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Gold Coast bed tax laid to rest
The proposed Gold Coast bed tax proposed by mayor Tom “Tax” Tate has been put out of its misery. Mayor…
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Schwartz give NSW far-west kids a sea change
Ten children from the NSW far west will be given an opportunity for a “sea change” to the Royal Far…
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French hoteliers rile at VAT increase
French hoteliers are being forced to pass to guests the cost of a recent VAT increase. The move, they say,…
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Illegal letting hurts tourism
The accommodation industry is calling for a clamp-down on illegal letting of premises for tourism accommodation, following the release of…
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457 visa rules eased prior to review
The federal government has eased the 457 skilled migrant visa regulations that mean employers will not be penalised if they…
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TAA says jobs will be lost unless flexibility is introduced
Tourism Accommodation Australia says the capacity for the hospitality and tourism industries to employ Australians is being severely hampered by…
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Tablets Outstrip other Platforms
A new tipping point in the world of tablets: analysts at Gartner have released their tablet sales numbers for 2013,…
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Melbourne Food & Wine launches international scholarship program
Melbourne Food and Wine and HostPlus have launched a nationwide industry scholarship program to provide an up-and-coming star in Australia’s…
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Worldwide Upsurge in Rates
The average price of a hotel room around the world rose 3 per cent during 2013, according to the latest…
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International investment group wants development sites
An international investment group is seeking inner-city apartment development sites along the Eastern Seaboard of Australia with a preference for…
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