Perth and Brisbane leading CBD hotel markets across Australasia
A new report from CBRE shows while the lifting of restrictions in early June saw an initial bounce in room demand across CBD hotel markets in Australasia, recent developments in certain areas have meant Perth and Brisbane are emerging as better performers, with Auckland’s demand recovery...
Negotiations underway to create 'one voice' for accommodation sector
Australian Hotels Association (AHA) President Scott Leach and Accommodation Association (AA) President Julian Clark said the AHA, Tourism Accommodation Australia and AA were working on creating a united voice for the struggling sector.
Victorian roadmap to recovery a 'highway to hell' for accommodation providers: AA
Accommodation Association CEO Dean Long has denounced the Victorian Government's strategy for moving the state out of Stage 4 restrictions, describing it as a "road to business closures and economic ruin".
New WA regional work campaign a 'welcome step in the right direction': AHA
The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) WA has welcomed the announcement of the WA Government's Work and Wander out Yonder campaign to entice Western Australians to complete a working holiday in regional areas of the state.
Tens of millions of dollars pre-booked and waiting to be spent in Australia’s domestic tourism industry - report
Hundreds of thousands of Australians are desperate to travel to their favourite holiday destinations within Australia, according to the Australian Timeshare Holiday Ownership Council (ATHOC).
Voucher program can bring hotels back from the brink
Tourism Accommodation Australia National CEO Michael Johnson has praised hospitality voucher programs introduced in Tasmania and the Northern Territory.
Regional travel boon to kickstart Australia’s economy - CBRE report
Regional operators are benefiting from the absence of international holidaying, with a significant proportion of the 181 million domestic outbound visitor nights recorded in 2019 being diverted towards local options, according to new data from CBRE.
Marriott CEO highlights room growth as COVID-19 'profoundly impacts' second quarter results
Marriott International President and CEO Arne Sorenson has moved to reassure stakeholders following the release of the company's second-quarter results on Monday, which have revealed a worldwide RevPAR decline of 84.4 per cent.
