Hotels
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Major events gave Australian occupancy a boost in 2016
Meanwhile, hotels in the Asia Pacific region reported mixed performance for total-year 2016 when reported in US dollar constant currency,…
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Industry
Want to know what your guests value?
Know that complimentary refreshments are high on the valued amenity list. Guests love to receive free food and beverages; they…
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Refurbishment
New Blu refurbishment unveiled in Sydney
At a cost of $13.5 million and over a time-scale of two years, Sydney’s iconic Radisson Plaza Hotel completed the…
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Industry
No free wifi may equal no guests
I get asked all the time by accommodation providers, ‘why should I invest in wifi technology at my site when…
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Industry
Tell guests why they should book direct
Constantly remind guests that booking direct is better by prominently displaying your direct booking benefits on all of your marketing…
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News
When’s the best time to sell ‘sunshine’? When it’s snowing!
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast regions got their timing perfect for the launch of an Australia’s Nature Coast promotion…
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News
Sharks commence $25m construction of Mantra Hotel
One of the largest clubs in Queensland, Southport Sharks, has joined forces with Australian hotel and resort operator, Mantra Group,…
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News
32 months of Airbnb and hotel data in 13 global markets
Independent analysis by STR compared 32 months of Airbnb proprietary data with hotel performance data in 13 major global markets.…
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News
Hotel chain to pay worker part of $300k+ compensation following sexual assault tribunal
A 21-year-old female employee was staying in a unit owned by the chain when she woke to find a much…
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News
Amid daylight savings debacle, Gold Coast Airport receives carbon emission accolade
The airport has been central in a newly rejuvenated state-wide debate over daylight savings. A petition was lodged with state…
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