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Leanne Harwood departs Australia to head up IHG’s luxury & lifestyle portfolio in the America’s

Leaving Aus will be exciting for Leanne, but means she'll have to…

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Peak accommodation bodies set amalgamation date

Just a few more hoops to jump through before the Accommodation Association…

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Childcare, skills and… caravans? Here’s what’s in the Federal Budget for travel

The Labor government has just dropped its first budget since its election…

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Peak hotel bodies one step closer to amalgamation

The Accommodation Association and the AHA are on the path to becoming…

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Richard Munro to step down from top job at Accommodation Association

Munro has signalled his departure from the peak accommodation body on 30 September…

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Tourism Accommodation Australia & Accommodation Association discuss next steps for merger

Peak accommodation bodies TAA and AA held a pivotal meeting on Tuesday…

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IHG celebrates 60 years with big surprises + Tim Tam cake

The brand is celebrating its Diamond anniversary with a series of events…

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“Let’s flip it on its head”: Leanne Harwood talks rebuilding better at Travel DAZE

Faced with the complex problem of rebuilding a workforce that was decimated…

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“Let’s flip it on its head”: Leanne Harwood talks rebuilding better at Travel DAZE

Faced with the complex problem of rebuilding a workforce that was decimated…

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Travel DAZE is here and it’s kicked off with a bang!

Today is the day, folks! We're hosting some of the brightest minds…

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AA and AHA merger to form new peak body called Accommodation Australia

The Accommodation Association and the Australian Hotel Association are powering on with…

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TRAVEL DAZE 2022: More speakers and topics revealed!

We've got a special ladies only speaker announcement for you today, plus,…

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Travel DAZE location revealed!

Not only will Travel DAZE take place in person for the first…

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Tourism Accommodation Australia and the Accommodation Association kick off merger with milestone meeting

Rumour has it the Spice Girl's When Two Become One could be…

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The positive reactions to NSW’s big international travel news continue, but not all industry figures are happy

The overall response to the NSW government’s big international travel announcement on…

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IHG’s Leanne Harwood elected first-ever female president of the Accommodation Association

Hospo industry veteran Leanne Harwood is back in the headlines, and this…

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IHG introduces flexible work program to plug hospitality staffing hole

COVID-19 has prompted the hospitality group to look at different ways of…

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IHG signs two Sydney properties, announces major revamp for InterContinental Adelaide

IHG has had a very busy week, announcing a $32 million refurb,…

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New five-star Brisbane hotel makes last-minute name change

The property ended up taking on a more luxurious feel than initially…

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IHG’s regional boss to take on new role

Industry trailblazer and Travel Weekly favourite Leanne Harwood has scored herself a…

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“Get comfortable being uncomfortable”: IHG’s Leanne Harwood on creating a sustainable work culture

The regional boss of IHG believes business leaders must encourage staff to…

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Experts weigh in on the top tech trends for hotels

Travel Weekly wishes it could claim this story as one of its…

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“I was told I wouldn’t make it”: IHG managing director talks women in travel

When Leanne Harwood first started out in the hotel industry, she was…

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