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Stamford celebrates 25 years in Adelaide with new suites
The hotel brand is marking its quarter century milestone with a series of refurbishments across its two Adelaide pr

TripAdvisor study shows power of guest engagement
An owner or senior manager personally politely responding to queries or complaints greatly improved repeat business

NSW to slash red tape in major planning reform
The NSW Government will reform its development and planning framework in an effort to streamline major projects and

Marriott Bonvoy ready to serve in summer of tennis
A new partnership between Marriott Bonvoy and Tennis Australia has been signed, with a number of exciting experienc

Punthill expansion sees brand set for NSW debut
West Gosford will be added to the Punthill Apartments network as one of four new developments over the next two yea

STR Hotel Stats (Oct 2019): RevPAR gains ground
Business events in five major Australian cities have boosted hotel performance for the month of October, according

Coomera resort plan moves to next DA stage
Plans for a 225-room hotel and mixed-use development adjacent to the Gold Coast’s Dreamworld theme park has progr

Radisson RED earmarks Perth for Australian debut
The expansion of the Radisson Hotel Group in Australia and New Zealand is on a charge, with the company confirming

Accom businesses feeling brunt of share economy
Tourism Research Australia has cited Airbnb as a key player in the number of accommodation businesses to close down

The Star Gold Coast redevelopment gets fast-track
It has been a topsy-turvy week for The Star Entertainment Group, with Queensland eager to step in to maximise oppor

Deluxe refurb concludes at Pier One Sydney Harbour
The five-year carefully staged project was celebrated this week with a stylish party backed by canapes from the hot

Mantra Epping set to drive development in North Melbourne
The new $80 million Mantra hotel development is fast becoming one of the biggest drawcards of the northern suburbs.

The Star mulling next steps on Sydney redevelopment
Tourism associations have joined The Star Entertainment Group in issuing a chorus of criticism for the rejection of

CEOs lend their expertise in ‘Feel Mentored’ initiative
Business leaders from around Australia are donating two hours of mentoring time as part of the ‘Feel Mentored’