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Google’s marketing guru explains where Aussie accom managers are going wrong with their ‘book direct’ ad campaigns.

The CEO of a leading Asian casino giant has revealed he is still “very, very good friends” with James Packer, calling the embattled billionaire a “brother” despite the ending of their decade-long partnership.

The situation has become a matter for competition authorities to investigate, with high-spenders in travel marketing unable or unwilling to change their tactics.

It's a backbreaking job with wages that are never exceptionally lucrative, so continuing education can go a long way to lifting team spirits.

Irate Port Douglas accom owners frustrated by OTA commissions have set up their own tourism collective to create a more powerful voice to challenge the booking giants.

To steal or not to steal, that is the question. Finally the answers to what you can and can't take from your hotel room

A popular ski resort has banned tobogganing on its property this winter season, telling guests …

From tables to skirting to coffee machines... Comfort, accessibility and quality are all factors that contribute to great dining and conference experiences. Whether it be a comfy chair, a machine that makes a good cup of coffee, or particularly practical service ware, getting it right will make life and business easier for everyone.

A spectacular addition to the Victorian landscape is taking shape on the Mornington Peninsula.

Australians love their beaches, and so do the rest of the world - but we're slowly destroying one of the country's richest sources of life and beauty. Major hotel brands are tackling the problem one step at a time - starting with the simple plastic straw.

Are your cleaners up to scratch? We’ve tapped Good Housekeeping for a guide to the tricks used by the very best…

It's a backbreaking job with wages that are never exceptionally lucrative, so continuing education can go a long way to lifting team spirits.