All The Brisbane Travel News And Holiday Deals You Need To Know

24th Feb 2026

Written by:

Dinushka Gunasekara
Brisbane Editor | Urban List

You love to travel and we love to get you there, which is why we’re keeping you on top of all the Brisbane travel news, holiday deals, and local developments you need up your sleeve to take on the world—one location at a time.

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Crystalbrook Has Given The Humble Minibar A Romantic Upgrade

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While the hotel minibar is usually reserved for water bottles and M&Ms, Crystalbrook is rewriting the script with a curated new in-room experience bound to make you feel the love from the moment you check in. The Love Bar is an indulgent spin on the minibar featuring artisanal truffle chocolates, a curated cheese and charcuterie board, and a mini Taittinger Champagne to wash it all down. Plus, it’s not just reaching your heart through your stomach with connection cards to take you and your beau from small talk to a higher wavelength. The Love Bar is available as an add-on when booking or during a stay at Crystalbrook Vincent. Find out more here.

Ipswich Is Getting A Hilton Garden Inn With A Landmark $53 Million Investment

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Image credit: Hilton Garden Inn Ipswich | Supplied

Brisbane isn’t the only one gearing up for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Ipswich getting in on the action—bringing a brand-new Hilton Garden Inn to the city centre. In an agreement between Hilton and Ipswich Hotel Group Pty Ltd, the 160-room hotel will offer modern comfort and the globally renowned brand’s signature hospitality in the high-growth destination.

With an expected completion date of late 2028, you’ll find the hotel on Ellenborough Street, next to the award-winning Nicholas Street Precinct and the jacaranda tree-lined Timothy Moloney Park. Ipswich Hotel Group Pty Ltd will invest $53 million into the project, backed by the council’s Hotel and Short-Term Accommodation Action Plan. “This will supercharge Ipswich’s tourism sector, ramping up the number of overnight stays by visitors drawn to the Hilton brand, and providing a boost for tourism operators and businesses particularly as we work collectively to maximise the opportunities on offer in 2032 and beyond,” said Mayor Teresa Harding. “The Hilton Garden Inn Ipswich will take our reputation as a must-visit destination for great experiences to the next level. This hotel is a game-changer for the city.”

Malaysia Airlines Has Touched Back Down In Brisbane

In big news for Queenslanders with a passport, Malaysia Airlines has made its much-anticipated return to Brisbane, restoring non-stop services between Brisbane and Kuala Lumpur, as well as enhancing connectivity across Southeast Asia and Europe. From the bustling shopping districts to the tropical island paradises and iconic landmarks the region has to offer, this is your sign to catch flights (not feelings) and make the most of this comeback.

Jetstar Is Now Doing Non-Stop Flights Between Brisbane And Cebu

If the Philippines is on your bucket list, now is your time to tick it off thanks to Jetstar’s newest route—taking you directly from Brisbane to Cebu. As Australia’s only direct flight to Cebu, the seasonal service will take off three times a week until 16 May 2026 (increasing to four times a week in January), so you can explore the heart of the Visayas islands and beyond.

Air New Zealand Launches Direct Flights Between Brisbane And Queenstown

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Your winter escape just got easier with Air New Zealand announcing a new direct seasonal service between Brisbane and Queenstown—one of New Zealand’s most iconic holiday destinations. Launching 22 June 2026, the new route will operate three times a week through to 23 October 2026, perfectly timed for ski season. Flights are available to book now here.

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