News: Hospitality
Western Australia ban on single-use plastic coffee cups not without controversy
Western Australia has banned single-use plastics and lids as part of the second stage of the state’s ‘Plan for Plastics’ program. The ban will be implemented with a...
Jun 30, 2024
Legal /
Hospitality /
Government /
Environment
Federal Government promotes new business events data resource
Federal Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator Don Farrell has launched a new business events data dashboard to help the business events industry better understand and plan for...
Jun 27, 2024
Events /
Tourism /
Hospitality
VenuesLive and Scott Pickett Group collaborate as new catering partner for Old Melbourne Gaol
National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has announced VenuesLive, in collaboration with the Scott Pickett Group, as the new catering partner for one of Melbourne's most historic...
Jun 27, 2024
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Culture /
Venues
AYANA Bali opens ‘After Rock’ entertainment destination overlooking SAKA Museum
AYANA Bali, the island’s largest integrated resort, has opened ‘After Rock’, the 30th addition to its collection of dining and entertainment outlets. Encompassing six distinct...
Jun 23, 2024
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Tourism /
Hospitality /
Venues /
Entertainment
MEETINGS 24 brought together tourism, hospitality, and event association leaders in Rotorua
Business Events Industry Aotearoa Chief Executive noted that MEETINGS 24 held in Rotorua last week, offered an opportunity for counterparts from other associations to come...
Jun 23, 2024
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Tourism /
Hospitality
Queensland Government reclaims Double Island lease
Control of a Great Barrier Reef island has been returned to the Queensland Government after its Hong Kong-based owner was stripped of a tourism lease for breaching conditions....
Jun 22, 2024
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Hospitality /
Government
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney adds to its offerings with two new nature-inspired business event spaces
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney has unveiled two new and versatile event spaces - adding to their extensive range of options for hosting business events, meetings, and...
Jun 20, 2024
Events /
Hospitality /
Venues /
Parks
VenuesLive expands its hospitality footprint on the NSW Central Coast
Leading Australian management company, VenuesLive, is expanding its footprint on the NSW Central Coast by providing catering and hospitality services at Industree Group Stadium....
Jun 19, 2024
Hospitality /
Venues
ACT Government backs planning for new Canberra Convention and Entertainment Centre
The ACT Government’s commitment to developing the suburb of Civic as a live entertainment and hospitality destination has seen it announce budget funding for the planning and...
Jun 18, 2024
Events /
Hospitality /
Venues /
Entertainment /
Arts
Buyers welcomed in Rotorua ahead of MEETINGS 2024
Buyers, exhibitors and industry guests from Australia, Singapore and New Zealand have arrived in Rotorua for MEETINGS 2024 – the national trade show for the business events...
Jun 18, 2024
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Tourism /
Hospitality
Gillon McLachlan named new Chief Executive at betting company Tabcorp
Former long-serving AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan has been appointed to the top role at the listed betting company Tabcorp. The appointment, promoted as one that will...
Jun 16, 2024
Sport /
Hospitality /
Government
Funding boost to unlock Parramatta’s Harris Park potential as cultural destination
The City of Parramatta has secured a $3.5 million Australian Government grant for enhancing Harris Park’s cultural tourism appeal. The funding will see Harris Park transform...
Jun 16, 2024
Tourism /
Hospitality /
Culture
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor innovates with new Electric Tuk-Tuks
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the luxury hotel on the doorstep of ancient Khmer archeological sites in Cambodia, has launched a new fleet of electric tuk-tuks, providing an...
Jun 14, 2024
Tourism /
Hospitality /
Environment
Sydney Showground secures second successive win at MEA National Awards
Sydney Showground has been named ‘Best Event Venue, Capacity more than 1,000’ at the Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) National Awards held in the Hunter Valley last night,...
Jun 13, 2024
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Hospitality /
Venues /
Entertainment
Australian Event Awards announces partnership with Navarra Venues
The organisers of the Australian Event Awards have agreed a partnership with Navarra Venues, that will see the group’s Le Montage Sydney venue host the 2024 Event Awards...
Jun 13, 2024
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Hospitality /
Venues /
Entertainment
Te Pae Christchurch achieves international food safety certification
Having recently achieved net carbon zero status, Te Pae Christchurch has advised that it has achieved ISO certifications in quality management and food safety. Demonstrating its...
Jun 11, 2024
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Hospitality /
Venues
Hospitality company Accor announces Stripe as primary global payments partner
Multinational hospitality company Accor has announced a partnership with Stripe in which Stripe’s financial infrastructure platform for businesses will become the primary...
Jun 11, 2024
Hospitality /
Finance /
Technology
Penrith City Council transforms St Marys into winter playground
Amusement rides and entertainment will be among the activities on offer when, returning for its third year, Penrith City Council’s St Marys Lights Up carnival-style event...
Jun 9, 2024
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Hospitality /
Attractions /
Entertainment
Uluru to receive significant tourism boost with new Virgin Australia flights
With Virgin Australia now flying direct to Uluru from Melbourne four times a week and Brisbane three times a week, there is an expectation for Central Australia to experience a...
Jun 6, 2024
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Hospitality /
Environment
Albury Entertainment Centre Banquet Hall closed after ceiling collapse
Albury City Council is responding to a building failure incident yesterday that occurred at the Albury Entertainment Centre Banquet Hall. In a statement, the Council said that...
Jun 5, 2024
Safety /
Hospitality /
Venues /
Entertainment
Accor and Amadeus expand partnership to enhance customised guest experiences
Amadeus and Accor are expanding their strategic partnership, with Accor implementing Amadeus’ Central Reservation System (ACRS) for its extensive portfolio of properties...
Jun 5, 2024
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Hospitality /
Technology
ICC Sydney's inclusive workplace recognised with elevation to Silver status
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has had its approach to an inclusive workspace recognised with an elevation to Silver Tier status in...
Jun 3, 2024
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Hospitality /
Venues
Fire performances and ice skating to support Canberra’s night-time economy
As part of an ACT Government winter celebration, ice skating and fire performances will be activating the Canberra City Centre. The winter celebration aims to showcase...
May 31, 2024
Tourism /
Hospitality /
Recreation /
Entertainment /
Retail
X-Golf relaunches Toowoomba venue
X-Golf Australia is expanding in the Queensland city of Toowoomba with their Keefe Street venue relaunched following extensive renovations and under new ownership. Originally...
May 30, 2024
Hospitality /
Attractions /
Venues /
Golf