Developments
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Control Airbnb, industry urges, as report says platform being “hijacked” by big players
A British newspaper claims Airbnb has been highjacked by commercial operators looking to exploit the platform’s wholesome ethos to generate…
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Major holiday company collapses, threatening 50,000 bookings
A British holiday company which offers Australian hotel breaks among its package options has collapsed, leaving the bookings of more…
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‘Business as usual’ Ruby clients told, as developer goes broke
The Ralan Group, owners of Gold Coast accommodation brand The Ruby Collection, has been placed under voluntary administration.
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Owners lose $3.6m as Airbnb entrepreneur goes bust
Almost 1000 owners have lost millions of dollars after handing over rental homes and units to a Sydney entrepreneur who…
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What are the latest multi-million-dollar additions to Australia’s hotel scene?
Plans have been revealed for a major new $225 million slimline hotel and apartment tower above a cinema complex on…
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Hotel colossus bins bathroom miniatures
Intercontinental Hotels Group is to ditch all small amenity bottles in favour of bulk-size bathroom products, in what could be…
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Property faces $10,000 fine for assistance dog ban
A South Australian family has complained to the Australian Human Right Commission after their children were left devastated by a…
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Australia’s casino giants under threat
Explosive allegations surfaced this week about the role of Crown Resorts in laundering money and facilitating the illegal offshore activities…
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Historic transformations making accom news
Sydney’s historic West End Hotel is to be transformed from backpacker accommodation into a 95-room Accor ibis hotel.
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Margaret River takes on multinationals
Margaret River’s tourism providers have designed their own direct booking platform in the battle to win guests from OTAs and…
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