Management
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Direct bookings vs OTAs: What Europe says
In April, Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam and Avvio conducted a research project to explore how the industry feels about the…
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Ovolo riding high on Australian micro wave
Ovolo is embracing the ‘small is beautiful’ concept with the unveiling of 17 new rooms at Canberra's Ovolo Nishi and…
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Brunei backs down over death penalty following hotel boycott
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has backed away from introducing the death penalty for adultery and gay sex following an international…
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From smack to schmick: Reborn suburb to boast luxury hotel
A Melbourne suburb once renowned for its drug culture could soon be home to a high-end hotel from one of…
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Guest faces trial over $2 million fire hydrant spree
A guest was allegedly high on drugs when he caused more than two million dollars’ worth of damage by setting…
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Safe, secure, seamless: Does door lock technology deliver?
Aside from keeping up with demands for speedy and hassle-free access, latest door lock technology must deliver on the age-old…
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Best Western goes soft as Veriu, Accor hit the spotlight
Best Western has announced the first six hotels to fall under its ‘soft brand’ SureStay Collection by Best Western in…
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QT a major player in Newcastle’s billion-dollar revival
Boutique brand QT has announced a major new hotel for the revitalised Newcastle city centre, the second luxury brand to…
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Visiting chiefs urged to rein in Airbnb
WA's most vociferous campaigners for short-stay curbs lobbied inquiry officials on a three-day visit to Margaret River last week.
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Unbridled ambition: The $1 billion plan to exploit China’s passion for horses
A vast $1 billion resort and equestrian centre aimed at cashing in on the Chinese obsession for horse riding is…
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