News: Hospitality
Pathway to Australian permanent residency underpins hotel labour agreement on bridging skills gap
More than 100 hotel leaders gathered online recently to hear details of the new Hotel and Accommodation sector Temporary Labour Agreement and learn how it can help them hire...
Jun 8, 2022
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Government
Humanforce study shows workplace technology critical to positive customer service outcomes
Humanforce study shows workplace technology critical to positive customer service outcomes Research by Humanforce, a provider of intelligent workforce management solutions, has...
Jun 8, 2022
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Technology
100,000 young Saudis to be equipped with key hospitality skills via new program
It is estimated that during 2022, 100,000 young Saudis are to be equipped with key hospitality skills following today’s launch by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism of a new...
Jun 8, 2022
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Education
Transformed Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club gets official opening
A $10 million transformation of the Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club on Sydney’s Northern Beaches has been competed with the opening of the 1690 metre² facility at the weekend....
Jun 8, 2022
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Venues
Free training to deliver in-demand winter skills for hospitality and tourism industries
The NSW Government’s Winter Skills program, which aims to train people for the winter tourism and hospitality season has more than 1,500 fee-free training places available. The...
Jun 6, 2022
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Education
New event series attract record numbers in Penrith and St Marys
A newly developed series of events - 'Open Streets Penrith' and 'St Marys Lights Up' - attracted over 24,000 attendees during the month of May. The new series of events opened...
Jun 4, 2022
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Arts
Sydney hospitality precincts face pay investigations
The Fair Work Ombudsman is making surprise visits to Sydney’s hospitality precincts to make sure that workers in restaurants, cafés and fast food outlets are being paid...
Jun 3, 2022
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Finance
Oracle Hospitality Study reveals how Australian guest expectations have changed
A new study by Oracle Hospitality and Skift highlights the changing expectations for hotel stays with many Australians wanting to eliminate the ‘touch’ from the high touch...
Jun 2, 2022
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Technology
We Wander delivers wellness and hospitality experiences via gift boxing
We Wander are supporting local hospitality, tourism and wellness businesses with their new Gift Boxes which offer a range of impressive and memorable experiences. The gift boxes...
Jun 2, 2022
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Hospitality /
Wellness
Global brand reveal of Exhibition World Bahrain launched at IMEX Frankfurt
The global brand reveal of Exhibition World Bahrain - the Middle East’s newest exhibition and convention centre located in Sakhir adjacent to the Bahrain International Circuit -...
May 31, 2022
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Entertainment
Gema Group acquires Epicure catering business from Spotless Facilities
In a move that will see it expand its position as the premier provider of hospitality and catering services at national and international major events, high profile venues and...
May 31, 2022
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Venues
Knox City Council beautifies streetscapes
Knox City Council are beautifying local streetscapes and enhancing amenities to support business activation. Council received $300,000 through the COVID Safe Outdoor Activation...
May 30, 2022
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Parks
Cedar Mill Group acquires prime Yarra Valley site for Victorian premium tourist precinct
Winarch Capital-owned Cedar Mill Group has acquired a 100-acre site on the Maroondah Highway in the Yarra Valley for its third purpose-built outdoor amphitheatre and tourism...
May 30, 2022
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Entertainment
New website for jobseekers in Western Australia tourism and hospitality industry
Tourism WA in partnership with the Australian Hotels Association have today launched a one-stop-shop website to connect job seekers with opportunities in Western Australia’s...
May 26, 2022
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Hospitality
ASM Global announces executive management changes at BCEC
ASM Global APAC has announced its activation of long-held succession plans for Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC), the company’s flagship venue and one of...
May 26, 2022
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Entertainment
John O'Neill announces resignation from Executive Chairman role at casino group Star Entertainment
Amid an ongoing inquiry by the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority into The Star's suitability to run its Sydney casino, John O'Neill, Executive Chairman of Star...
May 20, 2022
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Venues
Melia Hotels prioritise sustainable and responsible hospitality
As Meliá Hotels International continues to expand globally, they are committed to working towards a new sustainable and responsible hospitality model. Meliá was recently named...
May 18, 2022
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Environment
Funlab launches all new Laser Tag and Zero Latency Virtual Reality experience at Docklands
Entertainment and hospitality provider, Funlab, have added to the already popular gaming at Archie Brothers Docklands, with today's launch of a ‘first-of-its-kind’ Laser Tag and...
May 18, 2022
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Attractions /
Entertainment
voco Hotels partners with Wyld Bikes to expand their sustainability initiatives
With green hospitality and sustainability growing among the tourism industry, voco Hotels - the upscale IHG Hotels and Resorts brand - has expanded its sustainability...
May 17, 2022
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Environment
Hamilton Island welcomes new Chief Executive Peter Brulisauer
The Oatley family has advised that Peter Brulisauer has begun his tenure as Chief Executive of Hamilton Island. Brulisauer ‘s appointment was announced in February. Brulisauer...
May 17, 2022
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Recreation
Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion relaunches with upgraded facilities
The Hordern Pavilion in Sydney’s Moore Park precinct has rebooted with a multi-million dollar seating and behind the-scenes upgrade enabling the venue to host more events than...
May 17, 2022
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Entertainment
VenuesWest seeking casual staff to work at its sport and entertainment venues
VenuesWest, owner and manager of 13 Western Australian sport and entertainment venues on behalf of the State Government, is currently seeking staff for employment opportunities...
May 13, 2022
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Venues /
Aquatics
Fremantle launches new tourism campaign featuring local community
With interstate and international borders having reopened, the City of Fremantle is launching a new marketing campaign designed to attract visitors back to Fremantle. The new...
May 12, 2022
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Hospitality
Vietnam resort’s resident zoologist wins Tourism Hero Award
Vietnam’s award-winning five-star InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, nestled in 39 hectares of nature on the Son Tra Peninsula, has announced that its resident...
May 10, 2022
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Environment