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Developments
Whitsundays on tenterhooks following shark attacks
The Whitsundays tourism industry is bracing for impact following two serious shark attacks in the past week.
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Developments
Huge boost in direct bookings as Dick Smith campaign bites
Moteliers are reporting a 25 percent rise in direct bookings thanks to Dick Smith’s anti-OTA campaign.
Read More How to help guests tune in to your brand
You only get one chance to make a first impression, so it's important to create an ambience that is music…
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Industry
Can social media advertising rescue slow booking periods?
No matter how well you run and market your hotel or resort, there’s a good chance you’re going to face…
Read More Which hotels and restaurants have been judged Australia’s best?
The stars of Australian hospitality and accommodation were honoured at the Australian Hotels Association National Awards for Excellence this week.
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Industry
How Sweden took on Booking.com – and won
On July 20, Sweden's Patent & Market Court asserted Booking.com's narrow price parity clauses had the potential effect of restricting competition…
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Housekeeping
The crawlies giving accom owners the creeps
Bed bugs have been on the march in increasing numbers globally over the past year and tend to be detected…
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Developments
The Divorce Hotel is coming to Australia
Less ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ than ‘conscious uncoupling’, the concept allows couples to check into separate rooms for two nights where they…
Read More Monday to Friday rental trend launches in Australia
High property prices and long commutes have prompted the launch of Australia’s first dedicated Monday to Friday property listing site.
Read MoreThe unsung Aussie heroes of Fiji tourism
Fiji has said ‘thank you’ for a $23 million annual bonanza provided by Australian timeshare companies to the local economy.
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