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6 Reasons to Upgrade Your Hospitality POS System 6/9/2015

The shift to PIN-only authorisation for debit and credit card transactions is creating a more secure environment. However, portions of the hospitality sector have significant logistical ...

Airbnb 'paying little or no tax in Australia', claims AAA 5/20/2015

Companies which are platforms for residential properties to be used for tourism accommodation are continuing to avoid paying their fair share of taxes in Australia.

Federal budget 'delivers results' for small hospitality businesses 5/18/2015

Tax cuts and asset write-off provisions for small business announced in the Federal Budget will reduce costs and allow small businesses to grow, according to peak industry association, ...

Safety fuels Domino's GPS driver tracker technology 5/7/2015

In the biggest transformation to pizza delivery in the brand's 54 year history, Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited (Domino's) launches GPS Driver Tracker, designed to keep delivery ...

Hospitality industry welcomes new training development arrangements 4/22/2015

New training product development arrangements announced for the vocational education sector by the Australian Government this morning is a welcome step in addressing the skill needs ...

Australia raises the stakes in global grab for gambling dollars 4/14/2015

Australian casino giants are placing all bets on overseas gamblers as the industry gears up for the opening of three new mega-casinos in the next five years, in response to burgeoning ...

Next gen needed to fill Syd's chronic apprentice chefs shortage 3/23/2015

Sydney faces a chronic shortage of apprentice chefs, according to HTN, a leading group employer of culinary and food service apprentices.

Industry welcomes extension of 'unfair' contract term protections 3/20/2015

The extension of unfair contract term protections to small business will provide hospitality operators with greater confidence when dealing with suppliers and distributors, according ...

How to deal with restaurant complaints 3/20/2015

Running a restaurant is a bit like running a race team. Orders are flying into the pits at speed and meals are flying out the other end even faster. Cool heads are called for to ...

Front-of-house apprenticeships return to Bris hospitality sector 2/27/2015

Entering the hospitality industry is more appealing than ever with the new front-of-house specialists' apprenticeship and the Cert IV chef apprenticeship being introduced in Queensland. ...

How to let music play its part in restaurant profit 2/26/2015

You've agonised over your menu and spent a fortune on decor. You've hired great chefs and waiting staff and done some snazzy promotions that are getting patrons pouring through the ...

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).

Occupancy up in Vic but numbers down in WA, Qld 12/29/2014

Accommodation takings and occupancy rates have gone up in Victoria because of an increase in overseas leisure tourists, according to the latest seasonally adjusted figures released ...

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 ...

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 ...

ID scanners keep banned troublemakers away 10/7/2014

ID scanners at high risk venues in Sydney's Kings Cross are serving their purpose in keeping banned troublemakers out and away from the precinct, according to Minister for Hospitality, ...

ACCC approval of Expedia's Wotif acquisition is 'bad news' 10/2/2014

The Accommodation Association of Australia (AAoA) has expressed its concern at the ACCC decision to allow the acquisition of Wotif by Expedia.

Top Ideas to Enhance Hotel Guest Experience 9/18/2014

Whether it's making the right impression at the reception desk or going above and beyond to please during the stay, there are many things hotels can do to enhance the guest experience ...

Joint venture creates "one voice" for accommodation 9/16/2014

The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) and the Accommodation Association of Australia (AAoA) have announced an agreement to establish a joint venture between the two organisations ...

Accommodation industry aims to align with the Stars 8/28/2014

The Accommodation Association of Australia (AAA) and Star Ratings Australia have announced the commencement of a new three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU).

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