News: Hospitality
Queensland Government launches new check-in app for hospitality sector to stay COVIDSafe
The Queensland Government has today released a new, free, check-in app making it much easier for the state’s hospitality businesses and their customers to stay COVIDSafe....
Feb 28, 2021
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Bega Valley businesses lack confidence in the viability of their 2021 operations
The findings of a Business Survey Report released this week show businesses across the Sapphire Coast region are still recovering following multiple COVID-19 related shutdowns....
Feb 28, 2021
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BCEC reveals strong start to 2021
As one of the first Australian convention centres to reopen in 2020 following last year’s COVID-19 lockdown, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has continued its...
Feb 26, 2021
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Adelaide Fringe events transform the city with open-air entertainment
Adelaide Fringe events - Twilight Fringe on O’Connell Street, Gouger Street Feast and East End Unleashed - are set to transform Adelaide into a COVIDSafe, family-friendly space...
Feb 24, 2021
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University of South Australia study indicates emerging opportunities for event industry to help disadvantaged
Research from the University of South Australia indicates that as Australia begins to rebuild from the COVID-19 downturn, new opportunities are emerging for businesses to...
Feb 24, 2021
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Wyndham Destinations launch over 100 attraction and recreation activities across its South Pacific resorts
In response to ongoing COVID-19 travel restrictions, Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific has launched more than 100 free experiences across 22 Club Wyndham South Pacific resorts...
Feb 23, 2021
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MSL Solutions release new software helping venues to navigate constantly changing trading conditions
SaaS technology provider MSL Solutions Limited today announced the release of SwiftPOS Version 10 to help venues adapt to the new COVID-19 normal and beyond. SwiftPOS, MSL...
Feb 23, 2021
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The Slate Phuket launches holistic retreats with KRU Precision Wellness
The Slate - an art-inspired beachfront retreat in Phuket - has launched KRU Precision Wellness, a new onsite facility that specialises in personalised preventative healthcare...
Feb 23, 2021
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Vietnam’s Alma Resort launches mobile app for contactless communication with guests and staff in real-time
Adapting to the new COVID-19 normal, Vietnam’s Alma Resort has launched a mobile app allowing contactless communication with guests and staff in real-time. Now available for...
Feb 23, 2021
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AFTA spotlights the need for JobKeeper extension for the tourism industry
Working closely with other bodies including Tourism and Transport Forum Australia, the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) highlights that without a JobKeeper...
Feb 23, 2021
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G’day Group purchases El Questro and Kings Canyon Resort from Delaware North
The G’day Group has today announced its purchase of iconic Australian tourism assets El Questro in Western Australia and Kings Canyon Resort in the Northern Territory from...
Feb 21, 2021
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Anantara’s resorts in northern Thailand listed as Travel+Leisure’s Top Hotels of the World
Luxury hotel group Anantara’s two northern Thailand resorts, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort and Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort have been included in...
Feb 18, 2021
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myvenue point of sale technology backs COVIDSafe live music events
Backing new ways that event and festival patrons need to behave in order to maintain social distancing, the myvenue app is helping patrons to enjoy live events in South...
Feb 16, 2021
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Expanded outdoor dining support hospitality industry in Hobart's Midtown
The City of Hobart is delivering the Midtown Expanded Outdoor Dining Trial to support Hobart’s hospitality sector and to learn how providing more outdoor dining space can...
Feb 16, 2021
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Recreation
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island will welcome guests from 18th February
Developer Miral has announced that the new Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island will welcome guests from 18th February. Situated within Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi’s waterfront destination on Yas...
Feb 15, 2021
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Seek jobs website shows rise in demand for hospitality and tourism staff
Jobs in hospitality and tourism are one of three Australian industry sectors to have recorded the strongest growth in demand over the past year, according to figures released by...
Feb 11, 2021
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WTTC new paper showcases tourism industry’s role in in enhancing social progress
The World Travel and Tourism Council has released a new paper highlighting the importance of the tourism industry in enhancing social progress and driving the global economy....
Feb 11, 2021
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Reorganised V1 Group looks for expansion in China’s sport and entertainment industries
Leading Chinese sports lottery and entertainment service provider the V1 Group is looking for significant growth in the domestic market following a recent internal...
Feb 10, 2021
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A-League's Western Sydney Wanderers partnership sees rejection of gambling sponsors
The Western Sydney Wanderers have announced a one-year partnership with the NSW Office of Responsible Gambling in an effort to raise awareness of gambling issues. As part of the...
Feb 10, 2021
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Inquiry finds Crown Resorts not suitable to operate new Sydney casino
A report has deemed Crown Resorts as being unsuitable to operate its new casino at Barangaroo on the Sydney harbour foreshore. Tabled in the NSW Parliament yesterday afternoon...
Feb 9, 2021
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OneMusic Australia inducts customer advisory panel
Music rights management organisation, OneMusic Australia, has today inducted a 20-strong Customer Advisory Panel. In December 2020, OneMusic called for expressions of interest...
Feb 8, 2021
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Anantara Resorts reopens luxury destinations on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
Luxury hospitality brand Anantara has announced that its Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts in Abu Dhabi have re-opened their doors to guests from 1st February. Closed because of the...
Feb 6, 2021
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Hotel operator Centara continues International Expansion Strategy with eight New Openings
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is moving forward with confidence in 2021 as it embarks on an international expansion strategy that will include the...
Feb 5, 2021
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Visit Sunshine Coast and Tourism Noosa partner in launching new tourism campaign
Visit Sunshine Coast and Tourism Noosa have launched a new campaign through Ignite Travel Group targeting interstate travellers to the region following the reopening of borders....
Feb 3, 2021
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