Australia
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Developments
New tags for Perth, Gold Coast in push to attract internationals
Perth and the Gold Coast will be reclassified regional cities, not major ones, as they look to cash in on…
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Industry
Management rights lost
A Townsville management rights operator has lost their management rights because of failure to comply with the Body Corporate and…
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Industry
The new wifi standard expected by guests
Most accom guests no longer consider free wifi as a distinguishing perk. In fact, the idea of being charged for…
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Back the boats delivering accom half a billion dollars, urges peak body
Australia’s booming cruise industry is delivering almost half a billion dollars to accom venues annually, according to new data.
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Audits and fines loom for non-compliant short stay hosts
The ATO has begun its blitz on negligent Airbnb hosts, issuing letters to homeowners which emphasise income earned through short…
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Schwartz ups accom’s sustainability game with $10 million solar farm
The owner of Australia’s biggest private hotel collection is creating a vast renewable energy generator in the heart of the…
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Industry
Why trainees exposed to diverse roles will make better leaders
There is much value to be gained from enabling staff to cross-train and multi-skill, both within and across departments.
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Industry
Australian island among Lonely Planet’s top destinations for 2020
An idyllic New South Wales getaway has been ranked the world’s fifth best region to visit by Lonely Planet.
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Australian capitals snagging key hotel investment
The nation's major cities were the focus of a series of key accom announcements this week.
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Under indulging: Accom failing to satisfy wants of its big spenders
The generation famed for prioritising travel over traditional goals is splurging on hotels offering indulgent experiences, according to new research.
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