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‘Promising opportunities’: Ascott Australia MD David Mansfield’s New Zealand outlook

Hotel Management

Our properties are performing well, with solid occupancy and rate performance. Looking ahead, we have several exciting opportunities in the pipeline. Effective advocacy is essential for the long-term sustainability and growth of the accommodation industry in New Zealand.

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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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Exclusive: hoteliers reveal impact of Taylor tourism as Swiftsteria takes hold

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Occupancies are at unparalleled levels over the concert periods, and we have also seen a surge in regional demand as Swifties take the opportunity to travel further. For both the Melbourne and Sydney concerts we’ve seen a bump in hotel occupancy around the event dates, and our restaurants have also seen great reservation numbers.

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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. Johnson said the government should instead target “the unregulated accommodation sector” to help deal with the rental housing crisis.

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

Hotel Management

In the hotel’s first week, even without a heavy marketing campaign, occupancy was circa 60% with one night over the weekend hitting 80% occupancy due to compression on the CBD, thanks to the hotel’s close proximity, Hunt shared. Elsewhere in the Australia Pacific region, Marriott is experiencing strong growth. “I

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Ascott broadens Lyf experience with eight new signings globally

Hotel Management

As the brand expands to destinations such as Bali, Penang, Sydney and Frankfurt, Ascott has evolved the brand to deliver a “multifaceted hospitality experience” with flexible typologies that range from co-living accommodation and city hotels to full-service resorts. “In

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HMas are out, franchise agreements are in, Axsia HTL reports

Hotel Management

“STR’s 2024 outlook data suggests all of Australia’s capital cities are experiencing strong ADRs through the end of 2023 and that this is set to continue into the coming year, with occupancies following,” said Simpson. Hobart, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth have seen an influx of new stock over the past three years,” Simpson said.