News: Hospitality
AEG Ogden announces new General Manager for the Darwin Convention Centre
AEG Ogden has announced that Janet Hamilton will replace Malu Barrios as the General Manager of the Darwin Convention Centre. Barrios was recently appointed the General Manager...
Sep 2, 2013
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Construction advance at Dubai's Worlds of Adventure indoor theme park
Construction work has moved forward on what will be the world's largest indoor theme park at the Dubai City of Arabia development, with the first amusement rides set to be...
Aug 29, 2013
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WTTC promotes value of tourism ahead of Asia Summit
In advance of the inaugural World Travel & Tourism Council's Asia Summit, to be held in Seoul, Korea on 10th and 11th September, Council President and Chief Executive David...
Aug 28, 2013
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The Stayz Group announces nation's best holiday properties at annual Holiday Rental Awards
Leading holiday rental group, The Stayz Group, has announced the winners of its 2013 Holiday Rental Awards, an annual event celebrating the best holiday properties across...
Aug 27, 2013
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Tony Blair to address WTTC Asia Summit in Seoul
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair is to address the World Travel & Tourism Council's Asia Summit, to be held in Seoul, Korea from on 10th and 11th September 2013....
Aug 21, 2013
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MDA agrees global F&B partnership with Keane Brands
Leading F&B and hospitality consultancy and design practice Mike Driscoll & Associates (MDA) have announced a strategic partnership with international brand and design agency...
Aug 20, 2013
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Showbiz launches new era of show and accommodation packaging
Leading ticket and packaging company Showbiz International has joined forces with the Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN) - a division of the Expedia group, one of the world's...
Aug 16, 2013
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Multi-use cruise ship and events facility opens in Auckland
Shed 10 on Auckland's waterfront has been opened as a multi-use cruise ship and events facility, with Auckland Mayor Len Brown expecting the new facility to significantly grow...
Aug 6, 2013
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ATEC welcomes seasonal worker extension
The announcement of the extension of the Seasonal Worker Program trial to cover accommodation businesses across the whole of Western Australia by Federal Employment Minister...
Aug 3, 2013
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Just Refrigeration delivers Bunn Beverage Systems' ice drink innovation
Just Refrigeration has partnered with Bunn Beverage Systems of the USA, (the world's number one beverage dispensing machine manufacturer) to import Bunn Gourmet Ice and related...
Aug 2, 2013
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Lions give Sydney its biggest week since the Olympics
The NSW tourism industry has received a major boost from the British & Irish Lions, with the rugby tour delivering a $50 million economic impact. According to NSW Tourism and...
Jul 12, 2013
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NCR venue management solution to be installed at redeveloped Adelaide Oval
NCR Corporation has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Adelaide Oval SMA Ltd (AOSMA) to deploy the NCR venue management solution at the redeveloped Adelaide...
Jul 11, 2013
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Innovative technology to reduce queues at 1300SMILES Stadium
NCR Corporation has announced that it has successfully deployed its NCR venue management solution at 1300SMILES Stadium in North Queensland, the home ground of the North...
Jul 8, 2013
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Surprise award recognises 10 years of exceptional service to holiday parks
Holiday Accommodation Parks Association of New Zealand (HAPNZ) Chief Executive Fergus Brown has received the sector's highest award for 10 years of exceptional service. The TOP...
Jul 8, 2013
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Dubai's Worlds of Adventures to open in early 2014
Due to be the world's largest indoor theme park, the IMG Worlds of Adventure theme park in Dubai is set to open in early 2014. The first of a series of planned attraction the...
Jul 6, 2013
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NSW Government approves Packer plan for second Sydney casino
Casino operator Crown Limited, headed by James Packer, has won approval to proceed with a plan to build a six-star hotel and casino at Barangaroo in Sydney. The decision means...
Jul 5, 2013
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AHL Group backs Indigenous tourism vision
Leading Australian tourism and entertainment group AHL has joined the quest to create thriving Indigenous-owned tourism businesses across Arnhem Land, becoming a supporting...
Jul 4, 2013
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New NSW Trust to manage coastal and inland recreational assets
The NSW Government has announced the Board that will manage the NSW Crown Holiday Parks Trust, the new body responsible for 34 public holiday and recreation parks across the...
Jun 27, 2013
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Echo Entertainment's 'Unsolicited Proposal' a game changer for Sydney
Echo Entertainment, owners and operators of The Star Sydney, have revealed their plans for the world's first truly connected and integrated resort for Sydney that would see a...
Jun 24, 2013
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Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley set for $5.5 million upgrade
A $5.5 million investment into the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley will see the construction of the Hunter Valley's first conference centre along with an on-site brewery and...
Jun 21, 2013
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British and Irish Lions tour match adds to calls for new Canberra Stadium
With the limitations of the current Canberra Stadium exposed by this week's British and Irish Lions tour match, the ACT Government is under pressure to bring forward its plans...
Jun 20, 2013
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Hong Kong billionaire to develop $3 billion casino in Cairns
Hong Kong billionaire Tony Fung has visited Cairns to discuss his plans for a $3 billion casino and five-star hotel resort complex. Fung, through his Australian-based 4JS group,...
Jun 17, 2013
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BIG4 Holiday Parks announce 50 dog friendly parks
BIG4 Holiday Parks are abandoning their strict no-dog policy with the announcement that 50 member parks now welcome dogs, offering guests the opportunity to travel with their...
Jun 10, 2013
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Thai resort gives divers the opportunity to contribute to Andaman Coral survival
Zeavola, Koh Phi Phi's leading Five Star PADI dive resort, is offering divers the opportunity to combine a luxury diving holiday with assisting in the fight against coral...
Jun 5, 2013
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