News: Hospitality
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre's $140 million expansion officially opens
Australia's newest convention venue, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) on Grey Street, has been officially opened. Queensland Minister for Finance, Natural...
Jan 26, 2012
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New Zealand holiday parks end year on a high
New Zealand's holiday parks are more popular with holidaymakers than ever, with research showing double digit growth in guest nights through much of 2011. Holiday Accommodation...
Jan 9, 2012
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Rugby World Cup delivers mixed results for NZ tourism
New Zealand tourism operators have reporting mixed feelings about the impact of Rugby World Cup 2011 on their businesses. A survey carried out by the Tourism Industry...
Jan 6, 2012
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Genting Singapore profits rise by 8.3%
Rising casino revenues and healthy visitor arrivals at Universal Studio Singapore helped to boost profits at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in the third quarter of this year....
Dec 23, 2011
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Ungerboeck Software unveils flagship mobile solution
Ungerboeck Software International has reinforced its marketing leading credentials in the event management software industry with the launch of its Mobile Web Applications. The...
Dec 20, 2011
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Wicked casts its spell on Singapore
Wicked, the record breaking musical, has opened in Singapore. The production, which opened at Marina Bay Sands' Grand Theatre on 9th December has previously been described by...
Dec 19, 2011
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Burswood Entertainment Complex to become Crown Perth
Crown Limited's Executive Chairman James Packer has announced that Burswood Entertainment Complex will change its name to Crown Perth later next year. This change will allow...
Dec 15, 2011
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Technogym's Kinesis helps Gwinganna's wellness mission
The award winning Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat has been equipped with Technogym's Kinesis Wall. The multi-purpose unique workout that Kinesis provides enables guests to restore...
Dec 14, 2011
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Outback Spectacular launches Phar Lap tribute
Gold Coast dining experience the Australian Outback Spectacular (AOS) has launched a remarkable new show, 'Spirit of the Horse with a Tribute to Phar Lap'. Officially launched...
Dec 10, 2011
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New employment and training to the fore at Ayers Rock
An Indigenous training and employment program will be established at the Ayers Rock Resort in Yulara to attract employees locally and from across Australia. Federal Minister for...
Dec 2, 2011
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Ungerboeck Software releases version 20.4 for events
Ungerboeck Software, the global supplier of end-to-end event management software, has released version 20.4 of Ungerboeck Software. The innovative, fully web-based software...
Nov 27, 2011
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Stayz Group announces partnership with world's largest travel website
Australia's number one holiday rental group, The Stayz Group, has announced a partnership with TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel website. The partnership will see the...
Nov 20, 2011
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Hong Kong's exhibition industry delivers US$4.6 billion economic benefit
Hong Kong's exhibition industry contributed HK$35.8 billion (US$4.6 billion) to the local economy in 2010, equivalent to 2.1% of Hong Kong's total GDP, while generating the...
Nov 17, 2011
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Event Management Software Company Presents Innovative Solutions
Ungerboeck Software International, the global leader in event management software, featured its Mobile Web Application and Executive Dashboard module during its recent 2011...
Nov 15, 2011
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UAE backs cruise based tourism
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) expects cruise passengers to increase to 135 ships with 475,000 passengers in 2012. The number of passengers to...
Nov 7, 2011
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Ongoing growth for Singapore conventions
Singapore's push for a bigger slice of the meetings, incentive travel, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) market is on track as venues report a full calendar of events. Venues...
Nov 4, 2011
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Record September performance for MCEC
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has achieved its best ever quarterly result by 15%; hosting its largest sit down dinner and selling out its plenary for the...
Nov 1, 2011
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Report shows local clubs will be profitable under pokies reforms
Federal Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, has said a secret report prepared for Clubs Queensland has confirmed that clubs...
Oct 21, 2011
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Sea World founder Keith Williams dies
Keith Williams, the man behind the Gold Coast's Sea World theme park and the developer of Hamilton and Daydream Islands, has died at the age of 82. The legendary entrepreneur...
Oct 20, 2011
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Singapore's tourism future opens up with William Angliss Institute
The William Angliss Institute has opened a new Tourism Continuing Education and Training (CET) Centre in Singapore. The new Tourism CET Centre is the product of a partnership...
Oct 18, 2011
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Zoos SA halts plans for African safari experience
Zoos SA has put plans to build a $30 million Wild Africa safari experience at its open-range Monarto Zoo on hold, but plans to continue to work towards the project. Despite...
Oct 17, 2011
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Millbrook named Australasia's leading golf resort
Queenstown's five-star Millbrook Resort has been lauded as Australia and New Zealand's leading golf resort at week's World Travel Awards. After months of intense voting...
Oct 6, 2011
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Venue Management Services to manage Hobart's newest function venue
Following a nationwide tender process, the Tasmanian Government has awarded the management contract for Hobart's newest waterside function venue, Princess Wharf No.1 to...
Oct 6, 2011
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Suntec Singapore named Asia's leading meetings and conference centre for the sixth time
Suntec Singapore has again edged out its competitors across Asia, winning the title of 'Asia's Leading Meetings and Conference Centre' at the World Travel Awards for a sixth...
Oct 3, 2011
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