Developments
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Iconic getaway renamed in “unprecedented” hotel building blitz
Australia is experiencing an accommodation boom as a series of new hotels are announced, iconic properties undergo refurbishments - and…
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Record-breaking sale puts ibis under the hammer
AccorInvest is selling 23 Australian hotels for more than $300 million in one of the biggest portfolio deals in accommodation…
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Hunter tourism to take off with Kiwi connection
Virgin Australia will fly direct from Newcastle to New Zealand from November in a major boost for the Hunter region’s…
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Why does Airbnb fear for its hosts?
Airbnb is calling on the government to change “archaic” capital gains tax laws which expose hosts to possible extra charges…
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Gatsby meets Greatest Showman in battle of the brands
Perth’s new QT comes with jugglers, staff on stilts, an on-site make-up department and its very own ‘director of chaos’.
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How to open doors with just a smile – literally…
It may be a line from an old Eagles classic, but visitors to Marriott International hotels in China are now…
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From convict hut to skyscraper – the accommodation changing Parramatta
The rapidly-growing capital of Western Sydney is to be serviced by hundreds of new accommodation rooms from 2020 – and…
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Airbnb failing customers, says EU
Airbnb has until September to end practices deemed in breach of European law - including applying extra fees to pricing…
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Resurgent Perth a target for Sebel
AccorHotels has expanded its stable of Sebel hotels in Australia with the opening of The Sebel West Perth Aire Apartments…
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Oaks branches into “Fabulous. Amazing. Jaw dropping” property
Oaks Hotels & Resorts has announced its expansion into Queensland’s Fraser Coast with the rebranding of a popular local resort.
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