Developments
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Major market told to avoid Australia ahead of multi-million-dollar T20 World Cup
Indian travel agents have stopped recommending Australia as a tourism destination, a year out from us hosting one of the…
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Lichen your style: the hotel with gardens in its guest rooms
Former Georgian warehouses have been transformed into a bespoke hotel featuring internal gardens and moss beds designed to bring the…
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The Aussie accom on the ‘world’s best’ shortlist
Two Australian properties have made luxury travel network Virtuoso’s list of world-beating hotels, bars and spas for 2019.
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World-first infinity pool floated to top luxury hotel
A luxury hotel skyscraper in London may be topped with the world’s first 360-degree swimming pool.
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Hotel offers free stays for abortion patients
An American hotelier is offering free accommodation for guests travelling for an abortion following the introduction of strict anti-abortion laws…
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Airbnb blamed for bed bug rise
Scientists in the Netherlands are blaming Airbnb for an increase in bed bug infestations.
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Retail king seeks $50 million for rare Byron resort
Retail king Gerry Harvey is selling the landmark luxury accommodation property he established 14 years ago close to Byron Bay.
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Aussies warming up to cooler destinations
Cold is the new cool according to research from Expedia Group, which shows Aussies are increasingly choosing chilly regional destinations…
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Icy Sydney sports igloos as sunny Broadbeach eyes new hotel
Based on this week’s weather, an igloo might not seem such an unusual accommodation plan for Sydney Harbour.
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New Hilton unveiled by AAoA’s latest big-name recruit
Heidi Kunkel, Hilton Hotels’ vice president of operations for Australasia, has had a busy week.