Developments
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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.
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Crown bets on high rollers following $1.8b sale
James Packer has sold a $1.76 billion stake in Crown Resorts to a company led by his former businesses partner…
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“We must act now”: Skills crisis drives TAA training overhaul
Australia’s multi-billion-dollar hospitality sector will need 123,000 more employees next year according to hospitality’s newest CEO.
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Accom wrap: Rich listers, dogs and Tasmanians living the high life
Meriton apartments tycoon Harry Triguboff has been named Australia’s third richest person in 2019, with a net worth of $13.54 billion.
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Giuseppi makes surprise return
Two months after quitting as CEO of Tourism Accommodation Australia, Carol Giuseppi has taken up a leading role with rival…
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Minimum wage hike branded “difficult for businesses to absorb”
More than two million of Australia’s lowest paid, including thousands of hospitality workers, will receive a wage rise from July…
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