tourism
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Developments
Margaret River takes on multinationals
Margaret River’s tourism providers have designed their own direct booking platform in the battle to win guests from OTAs and…
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Industry
Five ways to ensure you are following the latest hospitality trends
In preparation for next year, we’ve found some top trends that can help your business and brand provide what your…
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Events
ACT celebrates industry stars and billionaire investment
Australia’s richest accom mogul will debut his Meriton Suites in the booming Canberra market with a 17-level, five-star hotel in…
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Developments
Booking.com and Marriott under threat on resort fees
Hotels throughout the Caribbean will be urged to “reassess their use” of Booking.com if the OTA fails to change its…
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Management
Is NSW about to lose its tourism supremacy?
The head of Australia’s largest hotel group predicts a $35 million budget cut will see NSW lose its spot as…
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Industry
How hotels can protect their brand in the new-build market
In recent years, It’s become more common for hotel developers to take care of the entire design and construction process.
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Developments
TAA renews calls for short-stay reform – as Airbnb’s architect of Australian policy quits
The new chief executive of Tourism Accommodation Australia has branded Australia’s lack of short-stay regulation an “unfair advantage” and told…
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For fun
Funny accom fails from around the world
Hotels can leave you in surprise when it comes to quirkiness. Best stays are always memorable, but funny weird experiences…
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Developments
New properties proliferate as visitor spend hits new heights
Australia’s hotel growth is galloping ahead as new figures show we are exceeding targets for visitor spending.
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Developments
EXCLUSIVE: OTAs losing share as holiday parks fight back on direct bookings
Australian holiday parks are regaining control of their online sales distribution channels and clawing back market share from Booking.com and…
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