Developments
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New tags for Perth, Gold Coast in push to attract internationals
Perth and the Gold Coast will be reclassified regional cities, not major ones, as they look to cash in on…
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Frustration over adult booking prompts tourist to flood accom
A 28-year-old New Zealander has avoided jail time after he flooded his Gold Coast tourism accom in an effort to…
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EXCLUSIVE: Queensland not eyeing Airbnb regulation, says insider
A senior advisor to the Queensland government told AccomNews this week the state has no pressing plans to regulate the…
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Back the boats delivering accom half a billion dollars, urges peak body
Australia’s booming cruise industry is delivering almost half a billion dollars to accom venues annually, according to new data.
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Taxpayers to help deliver green hotel building blitz
An accom property giant is to build 15 ultra-energy-efficient hotels across Australasia with the help of $50 million in taxpayer…
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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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