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Exclusive: Michael Johnson reflects on the first six months of Accommodation Australia

Hotel Management

Nearly six months on from the formation of Accommodation Australia – an amalgamation of the Accommodation Association and Tourism Accommodation Australia – CEO Michael Johnson spoke to HM’s Ruth Hogan about what has been achieved this year and what’s top of the agenda for 2024. I think it definitely has.

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Revival in hotel construction Australia-wide, Accommodation Australia reports

Hotel Management

Australia’s hotel industry has welcomed 20,000 new rooms and more than 200 hotels since the end of 2020, signalling a revival in construction in the wake of the pandemic. We’ve had 206 hotels open across Australia in the last three years,” said Accommodation Australia CEO Michael Johnson. “In

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Lifestyle accommodation venture launches elevated hostel offering

Hotel Management

A new lifestyle accommodation venture known as The Leisure Accommodation Collective (LA Co), has launched its first property in Melbourne, following its takeover of The Village hostel portfolio in 2022. The post Lifestyle accommodation venture launches elevated hostel offering appeared first on Hotel Management.

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European accommodation barometer: summer 2023 edition

Hospitality Net

After two consecutive six-month periods of robust growth in occupancy and room rates, almost half of the European hoteliers anticipate 2023 to yield the highest revenue in the history of their establishment.

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Bumper long weekend for Sydney, Melbourne hotels, AA reports

Hotel Management

Hotels in Sydney and Melbourne are benefitting from an influx of interstate visitors for their respective public holiday weekends with major sporting events taking place across the two cities. AA NSW Accommodation Manager, Stacey McBride, said sports and major events are continuing to have a positive impact on the sector. “We

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Exclusive: strong start for WA’s first Courtyard by Marriott hotel as healthcare precinct drives occupancies

Hotel Management

Marriott International has delivered its fifth hotel in Western Australia with the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch, marking the brand’s entry into the state. We’re very excited to partner with Hesperia,” Hunt said, acknowledging Hesperia leaders Adrian Fini and Ben Lisle for their efforts to bring the hotel to fruition.

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‘The wrong message’: Accommodation Australia slams Victoria’s proposed tourism tax

Hotel Management

Victoria’s proposed tourism tax has been deemed “unfair” on hotel guests and likely to impact tourism numbers in the state, according to peak accommodation body Accommodation Australia. A $5 levy on bookings for short term rentals and hotels is being considered as part of a major overhaul to Labor’s housing policy.