http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/rss.asp This is the syndication feed for australianbedandbreakfast.com.au. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss If you are not a regular visitor to the Members Blog here are some of what you have missed. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Blog-Topics-for-March-April-and-May.aspx Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Blog-Topics-for-March-April-and-May.aspx We welcome new members and welcome back some former members. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Welcome-to-New-Members.aspx Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Welcome-to-New-Members.aspx The google ranking process has changed and is penalising people who OVER SEO their website. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Over-SEO-Process-by-Google-Has-Begun.aspx Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Over-SEO-Process-by-Google-Has-Begun.aspx The Board of Hosted Accommodation Australia has approved a change of membership year end from 30 June to 31 March. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Change-of-Membership-Year-End.aspx Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Change-of-Membership-Year-End.aspx From time to time we all receive approaches to advertise in trade magazines or those attached to one of the services such as the police or fire brigade. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Always-Read-the-Small-Print.aspx Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Always-Read-the-Small-Print.aspx Professional Development and Networking will be the order of the day at a meeting organised by the WA Division in Dunsborough http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Industry-Day-for-WA-Operators-5-June-2012.aspx Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Industry-Day-for-WA-Operators-5-June-2012.aspx Nominations for the 2012 tourism awards are open now across Australia and there is plenty of help available for entrants http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Entering-the-2012-Australian-Tourism-Awards.aspx Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Entering-the-2012-Australian-Tourism-Awards.aspx You need to opt in to be found by travel agents when they search for accommodation for clients http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/AFTA-Product-Manual-Member-Listings.aspx Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/AFTA-Product-Manual-Member-Listings.aspx The new consumer website now has a Last Minute Vacancies button to help clients find your availability http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Last-Minute-Vacancies.aspx Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Last-Minute-Vacancies.aspx A member in WA has reported a particularly nasty scam which is along the lines of one we reported in January. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Urgent-Scam-Alert.aspx Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Urgent-Scam-Alert.aspx Hosted Accommodation Australia announces the launch of new corporate and consumer websites to showcase the industry http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Media-Release-19-March-2011--Launch-of-New-Websites.aspx Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Media-Release-19-March-2011--Launch-of-New-Websites.aspx A handbook for members of Hosted Accommodation Australia has been developed http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Your-Member-Handbook.aspx Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Your-Member-Handbook.aspx Properties that are STAR rated under AAA Tourism's new scheme have the opportunity to attache TQUAL accreditation at no cost http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/STAR-Rated-Businesses-and-TQUAL-Accreditation.aspx Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/STAR-Rated-Businesses-and-TQUAL-Accreditation.aspx Members in SA and WA are invted to register for industry days http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Industry-Meetings-in-South-Australia-and-Western-Australia.aspx Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Industry-Meetings-in-South-Australia-and-Western-Australia.aspx TQUAL offer matched funding on a dollar for dollar basis for smaller scale torusim projects from $15,000 to $100,000 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/TQUAL-Grants-are-now-open-for-2012.aspx Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/TQUAL-Grants-are-now-open-for-2012.aspx If you do not have a cancellation policy for your business you may be contravening the Consumer Act in your state http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Cancellation-Policies-are-Essential.aspx Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Cancellation-Policies-are-Essential.aspx Get your listing ready now for the launch of the new Consumer and Corporate Websites next week http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Is-Your-Listing-Looking-Good-for-the-Launch-of-the-new-HAA-Websites.aspx Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Is-Your-Listing-Looking-Good-for-the-Launch-of-the-new-HAA-Websites.aspx For health reasons Sue Stein has withdrawn from the Board of Hosted Accommodation Australia and the WA Divisional Committee http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Sue-Stein-steps-down-as-a-Director-of-Hosted-Accommodation-Australia.aspx Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Sue-Stein-steps-down-as-a-Director-of-Hosted-Accommodation-Australia.aspx Please contact any of the committee members for information or to express interest in assisting in its activiities http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/WA-Committee-2012.aspx Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/WA-Committee-2012.aspx WA members and families are eligible for a rnage of discounts on any model under the Regent Motors Group of Dealerships http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Fleet-Vehicle-Discounts-for-all-WA-Members.aspx Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Fleet-Vehicle-Discounts-for-all-WA-Members.aspx Tourism WA will present a session on how people are using their telephones to search for and book accommodation online. