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Fair Work Ombudsman: 457 visa holder back-paid almost $10,000 9/22/2015

A manager at a Daintree Rainforest tourism outlet has been reimbursed almost $10,000, following recent intervention by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

NSW wins again: number one destination for major events 9/22/2015

NSW has again been recognised as Australia's number one State for major events with Sydney, Newcastle and Coffs Harbour, each bestowed the International Festivals and Events Association ...

Parliament enquiry into regulation of airbnb style sharing economy 9/15/2015

The tourism accommodation industry welcomes the announcement of a NSW Parliament inquiry into short-term holiday letting.

Restaurant Australia campaign hits target: food & wine spend increases 9/8/2015

Tourism Australia's latest campaign has hit its target to encourage holiday makers to spend more on Australia's 'world class' food and wine as part of the travel experience.

Australian tourism set to soar as dollar slumps 9/8/2015

Australians who wish to travel overseas may express dissatisfaction with the falling dollar, but for local tourism operators, hoteliers and hospitality establishments, the 25 per ...

Cruise shipping unloads $275 million on WA shores 9/8/2015

Newly released data has shown the economic value of cruise shipping nearly doubled in 2014-15, with cruise visits generating more than 1,100 jobs, and that Western Australia is ...

'Supersize selfies' campaign to boost Japanese tourist numbers 8/31/2015

In a new promotion launched by Tourism Australia, Japanese travellers will have the opportunity to get involved in a 'supersized selfie' to share their Australian holiday experiences. ...

New TV series to showcase Australian cuisine worldwide 8/25/2015

Tourism Australia has partnered with The Precinct Studios to create 'Restaurant Australia', an original three-part television series showcasing modern Australian cuisine to the ...

Bendigo fast-food worker paid $11 an hour 8/24/2015

A fast food shop in Bendigo paid staff as little as $11 an hour because the employer believed it was the 'going rate', a Fair Work Ombudsman investigation has found.

Additional public holidays will 'hurt' hospitality: R&CA 8/24/2015

The decision to progress the gazettal of two additional public holidays in Victoria by the Andrews Labor Government will hurt business and cost jobs in the hospitality industry, ...

Tourism ministers meet to discuss industry successes & challenges 8/18/2015

The Hon Andrew Robb MP, Federal Minister for Trade and Investment, and the Hon John Eren, Victorian Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Minister for Sport and Minister for Veterans, ...

Sharing economy puts $8.5bn in accommodation investment & jobs at risk 8/18/2015

The accommodation industry is pointing to recent reports by Tourism Research Australia (TRA) which highlight that $8.5 billion in investment growth in tourism accommodation development ...

R&CA: productivity commission proposals will boost hospitality jobs 8/11/2015

Draft recommendations of the Productivity Commission Inquiry into the Workplace Relations Framework will significantly boost hospitality employment and make businesses more sustainable, ...

New partnership to strengthen Australia's luxury tourism market 8/10/2015

Tourism Australia has signed a major new partnership with the world's leading luxury travel network, Virtuoso®, in an agreement which will help build greater connection between the ...

Hotel Action Plan to support growing Sydney tourism market 8/3/2015

Major tourism groups have welcomed a City of Sydney action plan encouraging new and refurbished hotel developments, including a more diverse range of hotels to accommodate the growing ...

Historic labour agreement to bolster restaurant industry workforce 7/31/2015

According to peak industry association Restaurant and Catering Australia (R&CA), the development of the Restaurant (Fine Dining) Industry Labour Agreement is a positive step in ...

Tourism Australia & Expedia join forces to promote Australian tourism 7/28/2015

Tourism Australia and the Expedia group have signed a multi-million dollar three-year marketing partnership aimed at developing campaigns and content to increase international travel ...

Tourism Australia short film to boost Indigenous tourism experiences 7/21/2015

Tourism Australia has launched a new, short film aimed at encouraging more domestic and international visitors to include Indigenous tourism experiences as part of an Australian ...

QLD budget boost: $40m for tourism & hospitality industry 7/20/2015

The commitment of $40 million over four years for tourism and major events in Queensland budget will help grow the state's $23 billion tourism industry, and provide tourism and ...

TAA calls for government action on Airbnb style 'sharing' economy 7/20/2015

Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) has called on governments at all levels to act against non-compliant accommodation providers who are putting guests' safety at risk, threatening ...

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