News: Hospitality
ecoSPIRITS extend their sustainable offering with Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh partnership
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh has become the first hotel in Cambodia to partner with ecoSPIRITS – a company offering a closed-loop distribution system using low-waste, low-carbon...
Sep 13, 2021
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VenuesLive steps up recruitment drive for Optus Stadium hospitality staff
Having admitted staffing difficulties during last weekend’s AFL semi-final between Geelong and the GWS Giants, VenuesLive, the operator of Perth’s Optus Stadium has commenced an...
Sep 9, 2021
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Centara Resort becomes first Asian hospitality group to formally incorporate GSTC-recognised standards
Leading Thailand hotel operator, Centara Hotels and Resorts, has announced its recent achievement of the ‘GSTC-Recognised Standard’ status from the Global Sustainable Tourism...
Sep 9, 2021
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NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park offers COVID-19 self-isolation accommodation
NRMA has partnered with NSW Health in an initiative which sees the NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park assisting in the battle against the current COVID-19 outbreak in western New South...
Sep 8, 2021
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Phnom Penh’s Raffles rolls out ‘hybrid’ hotel model
Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh, celebrated for more than 90 years as one of the ‘Grandes Dames’ of South east Asia, has reopened its northern wing as an ASQ (alternative...
Sep 8, 2021
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Culture
Humanforce offers hospitality sector a solution to help manage COVID-19 vaccination policies
To assist the hospitality sector manage complex workplace vaccination issues, Humanforce - a provider of intelligent workforce management solutions – is offering a solution to...
Sep 7, 2021
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Hospitality
ASM Global appoints inaugural General Manager for Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre
ASM Global has announced the appointment of experienced Middle East venue management and entertainment professional Dr Debbie Kristiansen as General Manager of the new Bahrain...
Sep 6, 2021
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Resort owner Dr Jerry Schwartz mandates hotel staff vaccination
Medical doctor and resort owner, Dr Jerry Schwartz has mandated vaccination for hotel staff at his Paradise Resort Gold Coast to ensure staff and guests, particularly children,...
Sep 6, 2021
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Centara Hotels and Resorts boost COVIDSafe measures
Leading Thailand hotel operator - Centara Hotels and Resorts - is boosting safety measures for Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin with a new policy requiring all...
Sep 6, 2021
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Staff shortages result in long F&B queues during AFL semi-final at Perth’s Optus Stadium
Optus Stadium Chief Executive Mike McKenna has promised improvements to the venue’s food and drink service ahead of next week’s AFL preliminary finals after fans voiced...
Sep 4, 2021
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NSW business events stakeholders say reopening certainty is vital for industry survival
Sydney’s business events industry is calling for a NSW Government plan to safely restart its operations for fully vaccinated people and warns inaction threatens the survival of...
Sep 2, 2021
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Tourism Industry Aotearoa survey finds severe mental health challenges among tourism operators
A new Tourism Industry Aotearoa survey - carried out in July and August 2021 (just before the latest COVID lockdown) - has found that 18 months after New Zealand’s borders...
Sep 2, 2021
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Wellness
Wirruwana Hub improves visitor experience at Dirk Hartog Island
The recently opened Wirruwana Hub on Dirk Hartog Island in Western Australia's Shark Bay, consists of a new visitor centre and beachside bar and café, providing visitors with a...
Sep 1, 2021
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Recreation
Vietnam’s Alma Resort uses Australian digital training platform Typsy to upskill staff
This month, the Alma Resort on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula, has partnered with Australian-founded company Typsy – a leading global digital hospitality training platform - to...
Aug 31, 2021
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Education
The District at Skycity in Adelaide to launch Battle of the Bands
Adelaide entertainment venue, The District at Skycity has announced that it will launch South Australia's biggest Battle of the Bands this October, with entries now open and...
Aug 30, 2021
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Paradise Resort Gold Coast secures excellence award
Making an incredibly challenging year just a little bit brighter, the team at Paradise Resort Gold Coast has secured the Gold Coast Business Excellence Award for August 2021 -...
Aug 25, 2021
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Hospitality
Cedar Mill Group acquires Hunter Valley site and plans for 22,000-person outdoor concert venue
Winarch Capital’s newly-formed Cedar Mill Group - a strategic and property development firm based in Newcastle - has acquired one of the Hunter Valley wine region’s most premium...
Aug 25, 2021
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The Slate Phuket resort to offer health-Inspired meeting packages for returning businesses
The Slate - Bill Bensley’s whimsical art-inspired beachfront resort on Phuket’s secluded northwest coast, is preparing for the return of business meetings with a series of...
Aug 25, 2021
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Wellness
City of Sydney invites applications for live entertainment in outdoor dining areas
The City of Sydney has advised that post COVID lockdown, businesses in the city centre will be able to host performances on footpaths to help inject more energy and atmosphere...
Aug 25, 2021
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Tenders
Tasmanian Government Tourism Loan Scheme opens for applications
The Tasmanian Liberal Government has opened their $50 million Tourism Loan Scheme for applications. Tasmanian Minister for State Growth, Roger Jaensch advises “we know that...
Aug 23, 2021
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Liquor and Gaming NSW backs campaign to drink takeaway alcohol at home
A campaign launched by the Eastern Suburbs Liquor Accord - “Stop the Spread – Enjoy @ Home” - to encourage people to drink their takeaway alcohol at home rather than on the...
Aug 22, 2021
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Resorts World Genting unveils lands and rides at SkyWorlds attraction
Resorts World Genting has unveiled the themed worlds, rides and attractions that are set to open at its new Genting SkyWorlds theme park in Malaysia. The Genting SkyWorlds theme...
Aug 20, 2021
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Phuket Tourism stakeholders welcome landmark approval of Russian Sputnik vaccine
The approval of Russia’s Sputnik vaccine by Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has been welcomed by tourism stakeholders in Phuket anticipating the...
Aug 19, 2021
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Hospitality
Vertikal implements greenery into range of venues
Based in Sydney, the team at Vertikal continue to supply, install and maintain impressive vertical garden projects in venues across Australia. Vertikal bring a deep...
Aug 16, 2021
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Environment