News: Hospitality
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM adds to its coastal ecotourism offerings
The Board of Directors of NEOM - Saudi Arabia’s sustainable regional development taking shape in the northwest of the Kingdom - have announced ‘Epicon’, its latest luxury...
Nov 17, 2023
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Environment
Mulpha launches flagship Swing City golf entertainment venue
Swing City, a new generation, state-of-the-art golf and entertainment venue, has been opened in the Sydney suburb of Norwest - the first of a number of Swing City venues planned...
Nov 14, 2023
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Golf
NSW Government announces new initiative to increase number of live performance venues
The NSW Government has announced a new initiative - ‘Venues Unlocked’ - which aims to increase the number of live performance venues across the State. The Program is delivered...
Nov 13, 2023
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Arts
Insect technology revolutionises food waste management for Queensland hospitality sector
Canberra-based eco-innovation company Goterra and Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves, in a first for Queensland, have unveiled a groundbreaking initiative with the deployment of...
Nov 11, 2023
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Environment
Venues NSW explains change of management arrangements at Sydney’s Accor and CommBank Stadiums
Venues NSW has today clarified arrangements relating to the upcoming change of management at Sydney’s CommBank and Accor Stadiums, advising of how, as of the beginning of 2024,...
Nov 10, 2023
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Venues
NSW Government ends VenuesLive’s management of Sydney’s CommBank and Accor Stadiums
The NSW Government is to end the long term management of Sydney’s Accor and CommBank Stadiums by VenuesLive as of the beginning of next year, with the venues to be operated by...
Nov 9, 2023
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Legacy Entertainment spotlights its 2023 project openings and developments
California-based entertainment design firm, Legacy Entertainment, has spotlighted 2023 as a year notable both for its new project openings, as well as the diversity and scope of...
Nov 9, 2023
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ATEC recognises tourism industry excellence at 2023 Awards and Graduation ceremony
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has recognised the best of the tourism industry with winners announced at the Meeting Place Gala dinner held at Lot.100 in the...
Nov 9, 2023
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Venues
Capstone Hotel Management marks 10 years of growth and looks to expand with SiteMinder
Renowned New Zealand hospitality management company, Capstone Hotel Management has marked 10 years of growth with SiteMinder - the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform....
Nov 9, 2023
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Technology
Venues NSW announces Gema Group as new catering contractor at Sydney's Accor and CommBank Stadium
NSW venues management agency Venues NSW has today announced that Gema Group has secured the catering contracts for Sydney's Accor and CommBank Stadium, replacing current...
Nov 8, 2023
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Venues
Premium hospitality space in demand at Christchurch's Te Kaha stadium
With the four-storey West Stand at Christchurch's Te Kaha stadium on track for structural completion by the end of this year, Venues Ōtautahi Chief Executive, Caroline...
Nov 7, 2023
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Poll finds declining interest in Melbourne Cup
Traditionally dubbed ‘the race that stops the nation’, newly published research from Essential poll has revealed declining interest in the Melbourne Cup, with just 11% of...
Nov 6, 2023
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Venues
New partnership looks to improve caravan industry accessibility
Caravan Industry Association of Australia has announced a new industry partnership with Accessible Accommodation (The Accessible Group), focused on delivering new accessible...
Nov 6, 2023
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Recreation
BIG4 West Beach Parks named South Australia’s top caravan and holiday park
BIG4 West Beach Parks has secured the Caravan and Holiday Park of the Year award at the 2023 South Australian Tourism Awards held in Adelaide on 3rd November. Delivered by the...
Nov 4, 2023
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Hospitality
Winners and medallists of 2023 South Australian Tourism Awards revealed
The Tourism Industry Council South Australia has revealed the winners of the 2023 South Australian Tourism Awards - featuring 31 category winners and four inductees to the...
Nov 4, 2023
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VenuesLive secures major event and venue catering awards in two states
It was a night of celebration in two States for VenuesLive on Monday evening, with the company winning the catering industry’s most celebrated awards in both NSW and Western...
Nov 1, 2023
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Shenyang EXPO General Manager elected to the UFI Board and Vice-Chair of Asia-Pacific Chapter
Diane Chen, General Manager of the Shenyang New World EXPO, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors and Vice-Chair of Asia-Pacific Chapter of UFI, The Global...
Nov 1, 2023
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Venues
Fair Work Ombudsman recovers money for underpayment of Bondi hospitality staff
$164,635 in penalties has been secured in court by the Fair Work Ombudsman against the former operators of a bar and restaurant at Bondi, in eastern Sydney, for “extensive and...
Oct 31, 2023
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Finance
New Marketing and Communications Manager appointment at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has announced the appointment of Melanie Gurden to the role of Marketing and Communications Manager. Gurden joins the Te Pae Christchurch...
Oct 31, 2023
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Venues
New Eat From Your Seat delivery launches at Gold Coast’s Cbus Super Stadium
Fans attending Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast have been the first to experience an in-seat delivery facility offered by start-up Eat From Your Seat in partnership with...
Oct 30, 2023
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Barossa Valley winery receives global recognition for its wine tourism offerings
Alkina Wine Estate, based in South Australia’s world-class Barossa Valley wine region, has received global recognition at the 2024 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards in Switzerland....
Oct 29, 2023
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Hospitality
ICC Sydney strengthens commitment to social impact
In a demonstration of its commitment to philanthropy and social impact, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has recognised its charity...
Oct 27, 2023
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Venues
Jamberoo Action Park opens with new thrills for peak season
Open to the public since the start of the NSW school holidays, Jamberoo Action Park is anticipating that warm weather and its new rides will drive visitation through the coming...
Oct 26, 2023
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Waterparks
American Express and Venues NSW partnership sees launch of new hospitality options at Allianz Stadium
Venues NSW has announced American Express as the Official Payment Partner of Allianz Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground which will see American Express accepted at all food,...
Oct 25, 2023
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Venues