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Developments
Court ban to fuel hospitality labour boom?
A Federal Court decision that Australia’s ‘backpacker tax’ illegally targets some foreign nationals could lead to a boom in overseas…
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Industry
Airbnb crackdown just lip service, says cynical industry
A leading accom body has described as “a public relations campaign” and “damage control” Airbnb's response to a fatal shooting…
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Industry
What are the movers and shakers of Australian accom?
New names, sales, builds and refurbs dominate Australian accom news.
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Industry
Landmark Airbnb ban fuels fears of copycat cases
A Gold Coast body corporate has become the first in Queensland to legally ban Airbnb - but industry insiders are…
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Industry
Thomas Cook back from the dead
Thomas Cook is to be revived as a travel brand after the name was bought by a former shareholder for…
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Management
Traditional owners shunned as island paradise opens to visitors
An abandoned private island has been leased by a hotel group and turned into an adults-only luxury glamping resort -…
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Industry
Gastro outbreak hits iconic resort
More than 50 tourists at a premium Queensland holiday resort have been struck down with vomiting and diarrhoea from water…
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Tourism
What are the latest developments in Australian accom?
New faces, beginnings and milestone achievements are being celebrated in accom this week.
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Industry
OTAs have “positive impact” on Australia, new research suggests
OTAs support one in four Australian tourism jobs and generated a quarter of the $28.4 billion spent by international tourists…
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Industry
Airbnb declares war on party houses following Halloween shootings
The world’s largest short-stay platform will act to ban party houses globally in the wake of a deadly shooting at…
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