News: Hospitality
HungryHungry launches new software and self-serve kiosks to drive venue operator profit
Designed to help venue operators drive profits as staff shortages, rising inflation and supply costs continue to challenge the industry, award-winning Australian hospitality...
Mar 22, 2023
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Technology
Queensland Government opens Accessible Tourism Infrastructure grants
Small to medium sized tourism and events businesses are invited to apply for grants of between $25,000 to $500,000 with the Queensland Government having opened its $8 million...
Mar 21, 2023
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Finance
Melbourne Convention Bureau launches second edition of popular interactive Melbourne e-Guide
The second edition of the popular interactive Melbourne e-Guide has been launched by the Melbourne Convention Bureau, highlighting to business event planners the city’s...
Mar 20, 2023
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Queensland celebrates wins at Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
The Qantas Australian Tourism Awards featured 25 categories with Queensland securing seven gold, three silver and six bronze awards. QTIC Chief Executive Brett Fraser shared...
Mar 19, 2023
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Attractions
Ecotourism Australia certified businesses secure Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
14 Ecotourism Australia certified operators across six states and territories have secured Qantas Australian Tourism Awards for tourism excellence in 2022. Of businesses...
Mar 19, 2023
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Attractions
Walking On a Dream campaign helps Western Australia secure gold at Australian Tourism Awards
Western Australia’s securing of five gold medals at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, follows a stunning Walking On a Dream global and local marketing campaign and a series...
Mar 19, 2023
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Hospitality
Adelaide Zoo among South Australian businesses to secure major tourism awards
Adelaide Zoo is among seven South Australian tourism operators to be awarded at the 2022 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. Adelaide Zoo was awarded the coveted gold in the Major...
Mar 18, 2023
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Zoos
Grants available to enhance tourism experiences in Northern Territory
Grants of up to $100,000 are now available under Round 6 of Tourism NT’s Visitor Experience Enhancement Program (VEEP). VEEP supports tourism businesses undertake projects that...
Mar 14, 2023
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Attractions
Zoos and Gardens among new exhibitors attending New Zealand’s MEETINGS 2023
New Zealand's premier business events showcase, MEETINGS 2023 to be held on 21st and 22nd June in Wellington is attracting new exhibitors and buyers including Wellngton Zoo and...
Mar 14, 2023
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Zoos
Siam Adventure Club immersive children’s club concept unveiled at resorts in Thailand
Siam Adventure Club, an immersive children’s club concept is now available at four of Destination Group’s internationally-branded resorts in Thailand: Radisson Phuket Resort &...
Mar 12, 2023
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Entertainment
Glamping in the Wild program returns to Singapore Zoo
Singapore Zoo’s Glamping in the Wild offering returns from 1st April 2023 with a refreshed program featuring behind-the-scenes tours including viewing the Wildlife Healthcare...
Mar 10, 2023
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Zoos
Free online workforce training courses for Queensland tourism and hospitality businesses
As significant labour shortages and skill deficiencies continue to impede the tourism sector’s recovery, Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) and the Queensland Government...
Mar 10, 2023
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Education
Resorts World Sentosa links with LIV Golf for inaugural Singapore event
Breakaway global golf tour LIV Golf has announced Resorts World Sentosa as Presenting Partner and Official Hotel of LIV Golf Singapore, to be held at Sentosa Golf Club from 28th...
Mar 10, 2023
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Golf
Food prices fall for games at Canberra’s GIO Stadium
With a new all-weather entertainment hub called ‘The Huddle’ launching at Canberra’s GIO Stadium this weekend, the ACT Government has also revealed that food prices at the venue...
Mar 9, 2023
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Venues
Live Nation Australia announces partnership with Asahi Beverages
Live Nation Australia has today announced its exclusive partnership with leading drinks company Asahi Beverages - bringing some of Australia's most loved drinks to music fans at...
Mar 7, 2023
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Retail
WTTC launches industry-backed scheme to support hotel sustainability
The World Travel and Tourism Council has launched the Hotel Sustainability Basics - an industry-backed scheme with a globally recognised set of criteria that all hotels should...
Mar 7, 2023
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Environment
World Travel Protection organisation highlights safety issues for women
This International Women’s Day, an Opinium survey of 2,000 business travellers in Australia, Canada, United States and United Kingdom reveals that 71% women say travelling for...
Mar 7, 2023
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Hospitality
Village Roadshow moves forward with Movie World hotel plans
Village Roadshow’s plans for 600-room hotel and function centre adjacent to Warner Bros Movie World are moving forward the City of Gold Coast Councillors set to approve the...
Mar 6, 2023
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Hospitality
All abilities facilities now open at Point Leo on the Mornington Peninsula
Mornington Peninsula’s popular beach and camping destination - Point Leo Foreshore Reserve - has had a range of new and modern facilities installed, catering for visitors,...
Mar 6, 2023
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Recreation /
Aquatics
Expressions of Interest open to run cafe in new Flinders Chase Visitor Centre
The South Australian Department for Environment and Water is offering for lease a café and retail facility within the new Flinders Chase Visitor Centre to be located in the...
Mar 5, 2023
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Tenders
Bali boutique resort manager chosen to attend American university general manager program
The General Manager of a boutique Bali resort, Tanah Gajah a Resort by Hadiprana, has been selected by Cornell University for its General Manager Program, which brings together...
Mar 5, 2023
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Education
Australian Outback Spectacular presents its 4000th show
Gold Coast experience the Australian Outback Spectacular is tonight celebrating the milestone of reaching its 4000th show. Launching back in April 2006, the Australian Outback...
Mar 2, 2023
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Asahi extends drinks partnership at Melbourne and Olympic Parks
Leading drinks company, Asahi Beverages, has extended its partnership to supply the Melbourne and Olympic Parks precinct’s venues with some of Australia’s favourite drinks. To...
Mar 2, 2023
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Venues
Accor Pacific seeks sustainability certification from Ecotourism Australia
A strategic partnership between Ecotourism Australia and Accor Pacific will see the independent certification of all Accor hotels, apartments and resorts across Australia and...
Mar 1, 2023
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Environment