News: Hospitality
Territorians encouraged to choose local hospitality venues this festive season
Aimed at boosting the Northern Territory’s hospitality industry and to keep their post COVID momentum going, Territorians are being urged to choose local venues this festive...
Dec 14, 2022
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Hospitality
New international hospitality brand and hotel launches in central Vietnam
A new international hospitality brand and hotel called Wafaifo has been launched in central Vietnam and is based in Hoi An. The new company’s name, Wafaifo, derives from “wa”...
Dec 14, 2022
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Hospitality
G’day Group expands its Western Australian network with Carnarvon acquisition
Australia’s largest regional accommodation provider, G’day Group, has expanded its Western Australian network with the acquisition of Wintersun Caravan and Tourist Park in...
Dec 13, 2022
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Hospitality
First strategic partnership developed between Accor and Asset World Corporation
Global hospitality leader, Accor, has partnered with Asset World Corporation, Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group – signalling Accor’s continued strategic...
Dec 13, 2022
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Hospitality
Banyan Tree Krabi moves beyond recycling to upcycling
Managers at Banyan Tree Krabi, a luxury resort in southern Thailand, understand the benefits to the environment of upcycling and are enabling the resort's guests to reduce their...
Dec 12, 2022
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Environment
Geografia Spendmapp data shows details behind spending jump in Greater Geelong during AFL Grand Final week
The city of Greater Geelong’s analysis of Spendmapp data by Geografia between 19th to 25th September, showed the Geelong region enjoyed an economic uptick during AFL Grand Final...
Dec 12, 2022
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Finance
Australian event and convention associations to merge
Members of the Exhibition and Events Association of Australasia (EEAA) met for a Special General Meeting on Thursday 8th December 2022 to discuss and vote for a resolution that...
Dec 8, 2022
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Venues
Sydney Showground named Best Venue Team at 2022 EEAA Awards
The event team at the Sydney Showground has been named Best Venue Team at the 2022 Exhibitions and Events Association of Australasia (EEAA) Awards for Excellence for their work...
Dec 8, 2022
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Venues
Wellington hospitality venues in to become smoke and vape-free
Hospitality venues in Wellington with outdoor dining on Wellington City Council land will become smoke and vape-free from 1st March 2023. In support of Smokefree Aotearoa 2025,...
Dec 7, 2022
Hospitality /
Wellness
Industry excellence recognised at 2022 at EEAA Awards
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), Sydney Showground and event technology company eTechSuite and were among the winners at last night’s 2022 Exhibition and...
Dec 7, 2022
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Environment
Laguna Golf Lang Co retains EarthCheck ‘Gold Certification’ for 2022
As part of one of Vietnam’s most sustainable large-scale projects, Laguna Golf Lang Co has reaffirmed its status as one of Asia’s most sustainability-minded golf courses. The...
Dec 7, 2022
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Golf
Thailand's Kamalaya wellness sanctuary secures array of wellness awards in 2022
Wellness sanctuary and holistic spa, Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand, has secured several international awards, making 2022 its most celebrated year to date. At the inaugural Spa...
Dec 6, 2022
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Wellness
Hobbiton listed exclusively on Airbnb for $10 per night
Marking the 10th anniversary of The Hobbit: An unexpected Journey and 20 years of touring, Hobbiton has offered the public the chance to book a night at the Hobbiton set through...
Dec 6, 2022
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Venues
Victorian Tourism Awards 2022 honour business excellence and performance
The Victorian Tourism Awards, held last Thursday and hosted annually by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), honoured business excellence and performance within the...
Dec 4, 2022
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Attractions
New night-time destinations showcased for Sydney
District teams from across Sydney will tonight showcase their plans for building unique, vibrant night time destinations at the Uptown District Showcase, a major milestone of...
Dec 1, 2022
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Entertainment
Major economic boost anticipated for Sunshine Coast with arrival of cruise ships
The arrival of nine cruise ships docking on Mooloolaba’s shores this season is anticipated to inject an estimated $2 million into the local Sunshine Coast economy. After more...
Nov 30, 2022
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Hospitality
City of Sydney extends fee waivers for outdoor dining until 2025
City of Sydney has now approved the extension of fee waivers for Alfresco dining until 30th June 2025 with Council recognising that outdoor dining supports local businesses,...
Nov 28, 2022
Hospitality /
Finance
MyVenue secures award for Emerging Exporter of the year
Stadium and arena point of sale (POS) specialists, MyVenue, have secured the award for Emerging Exporter of the Year at the 60th Australian Export Awards, in recognition of...
Nov 27, 2022
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Technology
ICC Sydney releases 2023 sustainable menu collection
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has released its 2023 Menu Collection developed by its in house team of culinary experts. Featuring...
Nov 23, 2022
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Environment
Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains launches new ice-skating rink
Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains has opened the region’s first ice skating rink with the 600 square metre rink open to guests of the Fairmont and all visitors to the Blue...
Nov 20, 2022
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Attractions
Marine Biologist appointed as Banyan Tree Krabi Resort Sustainability Coordinator
Marine scientist from Kanchanaburi in Thailand, Tipwimon Rattanawongwan, has joined Banyan Tree Krabi as their Sustainability Coordinator. Rattanawongwan, formerly a Marine...
Nov 20, 2022
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Environment
Thredbo named Australia’s Best Ski Resort sixth consecutive year
Thredbo named Australia’s Best Ski Resort sixth consecutive year Thredbo has won the accolade of being Australia’s Best Ski Resort at the World Ski Awards for the sixth year in...
Nov 19, 2022
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Recreation
World Ski Awards unveils industry’s leading brands of 2022
Ski Dubai, home to a superb array of snow-based activities, has been named ‘World’s Best Indoor Ski Resort’ at the World Ski Awards – the global initiative to recognise and...
Nov 18, 2022
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Recreation
Fair Work Ombudsman penalises resort in regional Western Australia for non payment of staff
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a total of $16,200 in penalties in court against the operators of Beadon Bay Resort Pty Ltd, which is based at Onslow in north-west WA. The...
Nov 16, 2022
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Hospitality