Industry
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Seven quirkiest hotels you want to stay at on your next trip
The right hotel is part of what makes the travel experience an interesting one. We have found some of the…
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Marriott debuts eco-conscious, pet-loving, wellness-focused brand
Marriott international has continued its rapid Australian expansion with the debut of the Element by Westin brand in Richmond, Melbourne.
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Oaks backs regions with major new hotel
Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites is moving into Queensland’s largest inland city, Toowoomba, announcing plans to open a 102-suite hotel…
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NSW budget cut branded “short-sighted” and “a kick to the tourism industry”
Two leading industry bodies have condemned a $35 million cut to Destination NSW funding imposed by the state government this…
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Accom wrap: Sydney’s underground hotel, Albany’s national debut and Brisbane’s Pacific reno
A former karaoke bar in the basement of an historic CBD building may become Sydney’s first below ground boutique hotel.
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Airbnb backs Aussie country pubs with $250,000
The company responsible for half a billion guest check-ins globally is looking to revive bookings for five Aussie pubs at…
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Dearth of berths: The lack of infrastructure threatening our $5b industry
Growth in Australia’s multi-billion-dollar cruise industry will stagnate without better berthing facilities, a leading industry body has warned.
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Hotels, hostels and caravan parks paid to take Tassie homeless
Accom operators will be offered financial incentives to take in homeless guests for months at a time under a Tasmanian…
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Star ratings mismanaged and outdated, say operators
Two years after star ratings were ditched and then reinstated, accom operators say the system is plagued by false claims…
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OTA giants working to “kill” competition, Nustay tells regulator
Online booking site Nustay has filed a complaint with the European Union’s antitrust regulator claiming Expedia Group and Booking Holdings…
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