Developments
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Financial pressures leave hospitality workers with minimal savings
Many hospitality workers have little to no savings as they battle to afford rents, mortgage repayments and bills, new data…
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Expedia splits from Booking.com on controversial commissions
Expedia will not follow Booking.com’s lead and charge commission on the controversial booking fees imposed by numerous international hotels, a…
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Queensland travel agent found guilty of bookings scam
A Gold Coast travel agency has been fined twice this year for failing to deliver pre-paid holidays in a scam…
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Novotel labelled a “brand bully” over challenge to tiny rival
Novotel is threatening to close down a caravan park perched on a Melbourne rooftop, taking legal action over a name…
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“Tsunami” of tourists drives holiday hotspot to seek visitor curbs
Noosa is looking to limit visitor numbers as peak-time demands threaten to choke the Sunshine Coast town.
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Marriott debuts eco-conscious, pet-loving, wellness-focused brand
Marriott international has continued its rapid Australian expansion with the debut of the Element by Westin brand in Richmond, Melbourne.
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Oaks backs regions with major new hotel
Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites is moving into Queensland’s largest inland city, Toowoomba, announcing plans to open a 102-suite hotel…
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NSW budget cut branded “short-sighted” and “a kick to the tourism industry”
Two leading industry bodies have condemned a $35 million cut to Destination NSW funding imposed by the state government this…
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Accom wrap: Sydney’s underground hotel, Albany’s national debut and Brisbane’s Pacific reno
A former karaoke bar in the basement of an historic CBD building may become Sydney’s first below ground boutique hotel.
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Airbnb backs Aussie country pubs with $250,000
The company responsible for half a billion guest check-ins globally is looking to revive bookings for five Aussie pubs at…
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