News: Hospitality
Sydney's Ivy expands event capabilities
Sydney venue and 'urban playground' the Ivy is expanding its reputation for hosting unique events, launches and corporate functions through their meetings and events division....
Mar 16, 2013
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AALARA announces Simplot sponsorship
Leading Australian food manufacturer Simplot Australia has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor of this year's Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association...
Mar 12, 2013
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New Zealand Holiday Park visitors spend $733 million a year
Visitors staying at Holiday Parks contribute as much as $733 million each year to New Zealand's economy in terms of direct expenditure in areas such as cafes, activities, rental...
Mar 10, 2013
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Great Keppel Island resort redevelopment gets Queensland Government approval
A proposed $600 million redevelopment of the Great Keppel Island resort has been approved by the Queensland Government. The first major new resort project on the Great Barrier...
Mar 2, 2013
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Dubai eyes larger stake of global convention business
Dubai is aiming for a larger stake of the international convention and exhibition business with the opening of the US$490 million JW Marriott Marquis Hotel. According to the...
Mar 1, 2013
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Queenstown Lakes Council to test Camp Ground role
The nature and scale of the Queenstown Lakes District Council's future operation of camp grounds is to be reviewed based on principles adopted at a full Council meeting this...
Mar 1, 2013
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Refurbished Brisbane City Hall revealed at AIME Melbourne
With its extensive three year, $215 million restoration in its final stages, the venue management and catering team from Epicure have this week revealed details of the...
Feb 27, 2013
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New Chief Executive for Ecotourism Australia
Ecotourism Australia has appointed Rod Hillman as its new Chief Executive. Explaining the appointment, Ecotourism Australia Chair Cameron Kerr stated "Rod Hillman brings a great...
Feb 4, 2013
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VenuesWest combats obesity concerns
A major study of users of two of Perth's busiest aquatic, recreation and sport facilities has revealed that 83% of people are worried about the issue of childhood obesity in...
Jan 11, 2013
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Light Garden to illuminate Sydney's Centennial Park
From 18th to 27th January, a spectacular illuminated Light Garden will light up Centennial Park like never before. This free community event will celebrate a key milestone in...
Jan 11, 2013
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Deloitte: Travel, hospitality and leisure companies should be 'optimistic' about 2013
In 2013, travel, hospitality and leisure (THL) companies have reason to be optimistic for renewed growth domestically, for the power of technology to transform the consumer...
Dec 27, 2012
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Etihad Stadium launches smartphone app for F&B purchase
Melbourne's Etihad Stadium has launched an in-seat food and beverage app that allows fans to order from their seats and avoid missing any sporting action. In an Australian...
Dec 19, 2012
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Ungerboeck Software expands global reach to include clients in 50 countries
Leading event management system provider, Ungerboeck Software has reached a significant milestone announcing that it now serves clients in more than 50 countries, including...
Dec 14, 2012
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New campervan research valuable to New Zealand
New research into the contribution campervan tourism makes to New Zealand's economy is a valuable addition to the industry's knowledge base, according Tourism Industry...
Dec 11, 2012
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New partnership to bolster Australia's wine and tourism marketing
International marketing of two of Australia's biggest export sectors - wine and tourism - is about to be bolstered by a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between...
Dec 10, 2012
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NCR selected for venue management solution at Newcastle's Hunter Stadium
NCR has announced that it is to implement its venue management solution at Hunter Stadium, Newcastle, following an agreement with Gema Group, the venue's catering provider. At...
Nov 29, 2012
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Rock Resort relaunch will boost Indigenous tourism
The recently completed $30 million refurbishment of Ayers Rock Resort aims to boost Australia's Indigenous tourism sector and lure more visitors to the Red Centre. Federal...
Nov 22, 2012
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Sydney calls time on alcohol fuelled Kings Cross violence
Famous throughout the worlds as Sydney's major nighttime entertainment precinct, the excesses of Kings Cross are set to curbed by new legislation targeting alcohol-fuelled...
Nov 19, 2012
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BIG4 recognises achievement and success at annual awards
BIG4 Holiday Parks has celebrated outstanding achievement and success among its 180 parks at its recent annual BIG4 Gala Awards. The Awards, held in Brisbane, are held each year...
Nov 19, 2012
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Etihad Stadium restructures Medallion Club catering
Melbourne's Etihad Stadium has announced a restructure of the catering arm of its pre-eminent corporate facility, the Medallion Club. Located on the Stadium's second level, the...
Nov 16, 2012
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Skyline Rotorua prepares for high season with $1 million in redevelopments
Skyline Rotorua is preparing for the peak summer season with a complete redevelopment of its mountain-top cafe, a major redevelopment of its Fairy Springs Roadd carpark, the...
Nov 16, 2012
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Sydney's Centennial Park announces program of 125th anniversary celebrations
Centennial Park has revealed a program of events, activities and projects to mark its 125th anniversary. The 12-month long program aims to provide community celebration...
Nov 16, 2012
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Outlook positive for Australian holiday parks
Despite popular belief that the Australian tourism industry is struggling, the recent school holiday period witnessed an increase compared to last year's figures according to...
Nov 12, 2012
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Green leads to gold for Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has again been recognised for its environmental leadership, receiving the Green Table Award for Excellence in Environmental...
Nov 3, 2012
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