Management
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Events
Accor’s Australian chief awarded ultimate honour
Simon McGrath, Accor’s chief operating officer for the Pacific, has been named in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List as…
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Developments
Major market told to avoid Australia ahead of multi-million-dollar T20 World Cup
Indian travel agents have stopped recommending Australia as a tourism destination, a year out from us hosting one of the…
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Developments
The Aussie accom on the ‘world’s best’ shortlist
Two Australian properties have made luxury travel network Virtuoso’s list of world-beating hotels, bars and spas for 2019.
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Developments
World-first infinity pool floated to top luxury hotel
A luxury hotel skyscraper in London may be topped with the world’s first 360-degree swimming pool.
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Developments
Hotel offers free stays for abortion patients
An American hotelier is offering free accommodation for guests travelling for an abortion following the introduction of strict anti-abortion laws…
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Developments
Airbnb blamed for bed bug rise
Scientists in the Netherlands are blaming Airbnb for an increase in bed bug infestations.
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Developments
Retail king seeks $50 million for rare Byron resort
Retail king Gerry Harvey is selling the landmark luxury accommodation property he established 14 years ago close to Byron Bay.
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Developments
Icy Sydney sports igloos as sunny Broadbeach eyes new hotel
Based on this week’s weather, an igloo might not seem such an unusual accommodation plan for Sydney Harbour.
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Industry
Accom technology: It’s not as difficult as you think
You are never going to stop technology. You can either partner in its deployment or get run over by it.…
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Appointments
New Hilton unveiled by AAoA’s latest big-name recruit
Heidi Kunkel, Hilton Hotels’ vice president of operations for Australasia, has had a busy week.
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