Tourism
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Airbnb crackdown just lip service, says cynical industry
A leading accom body has described as “a public relations campaign” and “damage control” Airbnb's response to a fatal shooting…
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Traditional owners shunned as island paradise opens to visitors
An abandoned private island has been leased by a hotel group and turned into an adults-only luxury glamping resort -…
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What are the latest developments in Australian accom?
New faces, beginnings and milestone achievements are being celebrated in accom this week.
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Thomas Cook back from the dead
Thomas Cook is to be revived as a travel brand after the name was bought by a former shareholder for…
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Gastro outbreak hits iconic resort
More than 50 tourists at a premium Queensland holiday resort have been struck down with vomiting and diarrhoea from water…
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Fair or flawed? Multinationals hit with new tax rules
A new law forcing multinational online travel agents to comply with Australian GST rules has come into effect - but…
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OTAs have “positive impact” on Australia, new research suggests
OTAs support one in four Australian tourism jobs and generated a quarter of the $28.4 billion spent by international tourists…
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Queensland’s short stay apathy threatens growth and jobs, says sector
Leading accom bodies are warning Queensland government inaction over short-stay regulation could damage investor confidence and impact tourism jobs in…
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Whitsundays attack fuels debate over shark controls
The debate over shark controls off the Queensland coast has been reignited following an attack on two British tourists which…
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Frustration over adult booking prompts tourist to flood accom
A 28-year-old New Zealander has avoided jail time after he flooded his Gold Coast tourism accom in an effort to…
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