Tourism
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Whitsundays on tenterhooks following shark attacks
The Whitsundays tourism industry is bracing for impact following two serious shark attacks in the past week.
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Huge boost in direct bookings as Dick Smith campaign bites
Moteliers are reporting a 25 percent rise in direct bookings thanks to Dick Smith’s anti-OTA campaign.
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How to help guests tune in to your brand
You only get one chance to make a first impression, so it's important to create an ambience that is music…
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Can social media advertising rescue slow booking periods?
No matter how well you run and market your hotel or resort, there’s a good chance you’re going to face…
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Which hotels and restaurants have been judged Australia’s best?
The stars of Australian hospitality and accommodation were honoured at the Australian Hotels Association National Awards for Excellence this week.
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Maximum Occupancy boasts stellar line-up
Experts from Booking.com, Qantas Hotels, SiteMinder and TripAdvisor are among a star line-up of industry professionals headlining the Maximum Occupancy…
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Bond-style surveillance leaves guest shaken
A Scottish tourist holidaying in Canada had a nasty shock when he discovered a video camera hidden in a digital…
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The unsung Aussie heroes of Fiji tourism
Fiji has said ‘thank you’ for a $23 million annual bonanza provided by Australian timeshare companies to the local economy.
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The city where locals are killing tourism
Barcelona hotel bookings plummeted 20 percent in August, prompting fears the Spanish city is losing its visitor appeal because of…
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Dubbo, centre of the universe, braces for royal fever
Let’s face it, when putting together a pacific tour for the most sought-after royal visitors in a generation, the immediate…
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