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Asia trade visit forges new ties for NSW tourism, hospitality sector 8/25/2015

On the completion of his first trade mission to Asia, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres was pleased to see first-hand the demand for and interest in New South ...

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, ...

ID scanners effectively fighting crime in Sydney's Kings Cross 8/10/2015

One year after their introduction, ID scanners are helping NSW Police tackle crime in Sydney's most notorious night spot, contributing to a 32 per cent reduction in alcohol related ...

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 ...

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 ...

Industry prepares for next phase of 'Restaurant Australia' campaign 7/28/2015

The relocation of world-renowned restaurant Noma to Barangaroo in 2016 marks the exciting next chapter of Tourism Australia's Restaurant Australia campaign, according to peak industry ...

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 ...

How to get your hotel guests to write an online review 7/20/2015

Sadly, the most effective way to get reviewed is to give your guests a spectacularly awful experience. That's human nature; we're far more likely to vent over negatives than wax ...

10 things a restaurant manager should never do 7/13/2015

Great food, great atmosphere, shame about the management. Those are words you don't want to hear or see in an online review. Your customers have a smorgasbord of dining options, and ...

Restaurant owner claims casual rate of $12 to $16 an hour is 'normal' 7/10/2015

A Korean restaurant says it advertised for staff for as little as $12 an hour because it feared retribution from competitors if it offered Award wages.

ACT government continues red tape reduction for hospitality sector 7/9/2015

The ACT Government's red tape reduction has taken another step forward with new laws to allow venues to establish outdoor bars.

Smoking off the menu for NSW commercial outdoor dining areas 7/8/2015

New changes to the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000 will be effective from the 6th of July 2015, banning smoking from the outdoor areas of hotels, clubs, restaurants and cafes. The ...

How to buy washroom products that suit your establishment 7/2/2015