Tourism
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Airbnb killing country accom, report suggests
A new report shows Airbnb has swallowed up the profits generated by Australia’s regional tourism boom, leaving scraps for struggling…
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Under pressure tourism chiefs defend taxpayer-funded trip
WA tourism has defended a decision to take 40 social media influencers on a taxpayer-funded getaway as part of its…
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The hidden costs of not getting a facelift
Just like humans, properties become old and tired-looking with age, so work needs to be done to give them new…
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Is ‘Netlag’ driving a rise in package bookings?
International travellers booking package deals to Australia have grown by 85 percent year-on-year according to latest data from Expedia Group’s…
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Kiwi family wins apology for “dirtiest guests of all time” slur
A Kiwi family accused of being “the dirtiest guests of all time” by their accommodation hosts have won an apology…
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TAA chiefs address skills woes – and celebrate best of Tassie
Tourism Accommodation Australia chiefs travelled to Canberra this month for a meeting with Michaelia Cash, federal minister for skills and…
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Hotel Interiors shine in Mercure Sydney Liverpool refurb
The Mercure Sydney Liverpool is part-way through a three-year refurbishment project and AccomNews caught up with hotel general manager Chris…
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Control Airbnb, industry urges, as report says platform being “hijacked” by big players
A British newspaper claims Airbnb has been highjacked by commercial operators looking to exploit the platform’s wholesome ethos to generate…
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Survival of woman stabbed in Queensland accom “pure fluke”
A tourist who was sexually assaulted and stabbed in the neck at a Cairns backpackers hostel is lucky to be…
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Room boom a threat, say capital’s hoteliers
Yet another luxury hotel has been announced for Adelaide this week, stoking fears the accom building boom will saturate the…
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