Industry
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The concept taking guest comfort to a new level
The word ‘sleepy’ has often been applied to the gorgeous Southern Highlands region south of Sydney, but now it’s official.
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Google “catching up” after conceding mapping errors
Google Maps has agreed to work with Queenslanders to amend travel distance inaccuracies on its app.
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Hold the phone: The marketing tactic accom should be dialling up
Today’s meeting planners are relying less on hotel sales teams to help find venues and more on their own online…
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Marriott and Expedia’s battle over commissions could trigger industry-wide overhaul
The hotel distribution space could be in for a massive shake-up as talks over fees between Expedia and Marriott are…
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Inhuman punishment for Japanese hotel workers
A Japanese hotel has culled most of its staff for being too high maintenance.
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Google Maps hurting Queensland tourism, say operators
Exaggerated travel times published on Google Maps are deterring tourists from visiting regional Queensland, say operators.
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Does David and Goliath battle set precedent for Sydney Airport?
Sydney Airport’s attempt to ban hotels from using its name could be stymied by a court ruling made in 2014.
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Events event attracts major players from across Asia Pacific
Hospitality heavyweights from throughout Asia-Pacific will converge on Melbourne in February for a convention aimed at showcasing the region’s best…
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The history of management rights – Part 2
“Management rights has had a wonderful, if not downright colourful, history."
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From Uzbekistan to the Goldie – the accom making news this week
Australia’s largest private hotel investor, Jerry Schwartz, has made his first foray into the Queensland market with the purchase of…
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