Opinion
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OTA rate discounting slammed by accom providers
Enforced hotel rate discounting by the two major Online Travel Agents is both "unconscionable’’ and a "stretch of Australian consumer…
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How Airbnb got its IPO plans back on track
It’s been a rollercoaster year for Airbnb and its much-anticipated plans for an initial public offering or IPO.
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This is no time for timid leadership
Our governments must co-ordinate an international strategy that not only safeguards guests' health but also creates a new travel norm…
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Coronavirus: have we already missed the opportunity to build a better world?
The idea that crisis leads to change was also common during the financial crunch over a decade ago, but that…
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Op-Ed: What’s hidden in the fine print of Expedia’s “Revive and Relief” coronavirus recovery program
Expedia announced at the end of May that it would pledge $275M in coronavirus relief to the industry, with $250M…
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Is your data protected from the Dark Web?
Along with the rapid development of surface internet, the progression of the Dark Web has gone unnoticed to the average…
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Op-Ed: Golden opportunity to partner on short-term rental reforms
For too long, the mum and dads who rent out their holiday homes have operated with little regulatory certainty. This…
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Australia won’t recover unless Victoria does too. The federal government must step up
The “tapering” of these support payments clearly cannot happen from late September, as currently scheduled.
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View from The Hill: With an abundance of caution, Palaszczuk puts out the unwelcome mat to Sydneysiders
The PM wants targeted responses to outbreaks, not nuclear options. His approach rests on an optimistic assumption – that limited…
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Op-Ed: The most important hotel ‘salesperson’ right now is working behind your front desk
Here are 5 principles for hospitality excellence to help hoteliers see the front desk as a revenue-generating position, not an…
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