bookings
Byron’s short lets damaging housing availability, research shows
Landlords keen to list properties on Airbnb are forcing tenants out of Byron Bay’s long-term rentals, a new university study…
Read MoreTourism body denies Expedia negligence claims
A Queensland tourism authority has hit back at claims of incompetence over its partnering of US OTA giants on regional…
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Industry
“Strangled for their basic existence”: The city fighting back over OTA commissions
An Indian tourist hub which flourished as a cultural centre under six centuries of dynasty reign has decided it won’t…
Read More City of love shows none as it stings Airbnb for $20m
Airbnb faces a $20 million fine over alleged illegal adverts for properties in Paris.
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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…
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Management
Five examples of accommodation website innovation
It’s taken years of investment, mistakes and hard work, but accommodation marketers are now rapidly catching up with the digital…
Read More Road trips and regions to feature as Aussies stay home in 2019
A leading hotel group is predicting Aussies will look to holiday at home in 2019, with an increasing number embarking…
Read MoreAre we on the verge of a parity nightmare?
Booking.com appears to have rolled out its Booking.basic feature to European hotel listings, six months after it was first spotted…
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Management
How to free up your staff for the important stuff
Chances are that if you take a good hard look at how accom salespeople spend their work days, there are…
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Developments
Marriott and Expedia’s battle over commissions could trigger industry-wide overhaul
The hotel distribution space could be in for a massive shake-up as talks over fees between Expedia and Marriott are…
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