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Mobile-Devices-and-their-Impact-on-the-Accommodation-Industry.aspx Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Mobile-Devices-and-their-Impact-on-the-Accommodation-Industry.aspx A member has passed on an alert regarding an attempted scam via and online booking. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Online-Booking-Chargeback-Scam-Alert.aspx Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Online-Booking-Chargeback-Scam-Alert.aspx We hope you enjoy this New Year message from the Board http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/A-New-Year-Message-to-Members.aspx Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/A-New-Year-Message-to-Members.aspx Hosted Accommodation Australia experienced record sales of gift vouchers during the Christmas period http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Record-Gift-Voucher-Sales.aspx Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Record-Gift-Voucher-Sales.aspx We are just days away from launching the brand new Hosted Accommodation Australia consumer website http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Days-away-from-the-Launch-of-your-new-Marketing-Website.aspx Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Days-away-from-the-Launch-of-your-new-Marketing-Website.aspx Update your listing now in preparation for the launch of the new marketing website in mid January. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Preparing-for-the-Hosted-Accommodation-Australia-Marketing-Website.aspx Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Preparing-for-the-Hosted-Accommodation-Australia-Marketing-Website.aspx Tourism firms across the country will now have access to comprehensive business support that will help grow their businesses and keep jobs in regional Australia http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Increased-Support-for-Tourism-Businesses.aspx Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Increased-Support-for-Tourism-Businesses.aspx In line with our change on name to Hosted Accommodation Australia the Board has redifined the term hosting as it applies to our members http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Hosted-Accommodation-Australia-definition-of-Hosted-Revised.aspx Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Hosted-Accommodation-Australia-definition-of-Hosted-Revised.aspx Christmas is coming and gift voucher sales are hotting up while people who received them as gifts last year are rushing to redeem them http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Gift-Vouchers-Sales-and-Redemptions-are-Hotting-Up.aspx Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Gift-Vouchers-Sales-and-Redemptions-are-Hotting-Up.aspx Hosted Accommodation Australia is active on several issues on behalf of our members http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Advocating-On-Your-Behalf.aspx Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Advocating-On-Your-Behalf.aspx If you want to know the step by step process to turn an incredible marketing tool like Facebook into a customer generation machine for your business, you can’t miss this workshop http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Face-Up-to-Facebook-at-the-Bendigo-Industry-Forum.aspx Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Face-Up-to-Facebook-at-the-Bendigo-Industry-Forum.aspx Most of the states have held their 2011 Award nights with only Western Australia and the ACT to go http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Winners-of-the-2011-Tourism-Awards.aspx Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Winners-of-the-2011-Tourism-Awards.aspx Don't miss the next Victorian Industry Forum in Bendigo on 28 November. Two government representatives are coming to answer your concerns with the Food Act and Building Regulations http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/A-Rare-Opportunity-for-the-Tourism-Industry-is-coming-to-Bendigo.aspx Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/A-Rare-Opportunity-for-the-Tourism-Industry-is-coming-to-Bendigo.aspx The Commiittee aims to help you to achieve full value for your membership with relevant and useful member services http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Hosted-Accommodation-Australia-WA-Divisional-Committee.aspx Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Hosted-Accommodation-Australia-WA-Divisional-Committee.aspx Visit the Buyers Guide for information about this and other purchasing information, including discounts and special terms http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Sunset-Rent-A-Car-offer-to-Members-in-WA.aspx Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Sunset-Rent-A-Car-offer-to-Members-in-WA.aspx A really interesting response was posted by a SA member to a blog about shortage of accommodation during CHOGM http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Blog-Topic-CHOGM-Accommodation-shortage-in-Perth-and-Surrounds.aspx Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Blog-Topic-CHOGM-Accommodation-shortage-in-Perth-and-Surrounds.aspx WA is seeking a representative to sit on the National Industry Advocacy and Finance Sub Committees http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Sub-Committees-with-Facilitators-of-the-National-Board.aspx Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Sub-Committees-with-Facilitators-of-the-National-Board.aspx