News: Hospitality
Thailand resorts prepare to celebrate Global Wellness Day
Thailand wellness resorts - Santiburi Koh Samui and SAii Resorts – are preparing to celebrate Global Wellness Day on 10th June 2023 and are offering a full day of activities to...
May 25, 2023
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New business events peak body announces board of directors and new brand
Newly formed peak body for the business events industry - The Australian Business Events Association - has announced its board of directors and launched its new logo in the lead...
May 24, 2023
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Catering tender up for renewal at Jubilee Stadium
Georges River Council is inviting qualified and experienced contractors to respond to its Request for Tender to provide catering and hospitality services at Netstrata Jubilee...
May 24, 2023
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30th Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress attracts record 554 attendees and shares inspiration, innovation and knowledge
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) completed its 2023 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress hosted over three days from 21st to 23rd May at Centrepiece,...
May 24, 2023
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Software provider expands market reach to benefit Australian franchisors and franchisees
For any business with multiple locations such as fitness centres, and hospitality and retail chains, the expansion of FranConnect - a leading franchise and multi-location...
May 24, 2023
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Azulik AlUla desert eco-resort to be developed in Saudi Arabia
Ongoing expansion of the tourism industry in Saudi Arabia’s northern desert and Red Sea is to see the development of new eco-luxury resort that aims to bring sustainability and...
May 24, 2023
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MEETINGS 2023 to offer raft of new business, networking and knowledge opportunities
Alongside the 220-strong exhibition representing 19 regions across New Zealand, Business Events Industry Aotearoa's MEETINGS national trade exhibition to be held on 21st and...
May 23, 2023
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Destination Group launches new experiential and sustainable guest concept at Siam Adventure Club
Destination Group, the leading owner and operator of tourist resorts and attractions in Thailand, aims to enhance the family travel experience in Thailand – and across Asia –...
May 23, 2023
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Singapore tops Cvent’s Asia Pacific list of meeting destinations and hotels with Sydney ranked second
Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, has released its lists of the Asia Pacific’s ‘Top Meeting Destinations’ and ‘Top Meeting...
May 23, 2023
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WOSUP’s reusable aluminium cups to be trialled at upcoming Wallabies test at Sydney’s CommBank Stadium
War on Single Use Plastic (WOSUP) has advised that its reusable aluminium cups are to be trialled at the upcoming Wallabies vs Argentina rugby union test match at Sydney’s...
May 22, 2023
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Oasis Tourist Park among recipients of Northern Territory VEEP grants
The Oasis Tourist Park is among 25 Northern Territory businesses to share in $1.77 million worth of grants, from Round Six of the Visitor Experience Enhancement Program (VEEP)....
May 21, 2023
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ASM Global’s Harvey Lister calls for Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre expansion
Harvey Lister, Chairman and Chief Executive of ASM Global Asia Pacific, has called for the upgrading and expansion of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC)...
May 21, 2023
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Minor Hotels partners with Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund to develop mountain and wellness resorts
Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the...
May 18, 2023
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InterContinental Danang builds bridges for conservation of critically-endangered red-shanked douc langurs
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, the five-star resort on Vietnam's Son Tra Peninsula, continues to support conservation by installing three new “monkey bridges” –...
May 17, 2023
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Radisson Hotel Group partners with JUSS Sports to operate and manage hotel at Xujiahui Sports Park in Shanghai
Radisson Hotel Group has partnered with JUSS Sports to operate and manage the fourth Radisson Blu property in Shanghai located at Xujiahui Sports Park, a world-class sporting...
May 17, 2023
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Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas launches new wellness packages
Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas has launched new personalised wellness packages offering guests a tailored five- or seven-night package that includes healing treatments,...
May 16, 2023
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ICC Sydney promotes 30 team members
Acknowledging individuals’ contributions and potential, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global has announced 30 team member promotions from...
May 16, 2023
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort spotlights offerings which led to record high local attendances despite COVID impacts
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) has reported its business results for the fiscal year 2022 revealing both record highs for local attendance and annual pass memberships which...
May 15, 2023
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Ferris Wheel attraction at Stokes Hill Wharf to activate Darwin's hospitality and retail sectors
Darwin Waterfront Corporation and Skyline Attractions have announced the return of the ferris wheel to Stokes Hill Wharf for 2023, bringing vibrancy and activity to the wharf...
May 14, 2023
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VMA reveals results of 2023 Board Election
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) has revealed the results of its 2023 Board Election with Anthony Duffy AVM to return as an Allied Director and Malu Barrios...
May 11, 2023
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Accor agrees strategic partnership with Opera Australia
Opera Australia has announced that Accor, the nation’s largest hotel operator, is taking up a Gold Partnership with the major performing arts company. The landmark sponsorship...
May 10, 2023
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Hamilton Island Race Week packages offered by qualia
Hamilton Island Race Week – the southern hemisphere’s largest offshore keelboat regatta - has announced it will return for its 38th edition 10th to 26th August 2023 with luxury...
May 10, 2023
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Cairns Convention Centre announces new Executive Chef
Cairns Convention Centre has announced the appointment of David Hart as their new Executive Chef who has a focus on sustainabilty and using local produce. Hart shares “I am...
May 9, 2023
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Rotorua’s Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa approaching completion
Rotorua’s new Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa will open in a few weeks delivering one of the most significant spa developments in New Zealand in recent times while also being one...
May 9, 2023
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