Australia
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Developments
Hotels in hiding and airlines cutting ties over Brunei laws
Hotels owned by the Sultan of Brunei’s investment company have gone dark on social media - including Brisbane’s Royal on…
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Developments
The new names and faces of Australian accom
Accor has announced a new Mercure for Sydney’s Hills district to sit alongside popular local entertainment venue The Fiddler Hotel.
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Industry
Will budget help accom “grow, thrive and create more jobs”?
Two leading industry bodies have given this week’s federal budget a resounding thumbs up.
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Industry
Wage hikes branded “reckless” by accommodation chief
The head of the Accommodation Association of Australia says pre-election speculation about hefty wage increases unfairly fuels worker expectations and…
Read More Selfie seekers urged to avoid Victoria’s latest tourism attraction
A lake in Melbourne’s Westgate Park has become the ultimate selfie backdrop after turning bright pink - but its blushing…
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Developments
WA an emerging star in strong tourism picture
New national tourism figures show Western Australia shrugging off its poor performance of recent years to record a marked increase…
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Industry
The art of making your accom likeable online
A vital and powerful psychological trigger is likeability. The more likeable and relatable your accommodation comes off, the more profitable…
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Developments
Hotel developments mushroom as Pullman takes top gong
Australia’s busy accommodation market hit fever pitch this week, with new projects announced across the country.
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Developments
ACCC acts against Swiss travel giant over alleged system rorts
The ACCC has launched legal action against a travel company for misleading clients about an airfare add-on supposed to protect…
Read More Which regions are driving Australian tourism?
Expedia Group has revealed Australia’s top ten fastest growing regional destinations for international demand, and six are in New South…
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