Mike Parker-Brown

Mike Parker-Brown is a UK-trained and qualified journalist and an award-winning travel communicator with more than 30 years experience. Since 2002, Mike has worked as a freelance writer and PR consultant providing his services to major organisations in Australia and internationally in the tourism, aviation, hospitality, recruitment and export marketing sectors.

Industry

Mike Parker-BrownWednesday, January 18, 2023
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TAA/AA amalgamation secret ballot underway

A secret AA members postal ballot which could have major ramifications for the proposed AA and TAA amalgamation is now…
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Appointments

Mike Parker-BrownThursday, December 15, 2022
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QT Perth appoints new GM

EVT Hospitality & Entertainment has appointed James Stevens to the General Manager role at its QT Perth property
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New Zealand

Mike Parker-BrownTuesday, December 13, 2022
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A recipe for disaster as chefs excluded from immigration ‘Green List’

Hard-hit hospitality and accommodation businesses will miss out owing to the Government refusing to change immigration settings for chefs
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Housekeeping

Mike Parker-BrownTuesday, December 13, 2022
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Work with us! Laundry association responds to unfolding criticism

LAA responds to the ongoing linen supply shortages and increased laundry pricing issues that have many accom providers at a…
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News

Mike Parker-BrownWednesday, December 7, 2022
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More bad press for linen suppliers

As foreshadowed, the crisis impacting accommodation providers’ laundry services continues to bite with no respite in sight
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Guest Facilities

Mike Parker-BrownWednesday, November 30, 2022
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Don’t leave guests in the cold

An absolute essential - accommodation providers must ensure that every guest has access to hot water at any point during…
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Industry voices

Mike Parker-BrownFriday, November 25, 2022
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Every day its-AA getting closer

The AA National Council and the TAA National Board have again met to continue determining the priorities for the soon…
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News

Mike Parker-BrownFriday, November 18, 2022
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Happy days for holiday season but DON’T sit back & relax accom industry warned

Accommodation industry warned DO NOT take the current market for granted despite ABS stats showing an increase in international visitors
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New Zealand

Mike Parker-BrownWednesday, November 16, 2022
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Latest NZ visitor stats bode well for “bumper” summer season

With overseas visitor numbers continuing to build, towns and cities across New Zealand are being advised to prepare for a…
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News

Mike Parker-BrownFriday, November 11, 2022
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Vivid Sydney lights up city’s accommodation occupancy

As predicted by industry leaders, Vivid Sydney Festival 2022 achieved a marked and much-needed boost for the city's visitor economy
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