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Major tourism boost for New Zealand as American Airlines adds two new routes
American Airlines has given the New Zealand inbound tourism market a massive boost, with the announcement of two ne

Hotels benefiting from strong cruise industry: Report
A new Economic Impact Assessment conducted by the cruise industry into onshore passenger spending has found hotels

Adelaide Oval Hotel sets Sept 2020 opening date
The first images of the forthcoming Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval have been released to coincide with the property’

Marriott making strides in APAC sustainability quest
With more than 740 properties across the region, Marriott International continues to be a force for good in Asia Pa

Quest boost Central NSW stock with Orange opening
Quest Apartment Hotels has continued its opening spree, adding its newest serviced accommodation complex in the NSW

Choice Hotels joins forces with Australian Sailing
A new collaboration between the global hotel franchisor and Australian Sailing will see accommodation support provi

Marriott named ‘Best Employer’ in Australian Aon poll
The annual study by workplace research firm Aon has again recognised the company’s Australian operation as an exc

Pro-invest commits to clean energy in all new hotels
A second round of green energy funding will see Pro-invest incorporate green energy technologies into all new hotel

Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley set to adopt solar power
Construction of a solar farm next door to the hotel is nearing its conclusion as the hotel outlines its plans to be

Hyde hits Sydney Harbour in Hacienda takeover
Accor’s Hyde entertainment venue will make its way to Australia’s largest city from next month when it takes ov

StayWell Holdings launches global loyalty program
The parent brand of Park Regis, Leisure Inn among other brands has joined the loyalty ranks, launching a program wi

Exclusive: Hilton’s Fry on how affluent millennials are fuelling luxury hotels
Hilton’s APAC development head Matt Fry talks about how millennials are driving investment into luxury hotels.

Tourism 2030 strategy to focus on Australia’s regions
A new report into the opportunities available and barriers preventing tourists venturing into regional Australia ha