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Challenging restart ahead for fragile industry

A current shortage of skilled workers could impact on Australia's tourism industry's ability to deliver high quality, authentic experiences

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In Victoria, kindness is king

As state-wide Victoria gears up for a bumper summer, travelling Melburnians are being asked to treat their regional hosts with…

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Byron backpacker hostel goes into lockdown

Byron Shire on full alert as backpacker hostel goes into lockdown with 84 residents and guests confined under stop and…

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Brisbane’s Hotel X – daring and distinctive

Fortitude Valley's newest offering, Hotel X Brisbane is making its mark on the local accommodation scene in more ways than…

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Gap Year 2.0 an emerging new travel trend

Enforced lockdowns and travel bans see many people contemplating a life less traditional and Gap Year 2.0 may maybe the…

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There’s no place like home!

Recent data points to a strong rebound in domestic consumer spend on travel but is it enough to fill the…

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Call for “Significant” action to address skills shortage

Accommodation Association calls for further action to address ever-growing skilled staff shortage with vacancies set to top 100,000

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Not fully vaccinated – not welcome!

Northern Territory Government takes a hard line banning all unvaccinated persons from entering the Territory

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Door now open to skilled workers and students

Decision to allow skilled workers and students into Australia to play key role in getting tourism and hospitality on the…

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Mövenpick moves into Melbourne

Accor's newest hotel, and the group's second Mövenpick brand property in Australia, Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer, is now open.

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