Yearly Archives
Archive criteria : 2016
Global groups commit to lowest rates for loyalty members
March 30, 2016 Marriott has joined Hilton in committing to the “lowest rate” who book direct rather than through an OTA. Marriott will launch a new pricing deal for its loyalty club members who book through the Marriott website, app, call centres, or … read more
Release of Cradle Mountain Visitor Master Plan
March 30, 2016 The Cradle Coast Authority has released a Cradle Mountain Visitor Master Plan to improve current facilities at Cradle Mountain and reignite its allure as a “must see” destination in Tasmania. Cradle Mountain is one of Tasmania’s most iconic natural wonders … read more
Pullman Sydney Airport to Open 1 June
March 30, 2016 Pullman Sydney Airport, is the newest 5-star hotel to open in Sydney on 1 June. The 229-room luxury hotel located on O’Riordan Street, Mascot, is set over 12 floors. The new hotel is expected to be popular with business and … read more
Largest Ibis Styles hotel in Australia opens
March 30, 2016 The largest new‐build ibis Styles hotel in Australia ‐ ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street ‐ was officially opened this month with a ceremonial plaque unveiling led by the Honourable Kate Jones, Queensland Minister for Education and Minister for Tourism and … read more
Starwood-Marriott merger likely to proceed despite last minute China bid
March 30, 2016 Marriott’s proposed merger with Starwood Hotels & Resorts appears back on track following a revised bid which topped a last-minute bid from a group led by China’s Anbang Insurance Group. The ‘sweetened’ US$13.6 billion deal from Marriott involves a greater … read more
Tourism Australia releases International Tourism Snapshot
March 30, 2016 Tourism Australia’s international tourism snapshot provides and easy-to-read overview of the latest international visitor arrivals and spend which are both at record levels.
TRA releases Tourism Region Profiles 2015
March 30, 2016 The Tourism Region Profiles 2015 provide comprehensive tourism supply and demand data for 76 of Australia’s tourism regions to support the development of regional tourism and growth of regional economies. Detailed profiles have been developed for the tourism regions which … read more
International Visitor Survey results for December quarter 2015
March 30, 2016 The International Visitor Survey showed similar strong growth in international tourism, led again by Chinese and Indian increases, but also featuring record inbound figures from the USA and strong performances from Europe, and South-east Asia. The Government’s support of bilateral … read more
National Visitor Survey results for December quarter 2015 released
March 30, 2016 Tourism’s position as a tier-one industry grew stronger in 2015, at almost the same pace as the mining and resources sector’s performance declined. The latest National Visitor Survey, released last week by Tourism Research Australia, paints a very promising picture … read more