While the global economic downturn shows signs of easing in Australia, many accommodation providers are still fighting low occupancy levels. After a boom period that saw a huge increase of the supply of accommodation in most major markets, the recession is now stripping the demand out of those same markets. This presents accommodation operators with [...]
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The Alternative?
Thursday, October 29th, 2009International Tourism: Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas Opens
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009The prestigious new Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is set to open its doors on December 4, bringing world-class sophistication, superlative accommodation and gracious service to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas will be the only free-standing, non-gaming luxury property on the strip. Standing at the gateway of CityCenter, MGM Mirage's [...]
Read MoreMELBOURNE - A SOCIAL BUTTERFLY
Monday, October 19th, 2009Melbourne - the city where you can eat at a different restaurant every day and all within walking distance of your Serviced Apartment. You have only a short time left in October to experience the taste of Pompeii lunch at Grossi Florentino in Bourke Street before visiting the Pompeii exhibition at Melbourne Museum – both [...]
Read MoreNews in Brief: Leave Could Boost Domestic Travel
Thursday, October 15th, 2009New federal regulations on leave for workers could boost domestic holiday traffic. Employers will have greater ability to require staff to take leave under new employment standards, particularly those staff in well-paid positions or in management. National employment standards to take effect from January 1 allow for leave to be directed to be taken when [...]
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