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Industry
$550m Sydney Harbour development under threat
The future of a $550m hotel project in one of Sydney’s most dress circle locations has been thrown into doubt…
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Industry
Accom welcomes report signalling death of Sydney’s lock-out laws
An inquiry has recommended scrapping Sydney’s controversial lockout laws for all but Kings Cross, prompting condemnation from health-related groups but…
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Industry
Make visas easier, industry urges, as figures show fewer restrictions drive tourism
A 20 percent rise in working holiday makers is driving business for tourism and accom operators in regional Australia, says…
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Industry
Surf legend delivers giant swell for Sunshine Coast tourism
A $100 million Kelly Slater Surfing Ranch boasting tourism accommodation, event and training facilities, public open space and an environmental…
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Industry
New hotels ramp up pressure on capital city occupancy
Melbourne’s hotel development continues apace despite warnings rampant development could drive down revenue and occupancy for operators across the city.
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Industry
Where’s the detail? Doubts remain as WA short stay plan welcomed
A report outlining WA’s plan for mandatory registration of the state’s 20,000-plus short stay properties has been welcomed by the…
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Management
Airbnb turned into brothel while homeowner on holiday
A New Zealand man who leased out his family home on Airbnb for two weeks, only to find it had…
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Industry
Australian travel operator collapses within days of Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook's collapse entirely eclipsed news of an Antipodean travel agency’s demise, and the ramifications for another iconic global travel…
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Industry
Timeshare chief defends sector over “black hole” claims
Australian timeshares have been dubbed a "black hole of money" and a “ticking time bomb" in a damning TV expose…
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Industry
Short stay body slates “onerous” fire rules as Airbnb champions safety
A leading short stay association says NSW’s plans to regulate the industry include fire safety standards which are overly restrictive…
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