News: Hospitality
Austrade says travelling older Australians can fill short-term and casual work industry roles
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is undertaking a promotion highlighting that older and mature-age Australians travelling the country may be appropriate...
Jul 17, 2023
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Final piece of Brisbane tourism drawcard Sky Deck lifted into place at Queen’s Wharf
The final piece of future tourism destination, Sky Deck at Queen’s Wharf, has been lifted into place, 100 metres above the Brisbane river. The Sky Deck is a 250-metre long...
Jul 12, 2023
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Theatre, music, circus and cabaret among the inclusive Darwin Fringe Festival 2023 offerings
Among this year’s inclusive Darwin Fringe Festival offerings are theatre, music, circus, cabaret, comedy and more with the Festival taking place from 14th -23rd July 2023. For...
Jul 9, 2023
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Mary Valley Rattler tourist railway launches heritage Silver Bullet hospitality service
Queensland’s Mary Valley Rattler heritage railway attraction has added two historic Silver Bullet railmotors to its fleet and is offering an indulgent High Tea Experience to...
Jul 9, 2023
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Colatour selects Amadeus technology to help with Asian expansion of tourism offerings
Colatour, owner of the Comfort Travel Group, one of the largest tourism agencies in Taiwan has selected Amadeus as its primary travel technology partner to support its Asian...
Jul 9, 2023
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Immersive experiences, live music and ice skating among Wagga Wagga’s Festival of W offerings
Festival of W has dialled up winter in Wagga Wagga with thousands of festival-goers embracing the cooler weather to take part in the 2023 event. More than 5000 locals and...
Jul 8, 2023
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Trip.com Group discuss new areas of collaboration to promote Abu Dhabi
Trip.com Group hosted a delegation from Abu Dhabi led by H.E. Saleh Al Geziry, the Director General for Tourism at the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, on 6th July...
Jul 7, 2023
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RAC Arena’s innovative corporate hospitality offerings at capacity
Perth’s RAC Arena has announced that their new corporate hospitality offerings – ‘Concert Club’ and ‘Vantage’ – were embraced quickly upon release and are now sold out....
Jul 6, 2023
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ACT Government commences next phase of single use plastics ban
The next phase of the Act Government’s single-use plastics ban came into effect on 1st July banning the sale, supply and distribution of single-use plastic plates and bowls,...
Jul 5, 2023
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New guidelines introduced to boost Melbourne’s night-time economy
The Victorian Government has lifted the freeze on late-night liquor licences in Melbourne, Port Phillip, Yarra and Stonnington – aimed at boosting the night-time economy and...
Jul 3, 2023
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Rotorua named host city for Business Events Industry Aotearoa's MEETINGS 2024
Business Events Industry Aotearoa has named Rotorua as the host city for New Zealand's 28th national business events showcase, MEETINGS to be held at the Energy Events Centre on...
Jul 3, 2023
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Japan’s Lotte Arai Resort secures multiple Ski Asia awards
The Ski Asia Awards - an event hosted by 'Ski Asia' - an online resource for information on ski resorts in Japan, South Korea and China – has seen Japan’s Lotte Arai Resort...
Jul 3, 2023
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Marriott survey shows Asia Pacific’s Gen Z and Millennials prefer local tourism experiences
A commissioned regional survey by luxury hospitality leader Marriott International conducted in June 2023 shows Asia Pacific’s Gen Z and Millennials intend to travel closer to...
Jul 2, 2023
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David Hassan appointed as G’day Group’s Chief Technology Officer
Australia’s largest regional accommodation provider, G’day Group has appointed highly respected technology and product leader David Hassan as the organisation’s new Chief...
Jul 2, 2023
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Caravan Industry Association data shows surge in trips across Australia
Despite uncertain economic times, the Caravan Industry Association of Australia has released the industries' latest holiday and accommodation data showing strong surges in trips...
Jun 28, 2023
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Operators in attractions, hospitality and tourism sectors provided with free sustainability scorecards
Destination NSW and Ecotourism Australia have partnered to provide eligible NSW visitor economy businesses with free access to the pre-certification Strive 4 Sustainability...
Jun 24, 2023
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Fiji's Namale Resort and Spa secures top award for its wellness offerings
Namale Resort & Spa, a leading luxury resort located on Fiji’s second largest Island, Vanua Levu, has been recognised in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards – Asia...
Jun 22, 2023
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Potential expansion of Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre stalled by review
A potential expansion plans of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) looks to have been slowed following a recent review that concluded its current size was...
Jun 21, 2023
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Vivid Sydney attracts record crowd of more than 3.28 million
Vivid Sydney has recorded its largest ever attendance numbers with crowds of more than 3.28 million enjoying light, music, ideas and food programs over 23 nights. Highlighting...
Jun 20, 2023
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South Australia’s West Beach Parks invests $7.5 million to enhance the visitor experience
West Beach Parks - one of South Australia’s favourite holiday, sport and adventure destinations - is investing a record $7.5 million this year to enhance the visitor experience...
Jun 19, 2023
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Les Mills among World Wellness Weekend participating organisations
8,000 venues and professionals in 150 countries will be participating in 7th edition of World Wellness Weekend, celebrated 15th to 17th September, opening their doors to...
Jun 19, 2023
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Expedia Group’s Michael Dykes spotlights Australia’s winter tourism season
Michael Dykes, Vice President, Market Management, Asia-Pacific for Expedia Group has spotlighted how Australia’s winter season shows promising signs that international tourism...
Jun 19, 2023
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Rialto announces new winter lights festival for Melbourne
Rialto has partnered with the Victorian State Government and the City of Melbourne to bring a new free community 10-day winter lights festival to Melbourne. Rialto Aglow runs...
Jun 19, 2023
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Funding doubled for Northern Territory Visitor Experience Enhancement Program
The Northern Territory Government has almost doubled the latest round of funding for Visitor Experience Enhancement Program (VEEP) grants which sees $3 million on offer to...
Jun 19, 2023
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