News: Hospitality
Hard Rock International's promotion of new global loyalty program features array of celebrities
Lionel Messi, Noah Kahan, John Legend and Shakira star in a Hard Rock International global campaign promoting the new Unity by Hard Rock loyalty program that rewards Hard Rock...
May 7, 2024
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Silks Hotel Group advocates for sustainable animal practices in Taiwan
Silks Hotel Group (SHG), a multinational hotel chain based in Taiwan, which currently owns and operates the international luxury hotel Regent Taipei, is advocating for...
May 7, 2024
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ASM Global’s Peter Loxton named on Billboard’s 2024 International Power Players List
Peter Loxton, ASM Global’s Asia Pacific Chief Operating Officer, has been named on Billboard ’s 2024 International Power Players List for the second consecutive year. The...
May 6, 2024
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YY Group announces strategic entry into Vietnam’s dynamic Hospitality Industry
YY Group Holding Limited, a Singapore-based data and technology-driven company specialising in creating enterprise intelligent labour matching services and smart cleaning...
May 2, 2024
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WTTC hotel sustainability program verifies 3,400 properties
2024 looks to be an historic year for the World Travel & Tourism Council (WYYC) sustainability initiative with the announcement today that their Hotel Sustainability Basics...
May 2, 2024
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CEL Australia selected to develop, own and operate the Darwin Convention Centre Hotel
The Darwin Convention Centre Hotel – a new hotel bound for the Darwin Waterfront has reached a major milestone, with CEL Australia announced as developer, owner and operator...
May 1, 2024
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Showtime Event Group secures catering and venue management tender for Melbourne Town Hall
Leading Melbourne event specialist, Showtime Event Group, has won the tender for catering and venue management at the Melbourne Town Hall. The partnership marks a significant...
Apr 30, 2024
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Penrith City Council resolves to reduce outdoor dining fees by 75%
With cost-of-living and economic pressures making operating hospitality business difficult, Penrith City Council has resolved to reduce outdoor dining fees by 75% for local...
Apr 30, 2024
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Finance
Yagan Square revitalisation transforms Perth CBD into key hospitality and entertainment precinct
Yagan Square in Perth’s CBD has undergone a significant transformation, reshaping a once overlooked space and breathing new life into the city’s urban landscape. The...
Apr 29, 2024
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SiteMinder strengthens partnership with online Trip site to cater for rebounding Chinese tourism
10 years after establishing the global hotel industry’s first connection to Trip online, Sydney-headquartered SiteMinder, a leading open hotel commerce platform, has deepened...
Apr 29, 2024
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ASM Global secures 10-year contract extension to operate ICC Sydney
ASM Global has been contracted to operate ICC Sydney for a further 10 years of the 25-year Public Private Partnership at International Convention Centre Sydney, following a gold...
Apr 28, 2024
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Mary Valley Rattler debuts inaugural ‘Gold Heist’ performance experience
Gympie’s popular tourist attraction, the Mary Valley Rattler is offering fans of the 'Wild West' the opportunity to participate in the Mary Valley Rattler’s inaugural ‘Great...
Apr 28, 2024
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Hospitality industry forum to be hosted by Penrith City Council
Penrith City Council has advised that it will be hosting a Hospitality Industry Forum which will allow local businesses to come together to discuss the hospitality sector. The...
Apr 26, 2024
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Schwartz Family Company acquires Leura Gardens Resort
The Schwartz Family Company aims to boost Blue Mountains leisure and conference tourism with the acquisition of Leura Gardens Resort Leura Gardens Resort consolidates the...
Apr 23, 2024
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Queensland Government reveals master plan to revive Great Keppel Island
Plans to revive the once popular holiday destination of Great Keppel (Woppa) Island have been revealed by the Queensland Government. Aiming to end more than 15 years of...
Apr 23, 2024
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Perth to launch new winter arts and cultural festival
Perth to launch new winter arts and cultural festival Supported by the Western Australian Government and produced by ARTRAGE, a new winter arts and cultural festival is being...
Apr 21, 2024
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NSW leads Australia's post-pandemic visitor economy rebound
The NSW Government has advised NSW to be leading Australia's post-pandemic visitor economy rebound, surpassing $50 billion in visitor expenditure for the first time in history...
Apr 21, 2024
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Dubai Tourism marks Earth Day 2024 with Hotel Sustainability Awards
To mark World Earth Day, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has set a new benchmark for sustainable tourism by awarding the 'Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp' to...
Apr 21, 2024
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New appointments enhance Adelaide Oval sales and events team
Looking to enhance its sales and events team following a busy year, the Adelaide Oval has made a series of new appointments. Jo Thomson is the General Manager of Partnerships...
Apr 19, 2024
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Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands poised for US$3.3 billion expansion
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands integrated resort is poised for a major expansion that will introduce a new all-suite hotel tower and a 15,000-seat arena next to its existing...
Apr 16, 2024
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South East Asian hotels go with green eco-friendly practices
In advance Earth Day on 22nd April, leading hotel groups have highlighted their remarkable sustainability efforts undertaken by hotels and resorts across Asia. With a growing...
Apr 15, 2024
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Discovery Parks Nagambie Lakes reopens in Goulburn Valley following flood recovery
Discovery Parks Nagambie Lakes, one of the largest accommodation providers in the Goulburn Valley, has reopened 18 months on from being impacted by major floods that devastated...
Apr 13, 2024
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New tourism and hospitality training workshops offered across regional Western Australian
A series of training workshops for tourism and hospitality industry job seekers are being rolled out across regional Western Australia. The sessions range from half-day...
Apr 11, 2024
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G’day Group announces two key appointments to support ambitious growth trajectory
G’day Group, Australia’s largest regional accommodation provider, has welcomed new Non-Executive Director Adrian Whiting (pictured above left) and new Chief Development Officer...
Apr 10, 2024
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