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Expedia has released its 2014 Insiders’ Select list with the best hotels in the world

An oasis in the desert, Dar Al Masyaf Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. Source: Supplied WITH so many hotels on offer around the world, choosing the...

Illegal Accommodation Poses Life-Threatening Risks

The Accommodation Association of Australia is deeply concerned by the recent fire in Alexandria, Sydney, which endangered students staying in illegal accommodation...

Expedia Buys out Wotif

US travel booking giant Expedia is expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific region after announcing a deal to buy Australia-based online hotel and travel...

Queensland Couple go to Las Vegas, courtesy of the AGE

Every year for the last four years, 3 lucky visitors to the Australasian Gaming Expo have won a trip for two to Las Vegas, the home of gaming and the Global...

Taj sells Blue Sydney for $32m

INTERNATIONAL hotelier Indian Hotels Company, better known as Taj Hotels, will exit the Australian tourism industry after selling its only local property,...

Australia’s first ticketed restaurant, Prix Fixe, is now open in Melbourne

Custom pendants by Melbourne ceramicist Gregory Bonasera shine a spotlight over each table, while a digital print by local artist Sophia Szilagyi adorns...

Restaurateurs, beef and wine vendors hail Australia tariffs deal

Japanese restaurant operators, butchers and wine merchants are welcoming the economic partnership agreement signed with Australia on Tuesday, predicting...

James Packer on a roll with Crown Sydney win

THE timing could not have been better for James Packer. As the billionaire toasted the Australian visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at drinks...

Aussie businesses urged to make changes before August 1

As of August 1 2014, PIN + chip will become the main form of card payment authorisation for businesses across Australia. The move will nullify signatures...

Restaurant owner sues Google claiming incorrect listing killed his business

A restaurant owner in the United States is suing Google for an incorrect Google Maps listing, which he claims led to a sudden decline in customers and...