spending on a Brisbane holiday, it does not answer the question what exactly tourists are spending their money on. Well, I’m here to help answer this question. As a local, I know this city inside out. Continue reading as I offer suggestions as to......

If you’re planning a trip to Australia, I wouldn’t be surprised if you choose Brisbane as your holiday destination. Brisbane presents the perfect mix of cosmopolitan lifestyle and adventure activities that every holidaymaker is sure to enjoy. As the owner of Bridgewater Terraces, I simply love welcoming guests to our holiday apartments – and thankfully, it seems that this is only going to continue. Brisbane tourism is booming and every year we are fortunate enough to welcome more and more....

Serviced apartments are a much better alternative form of accommodation than Brisbane hotels Brisbane is one of Australia’s leading tourist destinations and it doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. Recent studies from TRA suggest that that the forecast for domestic and international overnight visitor expenditure will increase from $17.7 billion in June 2014 to $30 billion by 2020. With such large growth expected, one can only assume that holiday accommodation plays a large ro...

You’ve got to admit, Brisbane city is an amazing tourist destination and it certainly has much to offer. Even after you visit the major attractions of the city, there are still many destinations for you to explore. Should you be staying in Brisbane city for longer than a week, then I recommend definitely venture out on a couple of day trips to explore some of the surrounding areas while in the region. As a local myself, I got to the......

Thanks to sites like Airbnb, travellers are now being savvier when it comes to getting value for money with their accommodation bookings and as such, the popularity of short stay apartments has skyrocketed over the past year or so. If you are yet to get on board and reap the rewards of such offerings, then perhaps it is time that you got on board because booking short stay apartments in Brisbane should be your only consideration. As an accommodation provider......

While Brisbane accommodation isn’t as expensive as it was around Christmas and the holidays, you should still be cautious and take your time in booking accommodation – and not book it simply because it is offered at a good rate. As the manager of Bridgewater Terraces, which offers Brisbane accommodation at Kangaroo Point, I’ve heard my fair share of stories from guests who have turned to us only after being let down or disappointed with their original choice of accommodation.......

Booking serviced apartments in Brisbane is far smarter than booking a hotel room Since you’ve found this article, clearly you are interested not only in getting value for money accommodation, but also in accommodation that offers much more than what a small hotel room has to offer. I’ve been managing serviced apartments in Brisbane for many years now and it still baffles me why so many holidaymakers instantly assume a hotel is the only way to go. I’m here to......

If you are planning an upcoming holiday to Brisbane CBD, you certainly have a lot to look forward to. Brisbane is one city which is full of things to see and do and there are so many things to explore – you will definitely find yourself wanting for more when you visit the various cultural attractions, parks and outdoor recreation centres and entertainment precincts in the CBD. As a local working in the Brisbane tourism industry, I would like to......

Staying in Brisbane apartments proves to be a far smarter choice than staying at hotels Brisbane is a popular tourist destination and as such, it should come as no surprise that the city is filled with a large number of accommodation options. While most holidaymakers think of hotels when considering accommodation, there are many other options, including Brisbane apartments, which are just as good, if not better than hotels. Being the manager of Bridgewater Terraces, which are Brisbane apartments...