Earlier this month I observed a difficult situation playing out at hotel where I was a guest, and it provided an invaluable reminder of just how important effective leadership is when things go wrong in the hotel business.
Read More »Top tourism hotels honoured
The Park Hyatt Sydney and Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley have won the top honours at the Tourism Accommodation Australia (NSW) Awards for Excellence for the second consecutive year.
Read More »Road test your guest’s sleep experience
Have you ever taken a nap in one of your guest beds? Have you wrapped yourself in the bedding to get a first-hand sense of your guest’s sleep experience? If your answer is no, then you should make it a priority…
Read More »Hostelling International partners with WYSE Travel Confederation
The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation has announced Hostelling International (HI) as a new partner of its global study of youth and student travel, New Horizons.
Read More »Additional 1% fee for Choice Hotels franchisees?
accomnews has been told that Choice Hotels is currently working through a new one-percent fee with its franchisees that may relate to a new marketing programme.
Read More »Why F&B should be central to your hotel
What draws guests to your hotel? With Australians becoming increasingly interested in eating out and travelling for gastronomic experiences, it’s important for hotels to consider both their own food and beverage options, as well as the sought-after options surrounding the premises and enticing potential guests.
Read More »Airbnb listings searchable in Concur Travel
As guests increasingly choose options such as Airbnb for business travel, the company is expanding its partnership with Concur.
Read More »Tourism a major employer for WA
The number of jobs created by tourism in Western Australia has increased by 4,000 from 2014-15 to 2015-16, cementing the industry’s place as a major employer for the State.
Read More »SA budget delivers lift for tourism
Budget measures announced in the 2017-18 South Australian Budget will deliver positive outcomes for small businesses in the state’s tourism and hospitality sectors, according to peak industry body Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA).
Read More »Tourism infrastructure boost in Tasmania
Tourism accommodation infrastructure in Tasmania is set to benefit from the Tasmanian Government's new refurbishment loan scheme.
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