Accommodation

MARLOW UNLOCKS 4-STAR ACCOM AT CONISTON

Posted on September 16th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Marlow Group has completed a major renovation to its Coniston Hotel, opening new 4-star accommodation on the second level. The Coniston Hotel is a large, multi-level structure opposite the train station on a corner of Bridge Street in Coniston, a

PUB HOTELS TO BENEFIT FROM NEW SHORT-STAY RULES

Posted on August 12th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Industry bodies have “strongly endorsed” new legislation regulating short-stay accommodation providers such as Airbnb, which undermine legitimate operators around the country. Frequently playing catch-up with rapidly changing technological advancements and resulting business opportunities, jurisdictions around the world have gradually moved

AIRBNB IN HOT SEAT AS HOTEL INDUSTRY FIGHTS BACK

Posted on October 24th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
AirBnB has accused the hotel industry of protecting its “big profits” as accusations the gig-economy multi-national is bypassing the rules prompt a government enquiry. A war of words has been brewing between outspoken hotel industry advocate Brad Woods, CEO of

TRIPADVISOR BEGINS SPONSORED ADS TO TOP SEARCH RESULTS

Posted on April 11th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The world’s largest travel website has rolled out its ‘Sponsored Placements’ system allowing Hotels to buy their way to the top of search results. TripAdvisor states it is the largest travel site in the world, with 315 million members and

ACCC HOTEL RULING SEES MIXED REACTION

Posted on September 5th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Australia’s consumer watchdog has granted hotel room providers some respite from the online duopoly ruling the sector, but feelings are mixed on whether changes went far enough. Last Friday the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced the results of

HOTEL BOOKING SCAMS ON THE RISE

Posted on July 20th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The increased use of online booking systems for travel and accommodation has led to a rise in the number of scams and complaints by duped consumers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) operates Scamwatch – providing “information to consumers

INVESTORS RORTING ‘SHARE’ ECONOMY LOOPHOLES: TAA

Posted on July 20th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
As legitimate providers around the world condemn the injustice of unregulated ‘share’ accommodation, the TAA has gone further to slam cheats rorting the loopholes even further. The so-called ‘share’ economy is based in using technology to match people with a

PUB B&B: OPPORTUNITY RISING

Posted on July 10th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
As multi-national hotel chains continue to plough investment into new high-star rooms, more pubs are taking advantage of the comparatively neglected mid-tier market. One such pub is Rozelle’s Merton Hotel, on a busy corner of Victoria Road, on the edge

CHALKBOARD WISDOM

Posted on July 3rd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
A few gems to inspire chalkboard writers around Australia.