Tourism
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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Star ratings mismanaged and outdated, say operators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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Former Queensland Contiki resort hits market for ‘bargain’ $15m
An island resort in Queensland’s Whitsundays which failed to sell three years ago is back on the market - with…
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Starting over? Six digital rebranding strategies to give your accom a head start
When rebranding, deflagging or changing ownership, it’s tempting to just wipe the slate clean and start fresh.
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Accor’s Australian chief awarded ultimate honour
Simon McGrath, Accor’s chief operating officer for the Pacific, has been named in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List as…
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Major market told to avoid Australia ahead of multi-million-dollar T20 World Cup
Indian travel agents have stopped recommending Australia as a tourism destination, a year out from us hosting one of the…
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The Aussie accom on the ‘world’s best’ shortlist
Two Australian properties have made luxury travel network Virtuoso’s list of world-beating hotels, bars and spas for 2019.
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