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The cost of capital-city holidays

With the exception of a few hardened backpackers and folks staying with friends or family, taking a holiday generally involves a considerable financial...

This startup wants you to 'pinch' your unused hotel toiletries for a good cause

There are two types of travelers – those who like to keep the mini shampoos and conditioners from hotels as souvenirs, and those who use their own products,...

Glamping plan in Rotto revamp

Another area of Rottnest is to be opened up to private developers, with interest being sought in the creation of new “glamping” — or up-market camping...

Hotel burglary linked to fire

UPDATE: Police believe a fire at a West Perth apartment building early this morning was linked to an earlier burglary at a nearby hotel. Emergency services...

Digital economy puts pressure hotels and the taxi industry to adapt

The rise of a new digital economy is forcing traditional business models to adapt fast to avoid bleeding money, a prominent marketing expert has warned. The...

Singaporean developer Pontiac Land wins sandstone buildings lease

Singaporean developer Pontiac Land has emerged the victor for the $300 million redevelopment of the heritage sandstone buildings in the heart of Sydney...

What's Uber got its eye on now?

Taxis are only one part of its plan for world domination - what's next for the determined disrupter? These days Aussies expect more than just dinner...

Jamala Wildlife Lodge wins national tourism award

Jamala Wildlife Lodge at the National Zoo and Aquarium won the Best Tourism Initiative Award at the national Australian Hotels Association awards overnight. General...

Whisky galore, so here is Bryan Martin's spirited sour mash mud cake recipe

This is one of those natural progressions, a story as old as time. Like when mankind first organised itself to walk upright and communicate, we no doubt...

Managing the huge environmental footprint of hotels pays off, report says

If the environmental footprint made by the world tourism industry was compared to the footprint of a country, tourism would be the fifth biggest polluter...