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Management
Queensland’s short stay apathy threatens growth and jobs, says sector
Leading accom bodies are warning Queensland government inaction over short-stay regulation could damage investor confidence and impact tourism jobs in…
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Management
Whitsundays attack fuels debate over shark controls
The debate over shark controls off the Queensland coast has been reignited following an attack on two British tourists which…
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Industry
New tags for Perth, Gold Coast in push to attract internationals
Perth and the Gold Coast will be reclassified regional cities, not major ones, as they look to cash in on…
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Industry
Frustration over adult booking prompts tourist to flood accom
A 28-year-old New Zealander has avoided jail time after he flooded his Gold Coast tourism accom in an effort to…
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Management
EXCLUSIVE: Queensland not eyeing Airbnb regulation, says insider
A senior advisor to the Queensland government told AccomNews this week the state has no pressing plans to regulate the…
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Industry
Will TripAdvisor’s ‘book direct’ ploy change the game?
TripAdvisor has launched a ‘book direct’ button within its Sponsored Placements platform which it claims will boost profits for accommodation…
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Developments
Taxpayers to help deliver green hotel building blitz
An accom property giant is to build 15 ultra-energy-efficient hotels across Australasia with the help of $50 million in taxpayer…
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Management
Back the boats delivering accom half a billion dollars, urges peak body
Australia’s booming cruise industry is delivering almost half a billion dollars to accom venues annually, according to new data.
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Industry
Audits and fines loom for non-compliant short stay hosts
The ATO has begun its blitz on negligent Airbnb hosts, issuing letters to homeowners which emphasise income earned through short…
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Industry
Schwartz ups accom’s sustainability game with $10 million solar farm
The owner of Australia’s biggest private hotel collection is creating a vast renewable energy generator in the heart of the…
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