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Training alliance to work with hotels
The TAFE Western Sydney Institute has announced its partnership with the Escarpment Group of Hotels in the Blue Mountains to…
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Soul development in the hands of receivers
Juniper’s $850 million Soul managed five-star residential tower in Surfers Paradise has been put into receivership. The Soul tower…
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Sydney’s casino-hotel may be 60 storeys
Crown Ltd wants to double the height of its $1 billion hotel and casino complex at Barangaroo from the allowable…
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New boutique collection wants members
A new portfolio of independently owned and branded boutique hotels and resorts in the Asia Pacific region by SilverNeedle Hospitality.…
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Asia-Pacific performance in September
Hotels in the Asia/Pacific region experienced mixed results in the three key performance metrics for September 2012 when reported in…
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Regional fund should produce results
Australian and overseas visitors will be encouraged to stay longer and return to regional areas following the Australian government’s new…
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Visa cost increase needs rethink
Treasurer Wayne Swan plans to increase visa charges for skilled migrants, backpackers and spouses of Australian citizens. The $70 increase…
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Absolute smoking bans a recipe for disaster
Building developers pushing for selective by-laws in Queensland apartment buildings and strata communities that limit who can live there or…
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North Queensland insurance update – where to now?
Accommodation providers and unit owners are appalled at the findings of a report into insurance costs. On 19 October, the…
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Byron forms its own RTO
The Byron Shire has formed a tourism umbrella group after months of consultation – the Visitor Industry Association Byron. It…
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