News: Hospitality
Green Pearls highlights tourism industry struggling to cater for increase in women travelling solo
Green Pearls, the leading source for green hotels around the world, has highlighted that with more women looking to travel independently and freely, the tourism market is...
Mar 1, 2023
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Hospitality
VMA launches 30th Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress
The Venue Management Association (Asia and Pacific) has officially launched the 2023 Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress which will be hosted over three days from 21st to 23rd...
Feb 28, 2023
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Ticketing
Alma Resort in Vietnam ‘walks the talk’ with going green
There is much talk in the hospitality industry about going green but it’s really important to ‘walk the talk’. Alma Resort, situated on Vietnam’s emerging Cam Ranh peninsula...
Feb 28, 2023
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Environment
New family wellness package launched at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Hotel
BDMS Wellness Clinic Retreat, nestled within the grounds of Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, has launched a new package specially designed to help families unwind and...
Feb 27, 2023
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Wellness
Wildlife Sanctuaries and Zoos among Queensland Tourism Operators to receive disaster funding
Disaster resilience initiatives from the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Australian Zoo are among the 32 initiatives to have been supported by the...
Feb 26, 2023
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Zoos
Mary Valley Rattler’s Tasting Train special package offered in lead up to festival
For those who are passionate about heritage railways and premium Mary Valley produce, the heritage Mary Valley Rattler Tasting Train is offering a special package in the lead-up...
Feb 25, 2023
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Asian hotels and resorts spotlighted for their sustainability and self-sufficiency efforts
With a number of Asian hotels and resorts striving for sustainability and self-sufficiency, their embracing of the “farm to table” movement by establishing their own farms and...
Feb 24, 2023
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Environment
Marriott International raises US$251,000 for the health and wellbeing of Asia Pacific communities
Marriott International, has announced that at the conclusion of its annual charity event, 'Road to Give', across Asia Pacific, more than US$251,000 has been raised to support...
Feb 23, 2023
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Wellness
Hospitality and Tourism industries face significant gender imbalance
New research carried out by private advisory firm Aptamind Partners and supported by the World Travel and Tourism Council has revealed the hospitality and tourism industry is...
Feb 22, 2023
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Entertainment
Phuket Hotels Association awards educational scholarships to tourism professionals
The Phuket Hotels Association has partnered with the prestigious EHL Hospitality Business School to award online educational scholarships to three exceptional young candidates....
Feb 21, 2023
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Education
G’day Group acquires Mount Surprise accommodation bolstering Savannah Way experience
Australia’s largest regional accommodation provider, G’day Group, has acquired Bedrock Village Caravan Park and Tours near Mount Surprise in Queensland’s tropical north - adding...
Feb 21, 2023
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Attractions
ATC shares its campaign ‘You Dream It, We’ll Host It’ at AIME 2023
The Australian Turf Club (ATC) has shared its ‘You Dream It. We’ll Host It’ campaign for the 30th anniversary of AIME in Melbourne - the first major industry event where ATC...
Feb 21, 2023
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Venues
Billabong Retreat expands its wellness offerings
The Billabong Retreat - a wellness retreat in north-west Sydney - is offering new deluxe accommodation, an over water yoga studio and enhanced guest facilities. Billabong...
Feb 21, 2023
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Environment
QTIC introduces Top Tour Guide Award as new accolade in 2023
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council is encouraging all Queenslanders to nominate their favourite hotspots, local treasures, and hidden gems for the 2023 Queensland Top...
Feb 20, 2023
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Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Sky Deck expected to attract an estimated 1.4 million visitors annually
Artists impressions of the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Sky Deck have been revealed today with the attraction anticipated to significantly increase interest in the $3.6 billion...
Feb 19, 2023
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Outback Queensland Masters event among Grey Nomad Award Gold Winners
The Outback Queensland Masters remote golfing tournament was among the 21 tourism experiences named as the best in Australia for visitors aged over 50 from the Sunshine Coast...
Feb 18, 2023
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Service providers urged to train-up for Australia’s accessible needs tourism market
With many Australian hotels falling short in offering truly accessible and comfortable accommodation for people with disabilities or accessible needs travellers, Spinal Cord...
Feb 16, 2023
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Hospitality
Bangkok’s landmark destination King Power Mahanakhon launches new program concept
Bangkok’s landmark destination and lifestyle centre, King Power Mahanakhon, kicks off 2023 with a new program concept -‘IT’S ALL POSSIBLE’ - offering four types of...
Feb 15, 2023
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Asahi agrees non-alcohol drinks deal at Perth’s Optus Stadium
Optus Stadium and Asahi Lifestyle Beverages have signed a landmark new deal that will see Western Australians served brands including Pepsi Max, Solo, Schweppes and Gatorade at...
Feb 15, 2023
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Venues
Te Pae Christchurch makes net carbon zero commitment
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has taken the next step in its sustainability journey, releasing a draft agreement with Toitū Envirocare that sets out goals of becoming a...
Feb 15, 2023
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New hotel industry consultancy launched in Vietnam to empower owners on strategic direction
A new hotel business consultancy, Wafaifo Optimisers, has been launched in Vietnam with their aim being to appeal to local hotel owners who want to emphasise local experiences...
Feb 15, 2023
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Consultants
Integrated tourist destination CROSSROADS Maldives awarded renowned Green Globe Certification
S Hotels and Resorts and Singha Estate has announced that CROSSROADS Maldives, the Indian Ocean’s first and only multi-island, integrated leisure destination, has achieved Green...
Feb 14, 2023
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Environment
ICC Sydney reveals the impact of its approach to reconciliation
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) managed by ASM Global, made 73,600 cultural impressions across 67 events in 2022 – a measurement of the impact of the venue’s...
Feb 14, 2023
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Arts
SiteMinder analysis reveals guests booking Australian hotels 23% earlier
Having analysed more than 100 million reservations, leading open hotel commerce platform, SiteMinder, reveals the confidence of travellers booking Australian hotels is reaching...
Feb 14, 2023
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Hospitality