Research
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Oxford Economics report reveals Airbnb’s $20.3 billion impact in Australia
Airbnb’s footprint accounted for 7 percent of Australia’s travel and tourism GDP in 2024, and supported 7 percent of tourism-related…
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Brisbane hotels posted record-high room rates in July
Boosted by the British and Irish Lions Tour, Brisbane’s hotel industry posted its highest monthly average daily rate (ADR) and…
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Who are the Top 10 hotel owners and operators in Australia and New Zealand?
BREAKING NEWS: CBRE’s 2025 hotel rankings are in — see who’s on top and where the smart money’s heading next.
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AI is the new travel agent: Adyen reports 28% of Aussies use AI to book holidays, up 73% from 2024
According to the report, 28 percent of Australian travellers now use AI to book holidays, a 73 percent jump from…
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Hotel occupancy mid-year report card: “Improved performance, but can do better!”
The nation’s peak accommodation body has released its mid-year hotel room report card for 2025.
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Purpose over extravagance: What today’s luxury travellers really want—and how your property can deliver it
New report reveals: high-net-worth travellers are saying goodbye to bland luxury and hello to authentic, meaningful escapes.
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Events: The surprise secret to boosting community wellbeing
For accommodation operators, a new study reinforces the value of supporting local and regional events year-round.
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10,500 new flights could deliver 1.9 million extra room nights for Aussie hotels
Rising demand is tipped to push occupancy and RevPAR higher, especially as new hotel supply remains tight.
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Happy hour? Not for hospitality workers facing burnout
New research lifts the lid on how rostering impacts worker wellbeing — and Matt Koh shares what it’s really like…
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Fan fare: Sport lovers serve up big wins for accommodation sector
Airbnb: How sport tourism is kicking goals for Aussie hosts and local economies.
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