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Be prepared - wage rate changes effective 1 July 2016 6/30/2016

A new National Minimum Wage comes into effect from the first pay period on or after tomorrow, July 1.

Small hospitality businesses to benefit from Fed Budget tax cuts 6/17/2016

Company tax cuts for small business and incentives to hire young Australians will boost the confidence of small hospitality businesses and allow them to grow, according to peak ...

7 Great Apps for Restaurant Managers 6/9/2016

As a restaurant manager anything that makes your life easier has to be taken seriously, especially if it can all be stored in a device you probably carry around in your pocket anyway. ...

Fair Work Ombudsman spot checks 250 NSW businesses 6/3/2016

The Fair Work Ombudsman is auditing up to 250 businesses across the Mid-Western and Northern regions of NSW as part of a new campaign.

Time to tackle inequality by increasing the minimum wage: ACTU 5/13/2016

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) will continue its fight for a $30 a week increase to the minimum wage at the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review.

2016 Budget to drive future tourism growth and boost economy 5/13/2016

The Coalition Government recognises that tourism is one of five super-growth sectors that will create new jobs and growth in the economy over the next decade. Tourism now accounts ...

Tax cuts in Federal Budget supported by accommodation industry 5/6/2016

Tax cuts for small businesses and initiatives to boost youth employment announced in the Federal Budget have received support from the accommodation industry.

Anzac Day long weekend an opportunity for a little holiday: TTF 4/22/2016

The Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF) is encouraging Australians to use the upcoming Anzac Day long weekend as an opportunity to break out of the usual routine and explore ...

Tips for Pest Control in Your Hospitality Business 4/8/2016

The food can be awful and the service appalling, but nothing comes close to the business-killing abilities of a cockroach in the salad.

7 easy ways to impress your hotel guests 4/1/2016

When I say 'easy,' I really mean 'cheap' because nothing is easy in hospitality.

Accommodation industry calls on NSW govt to level playing field 3/18/2016

Australia’s accommodation sector has called on the NSW Government to level the playing field for all accommodation including commercial property owners using on-line distribution ...

Overseas visitors break records with highest-ever growth in spending 3/4/2016

Australian tourism exports are breaking records as international visitors are spending more and staying longer.

Building better tourism businesses in Queensland 2/12/2016

The Australian Government will provide $670,450 for training and development projects to help Queensland tourism businesses flourish and grow.

How to design a budget commercial bathroom without a budget look 2/5/2016

Restroom, water closet, toilet, Men’s, Ladies, loo; whatever you want to call it, the commercial bathroom is a commercial consideration.

Tourism is our export hero but we can do more 2/5/2016

Tourism is a vital source of export income that is defying the downturn in other areas and so would offer great economic reward for future government attention, the National Tourism ...

Hospitality students to train at world famous Noma restaurant 2/5/2016

Hospitality students will have the opportunity to serve part of their training for the Diploma of Hospitality at one of the world‘s best restaurants, when Noma begins its 10-week ...

Chinese tourists to Australia breaks one million visitor milestone 1/15/2016

The number of Chinese tourists visiting Australia over a 12 month period has smashed through the one million visitor milestone for the first time in the latest overseas arrivals ...

Productivity Commission recommends penalty rate reform 1/15/2016

Australia's peak hospitality and accommodation bodies, Australian Hotels Association (AHA) and Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA), have welcomed the Productivity Commission's ...

NSW compliance blitz of licensed venues over festive season 12/18/2015

A compliance blitz beginning 11 December 2015 will target licensed venues over the Christmas and New Year period to protect patrons from alcohol-related harm and violence, Deputy ...

4 Tips for Your Hotel Fitout 12/16/2015

Whether your market is holidaymakers or business travellers, or both, your hotel's interior design determines whether that market comes back for more.

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