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‘Critical issue’: Accommodation Australia takes action to drive greener future

Hotel Management

Peak industry body Accommodation Australia (AA) is pushing for a more sustainable industry through a new partnership with Ecotourism Australia. Accommodation Australia President, Leanne Harwood, said the partnership aims to promote “genuine and measurable sustainability” to its thousands of member hotels, motels and caravan parks.

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Accommodation Australia praises “highly successful” Victorian jobs program

Hotel Management

million jobs and training program for priority cohort jobseekers has concluded with new peak industry body, Accommodation Australia calling it “highly successful”. Through the program, 320 priority cohort jobseekers gained employment with 64 accommodation providers as room attendants and food and beverage staff.

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‘All systems go’: Accommodation Australia secures $10 million grant for hospitality and tourism hub

Hotel Management

Accommodation Australia has secured a AU$10 million federal government grant to create a one-stop digital hub for hospitality, tourism and travel. The employment platform will be a one-stop shop for people across the visitor economy in the hospitality, tourism and travel sectors,” said Accommodation Australia CEO Michael Johnson. “The

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Exclusive: Michael Johnson reflects on the first six months of Accommodation Australia

Hotel Management

Nearly six months on from the formation of Accommodation Australia – an amalgamation of the Accommodation Association and Tourism Accommodation Australia – CEO Michael Johnson spoke to HM’s Ruth Hogan about what has been achieved this year and what’s top of the agenda for 2024. I think it definitely has.

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Analyzing and Predicting Demand for Overnight Accommodation

Hospitality Net

Predicting demand for overnight accommodations is essential for everyone in the hospitality and tourism industry. Whether you manage a hotel, a vacation rental, or market an entire destination, understanding what draws people to your area is crucial for making informed business decisions.

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‘Progress over perfection’: addressing accessible accommodation

Hotel Management

Kerry Williams has seen first-hand the barriers that people with disability face when accommodation providers are not properly informed about varying accessibility needs. The post ‘Progress over perfection’: addressing accessible accommodation appeared first on Hotel Management. People with disability need accurate information.

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Vacation Rentals on Business Trips? Who Gets the Best Airline Seat?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Business travel still has a long way to go in terms of sustainability and accommodating employee needs. Mastercard’s latest survey shows how no company is the same. Elizabeth Casolo Read the Complete Story On Skift

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