News: Hospitality
BIG4 awards recognise outstanding holiday parks
The outstanding achievements and success of the BIG4 Holiday Parks group has been recognised at the annual BIG4 Awards presented in Melbourne. The BIG4 Gala Awards are held each...
Nov 1, 2013
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Khon Kaen set to become Thailand's top business event destination
Combining modern infrastructure and traditional Thai charm, Khon Kaen is poised to become one of Thailand's top business event destinations. As an up-and-coming destination,...
Oct 31, 2013
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Lorna Jane launches the 'Active Living Room'
Fitness and lifestyle brand Lorna Jane has introduced the Lorna Jane 'Active Living Room', a new concept retail store at Brisbane's new Gasworks Plaza urban precinct. Expanding...
Oct 29, 2013
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Visitor plea from Blue Mountains tourism
With the bushfires that have raged across the NSW Blue Mountains finally easing, tourism operators are urging travellers to return and support the region's recovery. The...
Oct 26, 2013
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Omani resort introduces wellness club
The Millennium Resort Mussanah in the Omani capital of Muscat has openeed its new Beach Club a multi-purpose facility offering health-conscious guests and visitors the chance to...
Oct 26, 2013
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Research confirms years of struggle in regional tourism
Many regional Australian tourism operators and hoteliers have experienced flat or negative growth over the past five years, according to new research from Tourism Accommodation...
Oct 22, 2013
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Heineken Green Room launches at Vector Area
Music and entertainment fans heading to Auckland's Vector Arena can now enjoy a pre-concert warm-up like no other, thanks to Heineken. Offering a unique experience for event...
Oct 21, 2013
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Ocean Park Hong Kong appoints 'preferred developer' for theme park hotel
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has appointed Capital Court Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lai Sun Development Company Limited, as the most preferred proponent to develop...
Oct 20, 2013
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New Zealand holiday parks have a spring in their step
Spring has sprung and holiday park owners in New Zealand are feeling confident, judging from the latest Holiday Parks Business Confidence Monitor. The Holiday Parks Business...
Oct 17, 2013
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Australian startup aims to Beat the Q
Beat the Q, a venture-backed Australian tech startup, is laying the foundation for the cashless economy and helping to eradicate the need to wait in tiresome, annoying queues....
Oct 4, 2013
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New luxury resort for Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Beach District
United Arab Emirates-based developer Bin Otaiba Investment Group has unveiled plans to develop a new five-star resort on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi's cultural and tourism zone....
Oct 1, 2013
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Choice Hotels partners with grassroots sporting clubs
Choice Hotels Australasia (CHA) has announced the launch of a new travel program to benefit grasssroots sports clubs. The initiative, Choice Sports, will enable grassroots...
Oct 1, 2013
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Sydney's The Star introduces new rooftop pool
The Star Sydney's Astral Towers, a luxurious 480-room five star hotel, has launched a new rooftop, indoor/outdoor pool for hotel guests. Perched atop The Star, Sydney's only...
Sep 26, 2013
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TOP 10 Holiday Parks launches Qualmark-standard Top Motel product
New Zealand's premier holiday park group TOP 10 Holiday Parks has launched its new Top Motels product. Of the 49 TOP 10 Holiday Parks throughout New Zealand, 42 of them now have...
Sep 25, 2013
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'Invisible' Korean tower to feature waterpark and rollercoaster
Through digital processing, the glass-encased Tower Infinity, to be built just outside of Seoul near Incheon International Airport, will appear invisible. The digital processing...
Sep 23, 2013
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Big Day Out links with Soundwave's AJ Maddah
Soundwave Festival promoter AJ Maddah has joined with Big Day Out co-promoter Ken West to run future editions of the Big Day Out festival with Maddah buying into a financial...
Sep 20, 2013
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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre General Manager presented with Lifetime Achiever Award
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre General Manager Bob O'Keeffe has this week been presented with the Lifetime Achiever Award at the 2013 Restaurant & Catering Queensland...
Sep 17, 2013
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New Zealand holiday parks confidence on the up
Confidence among New Zealand holiday park owners is on the rise for the first time since the end of summer. The Holiday Parks Business Confidence Monitor for July/August shows...
Sep 16, 2013
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Surge in Caravan and Camping Holidays in NSW
New research released this week shows that commercial caravan parks and camp grounds in NSW recorded an 11% increase in domestic visitors and a 7% increase in visitor nights in...
Sep 13, 2013
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Sofitel expands spa concept in Auckland
Sofitel has expanded its So Spa by Sofitel concept with the opening of a new-look day spa at the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour. The concept was first launched at the Sofitel...
Sep 13, 2013
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Tony Blair heads cast of 60 experts at WTTC Asia Summit
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair heads a cast of tourism ministers and more than 60 Chief Executives at the World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) Asia Summit...
Sep 9, 2013
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Holiday rentals set to become more popular than hotels within 10 years
Holiday rentals will become more popular than hotels within the next ten years according to the latest research from The Stayz Group Accommodation Index (SGAI). The report found...
Sep 8, 2013
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BIG4 Holiday Parks membership launches refreshed loyalty program
After carrying out extensive market research on what guests want from a loyalty program, BIG4 Holiday Parks have recently relaunched their BIG4 Loyalty Club, rewarding guests...
Sep 6, 2013
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Hospitality partners appointed for ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
The local organising committee of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, which will be hosted by New Zealand and Australia, has appointed a joint venture of Nine Live and Spotless...
Sep 3, 2013
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