AA Key News Update – April
It has been another busy month for the Association with our advocacy efforts really ramping up pressure on Government in the lead up to the Federal Budget on 11 May 2021 in Canberra. Read more
Skills crisis firmly in focus as AHICE hits Adelaide Oval
The 2021 Australian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition kicked off as the largest national industry conference taking place anywhere in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 900 people coming together at Adelaide Oval today. Read more
Evolution to a unified, merged body progresses
5 May 2021: Progress continues to be made towards a unified, single voice for Accommodation in Australia through the proposed merger of the Australian Hotel Association/Tourism Accommodation Australia and the Accommodation Association. Tourism Accommodation Australia Chair Martin Ferguson AM and Accommodation Association Chair Julian Clark have provided a joint update this morning at AHICE in …
Expert panel to advise on visitor economy recovery
An expert panel will provide advice to government and the tourism industry to help drive the economic recovery of the tourism industry and ensure its long-term success. Read more
MEMBER-BASED TRAVEL GAINS POPULARITY IN THE MIDST OF PANDEMIC
With widespread job losses and budgets tight, vacation club travel is coming out on top. Club members, having largely pre-paid for their resort stays, are able to holiday freely, and can take loved ones away even during harder times. Read more
Industry seeks urgent action from Government to address critical labour & skills shortages
As we move into a post-JobKeeper environment, with the continued closure of international borders, uncertainty around state borders and the loss of migrant and casual workers, the industry is struggling to fill the significant labour and skills gaps that have emerged, as uneven demand returns. Read more
RCI Adds Capital Vacations Club To World’s Largest Vacation Exchange Portfolio Of Resorts
RCI, the world’s premier vacation exchange company under the Panorama portfolio of leading travel membership brands, announced that the Capital Vacations Club is joining the family of affiliated resort companies serviced by RCI. Read more
The Long Game: long-term investing for better retirement outcomes
When it comes to investing for your future and your retirement, there is no question it is a long-term game. The life expectancy for someone aged 65 is 84.9 for men and 87.6 for women[1], so as our lifespan increases, it’s important to plan for that. Read more
AOCAP Conference in Asia to go ahead in 2021
Alternative Ownership Conference Asia Pacific (AOCAP). As you may have already heard AOCAP in 2021 will be held at the Fairmont Singapore & Swissotel The Stamford 19-20 October followed by the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) 20-22 October. AOCAP is Asia Pacific’s only conference focused on alternative ownership and mixed-use resorts. Discover why these …
Hotel leaders join in call for redirected Federal Support
Peak industry bodies, the Accommodation Association and Tourism Accommodation Australia and the leaders of Australia’s hotel networks have united in a plea to the Morrison Government to redirect $270 million in COVID support to save jobs in the devastated Sydney and Melbourne markets. Read more
