News: Hospitality
Tourism NT secures hosting of G’day Australia 2026 trade event
Tourism NT has won the bid to host Tourism Australia’s biennial trade event for international front line travel agents - G’day Australia 2026. Over 600 delegates including 300...
Aug 14, 2025
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British & Irish Lions rugby test match at MCG delivers busiest Melbourne hotel night on record
An estimated 40,000 British & Irish Lions rugby fans visited Melbourne to watch the two games against Australia's National Rugby Union Team, the Wallabies with more than 90,000...
Aug 13, 2025
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Knai Bang Chatt by Kep West sets new standard for wellness-driven tourism
Knai Bang Chatt by Kep West, located along Cambodia's pristine coastline and a longtime pioneer of sustainable hospitality in Southeast Asia, has launched its signature retreat...
Aug 12, 2025
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New partnership announced between Hockey Australia and The Pass
A new partnership has been announced between Hockey Australia and The Pass, one of the country’s fastest growing Hospitality loyalty programs. In an exciting first, all...
Aug 11, 2025
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Ascott multi-typology brand strategy drives expansion into key leisure hotspots across Asia and Middle East
Recent signings across Asia and the Middle East reflect The Ascott Limited’s strategic expansion into key leisure hotspots. The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is the wholly owned...
Aug 11, 2025
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Thailand's Banyan Tree Krabi resort launches Jurassic Explorer package for guests
The spectacular limestone cliffs and lush landscape of Thailand's Krabi have returned to the silver screen as the primary film location of the newly released movie, Jurassic...
Aug 9, 2025
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X-Golf Geelong named Victoria’s best in customer service excellence
X-Golf Geelong has been crowned Victoria’s best in hospitality customer service excellence in the 2025 Australian Achiever Awards - an achievement made possible by the...
Aug 6, 2025
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Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor launches new exhibition of leading Khmer Artists
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the 93-year-old luxury hotel on the doorstep of ancient Khmer archaeological sites near Siem Reap in Cambodia, has introduced a new art exhibition...
Aug 6, 2025
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Ocean Advocacy in action via collaboration between Nova Maldives and PADI
Ocean advocacy was recently achieved via a week-long collaboration in July between PADI (the Professional Association of Diving Instructors) and luxury island resort Nova...
Aug 4, 2025
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Katapult launches new visitor attraction concepts alongside Aardman Studios at IAAPA Asia Expo
International themed attraction company, Katapult, in partnership with Aardman has create two immersive experiences featuring their popular characters, Wallace & Gromit. These...
Aug 4, 2025
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The Gabba trials first EBar at an Australian venue
In a technological innovation for those who enjoy a beer when watching sport, The Gabba has begun trialling Australia’s very first EBar - an innovative self-serve drink kiosk...
Aug 4, 2025
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Shanghai venues and events advance global tourism industry trade
Tourism Plus Shanghai (TPS 2026) will convene over 6,000 global exhibitors in Shanghai, China, showcasing comprehensive solutions across the tourism and lifestyle sectors from...
Aug 3, 2025
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HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 to connect global brands within hospitality industry
HOTELEX Shanghai 2026, one of Asia's leading hospitality and catering trade shows, will be held from 30th March to 2nd April 2026 and will connect global brands with hotel...
Aug 2, 2025
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Harvest Rock music festival returns in 2025 following last year’s cancellation
One of South Australia’s popular music festivals, Harvest Rock, will return to Adelaide this year for a weekend of music and culinary options at Rymill and King Rodney Parks on...
Aug 1, 2025
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Cbus Super Stadium offers enhanced, sit-down experience for all ticket holders
The newly revamped Ultra Escape Bar in Cbus Super Stadium’s north-east concourse, is the go-to destination to meet up before, during, and after the game, open before games and...
Jul 30, 2025
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Funlab to open new Hijinx Hotel entertainment destination in Melbourne
'Leisure-tainment' business Funlab is opening a new entertainment destination - its popular Hijinx Hotel - in Melbourne’s CBD for the first time at QV Melbourne on 1st August....
Jul 29, 2025
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International study shows tourism operators need to be mindful of cultural differences when marketing sustainable facilities
A new international study led by Hong Kong Shue Yan University and the University of South Australia, surveyed 800 people from 37 countries to examine how cultural values, age...
Jul 28, 2025
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Match Hospitality Asia expands 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup partnership
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed Match Hospitality Asia as the official hospitality provider for the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup. Building on their success at the...
Jul 28, 2025
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Restaurant and Catering Association spotlights hospitality sector staffing crisis and demands urgent reform
The Restaurant and Catering Association has highlighted that with two thirds of hospitality businesses that operated in 2020 no longer trading, there is a need for urgent...
Jul 27, 2025
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Government-funded, industry-led careers and training platform launched for Australia’s Tourism and Hospitality sectors
The Australian Government, working in partnership with Accommodation Australia has launched a government-funded, industry-led national careers and training platform - ‘eeger’-...
Jul 24, 2025
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Vietnam hospitality group Fusion introduces array of wellness offerings
Fusion, a leader of wellness-inspired hospitality brands in Vietnam, is introducing a series of new rejuvenating wellness experiences at three signature properties. With an...
Jul 24, 2025
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NRMA Halls Gap Holiday Park announces special offer for members during Glow Festival
NRMA Halls Gap Holiday Park situated in the magnificent Grampians region has announced a special members’ offer to coincide with the new Glow Festival - a continuous series of...
Jul 23, 2025
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Macao Tourism Office and Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration initiative awarded Grand Title Winners of the 2025 PATA Gold Awards
Celebrating outstanding achievements across the Asia Pacific tourism industry, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the winners of its 2025 PATA Gold Awards,...
Jul 22, 2025
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Anantara Hotels & Resorts partner with Technogym to launch exclusive wellness series
Anantara Hotels & Resorts, the experiential luxury brand of Minor Hotels, has entered into an exclusive global partnership with leading fitness and wellness brand, Technogym, to...
Jul 19, 2025
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