The Committee aims to provide the best possible service for Hosted Accommodation for members in WA http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Where-to-in-WA-for-this-Financial-Year?.aspx Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Where-to-in-WA-for-this-Financial-Year?.aspx This year is rushing by and its time to celebrate another year of achievements. Enjoy a social get together with your fellow members http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/End-of-Year-Get-Together-in-WA.aspx Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/End-of-Year-Get-Together-in-WA.aspx At the first meeting of the Board since the AGM we welcomed Carl Gledhill as the new representative for Tasmania http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Hosted-Accommodation-Australia-Board.aspx Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Hosted-Accommodation-Australia-Board.aspx The second in a series of Victorian Industry Forums will be held in Mansfield on 14 November 2011. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Victorian-Industry-Forum-in-the-High-Country.aspx Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Victorian-Industry-Forum-in-the-High-Country.aspx Michael Paterson & Associates offers members free legal advice to the value of $150 plus GST, per annum http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Free-Legal-Advice-for-Members-in-WA.aspx Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Free-Legal-Advice-for-Members-in-WA.aspx The Wotif Group has made an offer to members of Hosted Accommodation Australia to list on their their website on a trial basis http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Wotif-Group-Offer.aspx Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Wotif-Group-Offer.aspx A small group workshop at the discount price of $99 for a 3 hour session has been designed specifically for Hosted Accommodation Australia members. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Social-Media-Workshop-Tuesday-18-October-2011.aspx Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Social-Media-Workshop-Tuesday-18-October-2011.aspx Members are again receiving invoices for $99 from a company named Special Days Pty Ltd for listings they have not authorised http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Fraudulent-Invoices.aspx Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Fraudulent-Invoices.aspx A small group workshop has been designed specifically for Hosted Accommodation Members in Western Australia http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Social-Media-Workshop-for-WA-Members.aspx Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Social-Media-Workshop-for-WA-Members.aspx Speakers from the Victorian Health Department and the Victorian Building Commission sparked hot debate over a number of topical issues http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Victorian-Industry-Forum-14-September-2011.aspx Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Victorian-Industry-Forum-14-September-2011.aspx We have changed our corporate name to Hosted Accommodation Australia Ltd to better represent our diverse membership http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Hosted-Accommodation-Australia-Ltd.aspx Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Hosted-Accommodation-Australia-Ltd.aspx We are repeating our promotion of the industry in the 2012 Product Manual and you can increase your exposure by taking an ad at a special member rate http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/AFTA-Product-Manual-2012.aspx Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/AFTA-Product-Manual-2012.aspx Clocks will go forward on Sunday 2 October 2011 in the States and Territory that observe daylight saving http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Daylight-Saving-Begins.aspx Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Daylight-Saving-Begins.aspx Hosted Accommodation Australia will meet with many stakeholders in building legislation to debate the issues and impact of this new law on our industry http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Update-on-Access-to-Buildings-for-People-with-a-Disability-.aspx Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Update-on-Access-to-Buildings-for-People-with-a-Disability-.aspx By the end of 2011 we expect to have two new websites up and running. The marketing website will have all the bells and whistles http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/New-websites-in-the-planning-stages.aspx Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/New-websites-in-the-planning-stages.aspx As usual an interesting range of topics were raised on the members blog http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Blog-topics-for-July-and-August.aspx Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Blog-topics-for-July-and-August.aspx We are delighted to again offer members the opportunity expanding their market by advertising in the AFTA Product Manual at special BBFAA rates http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Advertise-in-the-AFTA-Product-Manual-2012.aspx Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Advertise-in-the-AFTA-Product-Manual-2012.aspx New regulations providing for access to buildings for people with a disability will impact heavily on our industry http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Access-to-Buildings-for-People-with-a-Disability.aspx Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Access-to-Buildings-for-People-with-a-Disability.aspx The Small Business Development Corporation is holding workshops throughout WA to help boost business for tourism operators http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Tourism-Boost.aspx Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Tourism-Boost.aspx The program for the Professional Development and Networking Opportunity on 26 September 2011 has been confirmed and you can now register. