News: Hospitality
Australia’s first Hey Caddy franchise by X-Golf launches in Brisbane
X-Golf has launched its first ever mini golf franchise - Hey Caddy - in Brisbane, offering an 18-hole immersive world experience located in the bustling locale of North Lakes....
Mar 22, 2022
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Grub Lab uses Augmented Reality to boost hospitality venue experiences over Easter
Innovative hospitality tech company, Grub Lab is using Augmented Reality (AR) to upgrade its offerings for children in venues across Australia over Easter. Grub Lab’s Easter...
Mar 21, 2022
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Philippines’ new SMX Convention Centre set for May opening
The Philippines latest convention property, the SMX Convention Center Clark, is on target for an opening in May this year according to its owner, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp....
Mar 20, 2022
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Funding helps expand Western Australian outdoor hospitality operations
Small Western Australian businesses including cafés, bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels can apply for grants of up to $5,000 to reimburse the costs of creating or expanding...
Mar 20, 2022
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Industry reunites for presentation of Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
Excellence in the tourism industry has been recognised with the presentation of the 2021 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards on the Sunshine Coast this evening. Celebrating the...
Mar 18, 2022
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Thailand resort’s Marine Discovery Centre helps with recovery of Maya Bay
Following the global success of the movie ‘The Beach’ released in 2000, Thailand's Maya Bay in the Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, became overwhelmed by...
Mar 17, 2022
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Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort reopens after extensive transformation
Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort has announced their official reopening following a $48,000,000 (FJ $73,000,000) transformation. Previously named ‘Sheraton Fiji Resort’, the...
Mar 17, 2022
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Peloton expands its footprint into Australian hospitality industry
Following the 2021 launch of Peloton in Australia, the interactive fitness platform is continuing its expansion with Peloton Commercial. The Australian hospitality industry has...
Mar 16, 2022
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Vietnam hospitality industry moves towards more sustainable operations
The hospitality industry in Vietnam, while impacted by COVID has seen many hotels invest in the land, cultivating gardens, farms and orchards to support staff and move towards a...
Mar 16, 2022
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Melbourne businesses to capitalise on Twilight entertainment trend
Melbourne businesses have identified the twilight as a massive growth area for the night-time economy. To capitalise on this new trend, the City of Melbourne's Night-Time expert...
Mar 15, 2022
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Humanforce research reveals lack of technology to be limiting flexible working options
In spite of the ongoing skill shortage across many key industries, research by Humanforce, a provider of intelligent workforce management solutions, has shown that a lack of...
Mar 13, 2022
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Working holidaymakers welcomed back to New Zealand
Tourism operators are looking forward to welcoming working holidaymakers as they return to New Zealand from today. Working Holiday Visa holders and some skilled workers can now...
Mar 13, 2022
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Ancient wellness therapies revived at Thailand’s Pimalai Spa
Pimalai Spa – a renowned wellness sanctuary on the idyllic Thai island of Koh Lanta, is reviving time-honoured Thai therapies, many of which date back hundreds of years....
Mar 12, 2022
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo launches night experience to honour this year’s Earth Hour
This year in honour of Earth Hour, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo in Darling Harbour will continue to support koala conservation efforts with the launch of its first-ever Earth Hour...
Mar 9, 2022
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Ballarat to host Australian Regional Tourism Convention in 2022
The City of Ballarat has confirmed it will host the Australian Regional Tourism Convention from 10th to 12th October 2022 at the Mercure Ballarat. The convention aims to...
Mar 9, 2022
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Melbourne's permanent hospitality and entertainment precinct Grazeland celebrates one year of operation
Melbourne’s permanent hospitality precinct, Grazeland, is celebrating one year since opening its doors to the public and to mark the occasion, over the weekend of 25th -27th...
Mar 8, 2022
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Renowned hospitality groups and organisations join the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge
UNESCO and Expedia Group have announced new commitments from a number of prominent hospitality groups and organisations joining the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge (‘The UNESCO...
Mar 8, 2022
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Funlab launches inaugural augmented reality darts venue in Sydney
Entertainment and hospitality provider, Funlab, is launching La Di Darts, Sydney’s first augmented reality, 18+ adults only darts venue on 18th March - positioned directly...
Mar 8, 2022
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Mulpha Australia continues Hunter Valley expansion with eco studio retreats
Property and hospitality group Mulpha Australia is continuing its Hunter Valley expansion, with construction commencing on 60 architect-designed eco studio retreats in the...
Mar 8, 2022
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Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas celebrates International Women’s Day around the World
In honour of International Women’s Day 2022, Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas has showcased some of their incredible female team members around the world each occupying...
Mar 7, 2022
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Ed.Square Town Centre celebrates women in wellness, hospitality and cinema this International Women’s Day
Ed.Square Town Centre, south west Sydney’s one-stop precinct for retail, wellness, hospitality and family entertainment, is celebrating the ‘Women of Ed.’ this International...
Mar 7, 2022
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Tourism NT launches new dedicated working holiday campaign
Tourism NT is working with Tourism Top End, Tourism Central Australia and Hospitality NT, to deliver a $2.6 million dedicated working holiday maker campaign - WORK HARD, PLAY...
Mar 6, 2022
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NSW Government extends trading hours for licenced venues during special events
The NSW Government will permit hotels and registered clubs to extend their trading hours so patrons can celebrate events such as Vivid Sydney, the Tamworth Country Music...
Mar 6, 2022
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ASM Global appointed to manage London’s Olympia
Leading international venue management company ASM Global, has been appointed to run operations at Olympia London, the premier exhibition centre in central London and one of...
Mar 5, 2022
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