South Australian Product at ATE

Artist’s Impression, Langham Place, Adelaide American River, Kangaroo Island

Arange of hotels will open their doors to travellers to South Australia in the next four years, from luxury global brands such as Sofitel and Sheraton, to mid-range brands like Holiday Inn Express. Later this year, Holiday Inn Express will open in Adelaide, and 2018 will see a new Sofitel Hotel and Atura Adelaide Airport Hotel. In 2019, a Sheraton and Langham Place are due to open, and Adelaide’s first sixstar luxury hotel at SkyCity Adelaide Casino will open in 2020.

QUEST PORT ADELAIDE

Quest have recently opened a new property at Port Adelaide, 15km (9mi) north-west of Adelaide’s CBD. Quest Port Adelaide offers guests modern studio and one and two bedroom serviced apartments. All apartments have fully equipped kitchens, spacious living areas, free internet access, Foxtel and Netflix.

www.questapartments.com.au

NEW RESORT FOR KANGAROO ISLAND

A multimillion-dollar luxury tourist resort on Kangaroo Island has been granted planning approval by the South Australian Government. The resort will be built at the north-coast township of American River overlooking the ocean. It will have 323 rooms spread across a four-storey hotel, 10 seven-storey accommodation lodges, 20 cottages and 20 cabins. Facilities include a conference room for 400 people, restaurant and bar, a cooking school and kitchen garden, and a 2km (1.2mi) pedestrian loop.

NEW FIVE-STAR LANGHAM PLACE AT GLENELG

A new $110 million luxury hotel will be built in Glenelg. The new 12-storey, five-star waterfront development, called Langham Place is expected to be completed by mid-2019 and will be the first hotel managed by the international Langham Hotel Group in South Australia.

THE REDWING BARN FARMSTAY

The Redwing Barn is only a ten minute drive from Moonta on the Yorke Peninsula. The renovated 1950s barn features two bedrooms, deluxe bathroom with double spa, a spacious lounge/kitchen including espresso coffee machine and dining area with original polished floorboards throughout. Suitable for family travellers, the historic and charming farmstay is the perfect place to get back to nature. www.redwingfarmstay.com.au

China Southern Airlines

This last year has been a big year for South Australia in the aviation industry. China Southern began direct flights into Adelaide from Guangzhou in December 2016, code sharing with Qantas for easy domestic connections within Australia. They are operating three direct flights a week on an A330 aircraft. The airline has connected Adelaide to Europe, North America as well as Japan and India, and is the third largest airline in the world by passenger numbers. On 30 June 2017, Fiji Airways will commence direct flights between Nadi and Adelaide. This twice-weekly service further opens up the options for North American visitors wishing to extend their southern hemisphere holiday. From 6 July 2017, Cathay Pacific will also increase the number of its flights on the Hong Kong to Adelaide route. The fifth weekly service increases Cathay Pacific’s capacity on the route by 25 per cent.

ADELAIDE AIRPORT EXPANSION

Adelaide Airport has the go-ahead to begin work on a major terminal expansion, an office complex and a 250-room hotel. The expansion of the current terminal, which is operating at capacity with the increase in direct airline access and increased domestic flights is in advanced stages of design.

KANGAROO ISLAND AIRPORT EXPANSION

Design work has commenced on the $18m upgrade to the Kangaroo Island Airport expansion project. The work has been broken up into five main elements to ensure best efficiency and minimal disruption to travellers. The airport runway and terminal are on track to be completed by December 2017.

MOUNT GAMBIER AIRPORT UPGRADE

The Mount Gambier Airport in the state’s south will receive a major upgrade to allow larger aircraft to land in the regional area, opening up the Limestone Coast region. The airport has received $4m funding towards the project which will enable the region to welcome more visitors flying in from the east coast states.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT

Exhibiting at ATE17

1834 HOTELS

1834 Hotels is a network of individually owned hotels, motels, apartments and resorts collectively managed by 1834 Hospitality. The diverse portfolio of properties includes Adelaide, and the picturesque regional locations of Barossa, Clare Valley, Kangaroo Island, and the seaside town of Victor Harbor.

www.1834hotels.com.au

A TASTE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

A Taste of South Australia offers premium personalised tours showcasing the exceptional food, wine and lifestyle of South Australia. The extensive range of tours is ideally suited to wine lovers and can be tailored to serious wine connoisseurs or those who simply enjoy fun, hands-on food and wine experiences. www.tastesa.com.au

ADELAIDE CENTRAL MARKET TOURS

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Adelaide Central Market Tours offer interactive walking tours of the Adelaide Central Market led by passionate local food experts. Located in the heart of Adelaide, the market is the largest fresh produce market in the Southern Hemisphere. Tours feature tastings and insights into the market’s history, characters and food trends.

www.centralmarkettour.com.au

ADELAIDE OVAL

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Regarded as the world’s most picturesque cricket ground, historic Adelaide Oval is an iconic landmark just a short stroll from Adelaide city centre. In addition to hosting cricket matches and Australian Rules Football games, Adelaide Oval offers visitor experiences including guided tours, the Hill of Grace Restaurant, the Bradman Collection and the RoofClimb adventure.

www.adelaideoval.com.au

BAROSSA TOURISM

The Barossa is one of the world’s great wine regions. With consistently outstanding vintages over the past 150 years, the Barossa is Australia’s leader in crafting wines of great distinction. Authentic food and wine experiences are easily accessible with over 85 cellar doors and 40 cafés, bakeries and restaurants. There are charming towns that feature art galleries, antique shops and boutiques. www.barossa.com

CHINTA TOURS

For nearly 20 years Chinta Tours has specialised in scenic flights and tailormade outback air safaris that offer the ultimate Australian travel experience. From its main base at Ceduna on South Australia’s spectacular Eyre Peninsula and other ancillary bases, Chinta Tours offers meticulously maintained aircraft and a highly trained and professional crew. www.chinta.com.au

COOBER PEDY DESERT CAVE TOURS AND HOTEL

The Desert Cave Hotel in the opal mining town of Coober Pedy in South Australia’s outback is a traveller’s oasis. Guests at the 4-star hotel located between Adelaide and Alice Springs can experience underground ‘dugout’ style living and take a tour to learn more about opal and this intriguing part of the world. www.desertcave.com.au

FLEURIEU PENINSULA TOURISM

The charming Fleurieu Peninsula is less than an hour’s drive from Adelaide, and includes the McLaren Vale wine region. Walk or drive along picturesque beaches set against rugged coastlines. Visit quaint townships or the bigger centres of Victor Harbor and Goolwa for seafood, local produce and seaside adventures. www.southaustralia.com

GAWLER RANGES WILDERNESS SAFARIS

Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris offer small group and private naturebased 4WD tours on the Eyre Peninsula, combining rugged outback and abundant wildlife with contrasting coastal experiences. Highlights include swimming with dolphins and sea lions, and Lake Gairdner with its vast glistening white salt pan. Guests stay at Kangaluna Camp, a boutique permanent tented camp in a resonantly Australian setting. www.gawlerrangessafaris.com