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Hopes solid occupancy figures during the holiday season will signal a better year for sector
For the year to December 2024, hotel occupancy rate was 71.3 percent compared with 69.5 percent in 2023
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Thousands of workers compensated as Hamilton Island operators address wage errors
The most affected staff included food and beverage supervisors, chefs, front office workers, and housekeepers
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Op-Ed: Major tournaments give hotels a sporting chance in 2025
Exclusive: With the Barmy Army and thousands of sports fans set to arrive from around the world, Ross Beardsell explores…
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Sunshine Coast boasts new accom, restaurants, and experiences
As the Sunshine Coast sets its sights on becoming a top destination for domestic & international travellers, what exciting new…
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The Sebel arrives in Kew: Redefining hospitality in Melbourne’s prestigious suburb
Formerly operated as Hotel 115, the property has been reflagged under The Sebel
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How Perth hotels bounced back to lead the nation in occupancy rates
Data released by the Australian Hotels Association (WA) highlights a year of thriving tourism, driven by strategic investments and a…
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Op-Ed: Is going back to basics the key to moving forward in 2025?
Paul Hadida challenges operators to consider two key questions:. Why do guests visit a venue? And how can a venue…
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Aussies prove there’s no place like home for holidays
Australians are driving the rise of direct hotel bookings. What else does the annual SiteMinder’s Hotel Booking Trends report reveal?
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SureStay by Best Western New Inn Richmond joins BWH Hotels
This charming Inn is set to be backed by the quality assurance and global reach of the SureStay brand from…
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AI agents’ promise to arrange your finances, do your taxes, book your holidays – and put us all at risk
How will these systems transform our work and our decision-making? And what safeguards do we need to ensure they serve…
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