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Liquor outlet density linked to violence: research 2/19/2015

New research by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has found that domestic assaults increase markedly when the number of hotels in a Local Government Area (LGA) exceeds ...

Snowy Mountains tourism pledge a boost for accommodation 2/13/2015

The Accommodation Association of Australia has welcomed the news of an election pledge from the Deputy Premier of NSW, Troy Grant MP, that will mean a significant boost to tourism ...

Airlines 'must' pass fuel savings onto consumers: ministers 2/9/2015

Australia's tourism ministers met with tourism industry leaders and the NZ government in Sydney last week to talk shop about airline fuel prices and progress towards the Tourism 2020 ...

Café operators fined over $110k for paying students $8/hr 2/2/2015

The operators of a Melbourne café have been fined a total of $110,500 after paying young, foreign students as little as $8 an hour.

5 Reasons to be Excited About Hospitality in 2015 2/2/2015

Tourism is now the biggest industry in the world, accounting for a whopping 9 per cent of global GDP (per Forbes).

Local tourism off to a flying start with China air deal 1/23/2015

Growth opportunities for Australia's tourism industry are set to increase following the settlement of a landmark new air services agreement between Australia and China.

ACCC's new powers to strengthen industry 1/22/2015

Changes to the mandatory Franchising Code of Conduct came into effect on 1 January 2015.

Japan's Robot Restaurant coming to Australia 1/19/2015

Those interested in immersing themselves in Japan's wackiest dinner-and-show experience will soon be able to experience the glitz and glamour of Tokyo's Robot Restaurant when it hits ...

Sydney Festival slammed for not catering to those with disability 1/13/2015

Sydney Festival organisers have been criticised for not providing adequate features for people with disabilities, with some labelling the current set-up "appalling".

NSW Government backs punters, industry 12/29/2014

Punters and the racing industry will benefit from NSW Government changes which make it clear that wagering operators cannot refuse to accept reasonable bets, according to a recent ...

The changing face of Australian tourism 12/18/2014

A snapshot of Australia's transforming tourism sector has revealed Chinese visitors to be the biggest spenders, and Koreans those who stay the longest.

Key cultural centres 'left out' of Growing Sydney metro strategy 12/16/2014

The NSW Government's long awaited metropolitan strategy, "A Plan for Growing Sydney" has left out growing key regional and strategic centres other than Parramatta to concentrate ...

Asian social media campaign makes Aust top travel destination 12/16/2014

A six-day social media campaign run by Tourism Australia on Chinese microblogging website Weibo during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Australia last month has attracted a ...

'Harm minimisation' key focus of NSW Liquor Act reforms 12/9/2014

A review of the NSW Liquor Act includes new harm minimisation laws, as well as "new measures to reduce costs, increase efficiency and improve regulatory processes", the state government ...

Sydney's lockout laws lifted for NYE celebrations 12/2/2014

Sydney's controversial lockout laws will be lifted for New Year's Eve to improve safety within the general CBD area.

Govt renews focus on winning international business events 12/2/2014

A new initiative aimed at attracting more international business events to Australian shores was launched recently by Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb.

Hospitality workplace policies – is your business covered? 11/26/2014

Work visas, employee contracts, drugs and alcohol policies, health and safety regulations, and even data collection laws – nobody ever said hospitality SMEs have it easy when it ...

Accommodation sector throws support behind Aust-China FTA 11/20/2014

The signing of the China-Australia FTA during the G20 Summit in Brisbane earlier this month has been hailed as "an important step in the growth of the Chinese visitor economy" by ...

Technologically advanced liner 'brings industry into 21st century' 11/18/2014

She's smart, fashionable, tech savvy, boasts a skydiving simulator, dodgem car circuit and even a scenic crane. If those amenities aren't enough to float your boat, perhaps her ...

Food and wine elite hosted at 'greatest ever' dinner party 11/17/2014

On Friday evening (14 November) a selection of the world's most influential and respected food and wine VIPs came together at Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) for Tourism ...

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