Mandy Clarke

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Mandy Clarke1 week ago
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Is it the year of the caravan and camping holiday? Millennials replacing grey nomads

There are reports across the industry of not only an increased interest in the purchase of caravans and campervans but…
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Mandy Clarke3 weeks ago
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Is Victoria’s exit roadmap more like a highway to hell for accom industry?

Industry leaders agree that Victoria’s Roadmap out of level 4 restrictions lacks clarity amid warnings that it may also lead…
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Mandy Clarke4 weeks ago
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WA slams Aussie hot spot recovery plan

WA will keep borders closed as roadmap for economic recovery is set to be rolled out across the rest of…
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Industry

Mandy ClarkeSunday, August 30, 2020
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Schoolies cancelled? Dear Government, can we have some consultation please…

QLD's sudden cancellation of schoolies is yet another devastating blow to a damaged Accom industry as operators wonder why there…
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Marketing

Mandy ClarkeSunday, August 30, 2020
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Mackay expecting return to pre-COVID growth, praises marketing campaign success

Cautiously optimistic about rising visitor numbers, Mackay Tourism shares its marketing campaign success stories, having focused on attracting friends, relatives…
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New Zealand

Mandy ClarkeSunday, August 30, 2020
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Update: Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour to reopen after operator’s liquidation news

Following last month's bombshell news that 139 employees would likely be out of work due to the liquidation of Viaduct…
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Mandy ClarkeWednesday, August 26, 2020
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Quarantine guests removed from hotel cross infection risk – call for more transparency

This week, hundreds of quarantined travellers were urgently moved from an alleged dirty Sydney hotel in a matter of hours…
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Industry

Mandy ClarkeWednesday, August 26, 2020
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The man steering iconic Brisbane hotel through pandemic waters

Chris Partridge, Hilton Area General Manager of South East Queensland talks to Accom News about the effects of COVID-19 and…
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Mandy ClarkeSaturday, August 22, 2020
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This is no time for timid leadership

Our governments must co-ordinate an international strategy that not only safeguards guests' health but also creates a new travel norm…
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Events

Mandy ClarkeSaturday, August 22, 2020
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Attracting guests with COVID-safe leisure offerings

What are hoteliers and hotel partners doing to recover bookings?
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Hotels are heading into budget season at a difficult time for the industry. The pandemic-driven downturn has slashed revenues and imposed significant financial pain, forcing many hotels to focus on cost control. As a result, individual properties and groups are running lean, with smaller operational and management teams.
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Revenue Management E-Learning Solutions for Industry and Academics

Melissa Kalan, CEO of ARMA truly believes it takes a team to drive a revenue management strategy and this team is the entire workforce from senior management to front line and back of house staff. Every staff member is a revenue management ambassador for the organisation and training can uncover the next revenue management superstar and improve your bottom line.
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The ARMA Summit Thrives as a Learning Resource

The annual Revenue Management Summit, held on 28-29 July was adapted this year to a virtual conference, to ensure industry continues to have access to this valuable content and a platform for connection and discussion The virtual format proved to be an overwhelming success, with delegate numbers matching that of the in-person event held the previous year and attracted an international audience from across the globe.
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24/7 treatment against viruses in the air and on surfaces

With the industry taking considerable measures and embracing new technologies to maintain a COVID-safe environment – and the World Health Organization now acknowledging the risk of airborne transmission – one technology is standing out as a game changer for the industry.
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Pandemic brings virtual tours to the forefront of hotel industry’s mind

You’ve probably heard of virtual tours (VT), or maybe you’ve even considered creating one for your hotel. Now is a better time than ever to get on board with this exciting technology. 360 degree VTs give your guests and commercial customers the power to visually experience all your hotel has to offer from the comfort of their own couch.
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Future-proofing your hotel access control with 5 core technologies

SALTO Systems are experts in electronic access control systems for hospitality. Cedric Duigou explains how SALTO’s innovative approach is helping the industry offer security and ease of access to their guests, whilst future-proofing for change, growth and flexibility.
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Ross Forbes-Stephen
Our state Tourism WA organisation ran a campaign promoting t...
Kathy Lawson
Absolutely agree. I have the same problem where people swear...
Kerryn Beck
You are spot on Ross. I have approached our local tourist as...
Peter
We terminated our Agreement with Agoda for that specific rea...
Rosie Clarke
Hi David, Thanks for your comment! We reached out to Oxyzone...