News: Hospitality
Victorian Government launches second round of popular dining and entertainment program
The Victorian Government’s popular Dining and Entertainment Program – Eat, Play, Cash Back is now live, saving Victorians money on restaurant meals, live gigs and museum visits...
Sep 19, 2022
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Parramatta Lanes street festival marks 10th anniversary
This year, to mark the Parramatta Lanes street festival’s 10th anniversary, a free four-day program of food, arts and live music will run from 12th to 15th October highlighting...
Sep 18, 2022
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Works commence to expand Wollongong’s outdoor dining opportunities
Wollongong City Council has expanded its outdoor dining trial to lower Crown Street and to create a walkable outdoor dining spine through the CBD. Council has been supporting an...
Sep 16, 2022
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New entertainment precinct unveiled at Melbourne’s Chadstone Shopping Centre
Chadstone - The Fashion Capital, the largest shopping centre in Australia, has unveiled concepts for a new entertainment and dining precinct that it will open this summer. Set...
Sep 15, 2022
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Moshtix reveal exclusive Ticketing Partnership with Merivale
Moshtix has announced a long-term partnership with entertainment and hospitality group Merivale that will see the Ticketmaster company become the exclusive ticketing partner...
Sep 14, 2022
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Invest Islands commits to green development strategy in Lombok
Invest Islands, a leading real estate investment company on the Indonesian island of Lombok, is committing to the green economy by creating resort and residential projects that...
Sep 14, 2022
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Choice Hotels Asia Pacific announces its Community Sports Grant recipients
Leading hotel group, Choice Hotels Asia Pacific continues its support of local sporting clubs with the hotel group announcing the Australian and New Zealand recipients of a...
Sep 14, 2022
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Red Raion partners with Leisure Expert Group to create immersive attraction for AIDA cruise ship
Red Raion, the CGI studio specialised in media-based attractions, and Leisure Expert Group, who focuses on the design and production of spaces and identities in the leisure,...
Sep 13, 2022
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Hobart CBD to be revitalised as cultural destination with new ‘In The Hanging Garden’ precinct
Plans to enhance Hobart’s CBD as a cultural destination are progressing with town planning and demolition works for Stage 1 of the upcoming ‘In The Hanging Garden’ precinct...
Sep 12, 2022
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Malaysia's first esports hotel launches its first NFT collection
SEM9 Senai, Southeast Asia's first esports hotel, built by SEM9 esports organisation and backed by SEAGM & Aiken Digital, launched its first hotel NFT collection - 99LIVES, on...
Sep 12, 2022
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Fair Work Ombudsman recovers wages for underpaid Darwin hospitality workers
Following investigations of employers in Darwin food precincts, The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered $393,453 in wages for 479 underpaid workers. Fair Work Inspectors targeted...
Sep 11, 2022
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The Venues Collection appoints El Kwang as Chief Commercial Officer
The Venues Collection - experience providers within the Sydney hospitality and events space - has appointed business events expert, El Kwang as Chief Commercial Officer,...
Sep 11, 2022
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Alpine Resorts Victoria appoints Amber Gardner as inaugural Chief Executive
The incoming board of Alpine Resorts Victoria has announced that Amber Gardner has been appointed as the organisation’s inaugural Chief Executive following an extensive...
Sep 11, 2022
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Disney Cruise Line sets sail in Australia and New Zealand for the first time
Disney Cruise Line is making its inaugural appearance in Australia and New Zealand with their Disney Wonder offering ‘Disney Magic at Sea’ sailings for local residents during a...
Sep 11, 2022
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Hyatt Hotels emphasises leisure travel as a key driver for its Asia Pacific growth
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans for the continued growth of its brand portfolio in Asia Pacific with a range of landmark luxury and lifestyle hotels and resorts...
Sep 11, 2022
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Oceania and Asia winners announced at 2022 World Travel Awards
Returning for 2022, the World Travel Awards, the global tourism industry's most prestigious awards program, have named their winners for the Asia and Oceania regions. Among the...
Sep 9, 2022
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Food and beverage vendors sought for 2022 Kiama Sky Show
With Kiama’s New Year’s Eve Sky Show returning in 2022 after a two-year COVID-enforced hiatus, Expressions of Interest are being sought from food and beverage vendors to enhance...
Sep 7, 2022
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Tourism Industry Aotearoa reveals finalists for New Zealand Tourism Awards 2022
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has revealed the finalists for New Zealand’s prestigious tourism awards which showcase and celebrate the industry’s individual and business successes....
Sep 6, 2022
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Choice Hotels Asia Pacific partners with South Australian Tourism Commission in new consumer campaign
Leading hotel group, Choice Hotels Asia Pacific has partnered with South Australian Tourism Commission in its new consumer campaign, inspiring travellers to book their next...
Sep 4, 2022
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ATEC calls for changes to Working Holiday Makers visa criteria to meet tourism's unskilled labour shortage
The Australian Tourism Export Council is calling for three months of work in the tourism and hospitality sector to be included in the eligibility criteria for Working Holiday...
Sep 1, 2022
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TEEG to open new Timezone venue in Broadmeadows in time for Victorian school holidays
Australian family entertainment brand, Timezone, will open a new venue in the northern Melbourne suburb of Broadmeadows on Saturday 10th September just in time for Victorian...
Sep 1, 2022
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Plans revealed to develop Sunshine Coast’s largest music venue
Hospitality firm The Comiskey Group has revealed plans for a new $35 million music venue, capable of holding up to 2,500 people, on the Sunshine Coast. The development, which...
Aug 30, 2022
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City of Sydney transforms village high streets with a series of special events
The City of Sydney is transforming village high streets into spaces for walking, shopping and dining with a series of special events during October and November 2022. ‘Sydney...
Aug 30, 2022
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Ballarat CBD green spaces enhanced by outdoor dining pods
Ballarat’s CBD green spaces have been enhanced with 12 outdoor dining pods aiming to attract more people to the area by creating a comfortable space for people to enjoy food and...
Aug 29, 2022
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