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

Hotel Management

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

Hotel Management

Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer PME, Adrian Williams, told HM there has been an unprecedented level of interest in Accor hotels and its loyalty programme ALL – Accor Live Limitless since the concerts were first announced – and not just in these two cities. “The

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

Hotel Management

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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8 practical tips to increase your hotel’s occupancy rates

STAAH

With a little creativity and lots of data and insights, low occupancy periods can be more efficiently managed Low occupancy is largely driven by seasonality with off-peak times being marked by fewer bookings and even lower forward bookings. To conclude Optimising revenue during low occupancy doesn’t have to be difficult.

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NYU Conference: STR upgrades 2023 forecast, with ADR and RevPAR set to increase

Hotel Management

STR and Tourism Economics have upgraded the 2023 United States hotel forecast, released at the 45th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference in New York this week (June 5). While top-line performance advances, growing operating expenses are projected to limit profit growth over the remainder of the year.

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STR, TE Update 2023 U.S. Hotel Forecast ADR and RevPAR Projections

Lodging

NEW YORK—STR and Tourism Economics upgraded the 2023 U.S. While top-line performance advances, growing operating expenses are projected to limit profit growth over the remainder of the year. The occupancy projection for this year was lowered 0.2 percent and 1.3

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New Zealand hotel investment set to ‘bounce back strongly’ as offshore interest grows, JLL reports

Hotel Management

Hotel occupancy, which is at a market average of 70%, is up 15% year-on-year, but remains down (-9%) on pre-pandemic levels. Rotorua’s hotel occupancy rate showed the most improvement, up 39% compared to 2022, slightly ahead of Queenstown, which was up 38%, and higher again than Auckland, which has had a 33% lift.

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