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Australia’s Hotel Industry – Into 2023 and Beyond 

InnQuest

The contribution to GDP of the tourism industry on the whole is currently 1.6% (Statista). Other figures from Statista are as follows: Australia’s hotel segment specifically is forecasted to see revenues of US $6.75 According to Tourism Australia, there were 2.2 in 2023, with domestic travel increasing by 16.9%

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Hotel conferences, events, and tradeshows to attend in 2023

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Travel Tech Asia Where: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore When: 25-27 October A must-attend for travel professionals and tech suppliers, Travel Tech Asia is a chance for hoteliers to look at what they could be doing better with their tech investment to drive business growth. With four decades of history, the event now facilitates £2.8

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Hotel promotions: Ideas to boost bookings

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Consider the average business traveller. Hotel promotions are great because you can be very flexible and targeted with what you offer, and often they’ll grab the attention of travellers searching online. Seasonal hotel promotions Most destinations experience a low season, where tourism is not as active as other parts of the year.

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Hotel trends to watch in 2023 and beyond

Les Roches

That will be even more of a factor given people are now spending a higher proportion of their income on their travels in the post-pandemic world. Traveler preference trends. We’ve already seen innovations such as the JEEVES robot drinks caddy replacing inefficient minibars at Radisson and Leonardo group hotels.

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Guide to hotel fees and surcharges for hotels

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Internet fees and telephone call surcharges While basic Wi-Fi might be complimentary, premium internet services or international calls can incur additional fees, catering to the needs of business travellers. Secondly, room rates are highly dynamic and closely watched by travellers, whereas fees and surcharges tend to be more stable.

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Introducing our latest payment processing solution – roomMaster Payments

InnQuest

The latest technological advancements are reshaping the travel and tourism industry globally at a rapid pace. To learn more, contact us at support@innquest.com or book a free demo today! One such facet of business that has seen phenomenal growth in recent years is how payments are processed. About InnQuest.

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How to make the most of online bookings at your hotel

SiteMinder

This seamless process is powered by sophisticated yet user-friendly online booking systems, hotel websites, and online travel agencies (OTAs). OTA booking : This is when a guest books through an online travel agent, such as Expedia or Booking.com. Online distribution is growing at a faster pace than the entire travel market.

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