Developments
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Accom wrap: QT makes splash as Darling upgrades and Aiden debuts
Following a hotel-wide refurbishment, QT Gold Coast has unveiled its restyled Palm Springs-inspired poolside precinct, complete with private cabanas and…
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Stayz warns short stay “patchwork” will damage accom
Holiday rental website Stayz wants Queensland-wide rules for the short-stay sector and has urged Cairns to drop plans for a…
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Man shot dead after tourist attack in Brisbane
A man was shot by police outside Brisbane's Westin Hotel on Sunday after allegedly attacking a tourist couple staying at…
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Army of backpackers to drive disaster zone recovery
Backpackers will be allowed to stay longer in Australia to help recovery across fire-ravaged communities under temporary working holiday visa…
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Airbnb and Trivago profits plunge as “bloated” Expedia vows to do better
Two of the world’s biggest travel platforms have seen their profits tumble following a turbulent period for accom. And a…
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Will landmark ruling change review culture?
The Federal Court has ordered Google to reveal the identity of a reviewer who posted negative comments about a Melbourne…
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Bleak picture for Gold Coast MONA as planners reject $160m resort
A $160 million wellness retreat and gallery planned for the Gold Coast hinterland is a flood risk and should be…
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WA to get short let curbs – but devil’s in the detail
All holiday let hosts will soon require registration across WA, in a decision industry bodies are hailing as a victory…
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Coronavirus as bad as bushfires, tourism body says, as it seeks another $76m
A peak tourism body says the impact of the coronavirus epidemic on local tourism is "on the same scale" as…
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WA developments abound despite tourism threats
One of Australia’s leading eco-resorts, Karijini Eco Retreat located 1,500km north of Perth, will have new managers from March as…
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