Tourism
Where we went in 2024: The most popular destinations for Australians
We flocked to Bali and Japan in record numbers, but some surprising destinations also enjoyed a surge in Aussie visitors.
- Craig Platt
More than just a gateway: 10 Australian airport towns worth visiting
Most people who fly into these destinations immediately head to a higher-profile place nearby. Here’s why you should linger a little longer.
- David Whitley
Unwelcome in Europe, here’s where Russian tourists are going instead
Previously seen in large numbers in France, Britain and the US, Russian tourists are now having to find new places to holiday.
- Adrian Bridge
- Opinion
- USA
I don’t care who leads a country when I travel, but the US is different
Unlike most tourism destinations, this leadership change matters. Because the US is not a normal country, and Donald Trump is not a normal leader.
- Ben Groundwater
The balmy Aussie town with something better than beaches
I wouldn’t be surprised if Katherine, a township 320 kilometres south-east of Darwin, has the highest rate of pool-noodle ownership in the country.
- Julia D'Orazio
Byron Bay’s iconic resort for A-listers reveals major expansion plans
After 30 years in business Raes on Wategos is still innovating, with plans for two new luxurious properties in the area.
- Trudi Jenkins
- Opinion
- Europe
Europeans are angry about tourists, but they’re blaming the wrong people
If overtourism is the cause of so many problems in Europe, why are we having the same issues here in Australia?
- Ben Groundwater
What lies beneath: 10 of the world’s most incredible underground structures
Put ordinary buildings underground and they transform into something far more interesting and otherworldly.
- Brian Johnston
- Opinion
- Australia
Seven big myths we tell tourists about Australia, busted
Melbourne has the best coffee and Sydney has the best weather? We’re giving visitors to this country the wrong information.
- Ben Groundwater
Is AI better at creating tourism slogans? See if you can spot the difference
Tourism slogans don’t always hit the mark – unless they’re written by artificial intelligence, that is. Take our quiz and see if you can tell real from fake.
- Greg Dickinson
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