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Global corporate bookings set new growth record in April

Global corporate bookings set a new growth record of +8.8% over prior year in April, according to Pegasus Solutions, the single largest processor of electronic hotel transactions.

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Management

Tall tales but true!

Anyone who has been around the management rights industry for any length of time can tell tall tales but true about the sometimes crazy goings-on in bodies corporate!

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Housekeeping

Give your textiles and linens the edge

Attention to detail is what gives the best accommodation providers their edge.

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Refurbishment

Case Study – Royal on the Park: Refurbishment fit for a king

Royal on the Park is a truly unique fixture within Australia's plethora of accommodation facilities.

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Energy & Resources

Light up your life with better results

Light is essential for life. It can invigorate the soul and lift the spirit. Good lighting can create a mood, an atmosphere, offer direction and enhance emotions.

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Safety & Security

Please Your Guests – Protect Yourself

Keeping guests' valuables secure and safe is the innkeeper's responsibility while those goods are on their premises. Guests want to feel safe themselves and know that their belongings are too.

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Technology

PMS Systems: Essential to business efficiency

When it comes to software in the accommodation industry there are so many choices and so little time.

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For AIS company directors Kerry and Elena Gosse, the most popular response from prospective clients after learning their technology only needs fresh water and power to produce clean, sanitised, chlori...

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Profiles

Port Douglas Sands Resort

Moving to Port Douglas to manage the Sands Resort was a change of location, climate, career and lifestyle for Sydneysiders Matthew and Amanda Fraser but after 10 years of visiting Port Douglas on holi...

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Developments

Brisbane to get another 5-star hotel

The former Brisbane Supreme and District Courts site has been sold for $63 million to the Shayher Group, part of the Taiwan-based Par Jar Group, which will construct a mixed use precinct that will be ...

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Maintenance

Icons but They Can be Real Pains

Barbeques would have to rate in the top ten pain-in-the-butt items in any accommodation complex for maintenance managers.

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Marketing

Brand Loyalty: A value proposition

Since the GFC we've seen a constant erosion in yields or margins across all industries and all levels of business.

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Food & Beverage

Give a Boost to Your Banqueting

Tired of burnt sauces, dry roasts and soggy pastas?

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Tourism

Victoria Launches Drive for More Kiwi Tourists

The Victorian coalition government has launched the next phase of Tourism Victoria's Jigsaw campaign Play Melbourne in New Zealand, aimed at attracting even more New Zealand visitors to the exciting c...

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Human Resources

What is the Age Profile of Your Workforce?

The median age of workers varies from industry-to-industry but it may be worthwhile looking at your company's profile compared with others in the same industry and gauge whether you're locking out som...

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Events

Celebrity celebrates Mother’s Day with high tea

The Langham, Sydney and Wedgwood celebrated Mother's Day yesterday with special guest Delta Goodrem, who enjoyed the Mother's Day Tiffin afternoon tea with her Mum, Lea.

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