News In Brief
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Op-Ed: JobKeeper misses mark for accom workers, “people will die”
Melbourne hotelier Neil Devonport reached out to accomnews, explaining his absolute frustration with a new government stimulus package that alienates…
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JobKeeper payment: how will it work, who will miss out and how to get it?
Casual workers are eligible only if they have been with their employer for 12 months or more.
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Governments urged to broaden emergency accommodation options
State and federal governments have been urged not to overlook strata title buildings with 50+ self-contained apartments each, better suited…
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‘Hotels with Heart’ to protect rough sleepers from COVID-19
COVID-19 has devastated normal life but at least most of us can feel safe and secure when bunkered down in…
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How and why the hospitality industry must embrace sustainability in 2020
Across the hotel industry, major chains and independent properties alike are ramping up their efforts to become more sustainable. It’s…
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TAA & Accom Asssociation support “JobKeeper” wage subsidy
Tourism Accommodation Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s $130b wage subsidy “Jobkeeper” package - with CEO Michael Johnson saying it…
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Government advice for accom providers woefully insufficient
Scott Morrison addressed the country live Sunday Night, advising landlords, property managers and tenants to facilitate open discussions with each…
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Hotel quarantine for returning Aussies and ‘hibernation’ assistance for businesses
All Australians arriving from overseas will be quarantined in hotels or other facilities under strict supervision for a fortnight, under…
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Occupancy drops below 10% as major accom providers shut doors
Some of Australia’s most iconic properties are struggling to justify costs as tourism suffers a major blow during this unprecedented…
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Empty city hotels welcome forced quarantine
All international arrivals are now considered an “unacceptable risk” to public health and face two-week quarantine in city hotels.
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