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Victoria’s tourism budget cuts ‘send the wrong message’ to hotel investors, AA says

Hotel Management

Peak industry body Accommodation Australia (AA) has raised concerns over cuts to Victoria’s tourism marketing budget, saying the move will impact visitation to the state and ‘sends the wrong message’ to hotel investors. Accommodation Australia National Chair, David Mansfield, said the move will have a direct impact on hotels.

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Do Looks Matter for Hosts on the Peer-to-Peer Sharing Accommodation Market?

Hospitality Net

As China’s online peer-to-peer accommodation market continues to grow, so too does curiosity about how hosts can drive up their listings, popularity, and earnings. Booking the perfect getaway has never been so easy.

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Analyzing and Predicting Demand for Overnight Accommodation

Hospitality Net

Predicting demand for overnight accommodations is essential for everyone in the hospitality and tourism industry. Whether you manage a hotel, a vacation rental, or market an entire destination, understanding what draws people to your area is crucial for making informed business decisions.

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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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Bed tax, migration and training hot topics at inaugural Accommodation Australia board meeting

Hotel Management

Peak industry body Accommodation Australia (AA) has held its first national board meeting at Parliament House in Canberra to discuss a range of timely issues affecting the sector. International travel was another important topic with board members discussing the importance of Chinese tourism and the international student cap.

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China approves return of group tours to Australia in major win for tourism

Hotel Management

China has lifted restrictions on group tours to Australia marking a major step forward in the recovery of Australia’s most valuable inbound traveller market. Accommodation Australia (AA) welcomed the move saying it is one of the most critical components of the tourism industry’s recovery.

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WA reports record $14 billion tourism spend in 2022

Hotel Management

The Australian Hotels Association WA CEO Bradley Woods praised the result and pointed to significant opportunities for growth ahead with airline capacity improving and traditional destination markets recovering. The post WA reports record $14 billion tourism spend in 2022 appeared first on Hotel Management.

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