VANCOUVER — Air Canada celebrated the success of its direct service between Vancouver and Brisbane with a special industry event in Vancouver. 

Taking place on June 12 and co-hosted by Goway Travel and Visit Brisbane, the event welcomed 88 travel advisors, including one who was awarded an Air Canada trip to Brisbane as a door prize. 

Luke Jones, Director of Americas, Brisbane Economic Development, also attended to highlight Brisbane’s many offerings and why it’s considered the best gateway to Australia from Canada. Not only is Brisbane the fastest point of entry into Australia from Canada, it will also be front and centre on the global stage in the next few years as host to the 2032 Olympics. 

In addition, Brisbane will also welcome four new premium hotels this year, including The Grand Star Brisbane (5 stars), Dorsett (4.5 stars), Rosewood Hotel (Australia’s first 6-star hotel), and The Treasury Hotel, a refurbishment of one of the city’s most iconic heritage hotels.

As for new attractions, Bluey’s World, a brand new immersive experience featuring real-life sets, recognizable scenes and beloved characters from the hit show ‘Bluey,’ will open in Brisbane (Bluey’s hometown) on Nov. 7, 2024. Tickets for Bluey’s World are already on sale at www.blueysworld.com.

Travel advisors can access a variety of tools to better sell Brisbane here. They can also watch a feature travel segment on CTV Vancouver here, which they can also send to clients.