Developments
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“False and nasty”: President Trump accuses former guest of bed bug fake news
A man who sued and then settled over itchy welts contracted at a Donald Trump-owned resort likely to host world…
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How accom can protect itself from data fraud
The hotel industry is being increasingly targeted by acts of cybercrime. In November 2018, Marriott announced that the data of up…
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What are the triumphs and struggles shaping accom news?
Queensland's Dreamworld theme park will undergo a $50 million revamp which includes a new roller coaster, six new water slides…
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Resort giant wins battle to preserve harbour views
Crown Resorts has won the right to protect uninterrupted harbour views offered by hotel rooms in its multi-billion-dollar Barangaroo development…
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Tourist allegedly choked to death for complaining about hotel neighbour
A British tourist has died after allegedly being choked by a neighbouring hotel guest he accused of being too noisy.
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Google: Finally becoming an OTA?
Google is spreading its grip on the web - both on a global scale and across the vast majority of…
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NSW short stay curbs labelled “draconian” – and too soft
One industry body has slated as "draconian" NSW's plans for short stay reform which last week drew widespread sector support…
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Australasian brands go global as Expedia takes on Airbnb
Stayz and Bookabach, two quintessentially homegrown brands, are listing properties overseas as parent company HomeAway looks to encroach on Airbnb…
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“Astounding betrayal”: Sydney at war over Ritz-Carlton
Plans for a $500 million Ritz Carlton Hotel tower rejected by Sydney planners have been resurrected by the NSW premier…
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Industry moves against luxury complex allegedly run as defacto hotel
A peak accom body has moved to shut down a high-end apartment complex in Canberra’s Kingston, claiming it is operating…
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