Tourism
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Vast Tassie tourism development rejected over paperwork
A $140 million tourist development on Tasmania’s east coast has been rejected after planners found the developer’s evidence of landowner…
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Accom wrap: Adelaide accom kicking goals as key developments announced for Brisbane, Perth
Adelaide hotels are experiencing record growth according to analytics company STR, with unparalleled growth recorded over the past four months.
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Perfect response: How review replies are driving bookings
A TripAdvisor-commissioned poll of 23,000 travellers globally has found personalised responses from accom managers lead to better customer reviews and…
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Accom bodies welcome sweeping changes to planning and lockout laws
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced key reforms to state planning laws and Sydney’s trading hours in an effort to boost…
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Tourism chiefs launch training to target ‘critically important’ market
With Indian visitor numbers predicted to swell by 20 percent in the next two years, a program has been launched…
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Accom wrap: Wyndham’s Whitsunday win, Water views feature at Reefsuites, Lid lifted on Hat Hotel
The Wyndham group has bought a majority freehold interest in the former Peppers Airlie Beach resort - two years after…
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Short stays helping drive accom businesses to the wall, study suggests
Airbnb-style rentals have contributed to the loss of more than 400 accommodation businesses across Australia over the last five years,…
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Star’s $2b Gold Coast plan fast tracked after Sydney rejection
Days after NSW vetoed Star Entertainment's expansion plans, the Queensland government has moved to fast track a $2 billion upgrade…
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Historic Pier One transformed as “stunning” Bailey launched
Pier One Sydney Harbour has revealed the final results of its five-year, $15 million transformation of all rooms and suites.
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Dreamliner nightmare as peak time Aus-NZ flights cancelled
Thousands of holidaymakers will be affected by Australian route cancellations as Air New Zealand is forced to ground its aircraft…
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