News In Brief
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A long view on leadership, assets and people
Exclusive: Mandy Clarke interviews David Assef, CEO, Belmo Group, on leadership shaped by people, place and long-term thinking.
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Hilton Garden Inn set to reshape Ipswich accommodation landscape
Hilton Garden Inn is coming to Ipswich. The $53 million development will add 160 rooms to the city centre and…
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ATEC urges action to convert tourism recovery into growth
The Australian Tourism Export Council is calling for more to be done to sustain international tourism recovery.
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Addressing the chef shortage
With the chef shortage intensifying, AHA CEO Stephen Ferguson says incentive measures for apprentice training are essential
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Welcome everyone, lose no one: The business case for inclusion training
Inclusion, says Accessible Accommodation Founder Kerry Williams, means widening the lens to include all marginalised communities.
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Packed parks: Unprecedented December demand
CIAA reported record December occupancy across caravan & tourist parks. CEO Stuart Lamont explains what's driving their popularity.
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Australia’s recovery is progressing but real growth needs support
Recovery in the tourism sector is happening, but it is slow, uneven and heavily concentrated, writes ATEC's Peter Shelley.
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Hotel occupancy end of year report card: Solid A-
Accommodation Australia's James Goodwin reveals occupancy rates have improved overall, providing a sense of optimism for 2026.
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Game, set and match – sports tourism aces Australian hotel occupancies
Exclusive Op-Ed: JLL’s Ross Beardsell argues that hoteliers will need to be on the ball to sustain the momentum in…
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Management in the small to mid-sized motel industry: Building systems that support motels and managers
In small to mid-sized motels, structured management isn’t about control — it’s about clarity, fairness, and long-term success.
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