News: Hospitality
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre announces new carbon positive partnership
The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) has partnered with Carbon Positive Australia (CPA) to offer clients a carbon-positive approach to their events. Clients will...
Oct 25, 2023
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Crown partners with Golf Australia following rebrand
Crown and Golf Australia have announced a year-round Official Partner arrangement, that also sees Crown become a Major Partner of the 2023 ISPS HANDA Australian Open. The...
Oct 24, 2023
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Golf
Olympic gold-medallist Simone Biles to headline Global Wellness Summit 2023
Seven-time Olympic medallist Simone Biles has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the upcoming 2023 Global Wellness Summit, taking place from 6th to 9th November. Widely...
Oct 24, 2023
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Pimalai resort supports leading coral scientist and Mu Ko Lanta National Park in monitoring coral reef health
With the once-pristine ecosystems of the tropical islands of the Andaman Sea in Southern Thailand under threat, the authorities in Mu Ko Lanta National Park are leading a...
Oct 23, 2023
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Environment
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre meets its environmental, social and economic targets
The progress of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) towards its environmental, social and economic impact goals has been set out in the venue’s first Impact...
Oct 19, 2023
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WTTC and Global Sustainable Tourism Council agree a three-stage hotel sustainability initiative
A major new partnership has been announced between the World Travel & Tourism Council and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) aligned to establish a structured...
Oct 17, 2023
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Environment
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM adds to its sustainable tourism destinations
The Board of Directors of NEOM - Saudi Arabia’s sustainable regional development taking shape in the northwest of the Kingdom - have announced ‘Leyja’, its latest tourism...
Oct 16, 2023
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Co-founders of luxury Cycling Bears fitness equipment look to enter Australian hotel market
The Cycling Bears brand offers beautifully handcrafted fitness equipment that is not only smart, functional, sustainable and customisable but also enhances the overall look and...
Oct 15, 2023
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Fitness
Winx Stand Royal Randwick to host Sydney’s new food and beverage festival
Sydney's new premium drinks and food festival ‘Finer Drop’ will be held at The Winx Stand, Royal Randwick in November. The Finer Drop is produced by SpecTAPular Enterprises, the...
Oct 14, 2023
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Christie barbecues and cooktops installed at Reflections Holiday Park Evans Head
Owners of Reflections Holiday Parks’ facility at Evans Head in Queensland have installed Christie barbecues and cooktops, encouraging guests to cook and enjoy meals outdoors in...
Oct 13, 2023
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Parks
Infinity pool and Technogym equipment among offerings at newly opened W Sydney hotel
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 brands, has opened W Sydney - located in a dramatic curved structure rising over Darling Harbour. The new hotel...
Oct 12, 2023
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Applications open for new Chair and Board positions at Reflections Holiday Parks
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is seeking to fill three Board positions including that of a new Chair at Reflections Holiday Parks with qualified applicants...
Oct 11, 2023
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Businesses that prepare and serve food in Australia and New Zealand need to be aware of changing laws
Recent changes to the Food Standards Code will impact all businesses in Australia and New Zealand that prepare and serve food - including charities and not-for-profits. From 8th...
Oct 11, 2023
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FIT Summit rebrands to become Beyond Activ
FIT Summit and Active Franchising have merged to rebrand as Beyond Activ - a company that better reflects all FIT Summit do globally, across multiple verticals - health,...
Oct 11, 2023
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Fitness
Partnership between Centara and SCG Energy paves the way for ‘Smart Hotels’ across Thailand
Thailand's leading hotel operator - Centara Hotels & Resorts - has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SCG Cleanergy Company Limited - a service provider of...
Oct 10, 2023
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Environment
Newly launched Western Sydney Conference Centre hosts Penrith Panthers Merv Cartwright Medal awards ceremony
The newly launched Western Sydney Conference Centre saw over 700 VIP guests gather on 4th October for the official awards ceremony for the prestigious Penrith Panthers Merv...
Oct 8, 2023
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Compliance blitz finds 99% of NSW pubs and clubs free of outdoor gambling signage
Liquor and Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) conducted a month-long compliance blitz and found nearly 99% of pubs and clubs inspected in NSW are now free of external gambling-related signage....
Oct 7, 2023
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Government
Venues Ōtautahi provides development update on Christchurch’s new Te Kaha stadium
With Canterbury’s new Te Kaha showing visible progress in its construction, management agency Venues Ōtautahi has provided an update on how it is preparing to deliver an...
Oct 6, 2023
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Howard Smith Wharves partners with IITOQ to strengthen relationships with Indigenous Australians in tourism and hospitality
A first-of-its-kind partnership has been launched between the Independent Indigenous Tourism Operators of Queensland (IITOQ) and Brisbane’s riverfront precinct Howard Smith...
Oct 5, 2023
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Culture
Fiji’s Namale Resort & Spa recognised with Condé Nast Traveler award
Fiji’s Namale Resort & Spa has been recognised as a top resort in the Australia and Pacific category of Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers' Choice Awards – marking the seventh...
Oct 3, 2023
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Motel Caloundra aims to be Sunshine Coast’s first energy net-zero hotel
Situated opposite The Events Centre and the site of the proposed Sunshine Coast Regional Gallery, Motel Caloundra has opened after a complete reimagining of the former Caloundra...
Oct 2, 2023
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New operator named for Fremantle’s Arts Centre café and Leisure Centre kiosk
The City of Fremantle Council has named Gavin and Penny Wilcock - the owners of G.A.P.’s Kitchen – as the preferred operator for both the Fremantle Arts Centre café and...
Oct 1, 2023
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Arts
Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality envisioned to become world's first student-centric academy
First announced in 2021, Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh School of Tourism and Hospitality is envisioned to become the world's first student-centric academy to unite all facets of tourism...
Sep 30, 2023
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Education
ICC Sydney continues to champion Orange wine producers
Following the purchase of 30,000 bottles of premium Orange wine in the last financial year, the team from International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) returned this week...
Sep 28, 2023
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