Industry voices
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Wage rise adds another cost challenge for accommodation operators
Australia's 4.75 percent minimum wage increase will take effect from July 1, with Accommodation Australia warning the decision will add…
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OTA virtual cards, the hidden cost hospitality can no longer ignore
This exclusive Op-Ed by James MacRae has sparked significant discussion around payment transparency, hidden transaction costs and the broader economics…
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Your event space is excluding guests—and you may not even know it
Accessible event spaces can attract more weddings, conferences and group bookings; improving accessibility means increasing revenue.
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Storm clouds, steady rooms: Sydney hotels hold their nerve
Sydney’s hotel sector remains resilient despite global uncertainty, with industry leaders pointing to strong travel demand, investor confidence and continued…
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Accessible tourism partnership strengthens verified travel information across Australia
Australian Tourism Data Warehouse and The Accessible Group partner to strengthen verified accessibility information.
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Accommodation and tourism sectors react to mixed Federal Budget measures
How is the accommodation and tourism sector reacting to the Federal Budget? Industry leaders have welcomed skilled migration support and…
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Iran conflict impacting Australia’s accommodation sector
Not good news: Softening travel confidence, weaker forward bookings and rising fuel concerns are beginning to affect accommodation operators across…
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When global events remind us how exposed tourism really is
ATEC says For Australia’s tourism businesses felt the impacts of tensions in the Middle East quickly, with aviation networks shifting…
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Your event space is excluding guests—and you may not even know it
Venues that do not cater for access needs are losing business they never even knew they were being considered for,…
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What the Middle East conflict means for hotels
Accommodation Australia CEO James Goodwin says uncertainty in the sector is easier to live with when we focus on what…
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