TripAdvisor.com – Internet giant under fire for fake review claims By Roderick Eime, HotelManagement.com.au The peak advertising standards authority in the UK has announced a formal investigation into claims by thousands of disgruntled hoteliers and restaurateurs who assert many TripAdvisor reviews are made up, defamatory or both. The Expedia-owned, US-based website, widely acknowledged as the […]
In front of a record crowd of 600 hoteliers, industry leaders and major suppliers, the winners of the 2011 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy, have been announced. Held at the prestigious Sydney Town Hall last night (Sep 2) and hosted by television personality Larry Emdur, the HM Awards have, for […]
In front of a record crowd of 600 hoteliers, industry leaders and major suppliers, the winners of the 2011 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy, have been announced. Held at the prestigious Sydney Town Hall last night (Sep 2) and hosted by television personality Larry Emdur, the HM Awards have, for […]
Sofitel Luxury Hotels has opened of its first address in Guangzhou (formerly Canton, in southern China) with the Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich. The launch has now increased the Sofitel Luxury Hotels network to a total of 20 addresses in China. Ideally located in the heart of Tianhe, Guangzhou’s most dynamic financial and business district, the Sofitel […]
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Two of the world’s most pristine cruising regions have this week been subject to significant changes. AUSTRALIA’S Kimberley and Ecuador’s Galapagos are in the midst of transformations that may have an impact on cruise tourism. Yesterday’s heritage-listing of WA’s West Kimberley region (TD 30 Aug) has been hailed as a breakthrough for domestic tourism, but […]
Cruising the coast of the heritage-listed Kimberley Kimberley Quest adds 10-day cruise next year and releases 20% earlybird deals A 10-day Adventure Quest cruise has been added to boutique Kimberley Quest’s program of six, eight and 14-day cruises along northern West Australia’s rugged Kimberley coastline next year. Releasing the 2012 itineraries for Kimberley Quest this […]
Tourism Fiji has this week launched a dedicated Australian version of the global ‘Fiji Me’ website intended to make visiting the destination even easier than ever before. Located at www.fijime.com.au, as would be expected the new website is literally awash with information truly reflecting the multi-faceted nature of the destination – from family fun and […]
Three Hummock Island, sitting just off the coast of North West Tasmania is a magical place of granite coastlines, protected coves, sweeping beaches and surprising diversity. Three Hummock Island has one of the purest environments on the planet. Crystal clear water, white sandy beaches, inland lakes and forests remain largely untouched. Three Hummock Island has […]