Cleaning, Laundry & Housekeeping Feature Articles for Australian Hospitality Industry

<< Previous | Next >> Page 5 of 21

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. ...

Minimum wage rise not enough for lowest paid Australians: ACTU 6/3/2016

The Turnbull Government’s failure to strongly advocate for a raise in the minimum wage is a glaring and potentially costly omission, as the Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently ...

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.

How to get a positive online review from your customers 6/3/2016

All the advertising in the world can fall flat and leave your rooms or tables empty if your message isn’t right, but one online review can change everything.

Penalty rates debate should focus on facts: Ai Group 5/27/2016

The Ai Group clarifies facts on the penalty rates debate.

Housekeepers underpaid at 4 & 5-star hotels: Inquiry 5/20/2016

The Fair Work Ombudsman released the findings of its Inquiry into the procurement of housekeeping services by three of Australia's major hotel chains.

Visitors to benefit from seasonal worker pilot in Northern Australia 5/13/2016

Domestic and international visitors are set to benefit from increased levels of service as a result of the commencement of the Seasonal Worker Programme Northern Australia tourism ...

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 ...

Things to Look Out for When Buying Hotel Beds 5/6/2016

You can spend your entire budget on fancy restaurants, bars and swimming pools, but the fact of the matter is that your guests will spend the majority of their visit sleeping.

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.

Investments in tourism will attract visitors and create jobs 5/6/2016

The Government's investment in tourism in the Budget will help Australia to attract more international visitors and support jobs and growth in businesses in the sector, the Australian ...

Unions politicking, allow Fair Work to reform hospitality award: AHA 4/29/2016

It's time for the unions to stop politicking and allow the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to do its job in reforming the Hospitality Industry (General) Award for the benefit of workers ...

Australian hotels embrace connectivity with 96% offering 'free' Wi-Fi 4/15/2016

An industry wide survey of 3, 4 and 5 star hotels and serviced apartments by Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) has revealed that 96% of Australian hotels surveyed* offer some ...

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.

Aussies holidaying at home will help hit 2020 tourism targets 3/18/2016

The Australian tourism industry’s continuing run of record breaking numbers confirms the industry as one of the five key super-growth sectors for the next decade.

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 ...

TAA welcomes review of 'backpacker tax' to maintain tourism growth 3/18/2016

Australia's peak accommodation body, Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA), has welcomed the announcement on 16 March 2016 by the Minister for Tourism, Senator Richard Colbeck, that ...

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