News: Hospitality
Younique Stays honoured at 2023 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards
Younique Stays, which provides holiday experiences along Tasmania’s East Coast, has secured the top award in the Tourism category of the 2023 Australian Women’s Small Business...
Sep 26, 2023
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Hospitality
Vale: Rodd Craig
The Australian Business Events Association has acknowledged the achievements of Rodd Craig who died last Friday 22nd September after a short battle with poor health. "Rodd had a...
Sep 26, 2023
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SiteMinder report shows Australians plan to continue travelling despite rise in cost of living
Ahead of World Tourism Day, SiteMinder - the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform – has today released the 2023 Changing Traveller Report - the world’s largest consumer...
Sep 25, 2023
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Hospitality
Lakemba joins world cities in receiving Purple Flag status
The multicultural Sydney suburb of Lakemba has received Purple Flag status and joins London, Dublin, Stockholm and 90 other international locations in being recognised for its...
Sep 25, 2023
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ASM Global announced as managers of Dubai’s Connect Conference Centre
Venue management company ASM Global has been named the operator of Dubai’s Connect Conference Centre, becoming the second facility in the company’s Dubai portfolio after the...
Sep 25, 2023
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Tasmania’s hospitality and tourism sectors supported in journey to reduce carbon emissions
In helping Tasmania’s hospitality and tourism operators reduce their carbon footprint, the State Government has opened applications for their $900,000 Tourism Emissions...
Sep 24, 2023
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Vietnam's Hoiana golf resort spotlighted at international travel expo
Vietnam’s Hoiana Resort & Golf, a premier beachfront integrated resort has impressed at the 17th International Travel Expo (ITE) 2023, held in Ho Chi Minh City from September...
Sep 22, 2023
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Food & Hotel Malaysia 2023 showcases sustainable innovation and solutions
The 10 halls of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre have been transformed for the duration of the 17th edition of Food & Hotel Malaysia (FHM 2023) currently underway until 23rd...
Sep 20, 2023
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Simon Balderstone receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Australian Event Awards Ceremony 2023
The career achievements of Simon Balderstone, founding Director of Ways and Means Consultancy - a consultancy on events, bids, issues management, sustainability and Indigenous...
Sep 19, 2023
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Adelaide Convention Centre generates $215 million in economic benefits in past year
The Adelaide Convention Centre has reported its best year yet with the venue returning a $215 million economic benefit to the South Australian economy in the 2022/23 financial...
Sep 17, 2023
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Eden Park looks back on 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup success
Four weeks on from the final match of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Auckland’s Eden Park has looked back on what is sees as having been one of the most successful tournaments...
Sep 16, 2023
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Mekong Tourism Office promotes Internships to help with skill shortages
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has launched an internship initiative designed to address labour challenges faced by the tourism industry and to be a useful tool for...
Sep 13, 2023
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Education
Tourism Industry Aotearoa reveals finalists for New Zealand Tourism Awards 2023
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has revealed the finalists for New Zealand Tourism Awards 2023 with winners to be announced in person at an Awards gala dinner on 7th November in Te...
Sep 11, 2023
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Parramatta rooftops, laneways and streets activated for city’s 12th Lanes festival
Parramatta will see rooftops, laneways and streets activated during the City’s flagship event - Parramatta Lanes - which is returning this October with 15 locations hosting more...
Sep 11, 2023
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AA and Ecotourism Australia partnership encourages sustainability for entire accommodation sector
Accommodation Australia and Ecotourism Australia have partnered to forge a clear pathway toward sustainable tourism for one of Australia’s largest tourism industry sectors –...
Sep 11, 2023
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Hotel brand Fusion marks World Wellness Weekend 2023 with array of activities
More than 6,000 venues in 150 countries will host events to mark the United Nations-aligned World Wellness Weekend this year. Wellness-inspired hotel brand, Fusion, is marking...
Sep 11, 2023
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Malaysian hospitality event to be catalyst for transformative change in the industry
The 17th Edition of Food & Hotel Malaysia (FHM) - Malaysia's premier biennial trade-only food and hospitality exhibition running from 19th to 22nd September at the Kuala Lumpur...
Sep 10, 2023
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Hospitality
Apparent error sees Accor hotel group offer tickets for Taylor Swift’s 2024 Sydney concerts
Hotel group Accor will not be offering tickets for Taylor Swift’s 2024 Australian tour despite its rewards program advising that it would be making available previously...
Sep 7, 2023
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Visit Sunshine Coast showcases region’s Business Events assets to Brisbane buyers at Crocodile Hunter Lodge
Visit Sunshine Coast attracted over 50 leading Brisbane business event professionals to its annual Sunshine Soiree at The Crocodile Hunter Lodge, showcasing the region’s premium...
Sep 6, 2023
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PHIST highlights Southeast Asia resorts failing to capitalise on benefits of sustainable tourism
PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), Southeast Asia’s largest sustainability forum, was held this week at SAii Laguna where over 1,000 participants gathered...
Sep 6, 2023
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Accor proud to have Queensland hotels receive certification by Ecotourism Australia
Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has had four of its hotels in Queensland receive Sustainable Tourism certification by Ecotourism Australia. The...
Sep 6, 2023
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Hong Kong Food & Beverage exhibition showcases hospitality industry advancements
Restaurant & Bar Hong Kong (RBHK) commenced yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, marking the beginning of a three-day F&B, hospitality, and natural and...
Sep 5, 2023
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Hospitality
Future Market Insights report on rising popularity of Film Tourism
In its new report, ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm, Future Market Insights (FMI) offers insights about the increasing popularity of tours to film locations....
Sep 4, 2023
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Perth Zoo appoints operator for new café precinct and function centre
Compass Group Australia's Restaurant Associates Venues has been appointed as the commercial operator for Perth Zoo’s highly anticipated new café precinct and function centre....
Sep 4, 2023
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Zoos