The Gold Coast is home to almost 65,000 businesses – a number that has grown markedly during the past five years. In days gone by, the perception would have been that the city’s business sector was heavily dependent on small tourism operators; now, the construction and rental, hiring and real estate sectors are the powerhouses. […]

It’s easy to underestimate how difficult it is to put together a successful conferencing event. You have to consider a venue, accommodation for delegates, food and beverage, transfers to the venue, flights, parking (potentially) – and that’s just the start. And you need to remember to start doing this well before time so everything can […]

According to Tourism Research Australia, more than 13 million visitors travelled to the Gold Coast last year – and four million of them were domestic visitors staying the night or longer. The latter figure is an eight per cent increase on the previous year. The city is no secret but, each year, more people are […]

Research has found anywhere from a fifth to half of Australian workers check their emails on their holidays. It is a practice that compromises what a getaway is about – escaping the office, breaking the structure of life, and turning our attention to recharging.   We would say checking emails on holidays is a bad […]

Some trips are solo business visits or couple’s retreats – simple to organise, and with plenty of accommodation and attraction options catering to them. Then, there are other kinds of trips: those holidays when you bring all the children, holidays when the aunts and uncles – and the cousins – come too, and even those […]

Elite Holiday Homes is proud to profile the latest addition to its Gold Coast portfolio of holiday homes, House in the Sky. As the name suggests, House in the Sky is well-elevated. It’s a sprawling luxury home with a guest house in the idyllic setting of the Gold Coast hinterland at Tallai, offering sweeping views […]

Studies suggest that the average Australian has up to 21 days of annual leave stockpiled. This May, we’re giving you another reason to dip into that leave balance and book a holiday in an Elite Holiday Home, particularly if you’ve never stayed at one before. Unwind and enjoy the luxuries our Gold Coast properties offer! […]

Did you know that in some parts of the world, Mother’s Day is a holiday? Mum’s special day is not far away in Australia. Perhaps 2018 is a perfect opportunity to take the lead from Finland, Indonesia and the United States and make this time-honoured tradition part of your own holiday schedule! Following the busy, […]

Taking time each year to head out on a family vacation is an important bonding experience that can have many benefits for you and your kids. It’s an opportunity for you to reconnect, to create special memories, and to discover the culture and atmosphere of a new place. Of course, your family holiday is only as good […]