Australia has announced industry-recognised standards for the homestay accommodation sector, which stakeholders hope will boost consumer confidence.

The government of Western Australia has announced a $50,000AUD campaign to entice homeowners in the state to host international students.

The AHN has launched an Australia wide initiative to provide short-term, heavily discounted homestay to eligible students impacted by the global crisis.

Following a report that highlighted how international students are being exploited in Australia’s housing market, a new initiative to help students with a four-week initial homestay has been launched by AHN.

Where students live when they study overseas is a big deal and as the international student market grows, so are the big deals in the accommodation investment space. Amy Baker reports on the trends in accommodation worldwide.

Two leaders in the homestay industry have partnered to form the world's largest education homestay organisation. The alliance between the American Homestay Network and the Australian Homestay Network will see both entities grow their respective businesses through 2014 before expanding into other countries.