Developments
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Record-breaking ibis Styles more than just a novelty
Creativity and playfulness are the hallmarks of this comfortable, stylish hotel which perfectly complements the ibis styles brand, but it…
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The power shift making accom rethink its focus
There’s a quiet revolution happening in accom - the rise of the female traveller.
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Accom counting cost of devastating bushfires
As bushfires continue to rage across Queensland and New South Wales, tourism operators are counting the cost of a devastating…
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Schwartz swoops on Paradise Resort after Ralan collapse
Jerry Schwartz has vowed to save a multi-awarded Gold Coast family resort earmarked for demolition by the collapsed Ralan Group.
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What are the movers and shakers of Australian accom?
New names, sales, builds and refurbs dominate Australian accom news.
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Court ban to fuel hospitality labour boom?
A Federal Court decision that Australia’s ‘backpacker tax’ illegally targets some foreign nationals could lead to a boom in overseas…
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“Master achievement”: The hotels championing Australian architecture
Two trailblazing hotels are among 33 winning projects celebrated at the prestigious 2019 National Architecture Awards held at Howard Smith…
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Disney World compelled to compensate ‘serial complainers’
An English couple who checked into a Caribbean Beach Resort room at Disney World in Florida claim they were given…
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Airbnb crackdown just lip service, says cynical industry
A leading accom body has described as “a public relations campaign” and “damage control” Airbnb's response to a fatal shooting…
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Traditional owners shunned as island paradise opens to visitors
An abandoned private island has been leased by a hotel group and turned into an adults-only luxury glamping resort -…
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