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/WA-Professional-Development-and-Networking-Opportunity.aspx Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/WA-Professional-Development-and-Networking-Opportunity.aspx The Western Australian Divisional Annual Meeting will be held on 26 September at the Royal Perth Golf Club http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Annual-General-Meeting-BBFAA-WA-Division.aspx Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Annual-General-Meeting-BBFAA-WA-Division.aspx The Annual General Meeting of Bed & Breakfast Farmstay and Accommodation Australia will be held on 14 September 2011 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/BBFAA-Annual-General-Meeting.aspx Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/BBFAA-Annual-General-Meeting.aspx Register by 1 September for the Issues and Opportunities Industry Forum in Victoria http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Issues-and-Opportunities-Forum-for-the-Industry-in-Victoria-.aspx Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Issues-and-Opportunities-Forum-for-the-Industry-in-Victoria-.aspx Its hard to believe another financial year has started, but also a good time to reflect on the activities and events undertaken by the WA committee on behalf of members http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Reflection-on-activities-in-WA-in-the-last-financial-year.aspx Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Reflection-on-activities-in-WA-in-the-last-financial-year.aspx From 1 October 2011 it will be unlawful to operate your business if you do not have smoke alarms fitted in accordance with Building Regulations 1989. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Smoke-Alarm-Legislation-in-WA.aspx Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Smoke-Alarm-Legislation-in-WA.aspx Monday 26 September has been set for the AGM of the Western Australian Division http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Date-set-for-the-Annual-General-Meeting-of-the-Western-Australian-Division.aspx Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Date-set-for-the-Annual-General-Meeting-of-the-Western-Australian-Division.aspx A meeting has been arranged for members and other operators at the Ross Bakery Meeting Room on 8 August 2011 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Tasmanian-Division-AGM-and-Industry-Meeting.aspx Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Tasmanian-Division-AGM-and-Industry-Meeting.aspx This month you will receive 2 edition of the July Pillow Talk newsletter because there are many articles and we don't want to exhaust you reading them http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Watch-out-for-part-2-of-the-July-newsletter.aspx Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Watch-out-for-part-2-of-the-July-newsletter.aspx Members submitted over 150 slogans in the BBFAA slogan competition and choosing the right one was not easy http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/A-new-slogan-for-BBFAA.aspx Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/A-new-slogan-for-BBFAA.aspx Two members have reported taking bookings as a result of the Bedshed promotion. But there are still plenty to go round. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/BBFAA-gift-vouchers-in-the-Bedshed-campaign-are-on-the-move.aspx Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/BBFAA-gift-vouchers-in-the-Bedshed-campaign-are-on-the-move.aspx From 1 October 2011, it will be unlawful for Class 1b buildings, including bed and breakfast and guest houses, that do not have smoke alarms fitted in accordance with Building Regulations 1989. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Smoke-Alarm-Alert-Western-Australia.aspx Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Smoke-Alarm-Alert-Western-Australia.aspx The Australian Government recognises the micro or small businesses that make up 93 per cent of tourism operators in Australia and are the backbone of the industry. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Support-for-Small-Tourism-Businesses.aspx Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Support-for-Small-Tourism-Businesses.aspx BBFAA is looking for a promotional slogan and if you submit the winning entry you could win FREE membership for a year. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Win-your-next-years-membership-of-BBFAA-for-FREE.aspx Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Win-your-next-years-membership-of-BBFAA-for-FREE.aspx BBFAA is working hard to place us in a strong position to weather the challenges of the current tourism climate. As these challenges are outside of our control, it is more important than ever that ... http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Its-time-to-renew-your-membership-of-BBFAA-.aspx Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Its-time-to-renew-your-membership-of-BBFAA-.aspx Palace Cinemas will be giving away three $500 vouchers in a promotion of its film The Trip and Radio 5AAA in Adelaide has given a $1000 voucher prize in a recent promotion http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/And-more-bookings-coming-your-way-via-the-BBFAA-voucher-progam.aspx Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/And-more-bookings-coming-your-way-via-the-BBFAA-voucher-progam.aspx The Bedshed company has drawn the winning tickets in its 30th Anniversary campaign and presented 3 BBFAA gift vouchers valued at $5000 each to winners in Western Australia, Victoria and Queensland