Developments
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Will TripAdvisor’s ‘book direct’ ploy change the game?
TripAdvisor has launched a ‘book direct’ button within its Sponsored Placements platform which it claims will boost profits for accommodation…
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Audits and fines loom for non-compliant short stay hosts
The ATO has begun its blitz on negligent Airbnb hosts, issuing letters to homeowners which emphasise income earned through short…
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Schwartz ups accom’s sustainability game with $10 million solar farm
The owner of Australia’s biggest private hotel collection is creating a vast renewable energy generator in the heart of the…
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Want to boost your hotel’s operational efficiency? Wifi is the answer
As well as boosting your hotel’s brand reputation and providing that perfect guest experience, wifi can make evidence-based hotel operations…
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Shadowy entrance for new city stunner
A discreet laneway off Little Bourke Street marks the entrance to Melbourne’s latest $30 million boutique hotel development.
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Flight Centre fined quarter of a million dollars over misleading ads
Australia’s biggest travel agency has been penalised more than quarter of a million dollars after the consumer watchdog alleged it…
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Australian capitals snagging key hotel investment
The nation's major cities were the focus of a series of key accom announcements this week.
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The hidden cost of working with influencers
There are many ways to define influencers, but sadly we tend to revert to the simplest variable accessible out there:…
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Under indulging: Accom failing to satisfy wants of its big spenders
The generation famed for prioritising travel over traditional goals is splurging on hotels offering indulgent experiences, according to new research.
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InterContinental wins big on world stage
InterContinental Hotels Group has won numerous gongs at the World Travel Awards for Asia & Oceania judged last week in…
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