Cautiously I let myself into the Broadbeach apartment and then nervously peered around the bedroom door.

LED lighting can enable a hotel to make significant cuts in energy use and create a dynamic atmosphere to adapt to the different needs of guests. However, it pays to shop around – trusted brands deliver better performance and cost-effectiveness.

I have just returned from the exciting and exhausting Australia Business Week in India. While in Mumbai and Delhi a few days ago I wrote about the huge potential that India’s travelling middle class represents to Australia (Resort News, February). Now that I’m back in Sydney and have had time to reflect on what transpired and turn it into practical …

Accommodation providers are frustrated and confused; unsure about where the future of in-room entertainment is going.

What is wrong with wanting to provide your guests with every comfort and convenience?

Almost at the end of the scenic Great Ocean Road lies the picturesque fishing village of Port Fairy standing guard over the mouth of the Moyne River and overlooking one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Australia.

Let’s be honest – guests love amenities! A recent survey found that 86 per cent of travellers like to pocket them: the mini oatmeal soaps, the single-use shampoos, the lavender scented body wash… You name it, your customers want it.

SilverNeedle Hospitality has announced the appointment of Russell Durnell as the general manager of Next Hotel Brisbane, the first of the group’s flagship brand.

Within the accommodation and hospitality industry there is a plethora of different brands.

I’m writing this in transit from Delhi to Mumbai while participating in Australian Business Week in India.