News: Hospitality
Thailand initiative recognises tourism operators who meet highest safety standards
A ‘Trusted Thailand Stamp’ project has been launched by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to reinforce international confidence...
Aug 28, 2025
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Tourism
Matrix Fitness Australia brings innovative solutions to influential hospitality event NoVacancy 2025
With wellness playing an ever-increasing role in the hospitality sector, Matrix Fitness Australia is returning to NoVacancy 2025, Australia’s largest and most influential event...
Aug 27, 2025
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Wellness
Reusable Stack-Cup helps venues meet sustainability targets
An engineered solution to the real-world challenges of venue operations, Stack-Cup™ - a reusable, stackable cup system - is changing how venues serve drinks, engage fans and...
Aug 22, 2025
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Venues
Johnson Fitness and Wellness Australia partners with Chill Bunny to launch premium recovery products
Leading fitness equipment distributor, Johnson Fitness & Wellness Australia, has announced partnership with emerging recovery brand Chill Bunny Chill to bolster wellness...
Aug 20, 2025
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Wellness
Taronga Zoo offers new ‘After Dark’ experience
Taronga Zoo, situated on Sydney Harbourfront is offering a new event –‘Taronga After Dark’ – for a limited time of 10 nights running from 3rd–12th October. Taronga After Dark...
Aug 19, 2025
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Zoos
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre advises of new Facilities Director appointment
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has announced the appointment of Cliff Jones as the new Facilities Director for the ASM Global managed venue as it marks 30...
Aug 19, 2025
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Venues
Port Douglas to host 2025 Regional Destination IQ Forum
The hosting of a regional conference focusing on First Nations tourism in Port Douglas for the first time is being hailed by industry leaders as an exciting opportunity for the...
Aug 18, 2025
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Marketing
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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Hospitality
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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Arts
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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Wellness
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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Product
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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Hospitality
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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Environment
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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Golf
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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Arts
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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Environment
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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Retail
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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Venues
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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Technology
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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Venues
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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Environment