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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. AA said that Visit Victoria typically receives AU$32.5 Budget reductions on this scale, with just $15.5m

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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.

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Accommodation Australia CEO Michael Johnson announces retirement

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Johnson spent four years as national and NSW head of Tourism Accommodation Australia before being appointed CEO of Accommodation Australia in January 2023 ahead of the amalgamation between TAA and Accommodation Association of Australia on 1 July 2023. .”’

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NSW Government targets 40,000 new hotel rooms in $91 billion tourism plan

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Accommodation Australia (AA) NSW General Manager Stacey McBride said the Minns Government has listened to the needs of hotels and is confident the strategy will attract more visitors to the state, increasing hotel occupancy. This is something AA NSW will continue to work on at all levels of Government,” McBride added.

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

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The post Exclusive: hoteliers reveal impact of Taylor tourism as Swiftsteria takes hold appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Little National Newcastle opens, taking the crown for highest hotel room count in the city

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As General Manager, I am thrilled to join Doma’s newest addition to the vibrant city of Newcastle and lead a passionate team dedicated to excellence and guest satisfaction,” said Little National Newcastle General Manager, Thomas Craigie.