News: Hospitality
Dubai Exhibition Centre to undergo US$2.7 billion expansion
Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai will undergo a AED10 billion ($2.7 billion) expansion to double the number of large-scale events hosted annually in Dubai from...
Oct 1, 2024
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre named best convention and exhibition centre at TTG Travel Awards 2024
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) has shared its recognition as the Best Convention and Exhibition Centre at the 33rd Annual TTG Travel Awards 2024. Welcoming the...
Oct 1, 2024
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The Catering Club launches in Sydney to elevate corporate events
The Catering Club, an innovative catering service, has launched in Sydney, well-equipped to elevate corporate events such as Melbourne Cup. With the capacity to cater for more...
Sep 29, 2024
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Hospitality
Gema Group named new caterer at Melbourne's AAMI Park
Following a competitive tender process, Melbourne and Olympic Parks (M&OP) has announced that the Gema Group has been appointed to deliver catering services at AAMI Park. The...
Sep 29, 2024
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Importance of experience the theme for 2024 NSW Visitor Economy Forum
Industry leaders, experts and stakeholders will gather for the 2024 Visitor Economy Forum at the ICC Sydney on Thursday 3rd October with a program focused on the theme...
Sep 25, 2024
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NSW Government removes ‘5km Club rule’
The NSW Government has scrapped the antiquated rule that prevents people living within five kilometres of a Club from signing in without first becoming a member. Under current...
Sep 24, 2024
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WTTC spotlights Covid’s impact on women and youth employment in tourism
A new report launched by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, reveals the stark impact of the...
Sep 23, 2024
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Hospitality
Visitors to NSW want more than an Opera House 'selfie'
While a visit to Sydney’s cultural attractions such as the Sydney Opera House is often high on the agenda of places to visit, new research highlights that visitors to NSW want...
Sep 22, 2024
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SiteMinder makes dynamic demand-based pricing accessible to all hotels
Sydney-headquartered SiteMinder, a leading open hotel commerce platform, has unveiled ‘Dynamic Revenue Plus’ – offering a solution for hotels to both access live market...
Sep 21, 2024
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National Tourism and Hospitality event to address skill shortages
Key players from across the tourism and hospitality sectors will be attending the Australian Tourism and Hospitality Skills Symposium - taking place in Brisbane on 26th November...
Sep 19, 2024
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Chiang Mai Hotel educates and trains university students on sustainability
Thailand hotel, Meliá Chiang Mai, is collaborating with three universities to educate and train upcoming generations of hospitality professionals about sustainable farming,...
Sep 19, 2024
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Australian Travel Industry Association announces Board changes
The Australian Travel Industry Association has advised of Board changes with Shelley Beasley stepping down as a Director of the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA),...
Sep 17, 2024
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Hospitality
Toptracer virtual reality games launched at Topgolf Gold Coast
Village Roadshow has announced the launch of Toptracer, the number one range technology in golf, at Topgolf Gold Coast. Giving players real time statistics on their height,...
Sep 15, 2024
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Northern Territory’s Ross River Resort to close to the public
The owners of the Ross River Resort, sited 84 kilometres east of Alice Springs in the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges, have advised that the site will close to the general public from...
Sep 14, 2024
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Ministers announced in new Northern Territory Government as tourism gets standalone office
Newly elected Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has announced the Cabinet for her administration, with Marie-Clare Boothby and Jinson Charls taking on key...
Sep 12, 2024
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Fusion Hotel Group marks 2024 World Wellness Weekend with array of offerings
To mark World Wellness Weekend - held from 20th to 22nd September - Vietnam’s wellness inspired Fusion Hotel Group is introducing a series of events and activities for guests at...
Sep 11, 2024
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Australia’s first airport resort secures Sustainable Tourism Certification
Australia’s first airport resort - Novotel & Mercure Darwin Airport Resort – has secured Ecotourism Australia’s Sustainable Tourism Certification with net-zero emissions...
Sep 10, 2024
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Ecotourism Australia recognised for Sustainable Tourism leadership
Ecotourism Australia has been formally recognised by Travalyst, a global initiative dedicated to providing sustainability information to enable travellers in making more...
Sep 9, 2024
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Liively technology looks to enhance event and venue experiences with seamless in-seat purchasing
An exciting Australian innovation is aiming to transform the live event and venue experience by enabling in-seat food, beverage and merchandise purchasing - ensuring patrons...
Sep 5, 2024
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South Australia Government bans additional single-use plastic products
The South Australian Government is aiming to reduce plastic waste in the natural environment, waterways and beaches by banning an additional array of single use plastic...
Sep 4, 2024
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Australia's first integrated pickleball bar and entertainment venue set to open in Melbourne
Royal Pickle Club, Australia’s first integrated pickleball bar, dining and entertainment venue is counting down to opening its doors on 6th September. Located in Carrum Downs,...
Sep 4, 2024
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Ecostars certification helps Meliá Hotels secure recogntion as most sustainable tourism company
Meliá Hotels International is being hailed as the most sustainable company in the tourism sector by TIME magazine, designating the Spanish hotel group as the top pick in the...
Sep 3, 2024
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Accor reaches major milestone with 100th hotel in Australia securing Sustainable Tourism Certification
Accor, Australia’s largest hotel operator, has secured globally recognised Sustainable Tourism Certification of its 100th hotel in Australia by Ecotourism Australia - a...
Sep 2, 2024
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West Beach Parks partners with Discovery Parks to develop South Australian holiday park visitation
Two renowned South Australian tourism brands - West Beach Parks and Discovery Parks – will partner from December 2024 to grow holiday park visitation. Discovery Parks Founder...
Sep 2, 2024
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