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Government steps in to drive return of tourism to Far North Queensland following Cyclone Jasper

Hotel Management

A AU$5 million recovery package aimed at driving visitation to Cairns and Far North Queensland in the wake of the devastating Tropical Cyclone Jasper and recent flooding has been welcomed by peak industry body Accommodation Australia.

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Contactless guest experience: How integrated technology makes it possible

Cloudbeds

With the right technology, these contactless experiences can not only enhance guest satisfaction , making it easier for travelers to get what they need, but also streamline internal workflows, making day-to-day hotel operations effortless for teams. Discovery Guests expect to be able to book a hotel stay without having to pick up the phone.

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An overview of hotel development in select convention center markets

Hotel Business

In the last few years, many in-person meetings, events and conventions worldwide were canceled or postponed. Top convention center cities are preparing for increased demand by building new hotels and refurbishing or repositioning existing ones. Another 35 hotels/6,230 rooms are in the renovation and conversion pipeline.

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Research: Affordability, flexibility, local experiences key leisure travel drivers

Hotel Business

Leisure travel is one of lifes most fulfilling experiences and economy notwithstanding, consumers have told us that they really want to pursue and cherish these types of adventures, said Pete DiMaio, COO, TravelBoom Hotel Marketing. Nearly a third (28%) of respondents said they were actively seeking more affordable accommodations.,

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Optimizing Your Booking Engine: Features That Drive Direct Bookings

STAAH

With the ever-rising prevalence of online bookings, it is now more important than ever for hotels to ensure that their booking engine features are up to speed in order to ensure the smoothest booking process possible and avoid website abandonment. Allow guests to easily modify or cancel their bookings online.

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Travel Boom Spurs Record Marketing Spending by OTAs in Q1

Hotel Speak

Airbnb, the accommodation rental platform, also increased its marketing spend by 14.2% Rising inflation and economic uncertainty could impact consumer spending, while travel disruptions like flight cancellations or geopolitical tensions are further threats. This suggests a heightened focus on capturing market share by Expedia Group.

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Brady Hotels & Apartments gains game-changing support and success with SiteMinder

SiteMinder

Brady Hotels & Apartments is an independent hotel group owned and operated out of Melbourne, Australia. With four locations in the heart of the city, Brady Hotels is characterised by its genuine service and authenticity. Our smart hotel platform helps you do exactly that.