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Adelaide hotels enjoy occupancy lift from LIV Golf and AHICE Asia Pacific

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During the Santos Tour Down Under, between January 12-21, hotel occupancy reached 78.1%, while revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased 11.4% Over the three-week period of the Adelaide Festival, March1-17, alongside Adelaide Fringe, which ran from February 16 – March 17, hotel occupancy was up 6% yoy to 82.5%. yoy to AU$191.25.

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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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Government steps in to drive return of tourism to Far North Queensland following Cyclone Jasper

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The Federal and Queensland State government initiative includes discounted airfares and accommodation which is expected to boost business for local tourism operators. The post Government steps in to drive return of tourism to Far North Queensland following Cyclone Jasper appeared first on Hotel Management.

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WA reports record $14 billion tourism spend in 2022

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Following last year’s border reopening, WA’s tourism sector has rebounded rapidly, which is outstanding news for WA’s hoteliers, publicans, restaurateurs, and the tens of thousands of staff they employ,” Woods said. “In The post WA reports record $14 billion tourism spend in 2022 appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Australia and New Zealand lead APAC occupancy levels, Amadeus reports

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In the first quarter of 2023 – helped by the reopening of Greater China – APAC hotel occupancy hit 61.7%, surpassing 2019 levels by 3%. Greater China is leading the region’s recovery growth, with Q1 2023 hotel occupancy outpacing Q1 2019 by 5%. in January 2023 to 76.5% in March 2023.

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

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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. Hotel occupancy levels are still below pre-pandemic figures and in the mid-sixty per cent range.

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Bumper weekend for Sydney hotels as Swift, SailGP and Blink 182 draw influx of visitors

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Sydney hotels enjoyed a record-breaking weekend, with many reporting occupancy levels of between 90% and 100%, thanks to major events across the city, including four sold-out Taylor Swift concerts. The boost to tourism doesn’t just stop at creating memories – it creates jobs.

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