18 December 2008 | The opening of its newest economy hotel brand Ibis comes at a perfect time offering budget conscious business and leisure travellers a good alternative amidst the economic turmoil, says Accor.
12:00 AM | A round-up of stories from the weekend newspapers affecting the hospitality industry.
27 November 2008 | Hotels and restaurants are aware that this festive season is the perfect opportunity to over indulge and enjoy.
10 November 2008 | A round up of stories from the weekend newspapers affecting the hospitality industry.
31 October 2008 | OAKS Hotels and Resorts Nicholas Synott has won a new Australian award that aims to recognise the valuable role of hotel receptionists.
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1 September 2008 | New South Wales hotels dominated the annual Australian Hotels Association National Awards for Excellence taking out the most awards however the major awards went to one New South Wales and one Queensland property.
1 September 2008 | Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels has been appointed to look after the sale of the luxury Voyages Hotels & Resorts Group which includes leading properties such as the Ayers Rock Resort near Uluru and Queensland’s award winning Lizard and Bedarra Islands.
27 August 2008 | A round-up of stories from the weekend’s newspapers affecting the hospitality industry.
31 July 2008 | Major Australian hotel group Accor has not wasted anytime in taking advantage of the news about the closures of Starbucks stores in Australia launching a campaign to recruit staff.
29 July 2008 | A round-up of stories from the weekend's newspapers affecting the hospitality industry.
9 July 2008 | Tough economic conditions have failed to dampen the hotel sector with revenue per available room climbing 5.6 per during the first quarter to hit a record $91.31.
7 July 2008 | A round-up of stories from the weekend's newspapers affecting the hospitality industry.
24 June 2008 | Australia’s resorts have fallen behind the rest of the world due to a lack of quality development, a top overseas resort operator has said.
24 June 2008 | The alcohol industry funded body DrinkWise Australia has launched an Australian first long-term social change campaign that’s aimed at influencing generational change towards responsible consumption of alcohol.
16 June 2008 | Hoteliers in Queensland’s capital city would be hoping for a State of Origin clash every week.
13 May 2008 | The Sofitel Wentworth Sydney has received the top honours at the 2008 AHA (NSW) Accommodation Division Awards for Excellence which aim to recognise the best of the best of the state's 3, 4 and 5 star hotels.
21 April 2008 | A round-up of stories from the weekend's newspapers affecting the hospitality industry.
14 April 2008 | Luxury Asian Pacific hotel group, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has launched a new healthy menu brand aimed at meeting participants.
11 April 2008 | The need for more investment in hotel accommodation in Sydney will be exacerbated by the recent deals to secure new international flights to the city, says the Board of Tourism New South Wales.
12:00 AM | Melbourne’s Crown has revealed the identity of the general manager of its third hotel, the latest development at the Crown Entertainment Complex that is currently under construction alongside the award-winning Crown Towers and Crown Promenade Hotel.
7 April 2008 | A round-up of stories from the weekend's newspapers affecting the hospitality industry.
31 March 2008 | A round-up of stories from the weekend's newspapers affecting the hospitality industry.
31 March 2008 | Australia’s largest hotel owners are growing steadily but at a slower pace than the wider market, according to the annual Top Owner survey from Jones Lang LaSalle.
4 February 2008 | Tourism Western Australia has launched a new look Japanese version of its consumer website as part of its strategy to build the number of Japanese tourists visiting the state.