tourism
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Developments
Rise of the machines: Will hotels ever rely on a robotic workforce?
If machines are eventually able to display a convincing range of human emotions, would knowing that these emotions were effectively being…
Read More Byron’s short lets damaging housing availability, research shows
Landlords keen to list properties on Airbnb are forcing tenants out of Byron Bay’s long-term rentals, a new university study…
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Developments
Colourful history inspires Melbourne’s new dynamic duo
Melbourne’s newest dual-branded hotel accommodation, Novotel Melbourne Central and ibis Melbourne Central, opened its doors just before Christmas.
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Industry
Driving sales: the utes accom can’t live without
The goal of any accommodation is to entice guests to return; and delivering weary travellers to their rooms in comfort…
Read More Best Western buys into luxury
Six Australian hotels are among 300 properties worldwide acquired by Best Western Hotels & Resorts as part of its purchase…
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Events
Interest “massively there” for major events showcase
Hospitality leaders from throughout Asia-Pacific met in Melbourne this week for a convention designed to showcase the region’s best event…
Read More Tourism body denies Expedia negligence claims
A Queensland tourism authority has hit back at claims of incompetence over its partnering of US OTA giants on regional…
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Developments
Grain of the Silos joins elite of Australian dining
Tasmanian's Grain of the Silos has been named Australia’s New Restaurant of the Year by Gault&Millau
Read More How to combat speedy staff turnover
Low employment rates have companies vying for talent across industries, and it’s a job seeker’s market.
Read MoreHotels old, new and “genre defining” making news this week
The Mantra MacArthur hotel on Canberra’s Northbourne Avenue has hit the market less than two years since it’s opening heralded…
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