Developments
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Expedia says inspection regime “in the best interests of customers”
Travel giant Expedia has defended a property inspection program which demands operators comply with health and safety obligations outside of…
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Travel company folds owing clients hundreds of thousands
Excite Holidays has collapsed, leaving numerous travel agencies thousands of dollars out of pocket and scrambling to accommodate stranded tourists.
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“Cut them a break” PM urges, as accom begins fight back
Prime minister Scott Morrison has urged Aussies to support fire-affected accommodation operators by not asking for a refund from those…
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Expedia sparks alarm with new inspection regime
A leading caravan and camping body is warning holiday park owners about an Expedia inspection scheme requiring operators to make…
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Queensland backs down on foreign investor taxes
Land tax hikes announced by the Queensland government in June have been watered down following fears they could cause overseas…
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Accom wrap: Holiday Inn taps sporting crowd as Dunk developers test the water
A new-build Holiday Inn aiming to net sports fans will open in the trendy inner-Melbourne suburb of Richmond in 2023.
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Ralan victims back bizarre bail-out scheme
Creditors owed a share of $500 million by the collapsed Ralan Group have voted to recover lost deposits through the…
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Accom wrap: New heights for Gold Coast, Barangaroo, Crowne and Mantra
All new developments along The Spit on Queensland’s Gold Coast will be restricted to a three-storeys following community feedback on…
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“Strong interest”: Major hotel groups fight to run landmark accom
Several global hotel brands are vying to run the accommodation element of Melbourne’s groundbreaking $2 billion ‘Green Spine’ development destined…
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Hotel rooms hit record high as occupancy continues to tumble
Australia’s hotels surpassed 300,000 rooms for the first time in November, data analysts STR report.
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