http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/A-$5000-booking-could-be-coming-your-way.aspx Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/A-$5000-booking-could-be-coming-your-way.aspx The Victorian Tourism Industry Council quarterly survey is now open. The findings receive wide media coverage and provide key evidence for VTIC when representing the interests of the industry to ... http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/The-VTIC-Quarterly-Survey-for-Victorian-Members-only.aspx Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/The-VTIC-Quarterly-Survey-for-Victorian-Members-only.aspx iviewsouthaustralia.com have decided to roll a Facebook Virtual Tour Page Setup out to every member who has joined up thus far FREE of charge so that it gives them an advantage and enhances their ... http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/STOP-PRESS-New-Facebook-Offer-from-our-Sponsor.aspx Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/STOP-PRESS-New-Facebook-Offer-from-our-Sponsor.aspx Register by 30 June and be in the running for a generous sponsor prize drawn on the day. See how many of your BBFAA fellow members are already benefitting from this innovative online promotion. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/SA-Industry-Day-2011-Sponsored-by-iView-South-Australia.aspx Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/SA-Industry-Day-2011-Sponsored-by-iView-South-Australia.aspx BBFAA South Australia engaged CPR Marketing Research to look at value for money advertising in 2010. A submission made to the SATIC to support a significant campaign with Radio 5AAA secured $ for $ ... http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Update-on-South-Australian-Campaign-with-Radio-5AAA.aspx Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Update-on-South-Australian-Campaign-with-Radio-5AAA.aspx South Australian members were surveyed as to their preferences of topics and venues for the 2011 Industry Day. You may be interested in the results http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Results-of-SA-Industry-Day-Preplanning-Survey.aspx Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Results-of-SA-Industry-Day-Preplanning-Survey.aspx Earlybird registrations by 30 June are now available for the SA Industry Day scheduled for Tuesday 16 August at Serafinos in McLaren Vale http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/SA-Industry-Day-2011.aspx Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/SA-Industry-Day-2011.aspx The decision NOT to proceed with the BBFAA-WA Members Directory for 2012 was based on member feedback. Two very strong cases for maintaining the brochure were received but were outweighed by the lack ... http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/The-Future-of-the-WA-Members-Directory.aspx Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/The-Future-of-the-WA-Members-Directory.aspx Participants all agreed after learning about Google Adwords in Perth that we had plenty to think about and a far greater understanding of the power of Google Analytics. Broome will be the venue for ... http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/A-Successful-Google-Analytics-Presentation-for-Perth.aspx Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/A-Successful-Google-Analytics-Presentation-for-Perth.aspx The Department of Health has asked BBFAA to provide statistical information to further current discussions about reclassifying small hosted accommodation businesses. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Registered-Food-Premises-Classification-YOUR-URGENT-RESPONSE-IS-NEEDED-.aspx Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Registered-Food-Premises-Classification-YOUR-URGENT-RESPONSE-IS-NEEDED-.aspx GREAT NEWS... BBFAA has sold $22,500 worth of gift vouchers to be used in the Bedshed 30th Anniversary promotion. Members will soon be reaping the benefits of this great initiative. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/$22,500-worth-of-BBFAA-Gift-Vouchers-sold-to-Bedshed-for-a-Major-Promotion.aspx Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/$22,500-worth-of-BBFAA-Gift-Vouchers-sold-to-Bedshed-for-a-Major-Promotion.aspx The Chairman and CEO of Tourism Industry Council Tasmania are in ongoing discussions with Minister O'Byrne to safeguard funding for Tourism Marketing in the forthcoming budget. Here is the ... http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/State-Budget-Update.aspx Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/State-Budget-Update.aspx Members are alerted to an email with the subject Your Mailbox Has Exceeded It Quota/Limit http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Urgent-Warning-of-Virus.aspx Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Urgent-Warning-of-Virus.aspx If you are in the B&B or farmstay industry and want to keep up to date with industry news you are welcome http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Subscribe-to-the-BBFAA-Industry-Newsletter.aspx Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Subscribe-to-the-BBFAA-Industry-Newsletter.aspx The Tasmanian tourism industry is facing strong competition from a new Queensland campaign http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Tasmanian-Industry-Council-Media-Release.aspx Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Tasmanian-Industry-Council-Media-Release.aspx If you play CDs or DVDs in shared guest areas or any other other such copyright material you need a licence http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Use-of-Sound-Recordings-or-Music-Videos-for-Entertaining-Guests.aspx Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Use-of-Sound-Recordings-or-Music-Videos-for-Entertaining-Guests.aspx Members who accept credit card payments by telephone via the internet or by mail are vulnerable to chargebacks