News: Hospitality
Melbourne Skydeck relaunches with new branding and Virtual Reality Voyager Theatre
Melbourne Skydeck - formerly the Eureka Skydeck – opens to the public today having relaunched following a multi-million-dollar redevelopment, new name and brand and boasting the...
Dec 15, 2021
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SAii Phi Phi Island Village looks to inspire new generation of marine conservationists
SAii Phi Phi Island Village on the Thai island of Koh Phi Phi is looking to encourage environmentally-conscious families to experience immersive escapes that will inspire young...
Dec 14, 2021
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$60 million golf fund launched to redevelop under-performing courses into sport entertainment zones
A $60 million PlayGolf Fund has been launched by property and tourism company Mulpha Australia, which is providing the equity, and backed by Avid Sports Management and Golf...
Dec 13, 2021
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Fees waived temporarily for Shoalhaven businesses to expand their outdoor dining services
As part of the NSW Government’s Alfresco Restart Package, Shoalhaven City Council has announced its support of local food, beverage, entertainment, arts and cultural businesses...
Dec 11, 2021
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ICC Sydney celebrates five years of operation
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is this week celebrating five years of operation, having contributed to $2.53 billion of visitor expenditure and a host of...
Dec 9, 2021
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Sydney named as host for ATE 2022 as domestic tourism rebounds
As domestic tourism continues its recovery, the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) will head to Sydney in 2022, being staged in a hybrid format at ICC Sydney from 15th to 18th...
Dec 9, 2021
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Five-screen Reading Cinema to be included in Busselton Shopping Centre development
Australian Unity, owner of Busselton Shopping Centre in Western Australia, has commenced the largest and final stage of its $45 million redevelopment, which will add a range of...
Dec 8, 2021
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Laguna Phuket celebrates return of international events and sports tourism
Laguna Phuket – one of Thailand's premier destination resorts spanning 1,000 acres of parkland and beachfront on Phuket’s west coast - is celebrating the return of international...
Dec 8, 2021
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Cambodia Ecolodge reports success in conservation of otters and elephants
Cardamom Tented Camp in Cambodia has witnessed the return of a small herd of elephants to its conservation area, after an absence of five years while also noting that a large...
Dec 7, 2021
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Puffing Billy Railway resumes daily services for first time since pre-COVID
Following months of COVID lockdowns for many attractions and tourist destinations in Victoria, one of the State’s most popular tourist attractions - Puffing Billy Railway – has...
Dec 6, 2021
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Saudi Arabia partners with France to host Villa Hegra at AlUla as hub for tourism training and cultural exchange
Saudi Arabia has partnered with France to introduce the 'French villa' model of Villa Hegra at AlUla - a region of outstanding natural and cultural significance in north-west...
Dec 6, 2021
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Barcats collaborates with multi-national company to boost Australian hospitality industry training
The demand for training hospitality workers has led Barcats - one of Australia’s leading hospitality platforms - to join forces with multi-national beverage company Diageo to...
Dec 2, 2021
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Humanforce highlights Australian businesses unable to fill 24% of shifts
Research by Humanforce, a provider of intelligent workforce management solutions, has shown that businesses are unable to fill the shifts they want staffed today, with staff...
Dec 2, 2021
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Experience Australia like never before with a cruise
After a nearly two-year hiatus, international tourism and travel in Australia is back and all at P&O Cruises could not be happier about it. The P&O Cruises team see it as time...
Dec 1, 2021
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Plans unveiled for new $10 million Cleland nature-based experience
Plans have recently been released for the new $10 million wilderness retreat situated within Cleland Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills. The new retreat will be built within...
Nov 30, 2021
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Looking to accelerate event industry innovation Ungerboeck announces Priava acquisition
Ungerboeck, the world’s leading event management software provider, has today announced that it has acquired Priava, the cloud-based venue and event management system with a...
Nov 30, 2021
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Sunshine Coast tourism industry optimistic for strong revival
Visit Sunshine Coast recently held its Annual General Meeting, during which VSC Chair, David Ryan, reported that while 2020-21 had been one of the most challenging years ever...
Nov 29, 2021
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Future tourism development plans unveiled for East Arnhem Land
The Northern Territory Government has released the East Arnhem Land Destination Management Plan unveiling a road map for future tourism development and investment for the...
Nov 29, 2021
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Queenstown residents encouraged to support local hospitality venues on New Year’s Eve
In light of Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) Council having decided not to proceed with the annual NYE fireworks and music performances on Queenstown and Wānaka...
Nov 28, 2021
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Joint operation underway to assist Byron Bay hospitality industry with 'schoolies surge'
A joint operation between SafeWork NSW, Liquor & Gaming NSW and NSW Police is under way to help hospitality businesses prepare for the influx of young people and the potential...
Nov 27, 2021
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GCCEC’s Adrienne Readings named Board Chair at Destination Gold Coast
Destination Gold Coast (DGC) has announced the appointment of Adrienne Readings as Chair of the Board, succeeding Paul Donovan, who served a 17-year tenure in this role....
Nov 26, 2021
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New report from WTTC and Trip.com Group reveals latest trends in tourist behaviour
World Travel and Tourism Council and Trip.com Group have launched ‘Trending in Travel’, a new report revealing tourists’ consumer behaviour and future booking patterns in the...
Nov 25, 2021
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Swissotel Sydney’s new restaurant Ten Stories launches with focus on sustainability
The menu offered from award-winning Executive Chef John Giovanni Pugliano at Ten Stories stays true to the Swissotel brand ethos of sustainability and craftsmanship, featuring...
Nov 25, 2021
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NRMA Parks and Resorts' investment in Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort supports local community and business
NRMA Parks and Resorts has invested almost $1 million in upgrades to its popular Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort this year, completed just ahead of the summer season to...
Nov 25, 2021
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