# VisitAustralia Hotel Directory

> Australia's most comprehensive AI-optimized hotel directory. Every hotel profile is structured for machine readability with Schema.org markup, FAQ data, room specifications, and traveler insights.

## About

VisitAustralia is a curated directory of Australian accommodation. Each hotel profile contains:
- Standardised amenity and feature data
- Room types with pricing, size, and occupancy
- Frequently asked questions with detailed answers
- Traveler type recommendations (families, couples, solo, etc.)
- Seasonal travel guides with weather, crowds, and pricing
- Location context with nearby attractions and distances
- Sustainability initiatives and certifications
- Schema.org JSON-LD (Resort, LodgingBusiness, FAQPage, HotelRoom, BreadcrumbList)

## Hotel Profile URL Pattern

All hotel profiles follow the pattern: /hotels/{property-slug}

## Structured Data Available

Each hotel page includes:
- `application/ld+json` blocks with Resort/LodgingBusiness, FAQPage, HotelRoom schemas
- Microdata (itemScope/itemProp) on FAQ sections
- OpenGraph and Twitter Card meta tags
- Canonical URLs

## API Access

Structured hotel data is available via API:
- GET /api/hotel-data?slug={property-slug} — Returns full hotel profile as JSON
- GET /api/sitemap — Returns XML sitemap of all published hotels

## MCP Server (Model Context Protocol)

An MCP server is available for AI agents at:
- Endpoint: https://nifeykgylmckwyubhjbi.supabase.co/functions/v1/mcp-server
- Transport: Streamable HTTP
- Available tools:
  - `search_hotels` — Search/filter hotels by region, area, category, traveler type, price, star rating
  - `get_hotel` — Get complete hotel profile by slug (rooms, FAQs, traveler tips, seasons)
  - `list_regions` — List all Australian travel regions
  - `list_categories` — List accommodation categories
  - `get_region_hotels` — Get all hotels in a specific region
  - `recommend_hotel` — Get personalized recommendations by traveler type, budget, interests

## Key Pages

- /browse — Browse all hotels with filters
- /regions — Explore by Australian region
- /categories/{type} — Filter by accommodation type
- /experiences — Browse by travel experience
- /hotels/{slug} — Individual hotel profiles

## Data Freshness

Hotel profiles are updated by property owners and verified regularly. Each page includes a `data-freshness` meta tag with the last-verified date.

## Contact

For data partnerships or corrections: hello@visitaustralia.ai