Kristy Sexton-McGrath

Star-gazing, nude solstice swims and spectacular light shows are part of a growing travel trend known as "noctourism" that's injecting hundreds of millions of dollars into Australia's economy each year.

Holiday-makers have been left thousands of dollars out of pocket, and others stranded overseas, following the collapse of an Australian travel company.

Holiday-makers have been left thousands of dollars out of pocket — and others stranded overseas — following the collapse of an Australian travel company.

School holiday travel plans have been thrown into turmoil after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred left a trail of destruction along the east coast, prompting pleas from tourism operators for holiday-makers not to cancel their Easter getaways.

Birdwatchers are pouring billions of dollars into Australia's tourism industry every year with calls to capitalise on the country's native species and better promote the pastime.

Summer is a bumper time of year for coastal communities, but not every town is happy with the influx of holiday crowds as pollution, traffic and waste put a strain on local infrastructure.

Australian airports are preparing for record-breaking passenger numbers this holiday season, with millions taking to the skies.

As Australians gear up for the holiday season, new research reveals the growing environmental cost of global tourism.

Tourism Australia's mascot Ruby the Roo has a new batting partner in Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins, who stars alongside her in a multi-million-dollar campaign aimed at enticing more Indian travellers Down Under.

Tour guides have been added to the national Occupation Shortage List for the first time enabling foreign workers with specific skills to fill labour shortages.

A recent report has called for a new First Nations tourism body. Those on the ground know the challenges faced by budding business owners.

Outback tourism operators are feeling the squeeze as soaring costs and increasing global competition cut into visitor numbers.

Recent data shows a 32 per cent rise in outbound travel in the year to June, compared to the previous year, with Australians taking more than 11 million trips.

What was meant to be a dream holiday in Japan for Cassandra Nichterlein and her young family turned into a costly nightmare when their return flight from Japan was cancelled.

The helicopter pilot who was killed after crashing into the roof of a Cairns hotel moved to Queensland in April, declaring on social media he was "excited to see what this adventure brings".

Nautilus Aviation says the employee held a New Zealand pilot's licence but had never flown in Australia

Industry experts and peak tourism bodies say the collapse of Rex Airlines means the system is broken, with fears many regional centres will miss out on the tourist dollar as a result.

More than one-third of adults in Australia are not getting the recommended amount of sleep per night. Now, the over-tired are the target of the multi-billion-dollar "sleep tourism" industry, which promises a good night's sleep — for a fee.

Parts of Queensland's Cape York Peninsula are elevated to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative list, but experts warn what many regard a coup, could be a double-edged sword.

Luxury tropical island stays, quokka experiences, wine tours and opera performances are all being proposed for the king and queen's itinerary during their expected visit to Australia towards the end of the year.

Jane Newson saves for a P&O cruise every year and says it's her chance to see the world when other options are too expensive. The cruise company's surprise exit from Australia after 90 years is the end of an era for her and the national icon.

Queensland's Daintree Rainforest does not have mains electricity — so many residents are burning hundreds of litres of "dirty" diesel fuel a week just to keep their businesses running.

The Queensland Land Court rules in favour of stripping Hong Kong-based billionaire Benny Wu of the Double Island resort lease but leaves the final decision in the hands of Resources Minister Scott Stewart.

A pool lined with green sludge, rotting roofs and termite infested buildings – this derelict island resort has become a sad tourist attraction for all the wrong reasons, and it's not an isolated case.

Queensland police believe a teenager who went missing on Thursday was killed by a crocodile after a boat broke down off Saibai Island in the far northern reaches of the Torres Strait.