Opinion

Sexually suggestive signs displayed in a New Zealand hotel have been placed under management review following complaints labelling them “gross” and “degrading”.

In one of Australia’s most iconic tourist regions, Airbnb stands accused of forcing accommodation owners out of business.

The Andrews government this week passed regulations to curb the shocking behaviour seen in numerous short-let party pads throughout Melbourne.

If you thought the battles over online travel agencies and other intermediaries have been a struggle in the hospitality industry, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.

Analytics platform NetBase this week released its annual Social Media Industry Report 2018 Travel and Hospitality, using social analytics technology to examine the most popular brands across five categories including airlines, car rentals, cruise lines, hotels and travel sites.

Let’s start off by busting one of the biggest marketing myths:  Great accommodation marketing requires a massive investment. 

Chris Fozard of the Budget Motel Chain says the Victorian government needs to work with Airbnb to find a solution, instead of hastily introducing laws as a “knee-jerk reaction” to the issue of disruptive and violent guests.

Package travellers to Australia book earlier, stay longer, cancel less and spend more than their non-package counterparts, says the latest Expedia data.

Airbnb is urging the Victorian government to pass ‘anti-party laws’ next week following a spate of violent incidents in short-let party rentals culminating in the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Laa Chol.

Most traditional accommodation providers in Australia failed to recognise this changing dynamic and many are feeling the impact now as their once regular clientele are heading elsewhere.