News: Hospitality
Reflections Holiday Parks continue championing Energy Savings after Earth Hour
Following their participating in Earth Hour at the end of March and seeing a significant reduction in power usage at some parks, Reflections Holiday Parks will continue to...
Apr 7, 2022
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Environment
Australia’s latest high-end eco-resort opens adjacent to Blue Mountains National Park
Phase one of Chalets at Blackheath - Australia’s latest high-end eco-resort – is now open and is situated on 17 acres of bushland immediately adjacent to the UNESCO...
Apr 7, 2022
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Snackr provides effective solution for venues facing staff shortages
For venue managers and event organisers who are committed to improving the fan experience while addressing any logistical challenges for timely delivery of food and beverage,...
Apr 6, 2022
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Technology
Additional funding aims to deliver new evening attractions for the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory Government has injected additional funding of $170,000 to support operators in their delivery of new evening tourism experiences and attractions. The...
Apr 5, 2022
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SiteMinder unveils next generation platform to make hotel technology universal
As hotel bookings in Australia return to pre-pandemic levels, Australia-headquartered SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, has unveiled the next...
Apr 5, 2022
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Adventure experiences and boutique hotels ready to support Queenstown’s surge in event bookings
New adventure experiences such as Oxbow and iFly along with boutique hotels are ready to support the surge in event booking enquiries reported by the Queenstown Convention...
Apr 5, 2022
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Attractions
Aquatic fitness studio The Ripple Club proves popular at Fairmont Singapore
Singapore’s leading provider of revolutionary aquatic fitness services has expanded its portfolio of studios to include the centrally located Fairmont Singapore. Collaborating...
Apr 4, 2022
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Fitness
Sustainability Officer appointed to reduce carbon footprint of Vietnamese hotel
The 580-room Alma Resort on Vietnam’s south central coast has appointed Vu Ngoc Linh as its first sustainability officer. Vu Ngoc Linh, a hospitality professional with more than...
Apr 4, 2022
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Lassiters Hotel Casino to expand with $70 million investment
Australian hospitality group, Iris Capital, plans to invest $70 million within the next five years on expanding Lasseters Hotel Casino - further transforming tourism and...
Apr 4, 2022
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Avani+ Hua Hin Resort offers recently launched VLCC wellness concept
Thailand’s Avani+ Hua Hin Resort is now offering the recently launched VLCC wellness concept which combines modern medical testing and diagnostics with complementary Ayurveda...
Apr 3, 2022
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Fitness
Ocean Beach Tourist Park secures excellence award
The inaugural Ron Chapman Award for excellence for 2022 has been won by Ocean Beach Tourist Park, with the announcement made at the recently held Caravan Parks Association of...
Apr 2, 2022
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Hospitality
Restaurant and Catering Industry Association calls for pay freeze for hospitality workers
Despite a shortage of staff to fill available vacancies, the Restaurant and Catering Industry Association has called for no increase in the minimum wage for in its submission to...
Apr 1, 2022
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Agoda collaborates with Finema to speed up Thailand Pass application process
According to search data from Agoda, Thailand tops global charts as the number one most searched destination for travel in the next six months and to aid with the anticipated...
Mar 31, 2022
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Technology
Geelong community encouraged to participate in government hospitality and entertainment program
The City of Greater Geelong is encouraging its local community to participate in the Victorian Government’s $60 million Victorian Dining and Entertainment Program. From Tuesday...
Mar 29, 2022
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GlobalData forecasts international arrivals to ASEAN to reach 142 million in 2024
Leading data and analytics company, GlobalData is forecasting arrivals to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to grow from 136.9 million in 2019 to 142 million in...
Mar 28, 2022
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Hospitality
Star Entertainment Chief Executive Matt Bekier resigns amid ongoing inquiry
Star Entertainment Group's managing director and Chief Executive, Matt Bekier has resigned amid an ongoing inquiry into Sydney's Star casino. The inquiry by the Independent...
Mar 28, 2022
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Post-Olympic legacy project to deliver new global destination for sport, culture and events in Seoul
A reimaging of the precinct at the heart of the hosting of the 1988 Olympics in the South Korean capital of Seoul is to create a landmark destination for sport, meetings,...
Mar 28, 2022
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Sunshine Coast Council invests $1.6 million in Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park
Sunshine Coast Council is investing $1.6 million in Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park’s amenities facility to ensure they remain contemporary and attractive for guests. Since the...
Mar 27, 2022
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Hospitality
Billabong Retreat the latest wellness resort to be listed for sale
Sydney’s Billabong Retreat is for sale, the third major wellness resort on Australia’s East Coast to hit the market in the last six months. Australia’s largest wellness resort,...
Mar 26, 2022
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Wellness
Reflections Holiday Parks to demonstrate sustainability commitment through Earth Hour
In a demonstation of their commitment to sustainability and positive actions towards a better planet, Reflections Holiday Parks across NSW will be turning off all non-essential...
Mar 24, 2022
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Victoria University Polytechnic offers free training for entry-level hospitality and tourism jobs
With the hospitality sector still reporting they are unable to find skilled workers following an exodus of staff during COVID-forced business closures, Victoria University...
Mar 23, 2022
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Wellington businesses encouraged to create parklets in CBD
Wellington businesses looking to create more outdoor space for dining or socialising are being encouraged by Wellington City Council to explore the possibility of transforming...
Mar 23, 2022
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PGA officially opens its world-first golf education hub at Sandhurst
The motivation of the PGA Golf Learning Hub that officially opened today at Sandhurst is to deliver a more diverse and qualified workforce servicing the six key pillars of the...
Mar 23, 2022
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Surfaces /
Golf
Indigenous food and culture festival to be staged across Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory’s premier Indigenous food and culture festival - A Taste of Kakadu - will be staged across Kakadu National Park from Friday 20th May to Sunday 29th May 2022....
Mar 23, 2022
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