NSW Health and the state’s chief health officer Kerry Chant have recommended a number of measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 as two new subvariants are expected to become dominant in the state and cause a rise in COVID infections and reinfections. Read more
So, the question becomes: are we following government regulation or the health advice?
Sydney is getting its own iteration of the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, which has become a global cultural phenomenon for Austin, Texas, where it originated and continues to take place annually. Read more
Well, this is huge.
Working holiday makers are coming back and that’s great news for all parts of the visitor economy. Read more
Good news indeed, but it seems we've still got a way to go to address staff shortages.
A new option for residential conferences has just debuted on the Bellarine peninsula, an hour’s drive from Melbourne, with the opening of a new $20 million clubhouse and 60 accommodation rooms at Curlewis Golf Club. Read more
This development comes from owners with a strong track record in the hospitality space.
The Star Entertainment Group has appointed a new managing director and CEO, following the departure of Matt Bekier, who left in the wake of issues raised in the review of The Star Sydney. Read more
There's a particularly big job to do for The Star's newest recruit.
Marriott International is bringing forward the 4.6 per cent award wage increase mandated by Australia’s Fair Work Commission, which will see three quarters of the hotel group’s workforce receive a pay rise three months early. Read more
That's a nice welcome to the new financial year for 2,500 Marriott staff.
Cairns has launched a new campaign designed to broaden its image beyond its traditional and iconic business events experiences. Read more
It's exciting to see the intellectual stories of Australia's regions being told.
Victoria brought the country to the city last night for the first time in more than two years. And it went down a treat with more than 140 meeting and event planners leaving their CBD and suburban offices to attend the Regional Victoria Showcase. Read more
Some long journeys to get here for some of the exhibitors.
