Industry
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Fears new law will expose sky-high cladding costs
Building owners who don’t know whether the cladding on their building is combustible (or to use the less scary word,…
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Tourism cleans up after leadership spill
While much of Australia viewed last week’s government leadership debacle with horror, the accommodation industry has welcomed the reshuffle.
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Short-lease giants sue over forced reveal of hosts
Airbnb and HomeAway are suing New York City over a new law allowing the collection of data on short-let property…
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From fairway to runway – Australia’s newest hotel plans revealed
Australia’s former goldfield capital may have struck it rich with the announcement that Hilton is looking to build a new…
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Why owning guest relationships is vital
When you generate a direct booking, not only are you not paying commissions to a third-party but you are gaining…
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Mum-and-dad moteliers reach out to struggling farmers
Moteliers across Australia have opened their hearts and their rooms to farmers battling the worst drought in a generation.
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Naked truth: The OTA programs violating contracts and threatening profits
Accommodation owners and managers must realise that falling hotel profitability is due to OTAs increasing market share and “sneaky” initiatives…
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Are curfews and clapping bans going too far?
Airbnb guests face a cheering, singing and clapping ban imposed by security guards under a strict code of conduct introduced…
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Alleged Trivago rorts slammed as ACCC takes action
The Australian consumer watchdog is taking Trivago to court over allegations the company duped customers about room rates in a…
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Budget sets standard for quality
The Budget Motel Chain is widely known and well respected for offering good, clean comfortable accommodation at affordable rates for…
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