Tourism
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Airbnb under microscope as northern NSW eyes caps
Airbnb’s impact on northern NSW will be evaluated in light of planned short-stay curbs and a 2018 study which found…
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Travel colossus goes broke, blaming competition
Amoma.com, the third largest worldwide reservations platform, collapsed on Friday leaving travellers stranded as hotels stopped honouring reservations made through…
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“Dark day”: Staff and guests mourn loss of historic Binna Burra
A landmark Gold Coast hinterland property which has welcomed guests since 1933 was decimated by bushfire following its evacuation last…
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Tourism growth almost twice that of economy, report finds
Australia’s tourism industry is growing much faster than the national economy and will continue to be a major driver of…
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‘Playground’ tag creates big upswing for Goldie
Branding the Gold Coast ‘Australia’s favourite playground’ is prompting a surge in high-spending tourists, the city’s tourism chief claims.
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Broome operators seek curbs as they lose “10 to 15 percent a year to Airbnb”
Broome accom providers have joined the fight for urgent regulation of short stay holiday lets, claiming established businesses are losing…
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Groundbreaking developments for Sunny Coast and Melbourne
Work will soon begin on the Sunshine Coast's first international hotel in 30 years, with planners giving the green light…
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South Australian tourism ad branded offensive and ageist
A new South Australia Tourism advert has been labelled “appalling”, “depressing”, “sad” and “shocking” for its depiction of an old…
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Tripling of flights heralds new era of Japanese tourism
Flights between Australia and Tokyo's Haneda airport will triple from March 2020 as the government looks to swell our Japanese…
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Beatific Pacific is Brisbane’s CBD haven
Pacific Hotel Brisbane offers a selection of beautifully renovated rooms and suites that have been brought to life with a…
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