News: Hospitality
Revised plans released for Cairns’ Aquis integrated resort
New plans have been revealed for the $4.2 billion Aquis Great Barrier Reef integrated resort at Yorkeys Knob north of Cairns. With an Environmental Impact Statement for the...
Apr 1, 2014
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Zoofari Lodge accommodation offers new zoo experience
Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s 10 new luxury African-inspired lodges at Zoofari Lodge have been officially opened by Taronga Foundation Patron, John Cleese. The $2.1 million...
Apr 1, 2014
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Cairns Convention Centre contributes $85 million boost to regional economy
The Cairns Convention Centre will inject $85 million into the Cairns economy during 2014, hosting over 100 events and 15,000 conference delegates. The busy hectic year ahead...
Mar 31, 2014
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Inaugural Fijian Tourism Expo sells out
Tourism Fiji has been overwhelmed with interest in the first Fijian Tourism Expo (FTE), with the event now sold out for exhibitors. The Expo is being held in the new exhibition...
Mar 31, 2014
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Marina Bay Sands seeking land for 60% expansion
The operator of Singapore's iconic Marina Bay Sands is seeking land on which to expand the resort. The Las Vegas Sands group – the world's biggest casino operator – wants to add...
Mar 25, 2014
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600 sports clubs across South Australia pledge to reduce binge drinking
Community sports clubs across South Australia have committed to breaking the link between alcohol and sport with 600 clubs now accredited as part of the Australian Drug...
Mar 25, 2014
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Study finds Perth needs four new conference venues by 2018
Tourism Council Western Australia (TCWA) has released a research paper which suggests Perth needs four new hotel conference venues by 2018 to cater for an additional 4,000...
Mar 22, 2014
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Plans rejected for redevelopment of Balmain Leagues Club
The controversial redevelopment of the Balmain Leagues Club has been derailed with the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure rejected plans for a proposed high-rise...
Mar 19, 2014
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Middle East booming for international association meetings
The number of regularly-occurring, internationally-rotating association meetings in the Middle East has more than tripled in the last 10 years, according to new figures released...
Mar 19, 2014
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Tourism and sustainability experts highlight need to address Asia's looming water crisis
In the lead up to United Nations World Water Day on 22nd March, a prominent research consortium supported by the EarthCheck Research Institute (ERI), together with Ecolab (ECL)...
Mar 19, 2014
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VRC unveils plans for new Flemington Club Stand
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) has revealed plans to build a $120 million grandstand at Melbourne' Flemington racecourse in time for the 2017 Melbourne Cup Carnival. Aiming to...
Mar 19, 2014
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International Rally HQ returns to Caloundra Oaks Oasis Resort
Competitors from overseas and around Australia will be based at Caloundra's Oaks Oasis Resort when the International Rally of Queensland returns to the Sunshine Coast from 20th...
Mar 14, 2014
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Ocean Park promotes Vivian Lee to top marketing role
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has promoted Marketing Director Vivian Lee to Executive Director of Sales and Marketing, replacing Paul Pei who moves to a new role in Ocean...
Mar 13, 2014
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Disney reaps benefits from US$1 billion project to track guest behaviour
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts have invested US$1 billion into MyMagic+, a crowd management and data collection project designed to make the most of guest visits to Walt Disney...
Mar 12, 2014
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Suncorp Stadium's gluten-free F&B outlet an Australian first
Suncorp Stadium this weekend will become the first sports venue in Australia to have a dedicated gluten-free outlet for its patrons. Introducing the concession, Stadium General...
Mar 6, 2014
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Chinese developers get approval to buy land for Australia's first integrated resort
Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board has approved an application by the Chinese-backed Aquis group to buy 340 hectares of land at Yorkeys Knob near Cairns. Backed by Hong...
Mar 5, 2014
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Cairns Convention Centre showcases local produce to the world
In the last six months delegates and conference organisers have eagerly embraced the Cairns Convention Centre's 'local produce map', showing where food being served originated...
Mar 3, 2014
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Dockside Group's triple approach underpins vision for Sydney
Dockside Group has announced three significant business event strategies in 2014, putting the expanding family owned business firmly at the forefront of innovation and change in...
Feb 28, 2014
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AEG Ogden cast global net for ICC Sydney pre-opening team
Venue manager, AEG Ogden has commenced recruitment for a number of key senior executives who will form the pre-opening management team at International Convention Centre (ICC)...
Feb 27, 2014
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Tourism to support Tasmania's future
Ahead of the Tasmanian state election on 15th March, the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) is calling on both major parties to strategically invest in tourism as a key industry of...
Feb 27, 2014
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Hong Kong Disneyland announces record profits, plans for third hotel
Having reported healthy profits for a second consecutive year, after years of losses, Hong Kong Disneyland has announced record profits along with plans to build a third hotel...
Feb 20, 2014
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Venue Management Services named venue manager for the new Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
Venue Management Services (VMS) has been appointed the exclusive venue manager of the new state-of-the-art Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre including the Bryan Brown...
Feb 18, 2014
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New Zealand shade company exports to French Polynesia
Auckland-based commercial shade structure suppliers Shade7 have recently supplied eight of their Tempest Commercial Umbrellas to the Intercontinental Moorea Resort and Spa in...
Feb 13, 2014
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Neptune-Benson installs sand filters at Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Resort
Leading commercial pool filtration systems manufacturer Neptune-Benson has provided details of its project to supply the Defender® aquatic filtration system to the Sheraton...
Feb 3, 2014
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