STA industry should be treated as ‘businesses’

By Alan Lander, originally published in Noosa Today

A former Noosa backpackers’ hostel owner said short-term accommodation (STA) providers should be assessed as businesses, to provide a more level playing field amongst different types of tourist accommodation.

Warick Redwood, who until recently operated the 50-bed Flashpackers hostel in Sunshine Beach, says that while hotels, resorts and hostels are businesses which have to meet a variety of planning, building and safety requirements just to be approved, an STA owner faces no such requirements.

Read Alan's full article at https://noosamatters.com.au/sta-industry-should-be-treated-as-businesses/