Further input requested on the proposed STRA Regulatory Framework for NSW Following two government inquiries, on 5 June 2018, the Minister for Planning and the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation announced a whole-of-government framework for STRA in New South Wales. October 15, 2019 By Accommodation Association General STRA, NSW, Regulatory Framework 0 Comment Read More >>
Victorian Regional Review Consultation Process finalised The Regional Tourism Review in Victoria was announced in March 2019 by Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula and Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes to explore opportunities to encourage visitor growth in the competitive tourism market. October 15, 2019 By Accommodation Association General Victoria, regional 0 Comment Read More >>
WA Parliamentary report on Short Stay Accommodation a good first step The WA Economics and Industry Standing Committee issued its final report into short term rental accommodation October 15, 2019 By Accommodation Association General WA, report, Accommodation, Short Stay 0 Comment Read More >>
AAoA VIC State Advisory Board met with The Minister for Tourism, Sport & Major Events The Accommodation Association Victorian State Advisory Board and members met with the Hon Martin Pakula MP, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events at the newly opened Novotel Melbourne Central Hotel signature restaurant "Pretty Boy Italian Steak House" August 13, 2019 By Accommodation Association General Victoria 0 Comment Read More >>
Queensland State Advisory Board Update The Queensland State Advisory Board (SAB) Chaired by Mark Hodge met on Tuesday 16th July and discussed a number of issues specifically relevant to Queensland. August 13, 2019 By Accommodation Association General Queensland, Update, State advisory board 0 Comment Read More >>
Digital Driver Licence Checker Readiness Survey As we move closer to the statewide rollout of the Digital Driver Licence, Service NSW requires you to share the below survey with your network. The purpose of the survey is to highlight any knowledge gaps we need to address in order to ensure checkers in NSW can confidently check and accept the digital licence. August 13, 2019 By Accommodation Association General Readiness, Survey, Driver Licence 0 Comment Read More >>
Daydream island reopening a milestone for Queensland Tourism (QLD) Assistant State Development Minister and Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert has officially opened the $140 million Daydream Island resort in the Whitsundays. July 19, 2019 By Accommodation Association General Queensland, QLD, Daydream island 0 Comment Read More >>
$35 Million cut to state tourism promotion highly disappointing and a false economy Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) has described a $35 million cut to funding for tourism promotion announced in today's State budget as highly disappointing and puts the State at risk of losing momentum, in an increasingly competitive domestic market for the tourism dollar July 19, 2019 By Accommodation Association General state, tourism, economy 0 Comment Read More >>
WAGES TO INCREASE FROM 1 JULY 2019 The wage increase is 3% of the base rate for each wage level, to apply only to the pays for the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2019 June 18, 2019 By Accommodation Association General WAGES 0 Comment Read More >>
Accor Pacific’s Simon McGrath named in Queen’s Birthday Honours Simon McGrath, Accor's Chief Operating Officer for the Pacific, has been named in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). The prestigious honour is given to only 365 recipients each year, with McGrath chosen for his outstanding service to the tourism and hospitality industry. June 12, 2019 By Accommodation Association General Queens Birthday Honours 0 Comment Read More >>