Management
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Developments
Visiting chiefs urged to rein in Airbnb
WA's most vociferous campaigners for short-stay curbs lobbied inquiry officials on a three-day visit to Margaret River last week.
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Unbridled ambition: The $1 billion plan to exploit China’s passion for horses
A vast $1 billion resort and equestrian centre aimed at cashing in on the Chinese obsession for horse riding is…
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Events
Hotels face ruin as dust settles in Colombo
Booking cancellations started coming through before the dust had settled on the Sri Lankan targets hit by suicide bombers in…
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Industry
Price wars – their impact and value in accom
Competition exists in every industry. Regardless of how niche a product/service you create, there will always be someone else who…
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Developments
Art Series adds to Perth’s crowded accom scene
Accor will debut its Art Series brand in WA with a $90 million luxury boutique hotel to open in Perth’s…
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Developments
Choice sells ‘book direct’ through humorous TV ad blitz
Choice Hotels has launched a new TV ad campaign across Australia and New Zealand using an age-old awkward question to…
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Developments
“We loved that hotel”: Hyatt returns seven years after leaving beloved Coolum
Hyatt is returning to Queensland for the first time since its Coolum and Sanctuary Cove resorts changed hands, the US…
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Developments
Schwartz wants Airbnb evicted from Hilton
Hotel tycoon Jerry Schwartz has taken ownership of the five-star Hilton Surfers Paradise - and wants to restore its reputation…
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Industry
The shocking truth about accommodation accidents
Injuries happen without warning in every workplace - but particularly ours.
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Industry
Train your staff to capture direct bookings
Front-desk employees have the power to encourage known regular guests to book direct. Here are some tips on how to…
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