Global science congress heads to Cairns

Cairns beat competition from Portugal, Italy and the US to win the event.

29 October, 2019

Cairns set for $20 million wharf upgrade

Cruise ships of up to 300 metres in length will soon be able to dock in Cairns.

27 August, 2019

Cairns successfully hosts 6000 Amway China delegates

The itinerary was packed with Aussie experiences, from wildlife encounters to reef tours.

4 July, 2019

Amway delegates touch down in Cairns

The month-long incentive program is set to inject $40 million into the region’s economy.

20 March, 2019

Major congress win for Cairns

Cairns beat strong competition from Canada and North America to secure the congress.

19 December, 2018

Crystalbrook Collection’s first Cairns hotel ready to launch

Riley, the first of three Crystalbrook hotels, will open on the Cairns Esplanade next month.

18 October, 2018

Pacific Hotel Cairns unveils new rooms

The new accommodation features a Tropical Luxe theme, created by Janineous Designs.

24 September, 2018

Shangri-La Hotel The Marina, Cairns undergoes refurbishment

Get a sneak peek at the all-new rooms at the Shangri-La Hotel, the Marina Cairns.

14 December, 2017

Crystalbrook to introduce fourth property to Cairns

Aussie tourism and hospitality group Crystalbrook Collection has announced its intention to develop a fourth site in Cairns. 

12 December, 2017

Cairns to welcome a Hemingway’s Brewery

Following on the from the success of the Port Douglas flagship, Cairns will welcome a Hemingway’s Brewery.

11 December, 2017

Hemingway’s Brewery coming to Cairns

A new waterfront craft brewery and events space will call Cairns home.

6 March, 2017

Cairns infrastructure update

Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef region are set to welcome a raft of new developments in 2017.

19 December, 2016

Tjapukai relaunches with new vision

Cairns indigenous culture centre Tjapukai was relaunched yesterday after a $13 million upgrade.

12 May, 2015

SilkAir launches Singapore to Cairns route

Singapore Airlines’ regional carrier SilkAir has announced that it will fly into Cairns as of May 2015.

5 November, 2014

Hilton opens its first east coast DoubleTree in Cairns

Hilton Worldwide yesterday announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns. The 237-room former Holiday Inn is the 400th DoubleTree by Hilton to open globally.

1 October, 2014

Cairns to get $4.2 billion mega-casino

Foreign Investment Review Board green lights a $4.2 billion mega-resort and casino in Cairns.

6 March, 2014

Pacific International Cairns unveils new look

The Pacific International Cairns, one of the region’s most iconic hotels, is putting the finishing touches on a $20 million transformation

8 July, 2013

Cairns Delegate Advantage Program gains support

The Cairns Delegate Advantage Program is being enthusiastically supported by conference organisers who have praised the initiative as an example of the city working together to welcome conference delegates.

12 June, 2013

Cairns ZOOm launches for groups

Tropical North Queensland’s exciting new attraction, the Cairns ZOOm, is now open to the public with visiting players from Richmond Tigers AFL Club amongst the first to try out the course.

29 November, 2012

Constellation Hotels adds Cairns Beach Resort

Constellation Hotels has welcomed Australis Cairns Beach Resort to its rapidly expanding hotel network. The addition of the resort will strengthen the Constellation Hotel network in far north Queensland.

5 May, 2011