Treasurer announces $15 billion expansion of Jobkeeper
The federal government has announced further funding for the Jobkeeper program to assist businesses and employees affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
NSW Government announces mandatory hotel quarantine for residents returning from Victoria
NSW residents returning from Victoria must now go into mandatory hotel quarantine for 14 days at their own expense, following an announcement from NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
Accommodation Association backs call for additional business support in Victoria
Accommodation Association CEO Dean Long has called on the federal government to provide additional support to businesses in Victoria as the state grapples with a second wave of COVID-19.
JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group to host regional market webinar
A panel including prominent hotelier Jerry Schwartz will share their views on the current state of Australia's regional hotel market next week as part of a webinar hosted by JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group.
Trout and other tourism delights easily enjoyed at NZ leisure lodge for sale
The Turangi Leisure Lodge on the southside of New Zealand's Lake Taupo is for sale through Gordon McGregor and Zane Cozens from Bayleys Hotels, Tourism and Leisure.
Lord Howe Island Board announces revised opening date of August 31
In line with a new Public Health Order issued by NSW Health late last Friday, Lord Howe Island has announced it will reopen travel to visitors from the mainland from August 31 this year, a revision from its planned reopening set for August 3.
TAA celebrates 'small win' as corporate event capacity increased
Tourism Accommodation Australia NSW CEO Michael Johnson says the latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions allowing increased attendance at corporate events signals another step in the recovery of accommodation hotels.
Victorian Government extends hotel housing for homeless until next April
More than 2000 Victorians who have been placed in hotels as an alternative to homelessness will be able to stay in the accommodation until April next year under a new $150 million package announced by the Victorian Government.
