Developments
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Hotel beds of rich and famous prompt guest love-ins
One is an heir apparent and and the other rock royalty - and both are selling guest rooms on the…
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Multi-million-dollar investments dominate accom news
A $67 million tower designed to dominate the skyline of Dandenong will be home to Australia’s newest Oakwood hotel.
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Boutique becoming new normal, says report
Boutique properties now represent up to 20 percent of Australia’s hotel pipeline, moving the deliberately different sector into the mainstream.
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World-first energy deal to save accom owners millions
Accommodation properties will see "huge direct savings" in energy bills under a landmark deal being finalised by Tourism Accommodation Australia…
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Direct bookings vs OTAs: What Europe says
In April, Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam and Avvio conducted a research project to explore how the industry feels about the…
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Ovolo riding high on Australian micro wave
Ovolo is embracing the ‘small is beautiful’ concept with the unveiling of 17 new rooms at Canberra's Ovolo Nishi and…
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Brunei backs down over death penalty following hotel boycott
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has backed away from introducing the death penalty for adultery and gay sex following an international…
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From smack to schmick: Reborn suburb to boast luxury hotel
A Melbourne suburb once renowned for its drug culture could soon be home to a high-end hotel from one of…
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Guest faces trial over $2 million fire hydrant spree
A guest was allegedly high on drugs when he caused more than two million dollars’ worth of damage by setting…
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Safe, secure, seamless: Does door lock technology deliver?
Aside from keeping up with demands for speedy and hassle-free access, latest door lock technology must deliver on the age-old…
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