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Breakfast ad leaves Sofitel with egg on its face

The Sofitel Brisbane has apologised for a seemingly innocuous full-page newspaper advert it ran in various magazines and newspapers over the weekend.

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 undergo mediation and nut out details behind closed doors.

Alleged Trivago rorts slammed as ACCC takes action

The Australian consumer watchdog is taking Trivago to court over allegations the company duped customers about room rates in a practice deemed “disgraceful” by the industry.

The accommodation encouraging guests to outstay their booking

For those who love to linger under the covers, one hotel group is offering a genius solution this winter.

Turtle sanctuary a “once-in-a-lifetime” buy

A Queensland island resort with its own turtle rehabilitation centre and natural cyclone protection has hit the market, attracting strong interest from home and abroad.

Snap up tickets to ‘increasing booking revenue’ forum

Gold Coast accom managers keen to boost bookings and drive revenue can learn from the masters at an outstanding industry forum on June 14.

Stayz goes in battle of US giants

The Stayz holiday rental brand will disappear within weeks as its parent company HomeAway looks to take on the might of Airbnb in the Australian metro market.

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The hotel group putting heart into hospitality

A Queensland hotel group is teaming up with the Make-A-Wish charity to raise $100,000 towards helping sick children enjoy dream experiences. ULTIQA Hotels & Resorts has committed to donate the funds to Make-A-Wish over a two-year partnership term, looking to raise funds through its website by asking guests to opt-in to donate to the cause with each accommodation booking. Guests …