News: Hospitality
Club Wyndham Denarau Island prepares for December reopening
The award-winning Club Wyndham Denarau Island resort, a vacation club brand of Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific, is counting down to re-opening on 1st December when it will...
Nov 25, 2021
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Wibit Sports founders share highlights as they celebrate 25th anniversary
The founders of leading inflatable water play products company, Wibit Sports - Romann Rademacher and Robert Cirjak share some of their journey to mark the company’s 25th...
Nov 24, 2021
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ICC Sydney launches new outdoor entertaining service
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has today launched ‘Connect Outdoors’ - a new outdoor entertaining service allowing attendees to enjoy styled, reimagined...
Nov 24, 2021
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Legacy Entertainment reports over US$1 billion of global projects currently under construction
Despite the challenges posed by COVID, Legacy Entertainment - a leading entertainment design studio - is celebrating the close of a record year and reporting five major projects...
Nov 23, 2021
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Two-day National Tourism and Hospitality Virtual Jobs Fair starts today
With critical workforce shortages impacting many parts of the recovery of the industry, the Federal Government will be hosing the first ever National Tourism and Hospitality...
Nov 23, 2021
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ASM Global grows Asia Pacific footprint with new Singapore regional headquarters
International venue management business ASM Global has announced that it is to dramatically increasing its footprint in the Asia Pacific region with creation of a new regional...
Nov 23, 2021
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New facilities for fans on offer for Melbourne’s 2022 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
Set to return in April next year after two years of cancellations due to the pandemic, the 2022 F1 Australian Grand Prix will feature new hospitality areas, giving fans views of...
Nov 23, 2021
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ATEC highlights skill shortages to present challenges when international tourism recommences
While the inbound tourism industry welcomes news that visitors from Japan and South Korea along with Working Holiday Makers will commence returning from 1st December - marking...
Nov 22, 2021
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Queensland Government roundtable focuses on improving women’s safety in licensed venues
The Queensland Government has focused on women’s safety at Queensland’s licenced venues with stakeholders from the hospitality and entertainment industry, community groups and...
Nov 22, 2021
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WTTC report reveals tourism industry in Asia Pacific region set to recover by nearly 40%
New research from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the recovery of the Asia Pacific tourism industry has soared ahead of many regions in the world with a year...
Nov 20, 2021
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S Hotels and Resorts partners with Thailand Marine Discovery Centre in conservation of vulnerable bamboo shark
Global hospitality company - S Hotels and Resorts - has collaborated with the Phuket Marine Biological Centre and shark protection program at Marine Discovery Centre in...
Nov 20, 2021
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Vaccinated crowds to return for 2022 Australian Open but unvaccinated players will be barred
Crowds will return to Melbourne Park for the 2022 Australian Open in January next year, but they, as well as players, will have to be vaccinated. Australian Open Tournament...
Nov 20, 2021
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Bleisure emerges as a new form of tourism in China
A report recently released from The Ritz-Carlton - part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 hotel brands – spotlights ‘Bleisure’ as an emerging new form of tourism in China...
Nov 19, 2021
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Merivale to deliver hospitality services for SCG and new Sydney Football Stadium
Merivale, led by the high-profile Justin Hemmes, has been named as the exclusive hospitality experience partner for the Sydney Cricket Ground and Sydney Football Stadium...
Nov 18, 2021
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Sunshine Coast prepares for a major revival of the events industry in 2022
Sunshine Coast prepares for a major revival of the events industry in 2022 Following 20 months of disruption in the meetings, incentives and events industry, the Sunshine Coast...
Nov 18, 2021
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Big Screen Video and BetMakers Technology Group agree Exclusive Global partnership
Big Screen Video has this week advised of an exclusive, five-year global agreement with BetMakers Technology Group, partnering in the delivery of LED and LCD digital displays....
Nov 17, 2021
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Japan Tourism Agency opens historical temples and castles as accommodation options
While Japanese tourists have traditionally been offered two types of accommodation: Western-style hotels or traditional Japanese inns, in recent years, new options have emerged,...
Nov 15, 2021
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Cairns’ Tanks Arts Centre to receive new catering hub
As part of an infrastructure renewal program, Cairns Regional Council has approved the construction of a new catering hub and storage facility at the Tanks Arts Centre with...
Nov 15, 2021
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World's first Warner Bros. Hotel opened on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island
A collaboration between Abu Dhabi-based developer Miral and entertainment brand Warner Bros. has seen the opening of WB™ Abu Dhabi, located on the Emirate’s Yas Island, the...
Nov 15, 2021
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Best in Tourism Celebrated at Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards
The best of Western Australia’s tourism industry was recognised on Saturday night at the 2021 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards Gala Dinner, presented by Tourism Council WA at...
Nov 15, 2021
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Outback operators secure nine awards at 2021 QTIC Queensland Tourism Awards
Tourism operators from outback Queensland have secured nine awards, including golds in three categories at the 2021 Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) Tourism Awards....
Nov 12, 2021
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VibeLab Asia Pacific presents the inaugural edition of Global Cities After Dark Parramatta
VibeLab Asia Pacific presents the inaugural edition of Global Cities After Dark Parramatta - a capacity building and resilience-focused program of international keynotes,...
Nov 11, 2021
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Sunshine Coast’s Mountain Bike Tourism initiative among recovery grant recipients
Mountain Bike Tourism, led by Visit Sunshine Coast was one of nine Queensland campaigns and initiatives to receive State Government funding to help with recovery. The funding...
Nov 11, 2021
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Leaders in hospitality industry build an accessible and inclusive sustainability framework
The Basic Sustainability Framework initiative to set a common definition of hotel sustainability to drive responsible tourism has been launched by Minor Hotels, NH Hotel Group...
Nov 10, 2021
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