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

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

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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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Exclusive: hoteliers reveal impact of Taylor tourism as Swiftsteria takes hold

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Occupancies are at unparalleled levels over the concert periods, and we have also seen a surge in regional demand as Swifties take the opportunity to travel further. For both the Melbourne and Sydney concerts we’ve seen a bump in hotel occupancy around the event dates, and our restaurants have also seen great reservation numbers.

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Exclusive: Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill talks record results in a thriving market

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Ahead of the inaugural AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit on July 3-4 , Tourism Fiji CEO, Brent Hill, spoke exclusively to HM about the strong demand for holidays in the South Pacific. Brent Hill, Tourism Fiji Tourism in Fiji is booming! Register now for AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit.

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WA reports record $14 billion tourism spend in 2022

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Following last year’s border reopening, WA’s tourism sector has rebounded rapidly, which is outstanding news for WA’s hoteliers, publicans, restaurateurs, and the tens of thousands of staff they employ,” Woods said. “In The post WA reports record $14 billion tourism spend in 2022 appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Australia’s hotel occupancy stable in September but growth slow

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Accommodation Australia CEO James Goodwin is hopeful of a busy holiday period for hotels despite cost-of-living pressures. STR’s latest data market report shows September 2024 occupancy was stable despite slowing growth, standing at 72.7% Year-to-date occupancy across the country was at 70.4% up just 0.6% compared to 68.7%

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