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Luna Park back in the hands of local owners after 20 years

That face may be iconic, but it doesn't stop it being scary…

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Mandala Hotels and Resorts opens Hoteloco in Sydney

The hotel is located in an area of Sydney set to boom.…

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Industry GM says companies risk “missing out” on Valentine’s Day boom

A day that is all about romance and love is also about…

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UQ study reveals culture of harassment and exploitation in hospo

The findings come as the hospitality industry faces its biggest skills shortage…

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“Let’s flip it on its head”: Leanne Harwood talks rebuilding better at Travel DAZE

Faced with the complex problem of rebuilding a workforce that was decimated…

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“Let’s flip it on its head”: Leanne Harwood talks rebuilding better at Travel DAZE

Faced with the complex problem of rebuilding a workforce that was decimated…

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Trends setting the business events path

Get the inside scoop on all the trends to watch as the…

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Industry legend Katrina Barry nabbed by hospo tech giant me&u

To celebrate, Travel Weekly staff have been practising a rendition of Slim…

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Destination Food 2022 to be hosted virtually

Attendees will still get to indulge in the delectable treats one would…

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The City of Sydney is Going Al Fresco With New Summer Streets Program

City of Sydney is encouraging its citizens to take to the streets!…

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Have A South Coast Summer with Cupitt’s Estate’s New Luxury Pod-Style Accommodation

We only had to travel to Ulladulla to find southern hospitality that…

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Australia’s first Hilton Garden Inn debuts in WA

Given its name, one can only assume that the roses at this…

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Major QLD hotels will ban unvaccinated guests to avoid risky restriction loophole

According to some of the state's hoteliers, new restrictions will not only…

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Accor’s Simon McGrath to join Crown Resorts as CEO of Sydney operations

Renowned hotelier Simon McGrath is settling the room service bill and checking…

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Accor rolls out new work perks to counter hospo staff shortage

The main work perk we enjoy here at Travel Weekly is a…

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Intrepid to open “hybrid hotels” across Australia and NZ through new joint venture

Intrepid has taken its first step into the hospitality market with the…

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IHG’s Leanne Harwood elected first-ever female president of the Accommodation Association

Hospo industry veteran Leanne Harwood is back in the headlines, and this…

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IHG introduces flexible work program to plug hospitality staffing hole

COVID-19 has prompted the hospitality group to look at different ways of…

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Marriott offers its own ‘vaccine passport’ to Aussie travellers

Fancy a month’s worth of free accommodation across Australia, NZ and the…

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Longest-running CEO of any major hotel company calls time on career

BWH Hotel Group’s longtime president and CEO is retiring, with an Esky,…

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“Vaccinate staff or hotel industry will perish”, warns hotelier Dr Jerry Schwartz

Given he is also a qualified medical doctor, it’d be right to…

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Bill Gates takes controlling stake in Four Seasons hotel chain with $3bn deal

Do you ever wonder what Bill does with his many billions? Well,…

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Marriott appoints GMs for trio of top-performing Aussie hotels

Marriott’s appointment hot streak continues. However, the same can’t be said for…

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Hyatt to double global resort footprint with $3.7bn acquisition

Hospitality giant Hyatt has grown its 'giant' status with a giant acquisition.…

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#PutAJabOnTheMenu: Hospitality industry launches its own vax campaign

No one’s missing hospitality staff like The Nibbler’s editor. Particularly the purveyors…

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Marriott to debut The Luxury Collection Down Under in 2021

Luxe travellers near and far are busy jamming their umpteen pairs of…

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StayWell hires global marketing manager, expands partnership with Revinate

Things seem to be going swell at StayWell, with the hotel management…

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Marriott appoints four first-time GMs for signature Aussie hotels

It’s all looking very peachy over at Marriott, with the hotel giant’s…

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Langham Hospitality Group hires sales and marketing boss for new Gold Coast properties

The recruitment drive for Langham’s luxe new hotel and residences continues apace,…

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The Star pulls Crown merger proposal over Royal Commission “issues”

The future of James Packer’s casino empire is looking bleaker by the…

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Marriott makes “all-important” senior appointment

Sean Hunt has donned the overalls to install a vital new cog…

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Hilton becomes first major hotel company to offer new booking experience for connecting rooms

Hilton has one-upped its rivals with a new offering that would even…

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Accor kickstarts massive local recruitment drive, launches city-focused campaign

Fancy a gig at the French hospitality giant? Well, it might be…

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Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour introduces self-check-in technology

Hotelier Dr Jerry Schwartz has been tinkering with some flash new tech…

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HR director appointed for soon-to-be-opened luxe Gold Coast hotel

Travel Weekly’s editor has a dream to one day become the boss…

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GM appointed to lead world’s largest W hotel in Sydney

While the accompanying photo looks more like a stylised oil painting, we…

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STUDY: Travel and hospitality sector facing 20pc higher rate of digital ad fraud

New research finds digital ads for travel and hospitality brands face higher…

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Marriott’s Moxy brand to make Sydney debut

The new property is set to have a bar that doubles as…

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APT postpones Kimberley season over hospitality and tourism worker shortage

New staffing requirements introduced by Border Force have postponed the long-awaited return…

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