Over 1,000 Indigenous career opportunities are targeted by 2018.
96% of Australian hotels offering ‘free’ Wi-Fi
Hotels in regional and remote areas can face monthly microwave link or satellite connection costs of over $20,000 per month to provide internet services.
Steve Ciobo’s appointment as Australian Federal Trade Minister praised by TAA
Tourism industry’s potential recognised with appointment of Steve Ciobo to replace Andrew Robb as Trade Minister – TAA
Justin Boydell new General Manager of Rydges Tradewinds
Boydell has managed hotels around Australia and New Zealand and relocates to Cairns after serving as General Manager of Rydges Darwin Airport Resort and Hotel from 2011.
Quest opens first of three Sydney properties for 2016
The brand new property features 79 studio apartments and guests will have access to an onsite car park, gymnasium and swimming pool.
Matt Kemp takes over as Executive Chef at Q Station Sydney Harbour
One of Australia’s most well-respected and recognised chefs, Matt Kemp is no stranger to Q Station having been the Ambassador Chef for Boilerhouse Restaurant since March 2014.
Australian Open an ace for Melbourne hotels
Hotels in Melbourne experienced significant increases in occupancy and average daily rate during the Australian Open Tennis Championship, according to preliminary daily data from STR Global.
Tracy Allesina new Head Pastry Chef at Swissôtel Sydney
After arriving in Australia in 2012, Tracy has worked at some of Sydney’s most celebrated restaurants such as Quay, Regatta, Wildfire and Manta.
Rydges Fortitude Valley appoints management team
Rydges Fortitude Valley has named Francesco Trucco as Executive Chef, Isaac Zietek as Food and Beverage Manager and Scott Levey to the role of Rooms Division Manager in advance of its opening in Brisbane on Tuesday, 9 February 2016.
Elements of Byron new beachfront resort in Australia’s Byron Bay
Situated on 50 acres, encompassing almost two kilometres of absolute beach frontage on Belongi Beach, Elements of Byron is the 11th property across Australia and New Zealand to join AccorHotels’ boutique MGallery Collection.











