The new-build property welcomed its first guests on Monday (17 Jun) and is a welcome addition to Bondi’s accommodation bank. The popular Sydney beachside suburb has not seen a new hotel in more than 20 years.

Just four weeks after collapsing with debts of at least $4.4 million, the Check-in.com.au business has been resurrected with former MD Simon Isaacs acting as a consultant to the new owners, Allied Consolidated, which bought the failed company’s assets for $35,000 last Friday.

The accommodation industry has joined the call for reforms to 457 visas to be scrapped. Speaking on behalf of the industry, the Accommodation Association of Australia said concerns about rorting of the current system are unfounded.

Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris, today announced the O’Farrell/Stoner Government will invest almost $20 million in regional tourism and events as part of the 2013-2014 State Budget. Read More...

Some of South Australia’s finest tourism experiences will be on show over the weekend with more than 40 Chinese travel agents in town as part of a visit aimed at promoting the state to China. Read More...