Developments
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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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Dearth of berths: The lack of infrastructure threatening our $5b industry
Growth in Australia’s multi-billion-dollar cruise industry will stagnate without better berthing facilities, a leading industry body has warned.
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Hotels, hostels and caravan parks paid to take Tassie homeless
Accom operators will be offered financial incentives to take in homeless guests for months at a time under a Tasmanian…
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OTA giants working to “kill” competition, Nustay tells regulator
Online booking site Nustay has filed a complaint with the European Union’s antitrust regulator claiming Expedia Group and Booking Holdings…
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Former Queensland Contiki resort hits market for ‘bargain’ $15m
An island resort in Queensland’s Whitsundays which failed to sell three years ago is back on the market - with…
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$10 million refurbs for two landmark hotels
Two historic hotels are close to completing major transformations as a rash of new developments pushes existing players to up…
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