Industry
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Secret ballots for committee elections: how do they work?
In any context, the concepts of a ‘ballot’ and ‘secrecy’ on their own prompt a range of strong reactions and…
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Is Australia ready for six-star hotels?
A new breed of ultra-luxe hotels is on the Australian horizon but is the existing star-rating system ready for such…
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Regional airports benefit from international links
Last year was a boon year for international air services to Australia but even more is promised for 2016 and…
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Duty of care needed for new schemes
Industry reports are now confirming the recent property development boom in the South East Queensland corner is ongoing with no…
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International visitor numbers add confidence to industry growth
The latest national trade accounts released by the Australian government reveal that inbound tourism is the best performing area of…
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Beware the “by-law buster”
In NSW, owners corporations can adopt by-laws that restrict the type of use of lots in strata schemes. Accordingly, by-laws…
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Never try to prove guests wrong, even when they are
Coming up through the ranks in the hotel industry, I remember well hearing my managers use the old adage “The…
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Industry responds to NSW inquiry into short-term letting
Australia’s accommodation sector has called on the NSW government to level the playing field for all accommodation including commercial property owners…
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Why is this Goldman Sachs report scaring the #@!% out of hoteliers?
Ten years ago, who would have predicted that one of your guests would ever opt to stay in the home…
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Mayor officially opens $14 million renovation at Metro Hotel Perth
Over a hundred corporate clients, hospitality industry representatives and Perth media attended the launch of Metro Hotel Perth’s new $14…
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