May 2012
14 May - Accommodation Industry Supports James Packer's Vision for Tourism
Australia’s accommodation industry is supportive of James Packer’s attempts to kick-start tourism in Australia.
9 May - Mixed Budget for Accommodation Industry
The 2012-13 Federal Budget is a mixed bag for Australia’s accommodation industry.
2 May - Sustainable Growth in Accommodation Rooms
Growth in the number of accommodation rooms in Australia is necessary and should be economically sustainable, according to the Association.
1 May - Funding for Tourism and Major Events in NT Budget
The accommodation industry is supportive of the funding for tourism and major events which has been unveiled in today’s Northern Territory Budget.
1 May - Accommodation Association Welcomes Perth Airport Expansion
The $300 million expansion of Perth Airport’s international terminal will bring significant improvements to the international traveller experience, cater for a rapid increase in passenger numbers, and have a positive impact on the local Perth accommodation market.
April 2012
28 April - Investment in Leisure Tourism in Canberra to Pay Dividends
The accommodation industry in Canberra is looking forward to an injection of business from the GWS Giants’ first match for premiership points in the national capital today.
02 April - Accommodation Industry Continues to Rebound from GFC
According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures, the majority of key indicators demonstrate improved returns for the industry in 2011, compared with 2010.
March 2012
30 March - Hotels Not Afraid of the Dark
Australia’s top hotels will be celebrating what has become an annual commitment to participating in Earth Hour 2012 tomorrow evening.
29 March - Cruising Benefits Accommodation Industry
Australia’s accommodation industry has expressed disappointment about the findings contained in the report of the Independent Review of enhanced cruise ship access to Sydney’s Garden Island docks.
26 March - Accommodation Industry Welcomes New QLD Premier
The accommodation industry has welcomed the election of Campbell Newman as the new Premier of Queensland.
19 March 2012 - F1 GP Vital for Australian Tourism
The accommodation industry is disappointed about the ongoing debate of Melbourne holding the Australian Formula One Grand Prix.
13 March 2012 - Policy Settings to Avoid Accommodation Glut
The accommodation industry is calling on the ACT Government to make a greater commitment to major events and tourism marketing in Canberra in the next Budget.
8 March 2012 - Women Can Forge Careers in the Accommodation Industry
Numerous career opportunities exist for women in the accommodation industry, including management roles. As a result, on International Women’s Day, the Accommodation Association of Australia is urging Australian women who are considering working in the industry to follow through with this option.
7 March 2012 - Accommodation Industry Supports Tasmania's Focus on China
The accommodation industry is commending Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings for the renewed focus the State Government is placing on Chinese visitors.
5 March 2012 - Barry Baillie - A Sadly Missed Colleague
The President and CEO of the Accommodation Association of Australia have expressed their sincere condolences to the Baillie family and the team at the Caravan and Camping Industry Association NSW (CCIA) following the sudden passing of CEO Barry Baillie last week.
February 2012
29 February 2012 - Accommodation Industry Advocates for Change to the Fair Work Act
The accommodation industry is formally calling for changes to the Fair Work Act, including how a small business is defined, how working hours are averaged and relief from penalty rates.
January 2012
24 January - Consumer Alert – Credit Card Fraud Warning
The Accommodation Association is issuing a warning to consumers about a telemarketing/credit card fraud that is wrongfully being linked to major hotel groups.
23 January - Fair Work Ombudsman to Target Qld Accommodation
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) will soon undertake an audit campaign within the Queensland accommodation industry. The campaign will audit up to 125 hotels, motels and caravan parks over the next three months as part of a new education and compliance campaign.
16 January 2012 - Opposition to Perth Waterfront Redevelopment Risks Holding Perth Back
The accommodation industry is critical of fresh opposition to the WA Government’s redevelopment plans for the waterfront in Perth.
December 2011