tourism
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Developments
World-first energy deal to save accom owners millions
Accommodation properties will see "huge direct savings" in energy bills under a landmark deal being finalised by Tourism Accommodation Australia…
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Developments
Direct bookings vs OTAs: What Europe says
In April, Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam and Avvio conducted a research project to explore how the industry feels about the…
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Developments
Ovolo riding high on Australian micro wave
Ovolo is embracing the ‘small is beautiful’ concept with the unveiling of 17 new rooms at Canberra's Ovolo Nishi and…
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Developments
Brunei backs down over death penalty following hotel boycott
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has backed away from introducing the death penalty for adultery and gay sex following an international…
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Industry
Blame big hotels, not us, says short-let body
A peak body representing short-stay letting has hit back at claims the sector is damaging tourism and destroying the livelihoods…
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Industry
Best Western goes soft as Veriu, Accor hit the spotlight
Best Western has announced the first six hotels to fall under its ‘soft brand’ SureStay Collection by Best Western in…
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Developments
QT a major player in Newcastle’s billion-dollar revival
Boutique brand QT has announced a major new hotel for the revitalised Newcastle city centre, the second luxury brand to…
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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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Developments
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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