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

Hotel Business

Travel Association published a report that predicted that spending on domestic leisure travel will increase by 3.9%, surpassing $1 trillion in 2025. Rising travel costs have led to increased demand for budget-friendly options, with discounts, bundled packages and flexible booking policies being among the top requests.

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Travel Boom Spurs Record Marketing Spending by OTAs in Q1

Hotel Speak

The hospitality and travel industry is experiencing a spending surge, with online travel agencies (OTAs) like Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb, and Trip.com Group collectively spending a record $4.08 Airbnb, the accommodation rental platform, also increased its marketing spend by 14.2% Both companies surpassed $1.6

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Hyatt survey reveals neurodivergent traveler needs

Hotel Business

planning to travel at least one night this year, a new survey led by Hyatt finds hotels can make their travel journeys, from pre-arrival to checkout, more seamless and inclusive. The sentiment was even higher (more than 75%) for neurodivergent business travelers. to make the travel experience easier.

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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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Optimizing Your Booking Engine: Features That Drive Direct Bookings

STAAH

The more intuitive and easier your booking process is, the easier it will be for hotels to compete with online travel agents (OTAs) for direct bookings. Allow guests to easily modify or cancel their bookings online. Clearly display cancellation policies, terms and conditions, and privacy policies to build trust and transparency.

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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. However, in 2024, meeting, professional event and convention spending is projected to increase alongside in-person demand, according to a recent survey from American Express Global Business Travel.

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