News: Hospitality
Sri Lanka reopens to international tourists with 14-day bio-bubble arrangement
Having reopened its borders on 21st January, Sri Lanka is adopting a bio-bubble approach in which international tourists can stay at one of 52 hotels that have been classified...
Feb 3, 2021
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Ecotourism Australia highlights ending JobKeeper will see many businesses suffer
The end of March is a critical time for those working in the Tourism Industry with Ecotourism Australia Chief Executive, Rod Hillman highlighting that should JobKeeper finish at...
Feb 3, 2021
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SiteMinder reveals top 12 revenue makers for 2020 hotel bookings
SiteMinder, a global hotel industry leading guest acquisition platform, has unveiled the lists of distribution channels that brought the greatest booking revenue to hotels in...
Feb 2, 2021
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Queensland Acting Premier calls for JobKeeper extension to support tourism industry
While Queensland’s domestic tourism blitz has delivered some hope for struggling tourism operators, Queensland Acting Premier, Steven Miles warns no domestic marketing campaign...
Feb 2, 2021
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Without JobKeeper Australian tourism businesses face 'annihilation'
According to the Australian Tourism Export Council, Australian tourism businesses face "annihilation" without further support from JobKeeper. The Australian Tourism Export...
Jan 31, 2021
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Baillie Lodges to acquire Taupo’s luxury Huka Lodge
Regarded as one of the world’s leading luxury lodges, New Zealand’s Huka Lodge will join the Baillie Lodges growing portfolio of luxury accommodations as of 4th February. With...
Jan 31, 2021
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Humanforce enables staging of large-scale events in COVID-19 era
With large-scale events returning across Australia, intelligent provider of workforce management solutions, Humanforce is providing venues with advanced, locally developed tools...
Jan 28, 2021
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Organisers announce cancellation of AIME 2021 due to COVID-19 Implications
Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has today announced the cancellation of its 2021 event, which was scheduled to be hosted at the Melbourne Convention and...
Jan 25, 2021
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Marriott International continues Asia Pacific growth with 100 properties set to open in 2021
Global hotel brand Marriott International, Inc. has advised that it is continuing to expand its portfolio, expecting to open 100 properties in Asia Pacific in 2021, bringing...
Jan 24, 2021
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Sydney Tower Eye celebrates 40th anniversary alongside lease extension to 2030
Commencing its 40th anniversary celebrations of the Sydney Tower this year, the Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck and Skywalk has announced a lease extension for the attraction...
Jan 22, 2021
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Funding helps Prairie Hotel continue as outback tourism destination
The Prairie Hotel of Parachilna will undertake a major refurbishment following South Australian Government funding contribution of $464,419 towards the $1.5 million project...
Jan 21, 2021
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Entertainment appoints FutureBrand Australia to deliver experience transformation
Australian and New Zealand brand, Entertainment, has appointed FutureBrand to help deliver its brand and customer experience transformation, as part of a business-wide strategy...
Jan 19, 2021
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Yarrambat Park Golf Course unites with local businesses for summer launch
Yarrambat Park Golf Course, Golden Hills Brewery and Yield Specialty Coffee Roasters have united to celebrate the summer season and being back in business after a tumultuous...
Jan 18, 2021
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Dine and Discover voucher scheme fast-tracked to Sydney’s Northern Beaches
In the wake of Sydney’s Northern Beaches recent lockdown, the NSW Government is fast tracking the 'Dine and Discover' voucher scheme to the area. The pilot programme will be...
Jan 17, 2021
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Centara continues expansion with agreements to manage three new resorts in Laos and Thailand
Centara Hotels and Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is continuing its expansion in South East Asia, following the signing of hotel management agreements (HMAs) for...
Jan 17, 2021
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Overcoming challenges Radisson Hotel Group opened 84 properties in 2020
The Radisson Hotel Group has announced that despite the global challenges of 2020 it continued to expand its portfolio of properties in the Asia Pacific with the addition of 84...
Jan 14, 2021
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QTIC to survey operators on insurance crisis
With sourcing insurance cover a significant current challenge in the economic recovery of tourism businesses in Queensland and across Australia, the Queensland Tourism Industry...
Jan 14, 2021
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Ballarat expands its outdoor dining options
Ballarat is expanding its outdoor dining options this summer with the installation this week of two new, temporary outdoor hubs in the CBD. The hubs, comprised of six all...
Jan 12, 2021
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The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney celebrates Summer with food and live music event
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is helping people to celebrate summer in a COVIDSafe way with ‘The Garden Social’, an outdoor bespoke food and live music event specifically...
Jan 12, 2021
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Vibrant public artworks sought for Cairns Esplanade Dining Precinct
Cairns Regional Council is calling for vibrant public artworks that are ‘Insta-worthy’ to add the final touches for the Cairns Esplanade Dining Precinct. Council is looking for...
Jan 7, 2021
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International venue management leader Cliff Wallace’s achievements recognised with Unity Award
Cliff Wallace, whose 50-year career has spanned the management of venues across North America and Asia, has been awarded the 2020 Unity Award from the Joint Meetings Industry...
Jan 4, 2021
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Ungerboeck launches ‘We Will Event Again’ campaign
Ungerboeck has unveiled ‘We Will Event Again’, a video campaign that reflects on the challenges faced by the event industry over the past 12 months. The video opens with the...
Dec 23, 2020
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre selects SWIFTPOS to modernise guest experience platform
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has selected MSL’s SwiftPOS software to simplify and modernise its Point of Sale (POS) and guest experience platform. Welcoming more...
Dec 20, 2020
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Sydney Tower Eye and SkyFeast launch new experience
Adopting the spirit of Destination NSW’s ‘Sydney, Love It Like You Mean It’ message, Sydney Tower Eye and SkyFeast have collaborated to bring Sydneysiders and visitors from...
Dec 16, 2020
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