http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Credit-Card-Chargebacks-for-Card-Not-Present-Transactions.aspx Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Credit-Card-Chargebacks-for-Card-Not-Present-Transactions.aspx Some members who subscribe to the V3 frontdesk online booking service and have nominated ANZ has their payment gateway have been advised of a variation in terms http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/ANZ-Notification-of-a-Variation-to-their-Terms-for-V3-Transactions.aspx Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/ANZ-Notification-of-a-Variation-to-their-Terms-for-V3-Transactions.aspx The blog has been running hot with members seeking feedback on issues and getting some great answers http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Blog-Topics-for-March.aspx Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Blog-Topics-for-March.aspx NSW has introduced an amendment to its Food Act and BBFAA continue talks with the Victorian Department of Health to get a better outcome for members following amendments to the Act http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Food-Act-Amendments-in-NSW-and-Victoria.aspx Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Food-Act-Amendments-in-NSW-and-Victoria.aspx Last Year the B&B Book offered you a trial free basic listing on the website www.BBBook.com.au. We are repeating the offer again this year http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Complimentary-listings-for-BBFAA-members-in-the-Australian-Bed-&-Breakfast-Book.aspx Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Complimentary-listings-for-BBFAA-members-in-the-Australian-Bed-&-Breakfast-Book.aspx The clocks go back at 2am on Sunday, 3 April 2011 in four states and the ACT http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Daylight-Saving-Ends.aspx Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Daylight-Saving-Ends.aspx BBFAA is undertaking an extensive survey of consumers, operators and industry interests to define the term 'farmstay' http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Australian-Farmstay-Survey.aspx Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Australian-Farmstay-Survey.aspx The BBFAA WA Committee is asking you about your intention to advertise in a 2012 accommodation guide http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/BBFAA-Members-Brochure-2012.aspx Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/BBFAA-Members-Brochure-2012.aspx Do you know how to use Google Analytics to maximise your booking potential? BBFAA is organising meetings in Broome and Perth to help you http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Professional-Development-and-Networking-Opportunities.aspx Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Professional-Development-and-Networking-Opportunities.aspx Many people select a B&B as they know that the owners can assist them with local knowledge and an understanding of what’s on in their area http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Our-Point-of-Difference.aspx Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Our-Point-of-Difference.aspx The BBFAA website gained significant exposure in a pre-Christmas promotion of our gift voucher program http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/BBFAA-Advertising-Campaign-on-Radio-5AA.aspx Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/BBFAA-Advertising-Campaign-on-Radio-5AA.aspx Tourism businesses in remote towns like Coober Pedy were given just four days notice that their electricity prices would more than double http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Electricity-Charges-in-Remote-Communities.aspx Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Electricity-Charges-in-Remote-Communities.aspx The South Australian Tourism Commission and Red Cross recommend basic first aid training http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/First-Aid-Training.aspx Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/First-Aid-Training.aspx The South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) will make significant changes to its operations. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/The-South-Australian-Tourism-Commission.aspx Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/The-South-Australian-Tourism-Commission.aspx The State Government announced in October its plans to introduce the Small Business Commissioner’s office, along with new laws to protect franchisees. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Creation-of-First-Small-Business-Commissioner-for-South-Australia.aspx Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Creation-of-First-Small-Business-Commissioner-for-South-Australia.aspx This is a friendly reminder that this important survey closes on 15 April and we need your feedback http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/South-Australian-Industry-Day-2011-Survey.aspx Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/South-Australian-Industry-Day-2011-Survey.aspx We congratulate Sharyn Rogers and Peter Milhinch of Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/BBFAA-member-wins-the-Hosted-Accommodation-Award-at-the-Qantas-Australian-Tourism-Awards.aspx Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/BBFAA-member-wins-the-Hosted-Accommodation-Award-at-the-Qantas-Australian-Tourism-Awards.aspx WA Divisional Committee members are working on your behalf to provide you with full value for your membership http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/BBFAA-WA-Divisional-Committee.aspx Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/BBFAA-WA-Divisional-Committee.aspx WA members and families are now eligible for a range of discounts on any model under the Regent Motors Group of Dealerships