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Sequoia Lodge wins Gold SA Tourism Award

The Five Star Luxury Accommodation award comes shortly after Sequoia Lodge received two Michelin Keys…

Mandala Hotels & Resorts appoints Nick Ellis as Director of Operations

Accommodation operators shine at NSW Tourism Awards

RACV Noosa Resort crowned best self-contained accommodation

Eight jurisdictions, eight rule books: What to do with guests’ left-behind property

Peta Ruiter appointed General Manager of Sofitel Auckland

Peta brings extensive experience in luxury hotel operations, commercial leadership, hotel openings and repositioning.

Winners crowned at 2026 New Zealand Tourism Awards

Tourism has a plan and the next government should back it

Queenstown Lakes builds on China friendship with delegation visit

Tourism industry confident on year ahead, planning to hire staff

Seventeen years of warm welcomes at Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel

Operator stories we like to share: Keryn and Paul O’Neil reflect on 17 years at…

Country experience, coastal opportunity

Why new card-payment rules may affect how owners pay their levies

Why proposed disaster funding changes matter to onsite managers

Will Creedon: The Irish explorer

Fair Work’s hospitality focus: What it means for accommodation providers

With Fair Work warning that compliance work will continue to ensure the hospitality industry is…

What’s in a name? Has global branding lost its significance for Australian hoteliers?

Atura Oran Park appoints Shannon Craig as general manager

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac adds to Hobart offering with four new properties

Learning first, leading next

Seventeen years of warm welcomes at Cairns Reef Apartments & Motel

Operator stories we like to share: Keryn and Paul O’Neil reflect on 17 years at…

Country experience, coastal opportunity

From motel to marvellous: Boutique Hara House hits the market

Quest Southport opens, adding 90 apartment-style stays to growing Gold Coast precinct

Shiva Poudel: Improving personally, mentoring his team

Sunshine Coast hosts ASTW Annual Convention and Gala Awards

The Sunshine Coast has hosted the Annual Convention and Gala Awards for Australia’s peak travel…

TimeOut Australia launches inaugural Travel Awards

Plaza Premium Group accelerates Australian lounge expansion

Fair Work’s hospitality focus: What it means for accommodation providers

Australian tourism businesses continue to lead in guest satisfaction

Sunshine Coast hosts ASTW Annual Convention and Gala Awards

The Sunshine Coast has hosted the Annual Convention and Gala Awards for Australia’s peak travel…

Award-winning chef Pawan Dutta joins Maximum Occupancy’s line-up

Melbourne Lord Mayor to open Maximum Occupancy Australia 2026 

ATEC MP26 looks to the future of inbound tourism

Maximum Occupancy Australia unveils initial speaker line-up

Eight jurisdictions, eight rule books: What to do with guests’ left-behind property

Each state and territory has its own uncollected-goods Act, with different notice steps, holding periods…

Meeting in-house goals with outsourced housekeeping

Rizza Timbol named NSW Housekeeper of the Year

Layered linen for comfort and consistency

Shiva Poudel: Improving personally, mentoring his team

Eight jurisdictions, eight rule books: What to do with guests’ left-behind property

Each state and territory has its own uncollected-goods Act, with different notice steps, holding periods…

The new hotel arrival: Smarter check-in, digital keys and self-service

Beyond the front desk: What happens when AI meets your hotel tech stack?

Why proposed disaster funding changes matter to onsite managers

Smart rooms, smart savings: Energy management for enhanced profits

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort gives 178 rooms a coastal makeover

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort is refurbishing 178 rooms and suites at Twin Waters in a…

Clare Country Club relaunches as Peppers Clare Valley

From the ashes to the clouds: Binna Burra’s next chapter begins

Tasman Holiday Parks brings ultimate relaxation to Racecourse Beach

Amora Hotel Adelaide unveils $73 million transformation

The in‑room revolution: Redefining guest entertainment, communication and personalisation

At NoVacancy 2026, Foxtel's Jarrod Case spoke to AccomNews about the future of guestroom entertainment,…

Tasman Holiday Parks brings ultimate relaxation to Racecourse Beach

Elevating outdoor areas with thoughtful shade solutions

New sensory room at Discovery Parks – Goolwa to help shape future inclusive tourism

Increased occupancy, maximised efficiency: Flexible bedding solutions

Award-winning chef Pawan Dutta joins Maximum Occupancy’s line-up

The Royce’s Executive Chef will join a panel facilitated by Alison Hulm, MD of JACK…

Rydges Sydney Central says cheers to brewery relaunch

Sydney Harbour Marriott partners with Sydney Brewery to create a signature beer

Smart fridge, smart choice

Why grab-and-go snacks are becoming a hotel essential

AI in hotel revenue management: Separating hype from commercial reality

For accommodation businesses, AI is most effective when hotel leaders understand what kind of AI…

Paid, earned, and owned media: A hotelier’s guide to digital revenue

OTAs keep levelling up. Is your direct strategy keeping pace?

How Google’s new AI mode gives independent hotels an edge

Zero-click marketing: How hotels win when nobody clicks

AI presents tourism’s biggest shake-up since the internet 

Speaking at Meeting Place 2026, Viator founder Rod Cuthbert said tourism businesses who don't embrace…

Real bookings, fake demands: Holiday parks warn guests following RMS security incident

Frank Pitsikalis: Smarter AI for more personalised, human-centred interactions

Paid, earned, and owned media: A hotelier’s guide to digital revenue

Mobile Wallet keys simplify access for EVT Hotels & Resorts

Meeting in-house goals with outsourced housekeeping

With outsourced housekeeping, operators can benefit from the consistency and professionalism that comes with working…

Winter uniforms for polished professionalism

Job security takes priority as Australia enters a workforce reset in 2026

Apprentice incentive cuts spark alarm as chef shortage deepens

Supporting employee wellbeing over Christmas: why mental health matters during the festive season

Everything Electric brings Business Electrification Forum to Sydney

Everything Electric Sydney's B2B Professionals Day aims to give hospitality, tourism and accommodation businesses a…

Hotels warned to measure energy performance ahead of mandatory disclosure

RACV Noosa Resort builds a mini solar city to power its electric future

Driving positive change: The next generation of utility vehicles

The power play: Cutting energy costs through smarter purchasing and solar solutions