News: Hospitality
Cruise ships anticipated to inject $65 million into Northern Territory economy in 2024
Northern Territory’s local tour operators, retailers and hospitality sector are to benefit from an anticipated injection of $65 million from the cruise ship industry during the...
Feb 5, 2024
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Resilience and recovery plan unveiled for Queensland tourism industry
The Queensland Tourism Workforce Crisis Resilience and Recovery Strategy - a three-year project led by The University of Queensland in collaboration with Queensland Tourism...
Feb 4, 2024
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Australian market helps Singapore’s tourism sector experience strong recovery
With Australia continuing to be a key market for Singapore, the city-state tourism sector has recovered strongly in 2023, and demonstrated resilience with a solid performance...
Feb 2, 2024
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Hospitality
Trippas White named new food and beverage partner at the National Gallery of Australia
Trippas White Group has been announced as the exclusive food and beverage partner at Canberra’s National Gallery of Australia (NGA). Continues Trippas White’s growth in...
Jan 30, 2024
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SiteMinder reveals latest trends in hotel bookings
A new analysis from Sydney-headquartered SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, has revealed key findings on hotel bookings with data demonstrating an...
Jan 30, 2024
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Landmark sustainable hospitality partnership forged to drive net positive tourism
Aimed at driving net positive tourism, a landmark partnership has been forged between World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards and The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance. The...
Jan 28, 2024
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Shellharbour visitors staying longer and spending more
The City of Shellharbour has advised that it is experiencing a bumper holiday season with visitation remaining strong and an increase in the average length of stay. Local...
Jan 25, 2024
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South Australian company MyVenue grows its exports to $7.3 million in the United States
MyVenue, a South Australian company based at Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen precinct and specialising in stadium and arena (POS) software, has significantly expanded its footprint in...
Jan 24, 2024
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Mark Leslie appointed to role of onsite General Manager at Lizard Island
Tropical North Queensland resort, Lizard Island, has announced highly experienced industry professional Mark Leslie as onsite General Manager. Lizard Island is the northernmost...
Jan 23, 2024
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Luxury tented camp in Thailand targets Corporate Meetings Market
Newly opened five-star Visama Mae Chan in northern Thailand is targeting small-group corporate buyout business with companies having the exclusive full run of the camp for the...
Jan 23, 2024
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Hospitality
Dubai secures Tripadvisor top ranking as global destination
Dubai has secured the top global destination ranking in Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations Awards for an unprecedented third successive year – becoming...
Jan 22, 2024
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Hospitality
Ayers Rock Resort secures Advanced Ecotourism Certification
Ayers Rock Resort, Uluru – which marks its 40th anniversary this year - has become the first ECO Certified business of 2024 having secured both Advanced Ecotourism and...
Jan 18, 2024
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WTTC and Biosphere partner to standardise International Hotel Sustainability
A partnership between World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Biosphere aims to establish fundamental steps towards international standardisation in sustainability, creating a...
Jan 18, 2024
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Banyan Tree Group rebrands and plans for new openings in 2024
Independent, global hospitality company, Banyan Tree Group is marking its 30th anniversary in 2024 with a rebrand and new openings having a focus on China. Banyan Tree Group is...
Jan 17, 2024
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New General Manager appointed for Adelaide Convention Centre
Sarah Goldfinch has been named as the new General Manager of Adelaide Convention Centre - replacing Martin Radcliffe who moved to take on the position of Chief Executive of the...
Jan 17, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence to drive Thailand in becoming leading ‘lifestyle’ tourist destination
This week, the Thailand Tourism Forum 2024 (TTF), held at InterContinental Bangkok, saw a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) as a driver in securing Thailand’s position as...
Jan 16, 2024
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Plans revealed for expansion of Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
Comprehensive plans for the expansion of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre have been revealed today by venue leaseholders Brookfield and Wyllie. The - as yet unfunded...
Jan 16, 2024
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Western Sydney indoor ski resort gets development approval
The development of a $400 million year-round indoor winter sport resort on the banks of the Nepean River in Western Sydney is a step closer following the NSW Department of...
Jan 15, 2024
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Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa to stage first Wellness Weekend
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa - located in the Victorian spa town of, Daylesford - has just released tickets to their inaugural Wellness Weekend in March 2024. The property - whose...
Jan 15, 2024
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Wellness
New details emerge of plans for Great Ocean Road hot springs resort
A planned wellness resort to be built on a site near the 12 Apostles on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road will feature 150 luxury cabins, a thermal wellness spa and conference...
Jan 14, 2024
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Surf Coast hospitality sector targeted by Child Employment Watchdog
Officers from Wage Inspectorate Victoria are visiting the Surf Coast hospitality sector this week, inspecting cafes and takeaway businesses from Lorne to Torquay to monitor...
Jan 14, 2024
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Ras Al Khaimah welcomed record visitor numbers in 2023
In a year marked by unparalleled achievements, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced that the Emirate welcomed 1.22 million overnight visitors in...
Jan 14, 2024
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Therme Group advises of Incheon Golden Harbor location for South Korean wellbeing resort
International wellness resort developer the Therme Group has advised that its first Asia Pacific project is to feature as part of the Golden Harbour development in Incheon City,...
Jan 9, 2024
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New Zealand, Tasmania and Brisbane listed by New York Times as among top 2024 destinations
New Zealand by train, Tasmania and Brisbane are the three ‘Down Under’ destinations listed by global news outlet, the New York Times , as among the top destinations to visit in...
Jan 9, 2024
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