Industry voices
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The real opportunity in ‘voice’ is human engagement
I often use voice-to-text and also have an Amazon Alexa device that I use to check the weather forecast or…
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The five pivotal steps to finding the right social media influencer for your property
For accom marketers, it’s become an all-too-common e-mail: A self-dubbed social media “influencer” wants a free stay at your property,…
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Selling your business: the tax concessions
I will be discussing what most of you will be wondering when contemplating selling your small business. Will I have to…
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Confessions of an interior architect: when refurbs just shouldn’t happen…
As an interior architect who has won international recognition for my design and completed many refurbishments of resorts and hotels,…
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Every bad-ass housekeeper needs a loaded gun..
A good housekeeper is the industry’s unsung hero. In a Spaghetti Western movie, they’d be the sheriff in town.
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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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The ban leaving tourists piste off
A popular ski resort has banned tobogganing on its property this winter season, telling guests the classic family activity is…
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Why we need watchdogs to police the digital marketing space
The situation has become a matter for competition authorities to investigate, with high-spenders in travel marketing unable or unwilling to…
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Industry slams “weak” laws struck in “cosy deal”
A leading industry body has slated the NSW government's new cap on Sydney short-term lets, saying it will cost regional…
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Which accom trend do families say is a game changer?
Australians say travelling with children is easier than it’s ever been - thanks to Airbnb.
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