Australia
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Developments
Home share giant generating billions for communities, data shows
Airbnb says it generated more than $144 billion in estimated direct economic impact across 30 countries in 2018, including $6.3…
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Developments
Iconic Aussie locations home to three key developments
An historic Blue Mountains hotel which lists royalty among its luminary visitors will be restored to its former glory as…
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Tourism slowdown “concerning”, despite successes
Despite strong growth recorded in parts of the country, the government’s newly-released International Visitor Survey shows slowing growth and first…
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Financial pressures leave hospitality workers with minimal savings
Many hospitality workers have little to no savings as they battle to afford rents, mortgage repayments and bills, new data…
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Events
Vic’s stars shine on industry’s night of nights
Victoria’s star hotel performers have been honoured at the 2019 Tourism Accommodation Australia (Victoria) Awards for Excellence.
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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
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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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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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Star ratings mismanaged and outdated, say operators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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