Accommodation Association

Peak accommodation bodies set amalgamation date

Just a few more hoops to jump through before the Accommodation Association…

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Childcare, skills and… caravans? Here’s what’s in the Federal Budget for travel

The Labor government has just dropped its first budget since its election…

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Industry movements: New appointments at G Adventures, Carnival sales restructure, SkyTeam’s new CEO and more

We're so chuffed for all these industry movers and shakers we might…

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Bumper year of events set to boost Sydney’s hotel recovery

General managers from NSW's leading hotels have met with Business Events Sydney…

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TAA NSW announces record-breaking finalist numbers ahead of tonight’s Awards for Excellence

Looks like the stakes are high at this year's ceremony, with hundreds…

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Vivid lights up struggling Sydney hotels

Nothing like some pretty lights to get people visiting hotels, except for…

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Accommodation Association announces new partnership to help rebuild industry

Here at The Nibbler, we are also helping to rebuild the industry,…

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Aussies urged to support local tourism after flood-related devastation

A peak industry body is asking keen travellers to postpone their trips…

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NSW introduces stay vouchers, but agent bookings aren’t included

New vouchers means big things for the NSW travel industry, but unfortunately…

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“A huge win for the accommodation and tourism sectors”: NSW introduces stay vouchers

The new discounts will be available through the state government's services NSW…

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SA and NSW hospitality sector call for easing of COVID restrictions

The hospo sector is looking to party at full capacity and who…

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The positive reactions to NSW’s big international travel news continue, but not all industry figures are happy

The overall response to the NSW government’s big international travel announcement on…

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IHG’s Leanne Harwood elected first-ever female president of the Accommodation Association

Hospo industry veteran Leanne Harwood is back in the headlines, and this…

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Richard Munro returns as CEO of the Accommodation Association

Munro, who even had a brief stint at the Cronulla Sharks after…

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Industry bigwigs call for NSW government plan to restart business events in Sydney

The Sydney-based hotshots from the industry's biggest organisations have formed a coalition…

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AFTA extends chargeback scheme cut-off date

The gang over at the Australian Federation of Travel Agents have added…

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Accommodation Association’s Dean Long named new AFTA boss

Dean Long is returning to AFTA after a few years, and he…

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Industry bodies urge government to provide more support and clarity for its roadmap rollout

The industry's lobbying groups have been sharpening their pitchforks again in pursuit…

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Travel industry reacts to New Zealand’s trans-Tasman bubble announcement

The announcement of quarantine-free travel from Australia to NZ has been met…

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NSW’s $51.5m package “a huge win” for accommodation, says trade body

The state government has commited $51.5 million to get people back in…

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NSW announces targeted support for business events industry as part of $51.5m package

The state government has committed $51.5 million to get people back in…

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All the details, all the reactions: Federal government’s $1.2bn tourism support package explained

After much anticipation, ScoMo and Josh have revealed how the government plans…

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Queensland to reopen border to Greater Sydney travellers from December

Palaszczuk has extended a pre-emptive welcome to Sydneysiders who want to spend…

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NSW sets date for Victoria border reopening

Gladys has set the date for NSW's border reopening to Victoria, so…

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NSW introduces strict new laws to regulate short-term rental market

The new laws include a 'three strikes and you're out' approach for…

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Accommodation Association slams government for cancelling Schoolies without consultation

This year's high school graduates will have to find somewhere else to…

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Accommodation Association calls for transparency after Travelodge hotel booted from quarantine program

The association's CEO said he was "extremely disappointed" by the NSW government's…

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Hotel Wrap: Outrigger’s new agent newsletter, Marriott’s RevPAR plummets + MORE

This week’s Hotel Wrap is a bit like an Allen’s Party Mix,…

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Hotel Wrap: Accor’s new partnership, Ovolo offers guests a ‘Freesome’, Westin opens in Ubud + MORE!

Wondering what a 'Freesome' is and if it's considered rude for a…

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Trivago licks its wounds after court loss, as industry bodies applaud ruling

Trivago has responded to the Federal Court’s ruling that it misled consumers…

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Hotel Wrap: Pre-register for Club Med, Accor’s new QLD hotel, Hilton launches Tapestry in Australasia + MORE!

Check-in to this week's extra special Hotel Wrap! Okay, so it's not…

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