Tens of millions of dollars pre-booked and waiting to be spent in Australia’s domestic tourism industry - report
Hundreds of thousands of Australians are desperate to travel to their favourite holiday destinations within Australia, according to the Australian Timeshare Holiday Ownership Council (ATHOC).
Voucher program can bring hotels back from the brink
Tourism Accommodation Australia National CEO Michael Johnson has praised hospitality voucher programs introduced in Tasmania and the Northern Territory.
Regional travel boon to kickstart Australia’s economy - CBRE report
Regional operators are benefiting from the absence of international holidaying, with a significant proportion of the 181 million domestic outbound visitor nights recorded in 2019 being diverted towards local options, according to new data from CBRE.
Marriott CEO highlights room growth as COVID-19 'profoundly impacts' second quarter results
Marriott International President and CEO Arne Sorenson has moved to reassure stakeholders following the release of the company's second-quarter results on Monday, which have revealed a worldwide RevPAR decline of 84.4 per cent.
'We've got to continue to communicate and collaborate' - TAA NSW Board meets face-to-face for the first time in months
The Tourism Accommodation Australia NSW Board has come together in person for the first time since February, with CEO Michael Johnson hailing the meeting as a success.
TAA celebrates 'small win' as corporate event capacity increased
Tourism Accommodation Australia NSW CEO Michael Johnson says the latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions allowing increased attendance at corporate events signals another step in the recovery of accommodation hotels.
Victorian Government extends hotel housing for homeless until next April
More than 2000 Victorians who have been placed in hotels as an alternative to homelessness will be able to stay in the accommodation until April next year under a new $150 million package announced by the Victorian Government.