Developments
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“Astounding betrayal”: Sydney at war over Ritz-Carlton
Plans for a $500 million Ritz Carlton Hotel tower rejected by Sydney planners have been resurrected by the NSW premier…
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Industry moves against luxury complex allegedly run as defacto hotel
A peak accom body has moved to shut down a high-end apartment complex in Canberra’s Kingston, claiming it is operating…
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Australasian brands go global as Expedia takes on Airbnb
Stayz and Bookabach, two quintessentially homegrown brands, are listing properties overseas as parent company HomeAway looks to encroach on Airbnb…
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NSW short stay curbs labelled “draconian” – and too soft
One industry body has slated as "draconian" NSW's plans for short stay reform which last week drew widespread sector support…
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Google: Finally becoming an OTA?
Google is spreading its grip on the web - both on a global scale and across the vast majority of…
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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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See the newest hotels shaping Australia’s accom landscape
Sydney’s Hills District is home to a new 4.5-star hotel forming part of The Fiddler dining and entertainment hub in…
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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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