News: Hospitality
Kuala Lumpur’s Sunway Resort transforms as a fully-integrated leisure destination
Having embarked on a US$60 million transformation in early 2020, Sunway Resort evolution as a fully-integrated leisure destination is approaching completion. Now ready to reopen...
Jun 30, 2022
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Shareholders back sale of Ardent Leisure’s US-based Main Event business
Shareholders of Ardent Leisure have overwhelmingly backed a proposal to sell the businesses US-based Main Event division, to NASDAQ-listed restaurant and entertainment business...
Jun 28, 2022
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Research shows 27% consumers would pay double for healthy drinks
As the hospitality sector revives, new research conducted by the University of South Australia, Flinders University and the University of Otago shows that more than a quarter of...
Jun 28, 2022
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Wellness
Melia hotels launch environmental programs in Vietnam to repurpose plastic
As Meliá Hotels International works towards a plastic-free environment at its properties, the Spanish hotel group’s Meliá Hanoi and Meliá Ba Vi Mountain Retreat are the first...
Jun 28, 2022
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The Star Sydney appoints two General Managers to its hospitality leadership team
Overlooking Darling Harbour, Sydney casino - The Star Sydney - has promoted Christina Grasso ( top left ) to General Manager Hotels, Events & Guest Experience, while Jason...
Jun 25, 2022
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Post-COVID sustainability initiatives spotlighted at Asian Hotels
A number of hotels across Asia have implemented sustainability initiatives post-COVID ranging from solar power projects, organic cuisine, food waste recycling, eco-friendly...
Jun 25, 2022
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Kakadu Tourism launches new business events and incentives program
Kakadu Tourism has launched a comprehensive program designed for conference, incentive and special-interest groups seeking an inspirational destination for their event. Kakadu...
Jun 23, 2022
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Grazeland offers winter activation with interactive attractions and live music
Melbourne’s Grazeland hospitality precinct is transforming into a wintery wonderland each weekend from now until 31st July featuring over 50 vendors, interactive attractions and...
Jun 22, 2022
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Thai hotels push for gender equality at women’s hospitality event
Hosted at Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, women’s hospitality event - ‘Mind The Gap’ – is pushing for gender equality in the hospitality industry as a study reveals that 90% of...
Jun 22, 2022
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New Shareholders and Directors to drive expansion of Coffs Harbour’s The Big Banana
Aiming to expand The Big Banana Fun Park as not only a Coffs Harbour attraction for short stopovers, but as a major tourism destination in its own right, its owners have...
Jun 22, 2022
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Fair Work Ombudsman makes university and hospitality sectors a priority for 2022/23
Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker has announced the regulator’s strategic priorities for the year ahead with hospitality and university sectors among the key areas of focus in...
Jun 21, 2022
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Western Australian Tourism Conference hears how robots could fill staffing shortfalls
Western Australia’s largest tourism industry conference has today heard how service robots may be in a solution for staffing shortages at major events and in hospitality venues...
Jun 21, 2022
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New Experience Melbourne program spotlights events and venues
The City of Melbourne’s new Experience Melbourne program aims to drive a city-focused approach to tourism and events to support Melbourne’s recovery and reaffirm the city as a...
Jun 21, 2022
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Brisbane Powerhouse unveils four new major outdoor events
Brisbane Powerhouse will deliver arts, culture and entertainment through four new major outdoor events to be staged in the precinct surrounding its iconic building. The...
Jun 20, 2022
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Reflections Holiday Parks encourages a focus on wellbeing this International Day of Yoga
Coinciding with International Day of Yoga (21st June) being celebrated globally, Reflections Holiday Parks is encouraging holiday makers to focus on their health and wellbeing...
Jun 20, 2022
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Lotte Arai Resort secures four Ski Asia Awards
Lotte Arai Resort, situated in Niigata Prefecture on the west coast of Japan's Honshu Island, has secured four 2022 Ski Asia Awards having been named Japan's best family ski...
Jun 20, 2022
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Sports and cultural events among recipients of Northern Territory’s International Student Wellbeing Grants
The Northern Territory’s International Student Wellbeing Grants for 2022-23 were announced today which aim to ensure the staging of 18 events and activities for students from...
Jun 20, 2022
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Thailand’s Pimalai Resort relaunches its island cleaning initiative
For the first time since the global pandemic, Thailand’s Pimalai Resort and Spa - a five-star sanctuary on the tropical island of Koh Lanta - has relaunched its island cleaning...
Jun 15, 2022
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RACV Goldfields Resort and golf course to reopen alongside launch of ArtHouse
Situated among the mineral springs of Daylesford and the old city of Ballarat, RACV Goldfields Resort and golf course will reopen from 23rd June following storm damage that...
Jun 14, 2022
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Anantara Doha launches whale shark experience and reopens surf pool
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara has partnered with Discover Qatar to launch whale shark experiences offering viewing of one of the largest congregations of whale sharks....
Jun 12, 2022
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Adelaide Oval to get $1 million refund in state taxes
The Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority (AOSMA) is to be repaid about $1 million in taxes it was incorrectly charged by the South Australian Government. However, the...
Jun 10, 2022
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Western Australian company appointed to build Perth Zoo café and function centre
Following Perth Zoo’s securing of an initial $13.5 million investment from the State Government. Western Australian company Crothers Construction has been appointed to build the...
Jun 9, 2022
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Zoos
TEEG to launch new Timezone venue in Indooroopolly
The Entertainment and Education Group have announced the launch of a new venue - Timezone Indooroopolly (Queensland) on Saturday 25th June. This will be the 52nd Timezone to...
Jun 9, 2022
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Dusit International delivers wellness experiences beyond the spa
Dusit International is rolling out its new wellness concept - Devarana Wellness - across Dusit Hotels and Resorts worldwide offering new experiences, services, and activities...
Jun 9, 2022
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