Industry voices
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Hotel occupancy end of year report card: Solid A-
Accommodation Australia's James Goodwin reveals occupancy rates have improved overall, providing a sense of optimism for 2026.
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Game, set and match – sports tourism aces Australian hotel occupancies
Exclusive Op-Ed: JLL’s Ross Beardsell argues that hoteliers will need to be on the ball to sustain the momentum in…
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Op-Ed: What’s on the horizon in 2026 for travel agents
As we kickstart 2026, it’s the perfect time to take stock of the trends and shifts that defined the travel…
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Hotels score solid A- as occupancy lifts across most capitals
Hotel report card: A solid A-. A strong year overall, with even higher marks in sight if international arrivals lift…
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Big events, big bookings as NSW heads into a strong January
A bumper summer so far for NSW tourism, as Greater Sydney hotels averaged 80.3 percent occupancy in December, climbing to…
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Accessible design that feels like a holiday, not a hospital stay
Some simple modifications can help create rooms with inclusive design that is both practical and visually appealing.
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Accommodation Australia charts 2026 priorities at Gold Coast board meeting
Workforce shortages, short stay rules and energy compliance dominate discussion at Accommodation Australia's latest board meeting
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Apprentice incentive cuts spark alarm as chef shortage deepens
James Goodwin, CEO of Accommodation Australia warns new funding model “couldn’t come at a worse time”
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Predictions for 2026: Agilysys’ Tony Marshall on the future of guest experience
From RevPAG and predictive intelligence to multigenerational travel and seamless tech, Agilysys APAC leader Tony Marshall shares what the next…
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With booking windows becoming shorter, how can hoteliers update their strategies to ensure ongoing profitability?
Benjamin Verot, Founder of HotelMinder and Lobby, has gathered insights from Lobby’s hospitality experts on the strategic, actionable steps hoteliers…
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