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New ideas for a safe and vibrant Sydney nightlife 8/26/2016

An app delivering real-time updates on entertainment options, extending public transport operating hours, activating public places with “pop-up” food and later opening of shops and ...

Backpacker tax could reduce working holiday makers by 60%: survey 8/26/2016

The Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF) has renewed its call for the Federal Government to abandon its short-sighted 32.5 per cent backpacker tax.

Syd restaurant Mamak fined almost $300,000 after paying staff $11/hour 8/26/2016

The operators of an inner Sydney restaurant who relied on informal market research to set their wage rates have been penalised almost $300,000 for deliberately short-changing their ...

How technology is transforming the hospitality industry 8/19/2016

These days there’s no escaping technology, and now even holiday escapes are dreamt up and actioned online.

Surging overseas visitors driving a booming tourism sector: TTF 8/19/2016

Overseas arrival figures from 2015-2016 have surged as Australia's visitor economy continues to grow.

Vic liquor and gaming inspection blitz exceeds targets 8/12/2016

The Andrews Labor Government is working to make sure clubs and bars across Victoria are safe, with liquor and gaming inspectors conducting a blitz of more than 14,000 inspections ...

Stats show power of tourism - now we need policies to match 8/12/2016

In a week dominated by concerns of a soft economy, lower housing approvals and a continuing balance of trade deficit, tourism stands out as a powerhouse with two sets of key figures ...

Tourism businesses' contribution to Australia's GDP strengthens 8/5/2016

The contribution of the tourism industry to Australia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased by almost 18 per cent, highlighting the importance of the sector to Australia's ...

Food services / accommodation industry high on list for enforcement 8/5/2016

The food services and accommodation industry accounted for 40 percent of Enforceable Undertakings the Fair Work Ombudsman entered with employers last financial year.

With 1 in 8 businesses in tourism, Government needs to back sector 7/29/2016

The tourism sector has grown and contributed $47.5 billion to the economy in 2014-15.

Accommodation industry gives thumbs up for increased tourism profile 7/22/2016

The increased profile of the tourism portfolio in the new Turnbull ministry is an extremely positive development, according to Australia's accommodation industry.

Café faces Court for exploitative cash-back scheme 7/22/2016

An overseas worker employed as a cook on the Gold Coast was allegedly required to pay back more than $21,000 of her wages to her employer in an exploitative cash-back scheme.

Tips for starting up a food truck 7/22/2016

A food truck is a cost effective way to market your cuisine to the masses without the overheads of a restaurant.

How your restaurant can encourage photo sharing on social media 7/15/2016

Photo sharing, or more particularly, customers sharing photos they've taken of your dishes, brings mixed emotions.

Tourism forecast shows strong future 7/15/2016

Australia’s visitor economy is on track to generate $127 billion in overnight expenditure by 2020 backed by a surging Chinese visitor market according to the latest tourism forecasts. ...

Back-pay for almost 250 restaurant staff due to public holiday mistake 7/15/2016

The operator of a dozen restaurants across Melbourne has been required to back-pay almost 250 workers after inadvertently underpaying their Christmas Day entitlements.

5 tips for hiring great restaurant staff 7/8/2016

They're as important as your theme, decor and signature dish. Staff can make or break your restaurant faster than a fly.

New Destination Networks to support NSW regional tourism 7/8/2016

The Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF) has congratulated the NSW Government on the overhaul of the State’s regional tourism approach and the creation of six new Destination ...

Smoke-free outdoor dining now in effect for SA 7/1/2016

New guidelines and resources for the hospitality industry are now available ahead of the introduction of smoke-free outdoor dining in South Australia effective 1 July 2016.

NSW Budget raises the bar for tourism & transport investment 7/1/2016

The Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF) has welcomed the NSW Budget as a bar-setting example of the economic value of investing in the visitor economy and public transport.

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