LEVY ON SHORT STAY ACCOMMODATION BEGINS IN VICTORIA

The Victorian government has announced that its new short stay levy will apply to relevant Victorian properties from 1 January 2025. A short stay is defined as a person or persons staying in a property for a continuous period of

HOTEL BOOKING SCAMS ON THE RISE

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