Posted on September 15th, 2010
THE Gold Coast has taken the mantle as Australia’s budget hotel capital after another weak quarter on the tourism strip.
The latest Hotel Price Index, showed average room rates on the Coast fell four times more the national average in the six months to June. While average room rates across Australia fell 2 per cent during the first half, the Gold Coast suffered an 8 per cent fall.
This makes it the cheapest hotel destination in Australia with an average rate of $123 a night. Rest of entry »
Posted on August 24th, 2010
While your business may not need the services of a travel management company, here are three immediate steps you can take to save on your business travel:
1. Establish guidelines Set clear guidelines for your employees to follow when booking travel. Some basic guidelines include:
- What fare class can employees fly for domestic and international trips?
- What hotels can they stay at?
- What trip expenses can they charge back to the company?
- What level of approval is required before booking a work-related trip?
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Posted on August 9th, 2010
1800SCHOOLIES has launched with a new interactive Flash site!
1800SCHOOLIES specialises in negotiating discounted and cheap accommodation for school-leavers and to ensure they have a memorable, fun-filled and safe holiday experience during “Schoolies Week”.
The 1800SCHOOLIES website is an information directory of discounted accommodation options for school-leavers in sort after destinations as well as it provides information on popular activities and ways to stay safe during the celebrations.
Visit: 1800SCHOOLIES
Posted on August 2nd, 2010
NORTH-West tourism shone on the red carpet last night as 14 winners were announced in the The Advocate Cradle Coast Regional Tourism Awards.
A range of accommodation, experiences, events and personal contributions to the tourism industry in North-West and Western Tasmania had the chance to stake a claim as the best in the business. Rest of entry »
Posted on August 2nd, 2010
New South Wales Holiday Park, BIG4 Deniliquin Paringa – part of the BIG4 Holiday Parks franchise group – has taken out the top prize in the Tourist and Caravan category at this year’s CountryLink Inland Tourism Awards. Rest of entry »
Posted on July 26th, 2010
GUESTS at the Gold Coast’s first new five-star hotel since the opening of Palazzo Versace a decade ago will check in using iPads supplied to them during their stay. Peppers Broadbeach is being touted as one of the most technologically advanced hotels in Australia.
It will open its doors in October after hotel owner and operator Mantra Group on Friday unveiled a deal struck with Gold Coast developer Niecon. Rest of entry »
Posted on July 23rd, 2010
Australia is the number one destination Chinese travellers intend to visit in the next few years, a new report has found.
The recent Visa PATA Travel Intention Survey found that more than half of the travellers surveyed from mainland China intended to travel to Australia over the next two years. During the year ending March 2010, Australia received 360,000 visitors from China, generating $2.3 billion in economic value. Rest of entry »
Posted on July 23rd, 2010
Cheap Brisbane accommodation portal has just recently launched.
Cheap Brisbane is an information directory about Brisbane accommodation, from 3.5 to 5 star hotels and resorts, to beachfront villas and apartments. It also offers information about events and attractions in Brisbane.
Visit: Cheap Brisbane
Posted on July 23rd, 2010
Best Gold Coast is an information directory about Gold Coast accommodation, from 3.5 to 5 star hotels and resorts, to beachfront villas and apartments. It also offers information about events and attractions on the Gold Coast and in Surfers Paradise.
The Gold Coast offers something for everyone; stunning beaches and surfing, exciting theme parks, sophisticated style, and much, much more! The Gold Coast truly is a holiday destination of wonderful contrasts.
Visit: Best Gold Coast
Posted on July 20th, 2010
The Park Hyatt Sydney has announced plans for a multi-million renovation that is expected to the largest in the hotel’s 20 year history.
The revitalization of the hotel is expected to include the addition of three luxury rooftop suites and significant changes to all areas of the hotel as part of a strategy to refresh the property while “maintaining the contemporary luxury for which Park Hyatt Sydney is known”. Rest of entry »
