Developments
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Management rights body engages big guns to fight new Airbnb tax
An accommodation group is looking to join forces with Expedia to fight NSW government plans for a cap on Sydney’s…
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The town where OTAs are considered as deadly as the crown-of-thorns starfish
Irate Port Douglas accom owners frustrated by OTA commissions have set up their own tourism collective to create a more…
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Budget “great” for skills, jobs and infrastructure says industry
Accommodation bodies have praised this week's NSW budget for tackling skills shortages and stimulating employment across the $32.5 billion state…
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New owners for world heritage-listed Australian wonder
Ferry operator SeaLink has taken the helm of two major resorts on Queensland's world-famous Fraser Island.
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Why Australia is getting an upgrade
“Australia is consistently recognised as being home to clean and green produce, a beautiful environment, and an unsurpassed quality of…
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New watermark created in luxury brand launch
Named after the Latin word for ‘come together’, the Voco brand aims to combine the informality and charm of an…
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W Hotels enters Australia with quirky new Brisbane offering
Designed by Nic Graham & Associates, the firm behind QT in Sydney, W Brisbane is all about colour.
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Queensland calls on developers for $1bn global tourism hub
The Queensland government is now calling for expressions of interest from organisations to develop a $1 billion global tourism hub…
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Industry’s biggest player reveals ambitious plans for Australia
Accor will use its new market dominance to drive regional tourism and take on Airbnb.
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Historic ruling hits back at Airbnb sub-leasers
In a legal first, a New Zealand landlord has been awarded the profits earned by a tenant illegally sub-leasing a…
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