http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Vehicle-Discounts-for-WA-Members.aspx Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Vehicle-Discounts-for-WA-Members.aspx BBFAA members and other operators in and around Broome are invited to an industry networking meeting with speakers http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Broome-Professional-Development-and-Networking-Opportunity-13-June-2011.aspx Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Broome-Professional-Development-and-Networking-Opportunity-13-June-2011.aspx Tricia de Carlo represented the Bed & Breakfast Industry at a function to promote Teal Ribbon Day in Hobart http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Teal-Ribbon-Day-for-Ovarian-Cancer.aspx Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Teal-Ribbon-Day-for-Ovarian-Cancer.aspx BBFAA decals are free on request and gate signs for purchase. Your symbol of quality accommodation http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/BBFAA-Gate-Signs-and-Window-Decals.aspx Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/BBFAA-Gate-Signs-and-Window-Decals.aspx Applications are open for TQUAL Grants program. Three BBFAA members were successful in the last round http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/TQUAL-Grants-for-Quality-Tourism-Projects.aspx Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/TQUAL-Grants-for-Quality-Tourism-Projects.aspx Insurance is a hot topic for any operator of guest accommodation. BBFAA needs your feedback. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Insurance-Survey-February-2011-(Repeat).aspx Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Insurance-Survey-February-2011-(Repeat).aspx Now your business can be found on the BBFAA website by 15,000 travel agents around Australia http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/AFTA-Travel-Pages-2011-(Repeat).aspx Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/AFTA-Travel-Pages-2011-(Repeat).aspx In the Loop moves to the new newsletter format http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/In-The-Loop.aspx Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/In-The-Loop.aspx There are numerous programs that can assist you in regard to making your business more environmentally sustainability. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/The-Environment---Websites-of-Interest.aspx Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/The-Environment---Websites-of-Interest.aspx The State committee has responded to these proposals on your behalf. Here is an extract taken from our response. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/South-Australian-Tourism-Commission-Draft-Regional-Tourism-Growth-Plan-2011-2014-Proposal.aspx Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/South-Australian-Tourism-Commission-Draft-Regional-Tourism-Growth-Plan-2011-2014-Proposal.aspx Planning is underway for the popular SA Industry Day in August 2011. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/South-Australian-Industry-Day-and-AGM-2011.aspx Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/South-Australian-Industry-Day-and-AGM-2011.aspx A change in Australian consumer laws will affect your business. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/New-Consumer-Law.aspx Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/New-Consumer-Law.aspx Have your seen the changes to the BBFAA website recently? http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/The-Website-and-the-Blog.aspx Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/The-Website-and-the-Blog.aspx Anne Parsons has served our South Australian Divisional Committee splendidly over the last three and a half years, http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Committee-Vacancy-South-Australia.aspx Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Committee-Vacancy-South-Australia.aspx Welcome to the new format for the BBFAA Pillow Talk newsletter http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/A-New-Look-Newsletter.aspx Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/A-New-Look-Newsletter.aspx The Buyers Guide is a resource for listing a wide variety of suppliers including insurance companies and those who offer discounts to members. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/BBFAA-Buyers-Guide.aspx Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/BBFAA-Buyers-Guide.aspx Here is your opportunity to meet the Directors of BBFAA http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Meet-the-Directors-of-BBFAA.aspx Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Meet-the-Directors-of-BBFAA.aspx A radical upgrade of the Members Section of the BBFAA website has been completed. Login to take a look. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Launch-of-the-new-BBFAA-Members-Section.aspx Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Launch-of-the-new-BBFAA-Members-Section.aspx The Internet is a wonderful business tool but our contact details are out there for all to see it does open members to the activities of a wide variety of scams and frauds. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Scams-and-Frauds.aspx Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Scams-and-Frauds.aspx Improving the performance of your website and getting the most out of Google are among many of the topics on BBFAA's Management Fact Sheets. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Management-Fact-Sheets.aspx Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Management-Fact-Sheets.aspx Victoria has suffered its worst floods in recorded history and the spread of flood water is not over yet. http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Floods-in-January-2011.aspx Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1015 http://www.australianbedandbreakfast.com.au/news/Floods-in-January-2011.aspx