LiveStay has announced the commencement of construction of Punthill Oakleigh Central, a new 55-key apartment hotel at 45–49 Portman Street, marking its second Punthill property in Oakleigh and another
The Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce (WSTTF) has launched A World At Your Doorstep™, the region's first unified destination campaign, delivering on a key recommendation from industry research that cal
Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s (TIA) annual workforce survey has shown that tourism business confidence remains high, with more tourism operators actively recruiting and an increased number of entry-leve
Australian tourism businesses participating in the Quality Tourism Framework (QTF) continue to outperform global and regional guest satisfaction benchmarks, achieving a Global Review Index (GRI) of 90
The nation’s peak accommodation body said the start of passenger flights from Western Sydney International Airport is a landmark moment for tourism, jobs and economic growth in NSW and beyond. Accommo
Caravan & Residential Parks Victoria (CRPVic) has called on all parties contesting the Victorian election to support Crown land tourist park leases of up to 40 years, giving operators the confiden
At NoVacancy 2026, I sat down with Frank Pitsikalis, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer at Agilysys, to find out how the company’s systems help keep personal connections at the heart of hospitality. Fran
Article written by Greg Bennett, owner and founder of Anytime Answered It's 8:47pm. You're halfway through dinner, or out the back helping a guest with a flat tyre, and the phone rings. Someone wants
Accor’s luxury Sofitel and MGallery hotels across Australia have been recognised across four of the country’s most respected hospitality honours, headlined by a coveted Michelin Key for The Porter Hou
Hospitality NZ and Restaurant Association (RA) have announced that they are investigating the feasibility of amalgamating into one unified national hospitality body. In a joint announcement, the organ
At a recent conference, I was reminded just how quickly our industry is changing. After presenting a demonstration to accommodation operators around understanding the numbers in your property, I had a
Holiday parks in Australia and New Zealand have issued guest warnings about fraudulent booking messages, as RMS investigates unauthorised access involving some guest contact and reservation informatio
By Edwin Saldanha Between managing OTA listings, posting on social media, running Google Ads, and sending guest newsletters, it is easy to lose sight of which channels actually generate profitable dir
Seven years after devastating bushfires destroyed its historic mountain lodge, Binna Burra, one of Australia's most treasured tourism destinations, is ready to welcome a new generation of guests. Book
Australian accommodation businesses have long relied on international students and working holiday makers as employees, but scrutiny is increasing for employers who hire overseas workers. Earlier this
