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If you’ve been planning a holiday down under, no doubt you’ve considered Brisbane. Our bustling city has a vibrant culture and draws in domestic and international tourists by the hordes. However, like many destinations, a holiday can come at a price tag. The latest International Visitor Survey results have confirmed this fact. A Brisbane holiday is costing more for tourists every passing year. While this is great news for those in the tourism industry such as myself, tourists should control....

Planning to visit us here in Brisbane? Well, you’re in for a treat because Brisbane is hailed as the most entertaining and attractive city in Queensland for good reason. Records do show that Brisbane received more interstate and international visitors in the past year compared to all other Queensland destinations, and that’s not the least bit surprising. After all, our vibrant city is a premier destination, in more ways than one; If you’re into adventures, the city’s Kangaroo Point Cliff...

Holidaying in Brisbane wouldn’t be complete without a visit, or two, to Eagle St Pier. Whether you are looking for an evening out at a world class, award winning restaurant or a casual Sunday brunch, you can find either, and everything in between, at Eagle St Pier. Visiting the pier couldn’t be easier when teamed with accommodation at Bridgewater Terraces, Kangaroo Point. Our waterfront apartments, set in landscaped gardens and boasting beautiful river views, give you the ideal holiday base....

While looking at one of my favourite Q&A sites, quora.com, I came across this question and thought it would be great to highlight what locals, and those who have experienced Brisbane, recommend as the best Brisbane experiences for someone on a budget. Some of these suggestions are free and some are low budget, but all are fun and will let you experience a lot of the best of what Brisbane has to offer. Combining these suggestions with the affordable accommodation......

When I have some spare time up my sleeve one of my favourite things to do is to look at quora.com; a fascinating Q&A website that asks questions about any topic under the sun. Today I came across a question and thought it would be great to share as it looks at what locals, and those who know Brisbane, recommend as “must do experiences”. I found quite a mix of suggestions and have included the most popular in this article,......

As the on-site manager of Bridgewater Terraces, an affordable alternative to expensive Brisbane hotels, I welcome quite a large number of guests year after year. While some are here to enjoy a holiday, some are travelling for business or visiting friends and family members. Last year statistics have just been released by Tourism and Events Queensland, and one of the clearest figures show that aside from local visitors coming from different regions around Australia, we have also welcomed internat...

Being in the tourism industry myself, I am in the right position to see why Brisbane is one of the most visited cities not just in Queensland but also in Australia. Every year, we welcome millions of domestic and international visitors who are looking forward to exploring our exceptional tourist attractions and experiencing our rich culture and heritage. However, in the year ending March 2014, Brisbane tourism industry slowed down and it’s hurting people in the hospitality and tourism industri...

As a Brisbane accommodation provider, it is part of my job to understand the inflow and outflow of tourists in this part of the region. And although I could only wish for better numbers, the figures released in the year ending March 2014 were nothing but. According to Tourism and Events Queensland, Australians continued to keep overnight travels close to home and in the year ending March 2014. The findings shows that although the number of visitors, which include holiday......

For the year ending September 2013, it’s safe to assume “Brisbane accommodation deals” was one of the most searched terms in Google. This is because the number of people who visited the region jumped 3.1% to 5,043,000 for the said period. There is no doubt that these tourists enjoyed the region whilst staying in one of the thousands of Brisbane accommodation options available as they stayed a total of 15,355,000 nights last year. Their length of stay was the same......

Brisbane is a premiere tourist destination and it is well-loved not just by domestic tourists but international travellers as well. Year after year, Queensland biggest and most populous city, manage to attract thousands of visitors from across the globe because of its natural beauty, relaxed environment, and friendly people. Because of the influx of tourists, accommodation in Brisbane CBD has always been in high demand. Based on the research released by Travel Queensland, the year 2013 was a goo...