News: Hospitality
New research dispels suggestions New Zealand tourism too expensive for the domestic market
New research from Wellington-based research and strategy company, Angus & Associates, suggests two thirds of New Zealanders believe they received good or excellent value for...
Mar 17, 2021
Tourism /
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Attractions
Marvel Stadium to sell $2 pies during AFL season Rounds One and Two
With venues often criticised for the high cost of food and beverage items, the AFL and Marvel Stadium have announced that pies will cost just $2 pies at all matches at the...
Mar 16, 2021
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Retail
146 Accor hotels in Australia commit to UNESCO sustainability tourism pledge
146 Accor hotels in Australia commit to UNESCO sustainability tourism pledge 146 Accor hotels in Australia commit to UNESCO sustainability tourism pledge following a strategic...
Mar 15, 2021
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Environment
Thailand’s Pimalai Resort and Spa offers eco-sensitive excursions to Mu Ko Lanta National Park
Ever since it opened 20 years ago, Pimalai Resort and Spa on the island of Koh Lanta, has pioneered conservation programs to preserve Mu Ko Lanta National Park - a 134...
Mar 15, 2021
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Environment
Northern Beaches Council improving outdoor hospitality in Manly
As part of the 'Streets as Shared Spaces' program, Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council will trial activating three new outdoor dining spaces in Whistler Street, The Corso and...
Mar 14, 2021
Hospitality /
Recreation
Continuing large outdoor event restrictions see Taste Tamworth Festival 2021 cancelled
Tamworth Regional Council’s Taste Tamworth Festival 2021 has been cancelled due to continuing NSW Government COVID-19 restrictions and a cautious approach from the hospitality...
Mar 14, 2021
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Hospitality
SAii Phi Phi Island Village reopens with new facilities and upgraded accommodation
SAii Phi Phi Island Village, the newly-rebranded lifestyle retreat on Thailand’s Koh Phi Phi Don, has unveiled its revamped Hillside Pool Villas including a new two-bedroom...
Mar 14, 2021
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Hospitality
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary appoints Bruce Ryde as General Manager and Brand Strategist
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa - located on the southern coastline of Koh Samui, Thailand - has appointed hotelier, Bruce Ryde as its new General Manager and Brand...
Mar 13, 2021
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Hospitality /
Wellness
HungryHungry helps Melbourne’s hospitality and event sector operate safely post COVID
HungryHungry is using its contactless ordering service to help venues including cafes and pubs through to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and outdoor festival, Live At The...
Mar 12, 2021
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Venues /
Technology
Hot springs wellness retreat planned for prime location on Perth’s Swan River
Plans for a $25 million luxury spa and wellness retreat development on the site of the historic Dalkeith Hot Pools on Perth’s Swan River have been revealed. The proposal from...
Mar 11, 2021
Hospitality /
Wellness /
Aquatics
Queensland Government passes legislation to ban single-use plastics
Under new legislation passed by Queensland Parliament yesterday, polystyrene foam food containers and cups as well as single-use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery and plates...
Mar 10, 2021
Legal /
Hospitality /
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Environment
EventMploy established to connect event organisers with event professionals
In an Events and Festival Industry first - Event Operations Australia has established EventMploy - a website and App that solves the problem of event organisers and venue...
Mar 10, 2021
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Venues /
Technology
Global Cities After Dark Sydney announces full program for 2021
Global Cities After Dark Sydney has today announced the full program for this year's conference held in March and presented by VibeLab Asia Pacific. The week-long event will...
Mar 10, 2021
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Arts
Minor Hotels announce Area General Manager for flagship Bangkok properties
Thaliand-based Minor Hotels has appointed experienced hotelier, Mark O’Sullivan as Area General Manager Bangkok a role that will see him at the helm of numerous flagship...
Mar 8, 2021
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Hospitality /
Venues
Destination NSW appoints Christine McLoughlin as new Chair
Christine McLoughlin has been appointed as Destination NSW’s new Chair to lead visitor economy recovery with NSW Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney,...
Mar 8, 2021
Tourism /
Hospitality
ATEC highlights the impact of declining inbound tourism on regional communities
According to the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC,) regional tourism businesses across the country reliant on ‘high spending’ international visitors will be the big...
Mar 7, 2021
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Hospitality /
Venues
Thailand resort offers land to feed elephants during challenging times
The first Meliá resort to open in Thailand has provided land for a community farm to help feed elephants rescued from exploitation activities. Located 200 metres from Meliá Koh...
Mar 7, 2021
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Environment
Marriott International pilots AI hotel design solution for future Asia-Pacific properties
Marriott International Inc. has advised that is looking to reinvent how hotels in its Select Service brand portfolio are designed and constructed using a suite of proprietary,...
Mar 5, 2021
Tourism /
Design /
Hospitality
Centara Mirage themed waterpark resort to open in Vietnam
Following their success in Thailand, Centara Hotels and Resorts, are expanding their family-themed resort brand with the world’s second Centara Mirage, opening in a popular...
Mar 5, 2021
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Play
Study finds paper-based single-use products have significant environmental benefits
With an increasing number of geographies today facing freshwater supply issues, a recent Life Cycle Assessment study undertaken by Ramboll - a leading global engineering, design...
Mar 3, 2021
Hospitality /
Environment
Thailand’s Tourism Sector petitions to reopen the country by 1st July 2021
Leading international tourism companies in Thailand have launched a campaign to reopen the country’s borders from 1 July 2021 saying vaccines are a game changer that allow for...
Mar 2, 2021
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Safety /
Hospitality
Sunway Resort to showcase visionary design and futuristic technology
Sunway Resort (previously known as Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa), the flagship five-star property at Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, has embarked on a landmark US $60 million...
Mar 2, 2021
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Fitness
Go Golfing tour group supports NSW bushfire impacted communities
Queensland based golf travel company, Go Golfing, made a pledge a year ago to bring tourists back to towns on the New South Wales south coast ravaged by the 2020 bushfires. Last...
Mar 1, 2021
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Environment /
Golf
Virtual reality experience to boost New Zealand student’s interest in tourism
With COVID-19 restrictions limiting excursions outside the classroom, Go with Tourism have developed a virtual reality experience to bring the world of tourism and hospitality...
Feb 28, 2021
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Hospitality /
Education