News: Hospitality
Grey Nomad Awards finalists spotlight regional Australia destinations
Tourism operators who best cater to mature age visitors across Australia have been recognised, with finalists in the Grey Nomad Awards announced yesterday. Awards Director Kim...
Feb 9, 2022
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Arts industry hit hardest by pandemic regulations
Information shared by workforce management solutions app Deputy has shown Coronavirus’ dramatic impact on employment in the performing arts. Prior to pandemic, Deputy’s data...
Feb 8, 2022
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Melbourne rooftop bar now accepting cryptocurrency as payment option
A newly opened rooftop bar - Fable Melbourne - is now accepting payment via cryptocurrencies, as part of an emerging global trend in retail and hospitality industries. With...
Feb 7, 2022
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US$1 billion transformation plan commences at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands
The owners of Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands have advised that a US$1 billion reinvestment program to transform the landmark integrated resort’s luxury tourism and hospitality...
Feb 7, 2022
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NSW Government offers free RSA courses to counter hospitality staff shortages
From 7th February 2022, the NSW Government is offering fee-free Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) courses to 5,000 workers and jobseekers to help ease staffing pressure on...
Feb 5, 2022
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Big Red Group develops partnerships to aid tourism recovery in North Queensland and NSW
Australian owned and operated business Big Red Group, the parent company of Experience Oz, has developed partnerships with both Destination Cairns Marketing (also an Australian...
Feb 3, 2022
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Sunshine Coast partners with Expedia to encourage interstate tourism
With borders now reopened, Visit Sunshine Coast has launched a new campaign with leading travel platform Expedia Group under the Wotif booking site to encourage travellers to...
Feb 2, 2022
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Barcats launches free training program to help recovery of New Zealand’s Hospitality Industry
New Zealand’s fastest growing hospitality platform, Barcats, in partnership with the New Zealand Ministry of Social Development is launching a free Job Ready employment program...
Feb 2, 2022
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Centara Resorts welcome return of international visitors following relaunch of Thailand’s reopening program
Following the relaunch in February of Thailand’s ‘Test & Go’ program for quarantine-free international arrivals, Centara Hotels and Resorts is welcoming international visitors...
Feb 1, 2022
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ICC Sydney launches new Professional Growth Traineeship Program
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has launched its Professional Growth Traineeship Program - a paid traineeship program spanning culinary, audio visual, event...
Jan 31, 2022
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Japan National Tourism Organization looks to promote tourism through culinary experiences
Looking to build on a 2019 survey by the Japan Tourism Agency which revealed that eating local food and tasting Japanese saké were among the activities prospective visitors to...
Jan 31, 2022
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Gold Coast's Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat for sale
The consortium that owns Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, Australia's best known lifestyle and wellness retreat, has offered the property for sale. The multiple-award winning...
Jan 31, 2022
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Construction set to begin on $38 million Busselton Performing Arts Centre
Construction is set to begin on the City of Busselton new $38 million performing arts precinct in the next month. Set for completion in 2023, the construction tender for the new...
Jan 27, 2022
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Recreation and hospitality associations to hold job fair for people aged 16-30 years
A free Local Jobs Fair is being delivered as part of the Victorian Government’s Jobs Victoria Advocates program and run by Whittlesea Community Connections in partnership with...
Jan 27, 2022
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Tourism Industry Council South Australia data shows plummeting business outlook
The latest tourism industry data from Tourism Industry Council South Australia shows business outlook has deteriorated to the second-lowest level since 2010, after further...
Jan 26, 2022
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UAE’s first casino to open as part of integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah
As the United Arab Emirates moves to legalise gambling, Wynn Resorts has announced plans for a “multi-billion” dollar integrated resort to be built in Ras Al Khaimah. Wynn...
Jan 26, 2022
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Major works to commence on Mildura waterfront precinct
More people will soon be able to enjoy Mildura’s scenic Murray River with major building works to begin next month on the next stage of a popular waterfront precinct. The...
Jan 24, 2022
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Omicron fears sees New Zealand Government introduce Red traffic light settings
Looking to manage the outbreak of the Omicron variant in the community, the New Zealand Government has introduced ‘red traffic light’ restrictions that will impact business...
Jan 24, 2022
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Hobart loyalty program returns to support the city’s hospitality industry
The successful Passport to Hobart program returns in 2022, as the City of Hobart launches a series of additional measures to support local businesses through the ongoing impacts...
Jan 23, 2022
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Byron Shire Council commits to investing in water sustainability initiatives
Byron Shire Council has supported more than 10 local nurseries, sporting clubs, business and developments to make the switch from potable (drinking) to recycled water. Council’s...
Jan 23, 2022
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University of Queensland study reveals impacts on hotel brands used for COVID quarantine
A University of Queensland study has researched what people think about the hotel brands that were used as quarantine facilities, and the findings show a big difference in...
Jan 20, 2022
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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre attracted over 300 events in 2021
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has revealed that it successfully hosted over 300 national and regional business events during 2021....
Jan 17, 2022
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Marriott Bonvoy curates Australian experiences at Melbourne Park during Australian Open
As official hotel partner for the Australian Open, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program is gearing up to host members and guests at the...
Jan 17, 2022
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Dubai Parks and Resorts set to launch new rides at Motiongate Dubai
Dubai Parks and Resorts has announced the impending launch of two new rides within its Lionsgate Zone at Motiongate Dubai as of 21st January. The additions are the first...
Jan 17, 2022
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