Tourism
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Vic’s stars shine on industry’s night of nights
Victoria’s star hotel performers have been honoured at the 2019 Tourism Accommodation Australia (Victoria) Awards for Excellence.
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Queensland travel agent found guilty of bookings scam
A Gold Coast travel agency has been fined twice this year for failing to deliver pre-paid holidays in a scam…
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“Tsunami” of tourists drives holiday hotspot to seek visitor curbs
Noosa is looking to limit visitor numbers as peak-time demands threaten to choke the Sunshine Coast town.
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Marriott debuts eco-conscious, pet-loving, wellness-focused brand
Marriott international has continued its rapid Australian expansion with the debut of the Element by Westin brand in Richmond, Melbourne.
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Oaks backs regions with major new hotel
Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites is moving into Queensland’s largest inland city, Toowoomba, announcing plans to open a 102-suite hotel…
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NSW budget cut branded “short-sighted” and “a kick to the tourism industry”
Two leading industry bodies have condemned a $35 million cut to Destination NSW funding imposed by the state government this…
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Airbnb backs Aussie country pubs with $250,000
The company responsible for half a billion guest check-ins globally is looking to revive bookings for five Aussie pubs at…
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Dearth of berths: The lack of infrastructure threatening our $5b industry
Growth in Australia’s multi-billion-dollar cruise industry will stagnate without better berthing facilities, a leading industry body has warned.
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Star ratings mismanaged and outdated, say operators
Two years after star ratings were ditched and then reinstated, accom operators say the system is plagued by false claims…
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Eight key elements for an effective hashtag
When it comes to storytelling, travel brands have a clear edge over organisations in other industries: we sell experiences, memories.
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