hospitality
The town where OTAs are considered as deadly as the crown-of-thorns starfish
Irate Port Douglas accom owners frustrated by OTA commissions have set up their own tourism collective to create a more…
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Developments
Budget “great” for skills, jobs and infrastructure says industry
Accommodation bodies have praised this week's NSW budget for tackling skills shortages and stimulating employment across the $32.5 billion state…
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Industry
Five uncommon tips for getting great guest reviews
Guest reviews are critical to an accommodation provider's success.
Read More Meet the robot suitcase likened to a sherpa, ballerina and R2D2
Its two tyres and large tipped-over-cylinder design mean it has zero turning radius. As co-founder Jeffrey Schnapp boasts: "It can…
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Industry
Tips to boost your TripAdvisor rank
The current version of the algorithm is based on assessing three areas: quality, recency and quantity. Let’s look at how…
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Industry
Motels chain takes on might of Expedia
An Australian accommodation group is taking a stand against a global bookings giant over what it sees as a Big…
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Events
The hotels judged by the public to be Australia’s best
Sofitel Melbourne On Collins has been named Australia’s best hotel in Luxury Travel Magazine’s reader-voted awards for 2018.
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Industry voices
The ban leaving tourists piste off
A popular ski resort has banned tobogganing on its property this winter season, telling guests the classic family activity is…
Read More Which beach town is using bitcoin to lure wealthy visitors?
A small Queensland beach community has become Australia's first 'digital currency-friendly' town as it seeks to attract high-rolling international visitors.
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Events
Book NOW for a masterclass with Australia’s marketing experts
Buy a $49.99 ticket now and meet with marketing experts from Google, Airbnb, HiRUM, Snapshot, TrustYou and CartStack at a…
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