travel
Sydney occupancy worst since 2009
Sydney’s hotel occupancy saw a significant year-on-year fall in July as a flurry of new rooms came online and events…
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Industry
“Essential protections” slammed as a feather-light waste of time
The Andrews government this week passed regulations to curb the shocking behaviour seen in numerous short-let party pads throughout Melbourne.
Read More Boutique $100m hotel for Sydney as study shows Aussies opting to holiday at home
A family-owned former college in the heart of Sydney is set to become a $100 million short-stay boutique hotel.
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Industry
“Forced out of the shadows”: How we failed to see disruption coming – and what to do about it
Most traditional accommodation providers in Australia failed to recognise this changing dynamic and many are feeling the impact now as…
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Developments
Mercurial rise as hotel group celebrates 50th
Mercure has reached its 50th hotel milestone in the region with the announcement it will open four new hotels in…
Read More Iconic getaway renamed in “unprecedented” hotel building blitz
Australia is experiencing an accommodation boom as a series of new hotels are announced, iconic properties undergo refurbishments - and…
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Industry
NSW cups overflow as state chases $1 billion tonic
NSW has launched an ambitious campaign to host ten world cups over the next ten years.
Read More Hunter tourism to take off with Kiwi connection
Virgin Australia will fly direct from Newcastle to New Zealand from November in a major boost for the Hunter region’s…
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Industry
Why accom needs to dial up smartphone marketing
It’s vital for accom marketers to shift their outdated thinking on smartphones, says online bookings giant Expedia.
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Industry
Ten ways to target travellers with Facebook ads
With an active user base of more than 1.55 billion people, Facebook has become a major player in the online…
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