News: Hospitality
Ekka transformation wins development approval
The $2.9 billion redevelopment of the RNA showgrounds in the Brisbane suburb of Bowen Hills has won conditional development approval. Redevelopment of the Ekka includes plans...
Dec 1, 2010
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Singapore expects record 12 million visitors this year
Singapore expects visitor arrivals to hit a record of around 12 million this year, helped by the success of the city-state's two multi-billion-dollar casinos. Speaking on Sunday...
Nov 30, 2010
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A Revolution in Buffet Service
Hospitality furniture design and manufacturer SICO South Pacific has released its newest innovation in mobile food service tables designed by and for Executive Chefs. The DECO...
Nov 29, 2010
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New sponsors back AFL and GWS Giants
Virgin Blue will replace Qantas as the official airline of the Australian Football League (AFL) after signing an $8 million-a-year contract. Qantas is understood to have been...
Nov 24, 2010
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Resorts World Sentosa Performance Boost
Genting Singapore has announced that Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) generated SG$732 million in revenue and pre-tax profits of SG$346.5 million for the third quarter of this year....
Nov 22, 2010
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Expansion of MCEC exhibition space revealed
The Victorian Government has announced its commitment to a $242 million expansion of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). The expansion will see a versatile...
Nov 19, 2010
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Sarah Smith wins 2010 AEG Ogden PVMS Scholarship
Last week's successful 2010 Public Venue Management School (PVMS), held at the Hyatt Regency, Sanctuary Cove, Queensland, saw Year Two graduate Sarah Smith awarded the AEG Ogden...
Nov 19, 2010
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Call for a Resort Oasis in the Outback
A leading economist has called for the building of a Dubai-style oasis in the middle of the desert to boost Australia's tourism potential. Access Economics director Professor...
Nov 15, 2010
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Tourism to win at the 2010 Melbourne Cup Carnival
This year’s 150th Melbourne Cup Carnival will be about more than winning and losing, with business information analysts IBISWorld revealing the 2010 carnival will be worth...
Oct 28, 2010
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Spa Industry Grows in India
India has emerged as one of the world's fastest growing spa markets, benefitting from a growth in the country's leisure and tourism sector and a rise in incomes. According to a...
Oct 27, 2010
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Keeping fit and active on the high seas
The days when cruise holidays meant lying on the deck for days on end, taking the occasional dip in the pool or hot tub and playing deck quoits or bocce ball are long gone....
Oct 20, 2010
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Leigh Harry Takes on BECA Chairmanship
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Chief Executive Leigh Harry (pictured) is the new Chairman of the Business Events Council of Australia, taking over from AEG Ogden's...
Oct 19, 2010
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Free Passes to celebrate Hanmer Springs expansion
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is giving away 20,000 free passes to celebrate its soon-to-open expansion. Graeme Abbot, General Manager of Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and...
Oct 18, 2010
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Indigenous Land Corporation buys Ayers Rock Resort
Australian tourist icon Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara will be purchased by the Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC) for $300 million. The ILC has exchanged contracts to acquire the...
Oct 15, 2010
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New BIG4 Chief Executive Goes Undercover
Incoming BIG4 Holiday Parks Chief Executive Ray Schleibs became a 'mystery customer' during the first few days in his new job. Under the guise of a man named 'Jim' interested in...
Oct 12, 2010
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Celebrating World Tourism Day and New Zealand's $21.7 billion tourism industry
New Zealand is marking World Tourism Day by celebrating the importance of its tourism industry, one of the countryâs most important sectors, worth $59 million every day, and...
Sep 27, 2010
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MCG's Great Southern Stand to get multimillion dollar refurbishment
The MCG's Great Southern Stand is set for a $55 million facelift, with the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) confirming a $25 million commitment to the project. MCC President David...
Sep 16, 2010
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Business Group Calls for the demolition of the SEC
The Sydney Business Chamber has called for the demolition of the Sydney Entertainment Centre (SEC) to allow for an expansion of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. The...
Aug 27, 2010
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Hotel Waterparks Expand Across Asia
A wave of hotel waterparks are opening across Asia. Consultant Jeff Coy, President of Phoenix, Arizona-based JLC Hospitality Consulting, Inc., has been charting the development...
Aug 25, 2010
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Tapping Into Health and Wellness Tourism
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC)'s second annual Health and Wellness Travel Conference is the only conference dedicated to facilitating Australia's involvement in...
Aug 19, 2010
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Bangkok Properties Prepare for CentralWorld reopening
The Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre is organising a series of promotions to coincide with the 28th September reopening of CentralWorld, the biggest lifestyle and...
Aug 19, 2010
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Burswood Entertainment Complex set to expand
The Western Australian Government has provided in-principle support for a $350 million extension and refurbishment of the Burswood Entertainment Complex (BEC). Western...
Aug 17, 2010
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Innovative Eden Park Pavilion launched
Tournament Organisers have announced that Auckland's Eden Park will be home to a striking, luxurious purpose built corporate hospitality venue during Rugby World Cup 2011. With...
Aug 10, 2010
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New Outdoor Laminate Dance Floor From SICO
SICO South Pacific has released their newest addition to their extensive range of portable dance floors. The Starlight II is a laminate surface dance floor that is specifically...
Jul 29, 2010
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