News: Hospitality
Sea World Resort launches 2013 Whale Watching Package
Sea World Resort & Water Park is offering a wonderful opportunity to enjoy all the facilities that the award winning family Resort has to offer, plus tickets for Sea World Whale...
Jun 2, 2013
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Investment continues to drive growth in the Australian tourism industry
Investment in Australian tourism infrastructure demonstrates strong growth according to a new report from Tourism Research Australia (TRA). The TRA 2013 Tourism Investment...
May 28, 2013
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Whale watching season opens in Newcastle
Newcastle's 2013 whale watching season has opened with the city offering some of Australia's best locations to watch these frolicking giants of the sea, as well as a range of...
May 24, 2013
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National recognition for Surfers Paradise's newest landmark
The Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel and Residences has been named Australia's best tourism and leisure development at the 2013 Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall...
May 20, 2013
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Ekka 2013 tickets now on sale
Tickets have gone on sale for Queensland's largest and most loved community event - the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) - which runs from 8th to 17th August. Royal National...
May 7, 2013
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MCG launches redeveloped retail outlets and menus
Football fans can choose from more than 20 new food outlets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) this AFL season as part of an extensive redevelopment to offer a range of high...
May 6, 2013
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Melbourne Park awards catering tender to Delaware North
Melbourne and Olympics Parks and Tennis Australia have announced that global service and hospitality company Delaware North has been appointed as the official caterer for the...
Apr 25, 2013
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Convention centres hot topic for New Zealand hotel industry conference
Convention centres and their importance as a key tourism driver will be a hot topic at the upcoming New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference. Explaining the significance of the...
Apr 23, 2013
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UAE tops Middle East for tourism competitiveness
The United Arab Emirates is leading the Middle East in terms of their travel and tourism industry competitiveness, according to a new World Economic Forum report. The UAE ranked...
Apr 19, 2013
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Drive North Queensland targets southern visitors
Drive North Queensland is targeting popular southern caravan and camping shows in a bid to disperse valuable long-term visitors throughout the region which covers Tropical North...
Apr 17, 2013
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HML and UBM Asia support Food Angel in saving food and caring for the community
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Ltd (HML) and UBM Asia Ltd have joined hands to donate unconsumed food from UBM Asia's seven international trade...
Apr 15, 2013
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Asia will be backbone of global travel explosion in next decade
Asian tourists will drive an explosion in global travel with the industry projected to be worth US$10.5 trillion in the next decade, outpacing growth in the wider economy. The...
Apr 13, 2013
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo opens new accommodation experience
A new overnight adventure experience, Billabong Camp, has been opened at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Billabong Camp consists of 25 permanent camp sites located around a...
Apr 12, 2013
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WTTC presents Tourism For Tomorrow Awards
The winners of the 2013 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards have been announced, with four international operators recognised for their work in leading sustainable tourism initiatives....
Apr 10, 2013
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UAE tourism worth US$52 billion in 2012
Tourism in the United Arab Emirates is growing significantly faster than the world growth average, according to new economic research released by The World Travel & Tourism...
Apr 6, 2013
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Sydney Royal Easter Show welcomes more than 860,000 guests
The 2013 Sydney Royal Easter Show, which ran for 14 days from Thursday 21st March to Wednesday 3rd April, has entertained more than 860,000 showgoers. Snapshots from the Show...
Apr 6, 2013
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Hard Rock Cafe opens in Melaka
The world famous Hard Rock Cafe brand has opened its newest cafe location in the heart of the Malaysian city of Melaka. The new Hard Rock Cafe Melaka, located at the entrance of...
Apr 4, 2013
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Abu Dhabi eyes Australian tourism boost
With Abu Dhabi targeting 2.5 million tourist arrivals in 2013, Australia is being identified as a key market for incoming visitors to the capital of the United Arab Emirates....
Apr 3, 2013
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Footy fever kickstarts a business boom
With the winter's elite football competitions underway business information analysts at IBISWorld are anticipating a strong season for industry players too with AFL, rugby...
Apr 1, 2013
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Free Wi-Fi now available for Hamilton Island guests
Hamilton Island is now offering free Wi-Fi access to guests staying on the popular Whitsundays' Island. One of the first major Australian tourist destinations to offer...
Mar 30, 2013
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New Zealand holiday park's confidence rising
As holiday parks around New Zealand prepare for a busy Easter weekend, new research shows they are generally feeling optimistic about the future. The latest Holiday Parks...
Mar 26, 2013
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Singapore casinos to struggle against Asian competitors?
While the Singapore Government looks to maximise economic profits and minimise social costs with tighter gambling rules, it appears that its two casino operators are losing out...
Mar 26, 2013
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MCEC celebrates at the 2012 Victorian MEA Awards
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has been recognised for its service and innovation, taking home four awards at the recent Victorian Meetings and Events...
Mar 24, 2013
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More to AFL supporters than footy
With the official 2013 AFL season about to kick off, Roy Morgan Research has been looking at the spending patterns of AFL's 7,579,000 AFL supporters (40% of the Australian...
Mar 22, 2013
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