Australia
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Industry
Accom welcomes report signalling death of Sydney’s lock-out laws
An inquiry has recommended scrapping Sydney’s controversial lockout laws for all but Kings Cross, prompting condemnation from health-related groups but…
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Developments
“Incredibly rare”: $350m coast hotel among exceptional new offerings
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast will be home to a major new luxury hotel, developer Aria Property Group receiving approval for a…
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Industry
Make visas easier, industry urges, as figures show fewer restrictions drive tourism
A 20 percent rise in working holiday makers is driving business for tourism and accom operators in regional Australia, says…
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Developments
Surf legend delivers giant swell for Sunshine Coast tourism
A $100 million Kelly Slater Surfing Ranch boasting tourism accommodation, event and training facilities, public open space and an environmental…
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Industry
Timeshare chief defends sector over “black hole” claims
Australian timeshares have been dubbed a "black hole of money" and a “ticking time bomb" in a damning TV expose…
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Developments
Accom wrap: Airbnb goes public, Schwartz backs accom body, hotels talk big issues, Wyndham’s wonder wall
Airbnb is to become a publicly traded company next year, fuelling speculation about whether the home share giant will be…
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Developments
Resort snapped up in $1.6 billion plan to create “Australia’s tourism mecca”
One of the nation's best-loved resorts has sold for $32 million to British investors vowing to restore the ruined shell…
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Industry
Risk of price leakage rising, warns architect of Amoma decline
A company behind Amoma's downfall is urging accom operators to shore up their contracts and better police listings.
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Developments
Hyde brings LA glamour to Perth
Pool parties and giant cocktails are on the menu of Perth’s hottest new hotel venue.
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Developments
Tourism Australia’s first female boss a “fantastic appointment”
Tourism Australia has officially anointed Phillipa Harrison as its new chief, three months after she took the reigns as interim…
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