News: Hospitality
Invest Islands helps reforest Lombok and looks to launch new hospitality academy
Invest Islands, Lombok’s leading real estate company, is helping to restore nature and preserve the environment in Indonesia with a major tree-planting project in Lombok, as...
Nov 16, 2022
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Crocodile Hotel secures award for role in Kakadu’s economic and cultural landscape
The Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel secured the award for 'Unique Accommodation' in this year’s Northern Territory Brolga Awards with the accolade recognising not only the...
Nov 16, 2022
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Private equity firm Pemba Capital to acquire MSL Solutions in $120 million deal
Australian-based private equity firm Pemba Capital Partners is to acquire venue point-of-sale platform MSL Solutions in a deal reported to be worth $120 million. Pemba Capital...
Nov 15, 2022
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Ungerboeck names Alex Alexandrov as new Chief Executive
Global venue and event management software leader Ungerboeck has announced the appointment of Alex Alexandrov as its new Chief Executive. Alexandrov has spent his career at the...
Nov 14, 2022
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Katherine Outback Experience among attractions to secure Northern Territory Brolga award
Katherine Outback Experience among attractions to secure Northern Territory Brolga awards The 35th Brolga Awards, held at the Alice Springs Convention Centre, saw 25 Northern...
Nov 13, 2022
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Xponential Fitness and Aktiv Solutions launch immersive training experiences for hotels and resorts
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, and Aktiv Solutions, the leader in functional fitness facility design and supply, have partnered to...
Nov 10, 2022
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Tasmanian Ecotourism Pioneers mark 30 years of operations
Pioneers of pack free multi-day hikes, Tasmania’s Freycinet Experience Walk have marked 30 years of operations - representing more operational decades than any other Australian...
Nov 9, 2022
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G'day Group acquires Coffin Bay Caravan Park
Following the G’day Group’s acquisition of Coffin Bay Caravan Park, the seaside property will this summer be known as Discovery Parks – Coffin Bay. The property has been within...
Nov 7, 2022
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Cedar Mill Group rebrands Humm Events and appoints new event director
Winarch Capital-owned Cedar Mill Group has announced the rebranding of Humm Events to Cedar Mill Events and the appointment of new leadership, with Nathan Zervos named Event...
Nov 6, 2022
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Optus Stadium and Live Ningaloo among gold medal recipients at 2022 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards
The 2022 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards held last night recognised Western Australia’s best tourism operators. The awards night recognises Western Australian tourism businesses...
Nov 6, 2022
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Fremantle welcomes luxury ocean liner Queen Elizabeth
The City of Fremantle today welcomed the arrival of the luxury ocean liner Queen Elizabeth which will spend the day in port before departing for Adelaide at 10pm. There are 1053...
Nov 6, 2022
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South Australian Tourism Award winners announced for 2022
The Tourism Industry Council South Australia has revealed the 2022 South Australian Tourism Awards winners, including two Hall of Fame inductions and over 30 category winners....
Nov 4, 2022
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Abu Dhabi's new campaign welcomes visitors to discover experiences at their own pace
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled its latest campaign: ‘Experience Abu Dhabi. Find Your Pace’ which shares the variety of...
Nov 4, 2022
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary among recipients of Queensland Tourism Awards
Last night’s Queensland Tourism Awards 2022 saw Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary secure the gold award for Major Tourism Attraction alongside industry leader Paul Donovon who was...
Nov 4, 2022
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Victoria’s newest spa and thermal springs now operational
The Alba Thermal Springs and Spa on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula is now open and welcoming guests. In an area already home to dozens of thermal pools and hot springs, Alba...
Nov 3, 2022
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After 40 years in entertainment Steve Romer retires
After almost four decades of working with some of Australia’s best known entertainment venues, live music festivals, event venues and theme parks, industry veteran Steve Romer...
Nov 3, 2022
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Approaching its 10th anniversary Perth’s RAC Arena launches new premium products
Perth’s RAC Arena has announced the launch of two new premium products - Concert Club and Vantage - to enhance its exclusive suite level offering. Launched to coincide with the...
Oct 31, 2022
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Samoa offers an array of options for sustainable tourism
Samoa, a small island country in the central South Pacific Ocean, offers five ways for travellers to maintain their commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism. Recent...
Oct 30, 2022
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Humanforce expands workforce management and payroll capability with Ento acquisition
Leading workforce management (WFM) solutions provider Humanforce has announced the completion of its acquisition of Ento, a WFM solution used for rostering shift management,...
Oct 30, 2022
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Report highlights investment opportunities in Grampians tourism
Rising visitor numbers to the Grampians region represents one of Victoria’s most compelling tourism investment cases, according to a new report. Commissioned by Grampians...
Oct 27, 2022
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New Zealand’s most significant tourism event to return in 2023
Registrations have opened for the most significant international trade event on New Zealand’s tourism calendar. After four years, TRENZ will return in full to welcome...
Oct 27, 2022
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Village Roadshow submit plans for $333 million hotel and function centre next to Warner Bros. Movie World
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has today revealed plans to add a 600-room hotel and convention centre next to its Warner Bros. Movie World property on the Gold Coast. Expanding on...
Oct 27, 2022
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Pimalai Resort and Spa helps in releasing 50 endangered sea turtles and millions of crabs
Pimalai Resort and Spa, a five-star sanctuary on the southern Thai island of Koh Lanta, recognised for its preservation of the pristine environment, has been selected as the...
Oct 22, 2022
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Bayside City Council selects preferred tenant for new Dendy Street Beach Pavilion cafe
Bayside City Council has proposed to grant a 15-year lease (with a six-year option) to Same Pty Ltd to operate a café within the new Dendy Street Beach Pavilion situated on is...
Oct 22, 2022
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