Developments
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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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EXCLUSIVE: Nustay under attack from irate operators and Expedia
A Danish online booking site slated by Australian accom operators over its pricing tactics has been ostracised by Expedia.
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Plastic fantastic: Which hotels lead the charge with single-use pledge?
More than 30 of Sydney’s key accommodation, hospitality, property management and events providers have signed up to a new City…
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Airbnb raises fees to OTA levels
Airbnb will introduce host fees resembling those of the major OTAs from next month as it vies for a greater…
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World-class conference centre a game changer for Sunshine Coast
The first visitors to inspect the $10 million Sunshine Coast Convention Centre on its opening this week were a mob…
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Casting call: Why accom needs to upgrade to Smart TVs
In the Smart TV world, technology is moving at break-neck speed. Technology considered cutting edge even a year ago is…
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