2020 was a year of unprecedented disruption for the hotel and accommodation sector in Australia and New Zealand, as international demand disappeared, and domestic travel was impacted by state-based COVID-19 travel restrictions.
2020 was a year of unprecedented disruption for the hotel and accommodation sector in Australia and New Zealand, as international demand disappeared, and domestic travel was impacted by state-based COVID-19 travel restrictions.
The new $200 million State Significant Event Fund delivered over four years will put NSW in pole position to secure major events that attract visitors to the State.
Meanwhile, this summer the Cahill Expressway will be temporarily transformed into a world-class stage...
Cahill Expressway will be temporarily transformed into a world-class stage as NSW Goverment announce $200M for global events
The NSW Government is giving the State’s visitor economy a $200 million boost to turbocharge recovery by securing global events for Sydney and regional NSW.
Thank God It's Friday - new voucher program to turbocharge CBD economy hit hard by COVID
Businesses in the Sydney CBD heavily impacted by the pandemic will benefit from a new $50 million stimulus program that will offer 500,000 NSW residents four $25 vouchers for use towards dining and entertainment experiences.
Australia’s leading pet services platform PetCloud has teamed up with resort company and hospitality giant, Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific to make it easier for pet parents to ‘holiday here this year’.
PetCloud partners with WYNDHAM Destinations to help parents enjoy stress-free travel
Australia’s leading pet services platform PetCloud has teamed up with resort company and hospitality giant, Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific to make it easier for pet parents to ‘holiday here this year’.
Australian hoteliers have had a turbulent year. One tax deduction has helped put tens of thousands of dollars back in their pockets this financial year is property depreciation.
QT Queenstown welcomes chef Ryan Henley, leading new pop up restaurant Lil Red at QT
QT Queenstown welcomes award-winning chef Ryan Henley, leading the food and beverage programme across the hotel’s outlets including Bazaar Marketplace, Reds Bar, and a new pop-up restaurant Lil Red at QT.
Auckland’s winter programme of major events will support local businesses through a traditionally quieter time by attracting visitors from around New Zealand and encouraging locals to enjoy experiences on offer across the region.
Financial support welcomed but consistency gaps must be addressed: TAA (Vic)
Victoria’s peak tourism accommodation body has welcomed the Victorian Government’s $32.2m Regional Tourism Support Package funding announcement, but contends additional travel vouchers are needed to encourage intrastate travel to Melbourne once the State’s latest ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown ends...
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour continues to pioneer the digital guest journey with revolutionary self check-in technology
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour has launched a new self check-in experience for guests, strengthening its reputation as a leading innovator in the hospitality industry and delivering a seamless modern check-in process for guests.
Travel Vouchers to support regional tourism businesses
The Victorian Government today announced a new round of travel vouchers as part of a package of support to boost tourism recovery right across regional Victoria.