Tourism
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Airbnb killing country accom, report suggests
A new report shows Airbnb has swallowed up the profits generated by Australia’s regional tourism boom, leaving scraps for struggling…
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TAA chiefs address skills woes – and celebrate best of Tassie
Tourism Accommodation Australia chiefs travelled to Canberra this month for a meeting with Michaelia Cash, federal minister for skills and…
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Kiwi family wins apology for “dirtiest guests of all time” slur
A Kiwi family accused of being “the dirtiest guests of all time” by their accommodation hosts have won an apology…
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Room boom a threat, say capital’s hoteliers
Yet another luxury hotel has been announced for Adelaide this week, stoking fears the accom building boom will saturate the…
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Survival of woman stabbed in Queensland accom “pure fluke”
A tourist who was sexually assaulted and stabbed in the neck at a Cairns backpackers hostel is lucky to be…
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Control Airbnb, industry urges, as report says platform being “hijacked” by big players
A British newspaper claims Airbnb has been highjacked by commercial operators looking to exploit the platform’s wholesome ethos to generate…
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Record crowds for accom’s showcase event
Multi-millionaire Sydney hoteliers brushed shoulders with Mollymook moteliers as more than 5000 industry players packed the July NoVacancy conference in…
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Owners lose $3.6m as Airbnb entrepreneur goes bust
Almost 1000 owners have lost millions of dollars after handing over rental homes and units to a Sydney entrepreneur who…
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Property faces $10,000 fine for assistance dog ban
A South Australian family has complained to the Australian Human Right Commission after their children were left devastated by a…
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Historic transformations making accom news
Sydney’s historic West End Hotel is to be transformed from backpacker accommodation into a 95-room Accor ibis hotel.
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