ACCC HOTEL RULING SEES MIXED REACTION

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

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

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

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

A few gems to inspire chalkboard writers around Australia.                                                              

SHAMROCK HOTEL BRINGS BOUTIQUE TO BENDIGO

Bendigo’s Hotel Shamrock is forging ahead with renovations that will see its upper level offering five-star accommodation to the bustling region. So far the hotel has undergone some repairs including a new roof, but owner Jim Hogan told PubTIC the