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OTAs take on “anti-competitive” Google in battle of giants

OTAs including Expedia and Tripadvisor are pushing the European Union to take action against Google over the US giant’s alleged…

Alleged hotel knicker nicker blames “fetish”

A man accused of stealing bras and lacy undies from Sydney hotel rooms has described his alleged behaviour as a…

Training costs slashed and needy Aussies targeted in new recruitment drives

WA will cut by half its TAFE fees for hospitality and tourism students in a drive to recruit more trainees…

Tourism slowdown “concerning”, despite successes

Despite strong growth recorded in parts of the country, the government’s newly-released International Visitor Survey shows slowing growth and first…

Byron named among world’s worst for overtourism

Byron Bay features on a new global map showing locations suffering the greatest rates of overtourism on the planet.

Trivago admission paves way for multi-million-dollar fine

Hotel comparison site Trivago is facing a multi-million-dollar penalty after admitting misleading conduct in its prosecution by the Australian Competition…

$37m adventure resort to cash in on Sunny Coast accom boom

A $37 million adventure park planned for Steve Irwin Way near Australia Zoo will prioritise the building of its eco-style…

Visa changes “much needed” as hospitality struggles for local workers

Visa changes making it easier for non-nationals to work Down Under will help fill the industry's cavernous labour gap, says…

Industry condemns decision on casual workers’ pay

Two major industry bodies have criticised a Federal Court ruling which could see Australian businesses forced to pay billions in…

Sydney’s new cool led by ground-breaking hotels

Not since before the 2000 Olympics has the city seen a fervour of hotel building and renovation - and this…

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