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Industry
Control Airbnb, industry urges, as report says platform being “hijacked” by big players
A British newspaper claims Airbnb has been highjacked by commercial operators looking to exploit the platform’s wholesome ethos to generate…
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Industry
Survival of woman stabbed in Queensland accom “pure fluke”
A tourist who was sexually assaulted and stabbed in the neck at a Cairns backpackers hostel is lucky to be…
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Management
Room boom a threat, say capital’s hoteliers
Yet another luxury hotel has been announced for Adelaide this week, stoking fears the accom building boom will saturate the…
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Management
OTA stalls on commissions for big players
Booking.com has been accused of pandering to big US hotel groups by delaying the introduction of commission charges on resort…
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Industry
Major holiday company collapses, threatening 50,000 bookings
A British holiday company which offers Australian hotel breaks among its package options has collapsed, leaving the bookings of more…
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Industry
Party houses ruining short stay’s name, says accom body
Gold Coast residents have united with short-term property hosts in calling for a notorious Airbnb party house to be shut…
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Industry
Record crowds for accom’s showcase event
Multi-millionaire Sydney hoteliers brushed shoulders with Mollymook moteliers as more than 5000 industry players packed the July NoVacancy conference in…
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Industry
‘Business as usual’ Ruby clients told, as developer goes broke
The Ralan Group, owners of Gold Coast accommodation brand The Ruby Collection, has been placed under voluntary administration.
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Industry
Five-star Fantauzzo the perfect hanging space
From the verdant green chaise to the cubist chrome-and-mirror coffee table, it felt as though everything was bespoke and a…
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Industry
Owners lose $3.6m as Airbnb entrepreneur goes bust
Almost 1000 owners have lost millions of dollars after handing over rental homes and units to a Sydney entrepreneur who…
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