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Expedia splits from Booking.com on controversial commissions
Expedia will not follow Booking.com’s lead and charge commission on the controversial booking fees imposed by numerous international hotels, a…
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Vic’s stars shine on industry’s night of nights
Victoria’s star hotel performers have been honoured at the 2019 Tourism Accommodation Australia (Victoria) Awards for Excellence.
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Novotel labelled a “brand bully” over challenge to tiny rival
Novotel is threatening to close down a caravan park perched on a Melbourne rooftop, taking legal action over a name…
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“Tsunami” of tourists drives holiday hotspot to seek visitor curbs
Noosa is looking to limit visitor numbers as peak-time demands threaten to choke the Sunshine Coast town.
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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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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Star ratings mismanaged and outdated, say operators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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