Industry
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Watchdog shows teeth over OTA pressure sales tactics
The consumer watchdog is investigating accommodation booking websites over their ‘one room left' sales tactics, says TAA.
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Iconic getaway renamed in “unprecedented” hotel building blitz
Australia is experiencing an accommodation boom as a series of new hotels are announced, iconic properties undergo refurbishments - and…
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NSW cups overflow as state chases $1 billion tonic
NSW has launched an ambitious campaign to host ten world cups over the next ten years.
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Top tips for smoothing the booking experience
Nothing kills a potential booking faster than hidden costs, while too many options upfront can cause decision paralysis.
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NoVacancy an industry show stopper
Australia's premier accom business expo has smashed attendance targets, with more than 3,300 people flocking to Sydney's International Convention Centre…
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Record-breaking sale puts ibis under the hammer
AccorInvest is selling 23 Australian hotels for more than $300 million in one of the biggest portfolio deals in accommodation…
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Perth the big loser in accom landscape
Perth is the worst performing capital for hotel occupancy in a disheartening picture for WA, new research shows.
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Hunter tourism to take off with Kiwi connection
Virgin Australia will fly direct from Newcastle to New Zealand from November in a major boost for the Hunter region’s…
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Why accom needs to dial up smartphone marketing
It’s vital for accom marketers to shift their outdated thinking on smartphones, says online bookings giant Expedia.
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Ten ways to target travellers with Facebook ads
With an active user base of more than 1.55 billion people, Facebook has become a major player in the online…
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