Developments
-
Airbnb killing country accom, report suggests
A new report shows Airbnb has swallowed up the profits generated by Australia’s regional tourism boom, leaving scraps for struggling…
Read More -
Melbourne’s boutique Jasper Hotel in $2.2 million room refurb
Jasper Hotel Melbourne has commenced the final stage of its hotel-wide refurbishment with a 2.2 million renovation of 59 accommodation…
Read More -
Ovolo, Shangri-La amp up sustainability firsts
Ovolo Group is rocking the amenity world with its own range of sustainable bathroom amenities inspired by its founder’s love…
Read More -
Unsecured deposits leave 1800 Ralan creditors fearing worst
Apartment buyers caught up in the Ralan Group collapse are being prepared for “very poor outcomes” as the extend of…
Read More -
“Important step forward”: Accom hails NSW short stay plan
Changes designed to tackle NSW’s rogue short stay operators went to public consultation this week, with the industry hailing them…
Read More -
Accom wrap: Billionaires, record breakers and an irresistible Vibe…
Syrian billionaire Ghassan Aboud has spent $45 million to acquire the landmark Byron Bay resort developed by retail king Gerry…
Read More -
Airbnb entrepreneur faces ASIC probe over $3.6 million debt
A Sydney man whose management company collapsed owing $3.6 million in Airbnb rental payments has been referred to the Australian…
Read More -
OTA stalls on commissions for big players
Booking.com has been accused of pandering to big US hotel groups by delaying the introduction of commission charges on resort…
Read More -
Room boom a threat, say capital’s hoteliers
Yet another luxury hotel has been announced for Adelaide this week, stoking fears the accom building boom will saturate the…
Read More -
Survival of woman stabbed in Queensland accom “pure fluke”
A tourist who was sexually assaulted and stabbed in the neck at a Cairns backpackers hostel is lucky to be…
Read More