Aviation
Airlines slam government’s support of airport inquiry findings
Australia’s airlines are shaking their heads in disbelief after the government dismissed the need for an independent arbitrator for airports.
Hotels
ACCC weighs in on Dick Smith’s “extortion” claims against booking sites
ICYMI, Dick Smith posted one of the best rants we’ve ever seen calling out booking sites for ripping off local businesses. The video has kicked off a nationwide discussion.
Travel Agents
“Our most valuable asset is our consultants”: Flight Centre exec
by Lauren Croft
Take a look at the first panel discussion of the 2018 Global Travel Forum! Luckily, this session was also before the gala dinner extravaganza, so our brains hadn’t yet turned to mush.
Hotels
Hotels demand action against OTAs
by Hannah Edensor
Not content with taking down Airbnb, hotels are now hitting out at online travel agencies in the fight for dollars.
News
Guidelines to offer remedy for fake online reviews
New guidelines for online reviews have been welcomed by the Accommodation Association of Australia as a “tangible” solution to the […]
News
Sex worker ruling a "relief": AAA
A Queensland Court of Appeal decision to allow a motel to refuse a sex worker a room has been met […]
News
Industry reacts to Garden Island move
Peak industry bodies have welcomed the prime minister’s decision to open Garden Island to visiting cruise ships, but have stressed […]