News: Hospitality
Revamp for Eagle Boys Pizza Express model
From this month the Eagle Boys Pizza Express store network is to undergo its biggest revamp since rolling out five years ago, including a menu makeover and a reinvigorated store...
Oct 3, 2011
Hospitality /
Retail
Anantara Golden Triangle wins at the travel industry's oscars
Anantara Golden Triangle has been named 'Thailand's Leading Resort' at the prestigious World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony held in Bangkok this week. Hot on the heels of being...
Oct 1, 2011
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Wellness
Gambling researcher slams 'footy tax' claims
A leading gambling researcher has dismissed the the concerns of Club Australia, the National Rugby League and a number of AFL club chairman concerns over the Federal...
Sep 27, 2011
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Hospitality
Moree Artesian Pools redevelopment delayed by rains
Recent wet weather has disrupted progress on the redevelopment of the Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex with the result that it will no longer be possible to open the pools for...
Sep 22, 2011
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Waterparks
Tourism needs labour and skills
Australia's tourism industry is suffering from enormous labour and skills shortages which a guest worker scheme and an extension of the Working Holiday Maker visa could help to...
Sep 8, 2011
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Attractions
Palazzo Versace chooses Technogym for the ultimate wellbeing lifestyle
Luxury designer hotel Palazzo Versace Gold Coast has chosen Technogym equipment to equip its newly opened Fitness & Wellbeing Centre. Australia's first and only fashion branded...
Sep 7, 2011
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Fitness
Stayz Group survey reveals investment in eco-friendly holiday properties leads to increased bookings
New research released from The Stayz Group highlights a significant number of holiday property owners are making environmental investments to make their accommodation more...
Sep 5, 2011
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Environment
Semi-submerged resort plans for the Qatar coast
Plans have been revealed for an extravagant semi-submerged resort on the Qatar coast. The Amphibious 1000, which will be built in the middle of a marine reserve, is designed by...
Aug 15, 2011
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Environment
Canada's Olympic Synchronised Swimming Team makes the most of Phuket sport facilities
In advance of winning its bronze medal at the 14th FINA World Swimming Championships in Shanghai, Canada's Olympic Synchronised Swimming Team completed their preparations at...
Aug 6, 2011
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Aquatics
Cairns Convention Centre celebrates 15 successful years
The Cairns Convention Centre has celebrated 15 successful years of operation with a special function attended by over 200 local dignitaries, civic and industry leaders and major...
Aug 5, 2011
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Environment
Falls Creek developer to auction 77 resort properties
Melbourne property developer Morry Schwartz is to sell his entire portfolio of 77 properties at Victorian ski resort Falls Creek. A total of 73 apartments and four retail spaces...
Jul 31, 2011
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Venues
YMCA of Christchurch to reopen after February earthquake
The YMCA of Christchurch is to reopen on Monday (1st August). After over five months of closure following Christchurch's 22nd February earthquake, the facilities on the corner...
Jul 29, 2011
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Recreation
Booming holiday rental industry comes together for inaugural summit
The Stayz Group is today hosting Australia's first-ever conference dedicated to the thriving industry of holiday rentals. The Stayz Holiday Rentals Summit is an opportunity to...
Jul 21, 2011
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Recreation
Robert C. Hauck to lead Phuket-based hospitality and sports group
Thanyapura, Thailand's innovative hospitality and sports group, has appointed Robert C. Hauck, as Group President of its hotel and sport facilities. Hauck has developed a...
Jul 15, 2011
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Wellness
Suntec Singapore Wins Coveted Innovation Award
After more than 10 months of development and testing, 'TouchPoint', Suntec Singapore's interactive information and way-finding system, has been awarded the International...
Jul 14, 2011
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Technology
Accor reopens Clear Mountain Lodge spa resort
The Clear Mountain Lodge, Spa and Vineyard in the Brisbane hinterland, has reopened following a $6.5 million redevelopment. Reopened with the addition of a new spa, Accor has...
Jul 11, 2011
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Wellness
Awards recognise excellence in New Zealand holiday parks
A long-serving and prominent Queenstown holiday park owner has been recognised for her efforts at the Holiday Parks Awards. Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park 'Creeksyde' owner Erna...
Jul 11, 2011
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Play
Asian first as HKCEC's Wallace joins the 'Hall of Leaders'
Cliff Wallace, Managing Director of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (HML), has been inducted into the '2011 Hall of Leaders' by the Convention...
Jul 6, 2011
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Entertainment
Sea World Resort & Water Park named Holidays With Kids' 'Best Family Resort'
Sea World Resort & Water Park can proudly boast the title of number one family resort on the Gold Coast after taking out the gong for 'Best Family Resort' in the 4.5 star...
Jul 2, 2011
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'Stunning' new Adelaide Convention Centre revealed
A stunning new Adelaide Convention Centre building inspired by the South Australian landscape will be the first stage of the centre's $350 million expansion. A second stage,...
Jul 1, 2011
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Venues
Hong Kong's exhibition industry reaffirms leading role
In 2010, over 648,000 visitors from outside of Hong Kong attended trade exhibitions in the Special Administrative Region, an increase of over 13% from 2009. This significant...
Jun 22, 2011
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Asian Attractions Expo 2011 Opens
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has opened its 2011 Asian Attractions Expo. Being held at the Resorts World Sentosa Convention Centre in...
Jun 22, 2011
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Waterparks
Universal Studios Singapore's Grand Opening at Resorts World Sentosa
Entertainment superstars from East and West, including Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Paula Abdul and Vicki Zhao Wei, as well as many of Singapore's very own local artistes, have formed...
May 28, 2011
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$4 billion resort and theme park for Perth?
Perth has been identified as the preferred home for a proposed $4 billion resort and theme park by a European animatronics entertainment company. Encouraged by the Western...
May 26, 2011
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Ticketing