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Accommodation Australia CEO Michael Johnson announces retirement

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Popular hotel industry figure and CEO of the nation’s peak accommodation industry body, Accommodation Australia, Michael Johnson, has announced his retirement, effective July 31, 2024. Accommodation Australia Chair David Mansfield thanked Johnson for his dedicated service.

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Taplin Group and 1834 Hotels tap into high leisure demand in Glenelg with boutique opening

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We are proud to officially open The George Glenelg, a project that reflects our deep connection to Glenelg and our vision for the future of tourism in South Australia, said Taplin Group Director, Tom Taplin. Welcoming our first guests to The George has been an incredible milestone, said The George Glenelg General Manager, Peter Clark.

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NSW budget: boost for tourism, events and nightlife

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The New South Wales government has vowed to increase support for tourism, nightlife and major events in the state budget, announced on Tuesday, marking a positive outcome for the hotel sector, according to Accommodation Australia NSW General Manager, Stacey McBride. On the tourism and transport front, AU$5.5

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Victoria’s tourism budget cuts ‘send the wrong message’ to hotel investors, AA says

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Peak industry body Accommodation Australia (AA) has raised concerns over cuts to Victoria’s tourism marketing budget, saying the move will impact visitation to the state and ‘sends the wrong message’ to hotel investors. Accommodation Australia National Chair, David Mansfield, said the move will have a direct impact on hotels.

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NSW government invests in $16 million joint fund to draw international carriers to Western Sydney Airport

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State and Federal government investment in attracting international carriers to the new Western Sydney Airport and improving its rail connection to the city has been welcomed by peak industry body, Accommodation Australia. This can only be great news for tourism and the economy in general. Thats music to everyones ears.

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Quincy Melbourne achieves sustainability milestone in road to net zero

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TFE Hotels has invested in the development of carbon footprint management systems including a Board-endorsed sustainability strategy, setting climate targets, establishing their in-house greenhouse gas monitoring, and reporting.

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Marriott International’s Sean Hunt retires after 37 years

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Throughout his extensive hospitality career, he held several general manager and leadership roles throughout Asia Pacific, including as Regional Vice President, Pacific Region and Managing Director, Sheraton on the Park, and as the opening General Manager of the first Starwood Hotel in Vietnam, the Sheraton Saigon Hotel and Towers.