Australia
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Industry
Embrace Airbnb, Quest boss urges accom
The head of Australia’s largest serviced apartment group is urging the industry to embrace Airbnb.
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Chinese economy putting brakes on Lunar New Year tourism
As Australia prepares for a visitor influx over Lunar New Year, travel agencies are reporting a fall in the number…
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Fix OTA tax and kill rate parity, Munro urges senate
The CEO of the Accommodation Association of Australia has told a senate hearing that laws designed to make multinational travel…
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Industry
Why it pays to know your cancellation policy
Your cancellation policy should spell out what happens if a booking is cancelled by you or your guest because, due…
Read More Moteliers, give yourselves a break…
The most important position in operating a motel is the role of the owner/manager. It is therefore important to avoid…
Read More$1.5m boost to NSW night-time economy
The NSW government has pledged $1.5 million to help stimulate Sydney's night economy and support music events state-wide.
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Ovolo crowned best in Australia and South Pacific
Ovolo Wooloomooloo has been voted number one hotel in Australia and the South Pacific at this year’s TripAdvisor Travellers Choice…
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Industry
What accom needs to know about wireless charging
As consumers start to see wireless charging appear more often in the places where they live, work, and socialise, they’ll…
Read More Hospitality king faces $25m lawsuit for underpayment of workers
Justin Hemmes’ billion-dollar Merivale hospitality empire is facing a potential class action over claims it underpaid workers for years in…
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New tax regime to target Airbnb operators
Australians who earn money from Airbnb could soon be subject to a new income reporting regime for sharing platforms estimated…
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