News: Hospitality
Big Red Group acquires Experience Oz and hospitality booking platform Local Agent
Big Red Group has secured its position as the largest experience marketplace in Australia and New Zealand, with the acquisition of Experience Oz and Experience Oz Local Agent...
Nov 10, 2021
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Tourism New Zealand looks to promote conference capability at AIME 2022
Tourism New Zealand will be looking to promote its new conference infrastructure at the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) when it returns from Monday 21st to...
Nov 10, 2021
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MCG appoints Delaware North as Hospitality Services Provider
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has announced the appointment of global hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North as its hospitality services provider. With...
Nov 9, 2021
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WTTC launches Net Zero Roadmap to guide global tourism
With world leaders having gathered in Glasgow for COP26 to discuss ways to solve the climate crises, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched an ambitious and...
Nov 9, 2021
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Grub Lab launches Augmented Reality Santagrams to drive loyalty to hospitality venues
Innovative hospitality tech company, Grub Lab is launching Augmented Reality (AR) Santa photos -. ‘Santagrams’ which will allow families attending participating hospitality...
Nov 8, 2021
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ASM Global proposes expansion of Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre into entertainment precinct
International venue management company ASM Global (Asia Pacific) is reported to be advocating for the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre to be doubled in size with the...
Nov 8, 2021
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Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket pilots ‘Smart Tourist’ 5G Program
One of Thailand’s leading hotel operators, Centara Hotels and Resorts, is partnering with True5G to pilot the ‘Smart Tourist’ integration of 5G solutions at Centara Grand Beach...
Nov 7, 2021
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Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre seeks hospitality operator for new café
The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre (The Joan) is seeking a professional food and beverage operator for an exciting new café that will enrich the experience of visitors...
Nov 4, 2021
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Asian event spotlights need for responsible tourism
As the world gradually emerges from COVID-19, PHIST 2021 (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism) - a major event on the future of travel, tourism and hospitality in the...
Nov 4, 2021
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EEAA embarks on COVID recovery plan
As part of its rebuild strategy following the reopening of New South Wales and Victoria post-COVID lockdowns, the Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia is delivering...
Nov 4, 2021
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HOMA Phuket Town partnership engages hospitality students on sustainability
HOMA Phuket Town, the pioneering new co-living concept, has formed a new partnership with Prince of Songkla University (PSU), southern Thailand’s oldest and largest university,...
Nov 3, 2021
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WTTC reports Asia Pacific and Middle East business travel set to lead the way with fastest recovery
A new report - ‘Adapting to Endemic COVID-19: The Outlook for Business Travel’ - from World Travel and Tourism Council in collaboration with McKinsey and Company, reveals that...
Nov 3, 2021
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Parramatta Lanes event returns with live music, comedy shows and art trails
This year’s Parramatta Lanes event will see local bars and restaurants host live music and comedy shows, while an art trail will lead visitors on a journey through the CBD that...
Nov 2, 2021
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Anantara highlights COVIDSafe requirements as Thailand reopens borders to international tourism
Anantara Hotels Resorts and Spas is ready to welcome fully vaccinated guests with no quarantine requirements from 63 low-risk countries and highlights the COVIDSafe practices...
Nov 1, 2021
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NSW Government offers free hospitality training to help fill skills gap
To help fill skill shortages in the hospitality sector, the NSW Government has announced around 3000 free training places across 29 different courses are now available to study...
Oct 31, 2021
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Tourism and Transport Forum advise skills shortage hinders industry recovery
According to new research from the Tourism and Transport Forum, as tourism operators prepare for an influx of travellers with NSW and Victoria coming out of lockdown and other...
Oct 29, 2021
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MusicRevolution.com collaboration offers hospitality and fitness centres new Royalty-Free Music
Online marketplace for royalty-free music - MusicRevolution.com - has collaborated with Adobe to provide royalty-free music to Adobe Stock audio. This collaboration was...
Oct 28, 2021
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Scenic Rim the only Australian destination included in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022
Queensland’s Scenic Rim has been named by global travel authority Lonely Planet as one of the top destinations to visit in 2022 and is being touted to become one of Australia’s...
Oct 27, 2021
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Visitors return to Melbourne after lockdown easing
Pedestrian data compiled by the City of Melbourne shows that visitors flocked back to the city over the weekend to take advantage of post lockdown freedom of movement. City of...
Oct 27, 2021
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Anantara Spa launches first cannabis infused wellness program in Thailand
Coinciding with the decriminalisation of certain elements of the cannabis plant and as Thailand prepares to reopen its borders to international guests, Anantara Spa has launched...
Oct 26, 2021
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Intrepid Travel to expand into accommodation with launch of Drifter brand
Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest adventure travel company, has today announced ambitious plans to diversify into the hotel accommodation market in a joint venture with...
Oct 26, 2021
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Expansion of Ungerboeck executive team sees Fred Lazzerini named new International Senior Vice President
Leading global event software company Ungerboeck has announced that Fred Lazzerini has been promoted to Senior Vice President, International, in addition to hiring and promoting...
Oct 25, 2021
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Club Wyndham South Pacific resorts roll out sustainable initiatives
23 Club Wyndham South Pacific resorts across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji have rolled out a raft of sustainable initiatives while enhancing guest and club member stays. From...
Oct 25, 2021
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Hospitality and retail tenants announced for Bondi Pavilion
Waverley Council has announced the new commercial tenants taking up residence in the Bondi Pavilion when the heritage beachside venue reopens next year. Mayor of Waverley, Paula...
Oct 24, 2021
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