News: Hospitality
Funlab opens entertainment precinct on Sunshine Coast
Entertainment and hospitality provider, Funlab, are opening Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq alongside fellow Funlab family members, Strike Bowling and Holey Moley Golf Club at...
Oct 24, 2021
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WTTC and Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia launch report addressing global tourism sector recovery
The World Travel and Tourism Council and the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia have launched a new report that outlines recommendations to achieve a swift recovery of the...
Oct 22, 2021
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Humanforce and Earnd partnership launches new digital financial solutions for hospitality workers
Humanforce, a provider of intelligent workforce management solutions, has partnered with financial wellbeing specialists Earnd, to offer new digital financial tools and earned...
Oct 22, 2021
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Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas celebrate multiple accolades at 2021 World Spa Awards
Anantara Spas worldwide has secured nine top accolades in the World Spa Awards 2021 with the most prominent awards programme in the spa tourism industry. The prestigious World...
Oct 21, 2021
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Penrith City Council extends fee relief for outdoor dining and offers free entry to Ripples facilities
As Penrith emerges from lockdown, Council continues to support the community by extending its outdoor dining fee relief for local businesses until 30th June 2022 and allowing...
Oct 21, 2021
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ASM Global’s Geoff Donaghy selected for induction into US Event Industry Council’s Hall of Leaders
ASM Global’s Group Director of Convention Centres for the Asia Pacific region and ICC Sydney Chief Executive, Geoff Donaghy has been selected for induction into the United...
Oct 21, 2021
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PHIST 2021 to advance sustainability agenda for tourism in Asia
PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism) returns for a fourth year to advance the sustainable and environmental agenda for the tourism and hospitality sectors in...
Oct 21, 2021
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Environment
More than eight million Australians use public barbecues
Research from Christie Barbecues has revealed that 8,452,070 Australians are users of public barbecues, despite 69% of the population also owning a barbecue at home....
Oct 20, 2021
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ATEC highlights that tourism needs clear date for international reopening
The Australian Tourism Export Council has highlighted that while it's encouraging the full opening of international borders is imminent, Australia’s export tourism industry is...
Oct 20, 2021
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Tourism and Transport Forum welcomes announcement on Queensland border reopening
TTF has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Queensland Government that it will reopen its border to interstate hotspots by Christmas with no quarantine requirements –...
Oct 19, 2021
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21 Sunshine Coast tourism operators nominated in Queensland awards
21 Sunshine Coast tourism operators nominated in Queensland awards The 2021 Queensland Tourism Awards has announced 21 Sunshine Coast tourism operator nominations - recognising...
Oct 18, 2021
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Barcats launch national platform to help teenagers train for hospitality sector
The demand for work from teenagers has led Barcats - one of Australia’s leading hospitality platforms - to launch a new national platform dedicated to helping young teens find...
Oct 18, 2021
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Education
Victorian Government’s COVID easing relaxes rule for pubs but keeps restrictions for gyms and sport facilities
With the state approaching an 80% double vaccination rate, the Victorian Government has advised of its latest easing of restrictions from 11:59pm on Thursday, which will allow...
Oct 18, 2021
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ATEC responds to NSW Government announcement on lifting of quarantine
The Australian Tourism Export Council has advised that last Friday's announcement by the NSW Government on the lifting of quarantine for international travellers from 1st...
Oct 18, 2021
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Rolling Stone Australia Awards to return in 2022 with live music event series
Aiming to reunite the music industry following extended lockdowns, the Sailor Jerry Rolling Stone Australia Awards will be back for a second year in 2022, with a star-studded...
Oct 17, 2021
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Are Australian leisure stocks poised for growth?
In good times and bad, the leisure industry continues to be a critical stock market sector. After all, irrespective of what is happening internationally, everyone has their way...
Oct 17, 2021
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Major resort expansion complete at Club Wyndham Flynns Beach
Club Wyndham Flynns Beach is poised to bring more travellers to the Port Macquarie region, after concluding an expansion that nearly doubles the size of the resort. The...
Oct 14, 2021
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New $12 million City Park approved for Penrith
The ongoing revitalisation of the Penrith City Centre has been given another boost following Council having secured approval for their Development Application to build a new $12...
Oct 14, 2021
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NSW Government delivers new initiatives and $66 million to support outdoor dining and events
The NSW Government is delivering a raft of initiatives along with $66 million in funding to support the return of alfresco dining, outdoor activations and events return. The...
Oct 13, 2021
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Northern Territory Government offers grants to support roadside hospitality sector
Northern Territory hotels, motels, wayside inns and caravan parks are now eligible to apply for funding to implement online booking platforms. Applicants can use the funding to...
Oct 12, 2021
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Data analytics company STR share impact on hospitality sector of AFL and NRL Grand Finals
Data analytics company, STR has released their findings on how the AFL and NRL Grand Finals produced differing performance impacts for the respective host markets. Perth...
Oct 11, 2021
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Four major players in Malaysia's tourism industry ramping up destination readiness
Four major players in Malaysia's tourism, business events and the airline industry have united in ramping up destination readiness and facilitating Malaysia's reopening to...
Oct 11, 2021
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Banyan Tree launches ‘wellbeing sanctuary’ at properties in Thailand’s Koh Samui and Krabi
Redefining its hospitality experience following the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Banyan Tree Group has rolled out a new healthy living concept at its properties...
Oct 10, 2021
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Google commences showcasing ECO Certification in accommodation listings
Google has begun showcasing the ECO Certification status of an accommodation businesses’ listing – with the move by Google occurring just days before the start of October – the...
Oct 8, 2021
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