accommodation
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Developments
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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Developments
Accom wrap: Sydney’s underground hotel, Albany’s national debut and Brisbane’s Pacific reno
A former karaoke bar in the basement of an historic CBD building may become Sydney’s first below ground boutique hotel.
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Developments
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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Developments
Hotels, hostels and caravan parks paid to take Tassie homeless
Accom operators will be offered financial incentives to take in homeless guests for months at a time under a Tasmanian…
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Industry
Star ratings mismanaged and outdated, say operators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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Developments
OTA giants working to “kill” competition, Nustay tells regulator
Online booking site Nustay has filed a complaint with the European Union’s antitrust regulator claiming Expedia Group and Booking Holdings…
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Management
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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Developments
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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Industry
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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Developments
$10 million refurbs for two landmark hotels
Two historic hotels are close to completing major transformations as a rash of new developments pushes existing players to up…
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