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Sydney RevPAR soars
STR Global’s preliminary March data shows a positive trend for Sydney. Based on STR Global daily data from March, preliminary…
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Penalty rates hit services over Easter
The expected bumper Easter/Anzac week for accommodation providers is not looking that great as many look seriously at the penalty…
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Google’s direct booking irks OTAs
Google is moving boldly to play a larger role in booking hotel rooms – at the risk of offending some…
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Tassie tourism confidence on high
Tourism operators in Tasmania rated their business confidence 95 out of 100, which was a dramatic jump from the score…
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Fast track, expansion of 457 visas
The Australian Immigration Department is re-evaluating the 457 visas that would fast-track thousands more foreign chefs and cooks on temporary…
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NSW hotels get subsidised energy audits
The Office of Environment & Heritage NSW, for a limited time, is offering larger hotels (those that spend over $60,000…
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Arrivals up, departures down
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics overseas arrivals and departures figures show international arrivals to Australia were up 9.6 per…
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Ambassadors sought for sun bandwagon
The Follow the Sun bandwagon is cruising into the NSW Supershow this month to give all Sydneysiders their last chance…
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Illegal worker accommodation stopped
A farmer who crammed no fewer than 74 overseas workers into a marquee in his backyard has been successfully prosecuted…
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Insurance breakthrough for NQ strata
A major insurance company has agreed to fund individual building risk assessments for strata-titled buildings in North Queensland. Strata Unit…
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