News: Hospitality
Trip.com Group signs as exclusive travel partner for 'Ultra Beach Bali' music festival
A strategic partnership has been signed through Endeavor China that sees leading travel service provider Trip.com Group become the exclusive travel partner for ULTRA Beach Bali...
Sep 3, 2023
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Australian Business Events Association reveals nationwide leadership roles
The newly formed Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has unveiled its nationwide leadership team with 15 roles set to support the new industry body’s commitment to...
Aug 30, 2023
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Interior designers need to push boundaries to ensure hospitality spaces ‘stay ahead of the curve’
Kate Ockwell, Interior Design Associate at Plus Architecture’s Queensland studio believes that in a rapidly evolving market, interior designers need to push the boundaries to...
Aug 30, 2023
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Future Market Insights spotlight rise in popularity of green tourism and ecotel certification
ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm, Future Market Insights (FMI) offers insights about growth in popularity of green tourism globally and the anticipated...
Aug 28, 2023
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PAG buys Australian Venue Co. from KKR
PAG Asia Capital Limited (PAG), a Hong Kong-based alternative investment firm focused on the Asia Pacific region, has agreed to buy KKR‘s controlling interest in Australian...
Aug 27, 2023
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Business, Industry and Visitor Economy Strategy being developed for Byron Shire
Byron Shire Council is developing a Business, Industry and Visitor Economy Strategy and is inviting the community for feedback by Sunday 3rd September. Council’s Business and...
Aug 25, 2023
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G’day Parks aim for 30% growth in digital revenue during the upcoming financial year
The G’day Parks brand is aiming for 30% growth in digital revenue in the 2023-24 financial year, spurred on by increased uptake of its digital platforms and the continued...
Aug 24, 2023
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Tourism Authority of Thailand launches follow up ‘One for Nature’ campaign
Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched its second ‘The One for Nature’ campaign to promote responsible tourism under the brand ‘Amazing Thailand’, encouraging...
Aug 24, 2023
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Accor and Peloton partner to incentivise health and fitness for guests travelling in Australia
Australia’s first hotel partnership aimed at incentivising health and fitness for guests travelling across the country has been launched between hotel operator, Accor and...
Aug 23, 2023
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Pimalai Resort helps to ensure a sustainable future for southern Thai island of Koh Lanta
Through environmental and social activities that include carbon removal and reforestation initiatives, Pimalai Resort & Spa is helping to ensure a sustainable future for the...
Aug 23, 2023
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City of Sydney plans to restore and heritage list Chinatown's Ceremonial Gates
At its August meeting, Council voted to amend the City of Sydney's local environmental plan to list the Chinatown ceremonial gates as a heritage item of local significance. The...
Aug 22, 2023
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Gold Coast Council gives approval for new 600-room hotel at Warner Bros. Movie World
Village Roadshow Theme Parks is to move forward with plans for a $333 million hotel adjacent to Warner Bros. Movie World after City of Gold Coast Councillors this week approved...
Aug 22, 2023
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FIFA Fan Festivals exceeded all expectations
FIFA has today shared that the FIFA Fan Festivals held in the nine host cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ exceeded all expectations, with many venues reaching capacity...
Aug 20, 2023
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Initial evaluation shows positive economic impact of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 on Wellington
Wellington City Council, WellingtonNZ and Sky Stadium have commenced assessing the benefits of Wellington having hosted matches in the FIFA World Women’s Cup 2023™. Work has...
Aug 20, 2023
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Perfect Events Group awarded contract for Melbourne’s Northcote Rise Festival
Melbourne’s Northcote Rise festival returns after a 13-year hiatus on 18th February 2024 and the Perfect Events Group - a leading event planning and management agency – has been...
Aug 20, 2023
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Roller to highlight role of technology innovation in driving attractions industry experiences
Attractions industry software company Roller will this week be staging an online product spotlight that will reveal how the rising standard of online experiences is driving its...
Aug 20, 2023
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BEIA’s post-2023 MEETINGS survey shows record projected value for New Zealand business events
A buyer survey conducted by Business Events Industry Aotearoa following this years’ MEETINGS - New Zealand's leading annual business events exhibition - indicates $157 million...
Aug 20, 2023
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John Warn appointed as inaugural Chief Executive of Experience Gold Coast entity
John Warn, a senior tourism executive with experience in hospitality, major events, sport, retail and the arts has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive of the Gold...
Aug 20, 2023
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Technogym contributes to luxury wellness and fitness offerings at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, situated along Juhu Beach, one of Mumbai's most popular destinations along the Arabian Sea, complements its hospitality, wellness and aquatic offerings...
Aug 20, 2023
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Vietnam’s transformed Hyatt Regency Danang Resort now offers one of South East Asia’s largest kids’ clubs
Following a major, multi-million dollar enhancement project, Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa - the five-star family lifestyle resort on Vietnam’s stunning central coast - has...
Aug 18, 2023
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Big Red Group finds Australians are embracing a ‘seize the day’ mentality despite cost of living pressures
The inaugural ‘Seasonal Experiences Index: Autumn/Winter 2023’ report from Big Red Group - Australia and New Zealand’s largest experience marketplace - indicates that...
Aug 18, 2023
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New live music and tourism experience to be set on restored steam train
The Victorian Government is supporting SOUND TRACKS - a new weekend-long live music and tourism experience set on a restored steam train. Held over three days from Friday, 6th...
Aug 15, 2023
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South-east Melbourne hospitality sector targeted by Fair Work Ombudsman
Melbourne’s south-east hospitality sector is being targeted by the Fair Work Ombudsman with surprise inspections of food outlets being undertaken this week to check workers are...
Aug 15, 2023
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Caravan Park funding delivers infrastructure enhancements across Australia
Caravan Industry Association of Australia has highlighted the success of the Commonwealth Government's $10 million Caravan Park Infrastructure Grants. The funding allocated...
Aug 13, 2023
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