Victorian Accommodation Industry Association

12/02/2021

Victoria back in lockdown from 11.59pm tonight... read the update below from the CEO at VTIC

04/08/2020

Please see the link below for current government directive for acceptable reasons to allow guests to book your accommodation:

29/07/2020

Has your business benefitted from COVID related government assistance? If not, what type of support would work for you?

02/06/2020

Call to airbnb hosts / STR operators in Prima Pearl tower & 1 Freshwater Place

24/05/2020

Great news for the accommodation industry in Victoria : from June 1st, overnight stays, including for holiday reasons, will be allowed as the Premier announced easing of restrictions.

The whole way through this pandemic, our advice to Victorians has remained the same: “stay home”. Now, as we begin to settle into a new normal, our message is “stay safe”. That means maintaining your physical distance. Using common sense. And as we ease restrictions, each of us playing our

27/08/2019

Spotlight on Members - Insights into why they are successful - buy your tickets here: http://tdy.cl/se/7ZZ1tsQ

Ever wondered what was it that made others successful?

Ever wanted to ask what their biggest challenge was and how they overcame it?

What was the best business advice they received, and why?

We wondered too. So come along, enjoy a drink, some finger food and a stimulating panel discussion - our own Spotlight of Success - VIcAIA Members Share Their Experiences.

Andrea Wilson, Holiday Shacks

Emelyn Tiang, Canvas Suites

Teresa Lane, Waterfront Melbourne Apartments

will be sharing their knowledge and lessons learned, don't miss out!

Annual General Meeting 2019

Being a not for profit member-based association, VicAIA's momentum and scope relies on the time generously donated by its members. The committee, especially, are regularly involved in VicAIA advocacy and activities.

Raffle Prize

Try your luck ! At the end of the evening, we will be having a raffle to give out an extra special Serendipity Gift Set, from our valued partner Interior Images.

We wondered too. So come along, enjoy a drink, some finger food and a stimulating panel discussion - our own Spotlight of Success - VIcAIA Members Share Their Experiences.

13/08/2019

An example of how easy it is for regulation to be mis-represented by stakeholders - on either side. This is why associations like VicAIA are important: operators and hosts get together with legal advisors, to understand the real implications of regulations

Airbnb has slated a leading accommodation body for portraying Tasmania’s home share rules as a crack

13/08/2019

If you'd like to become more involved in VicAIA's important work, don't forget to send us the nomination form to become part of the committee at our upcoming AGM on August 28th!
More info here:

Being a not for profit member-based association, VicAIA's momentum and scope relies on the time generously donated by its members. The committee, especially, are regularly involved in VicAIA advocacy and activities.

03/07/2019

According to Airbnb, the direct economic impact of Airbnb in Australia was a whopper $6.3 Billion in 2018 (US $4.4Billion). Direct economic impact defined as income earned by Australian hosts + estimated guest expenditure in Australia.

Host income and guest spending led to more than $100 billion in estimated direct economic impact across 30 countries.

20/06/2019

Founded 7 years ago, VicAIA (Victorian Accommodation Industry Association) is the strongest supporter of short stay operators and Airbnb hosts.

As the voice of the short stay industry, we have taken on numerous battles on your behalf all the way to the Victorian Supreme Court and Supreme Court of Appeals. VicAIA was also actively involved at the parliamentary hearings about the modifications to the Owners Corporation Bill that came into force in February of this year.

It is only because of the success of these cases that a short stay industry exists in Victoria today. We have established the legality of our industry but this is not the end of the road for short stay operators and the issues we face.

We invite you to become part of VicAIA and join those committed to a sustainable short stay industry. Rally behind the work we are doing today and help us become a united voice for the short stay industry. Better still, take advantage of 50% membership prices during the Winter Special! More info on vicaia.com.au/joinus

In August, VicAIA will have the Annual General Meeting, during which time we will be nominating and voting for committee members. If you are interested in making an even greater difference in the short stay industry, join the committee and become involved! For committee inquiries, contact [email protected].

20/06/2019

If you manage or own short stay apartments in Melbourne, then this is important for you.

If your OC decides to impose a $100 or $300 mandatory induction for every check-in, what can you do?

VicAIA is fundraising to draft a letter of advise for all members in case they find themselves in this situation and be able to continue your short stay rentals.

Fore more info and to donate, click below:

Hi! We're still almost $5,000 short, please donate if you haven't already. VicAIA will organise legal action against mandatory inductions that curtail short stay accommodation in strata buildings.

07/06/2019

Expedia's short term rentals had a soft May, with June projections looking slightly better and July looking good 🤞.

How does this analysis and projections compare to yours?