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Industry
Accom welcomes report signalling death of Sydney’s lock-out laws
An inquiry has recommended scrapping Sydney’s controversial lockout laws for all but Kings Cross, prompting condemnation from health-related groups but…
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Developments
“Incredibly rare”: $350m coast hotel among exceptional new offerings
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast will be home to a major new luxury hotel, developer Aria Property Group receiving approval for a…
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Developments
Travel agency failures see Aussies protected but Spanish in freefall
Australian and New Zealand travellers stung by the closure of Cox & Kings’ antipodean arm say despite travel insurance not…
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Industry
Five creative ways to promote your accom
In the crowded market of vacation rentals, you want your property to stand out. The question is how?
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Industry
Make visas easier, industry urges, as figures show fewer restrictions drive tourism
A 20 percent rise in working holiday makers is driving business for tourism and accom operators in regional Australia, says…
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Developments
New hotels ramp up pressure on capital city occupancy
Melbourne’s hotel development continues apace despite warnings rampant development could drive down revenue and occupancy for operators across the city.
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Developments
Where’s the detail? Doubts remain as WA short stay plan welcomed
A report outlining WA’s plan for mandatory registration of the state’s 20,000-plus short stay properties has been welcomed by the…
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Developments
Surf legend delivers giant swell for Sunshine Coast tourism
A $100 million Kelly Slater Surfing Ranch boasting tourism accommodation, event and training facilities, public open space and an environmental…
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Industry
Ovolo pleads for help as Hong Kong market collapses
The CEO of boutique accom group Ovolo says his homegrown hotels face a bookings drought worse than during the SARS…
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Industry
Short stay body slates “onerous” fire rules as Airbnb champions safety
A leading short stay association says NSW’s plans to regulate the industry include fire safety standards which are overly restrictive…
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