News: Hospitality
Beer, BBQ and music festival returns to Adelaide Showground this winter
Beer, BBQ and music festival returns to Adelaide Showground this winter While many Australian music festivals and events are facing unprecedented challenges and cancellations,...
Apr 10, 2024
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New partnership boosts Chiang Mai Hotel’s organic farming initiative
Meliá Chiang Mai has joined forces with a new sustainable and chemical-free farm to source the likes of rare, local greens, cage-free eggs and sterilised fresh milk, expanding...
Apr 7, 2024
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre unveils revamped meeting space
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia’s premier purpose-built business events destination, has announced its newly refurbished meeting space that comes with a...
Apr 5, 2024
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Function room and accommodation plans revealed for Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has unveiled plans for a $24 million redevelopment that includes a new function room, restaurant and accommodation. The plans submitted to Dubbo...
Apr 2, 2024
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Zoos
New Zealand tourism industry experiences one of its busiest seasons
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has advised that New Zealand tourism industry’s summer season has ended on a very healthy note, with many tourism operators across the country...
Apr 1, 2024
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YouGov study finds one in five Saudi Arabian residents choose theme parks as their preferred leisure destination
YouGov study finds one in five Saudi Arabian residents choose theme parks as their preferred leisure destination A study of how Saudi Arabian residents prefer to spend their...
Mar 31, 2024
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Visa 'Future of Fandom' report shows how sport fans engage with technology
Findings released by global payment company Visa show that 51% of fans check live statistics while watching a live event, 47% engage with other live content during an event and...
Mar 29, 2024
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Regional South Australia hospitality sector to benefit during AFL’s Gather Round
During this year’s AFL Gather Round, South Australia’s renowned wineries, long lunches showcasing the state’s fresh produce, and world-class spirit ‘showdowns’ are just some of...
Mar 27, 2024
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The Hotel & Wellness Co reveals plans to launch Australia’s first urban thermal bathing and wellness hotel
Australian hotel and urban wellness operator, The Hotel & Wellness Co, has revealed plans to launch the country’s first urban thermal bathing and wellness hotel. During an...
Mar 27, 2024
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Wellness
Global Wellness Institute releases Wellness policy toolkit
The non-profit Global Wellness Institute has released a new Wellness Policy Toolkit which shifts the focus from Wellness Tourism to Wellness in Tourism. The report – ‘Wellness...
Mar 27, 2024
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Benchmarking report spotlights Sydney's need to improve promotion of its diverse cultural offerings
Urban think tank Committee for Sydney’s ‘Benchmarking Sydney 2024’ report was released today and with regards to the policy area of ‘Culture’, the report notes that when Sydney...
Mar 26, 2024
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Vivid Sydney invites local businesses to participate
City of Sydney, as a supporter of the Vivid Sydney festival of light, music, food and ideas, is encouraging local businesses to participate in this year’s event. Vivid Sydney...
Mar 26, 2024
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Merivale to pay $18 million in underpayment following hospitality class action
Catering and hospitality giant Merivale is to pay out $18 million after settling an underpayment class action that stemmed from allegations it underpaid up to 14,000 of its...
Mar 26, 2024
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$225 million upgrade program completed at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium
The Victorian Government has advised that the $225 million upgrade program at the Marvel Stadium precinct are now complete. The upgrades have transformed the precinct which now...
Mar 21, 2024
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Howard Smith Wharves become owner and operator of Story Bridge Adventure Climb
Brisbane’s cultural and entertainment precinct, Howard Smith Wharves, has taken on the ownership and operation of Story Bridge Adventure Climb from John Sharpe. Located beneath...
Mar 21, 2024
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Accessible tourism campaign launched to support Rockhampton operators
Rockhampton Regional Council’s tourism, marketing and major events agency, Advance Rockhampton, acknowledges that accessible tourism allows everyone to participate in a tourism...
Mar 21, 2024
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Education
Partnership champions Hotel Sustainability Education in Asia
A partnership between digital travel platform Agoda, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is...
Mar 21, 2024
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Global Wellness Institute appoints Aradhana Khowala to its Board of Advisors
Leading nonprofit dedicated to research and education in the global wellness industry - the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) - has appointed Aradhana Khowala to its board of...
Mar 20, 2024
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Resort pool installations supported by NT visitor experience grants
Resort pool installations are among the infrastructure upgrades being supported by the Northern Territory’s Visitor Experience Enhancement Program (VEEP). The Territory...
Mar 19, 2024
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Kakadu Tourism appoints Alain Codino as Business Development Manager
French-born and highly experienced hotel sales, marketing, and events specialist, Alain Codino, has been appointed to Kakadu Tourism as Business Development Manager. Codino...
Mar 19, 2024
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Hospitality New Zealand releases strategy to help the industry thrive
With hospitality being New Zealand’s seventh largest employer, Hospitality New Zealand has released a five-year strategy to help the industry thrive. New Zealand is renowned for...
Mar 18, 2024
Hospitality
Suncorp Stadium opens themed F&B outlet
Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium has unveiled a new themed food offering in time for the NRL season. Developed with caterers The O’Brien Group Australia and MLA (Meat & Livestock...
Mar 17, 2024
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New adventure tours among Tourism Kakadu’s innovations for 2024
Fully Indigenous-owned tourism and hospitality organisation, Kakadu Tourism, has launched new product, tours, Indigenous experiences and accommodation for 2024 season to make...
Mar 17, 2024
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Geelong Football Club enthusiastic about partnership renewal with Carlton & United Breweries
With the opening of the new Joel Selwood Stand at GMHBA Stadium increasing the capacity to 40,000 people, Geelong Football Club has renewed its partnership with Carlton & United...
Mar 17, 2024
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