tourism
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InterContinental wins big on world stage
InterContinental Hotels Group has won numerous gongs at the World Travel Awards for Asia & Oceania judged last week in…
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Queensland celebrates its hotel high-flyers
The stars of the sunshine state’s accommodation industry were recognised at the annual Queensland Hotel Association awards for excellence this…
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Historic vineyard uncorks resort plan
Plans have been lodged for a 33-room wellness resort at South Australia’s heritage Wirra Wirra winery encompassing luxury accommodation ‘casitas’,…
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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…
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Sydney records worst occupancy in a decade
Australia’s gateway city is suffering its lowest spring occupancy rates since 2009, the number of rooms filled falling below 80…
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“Hi dogbreath”: The motelier savaging guests over bad reviews
A NSW motel owner fired up over bad reviews has hit back at his TripAdvisor detractors, addressing former guests as…
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Booking site uses illegal drip pricing to lure Australian guests
Resort fees may be illegal Down Under, but at least one booking site is flouting Australian consumer law with its…
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Holiday rental company goes bust owing $500,000
A Victorian holiday rental agency has collapsed, owing half a million dollars in unpaid bonds, deposits and rent to hundreds…
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Industry
The power of user-generated content
Today’s online customers want more than to simply see ads about your products; they need social proof to help them…
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Aussie tourism booming, new figures show
Australia’s 113 million homegrown tourists spent a record $77.5 billion in the year to June and our international visitors hit…
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