Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

FutureLog, a leading innovator in hospitality technology solutions, proudly announced its Gold sponsorship of the prestigious 21st Annual HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence. The Hotel Management magazine event was held on Friday, November 24, 2023, at The Star Event Centre Sydney.

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Hotel Management

JULY 13, 2023

Accommodation Australia appoints Policy and Research Advisor Peak accommodation industry body, Accommodation Australia (AA), has appointed Jenny Lambert as its inaugural Policy and Research Advisor. Her appointment will help Accommodation Australia tackle the number one issue holding back the sector, the skills crisis.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Accor Pacific is partnering with globally renowned music, film and technology festival SXSW for its inaugural Sydney event this October. As the Official Accommodation Partner of SXSW Sydney 2023, Accor Pacific aims to enhance the overall experience of attendees by providing “exceptional accommodation options and unparalleled hospitality”.

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eHotelier

MAY 14, 2024

Pacific Airshow Gold Coast is thrilled to announce a two-year partnership extension with Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, as the official accommodation partner of the event.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 1, 2023

has committed to incorporating neuroinclusive practices at Marriott-hosted customer events of 250 people or more globally. In 2022, the Google Experience Institute launched The Neu Project in order to demystify and educate event professionals on the design of more neuroinclusive experiences through a helpful guide and checklist.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

Professional event planners and marketers know that there is no one-size-fits all strategy for successful event marketing. Marketers are tasked with reaching members of their target audience, enticing them to register for an event, and continuing communications all the way up to the event to encourage attendance.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Although you may not have considered those occasions “events” at the time, that’s precisely what they were, and restaurants host more of them than we think. As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers are looking for restaurant event spaces that meet their needs.

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STAAH

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of travel, the year 2024 holds a promise of transformative shifts that extend far beyond the conventional idea of accommodation. Catering to the holistic well-being of guests is not just a trend but a fundamental shift in how people perceive and choose their accommodations.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

a hotel industry leader for more than 95 years, today announced its commitment to incorporate neuroinclusive practices at Marriott-hosted customer events of 250 people or more globally. Marriott International, Inc.,

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 5, 2024

June 2024 In a major development for the hospitality and events industry, iVvy has partnered with Protel Cloud PMS from Planet to offer an integration that synchronises venue space, group accommodations, and inventory management.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 16, 2024

The NSW Government is lifting the cap on concerts for the SCG precinct and Allianz Stadium from an average of four events a year to 20 events a year, in a bid to drive more visitation to the state. Lifting the cap from four concerts per year to 20 just makes good sense,” said McBride. “It

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

While some leaders choose gifts or special offers to recognize loyal customers, others host client appreciation events. In addition to providing leaders an opportunity to connect with customers face to face, the right client appreciation event ideas can demonstrate your genuine gratitude for all of the business that keeps your business going.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 7, 2024

A AU$5 million recovery package aimed at driving visitation to Cairns and Far North Queensland in the wake of the devastating Tropical Cyclone Jasper and recent flooding has been welcomed by peak industry body Accommodation Australia.

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Hotel Business

MAY 25, 2023

With the return of major concerts and other events after the COVID-19 pandemic, travelers are on the road again. In order to make it easier for them to book their stays, a new platform has launched to help the traveler—as well as event staffers. “A software that addresses this pain point didn’t exist, so we created one.”

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Event venue owners understand that pricing is one of the most critical factors to consider when it comes to attracting clients and increasing revenue. The big question, however, is how can event venue owners determine the perfect pricing structure to attract clients while ensuring profitability?

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Hotel Management

APRIL 23, 2024

Schwartz Family Company has acquired Leura Gardens Resort in New South Wales’ Blue Mountains region for AU$25 million from the Elanor Hotel Accommodation Fund. star accommodation will complement the 4.5-star Leura Gardens Resort’s 3.5-star The recently refurbished resort includes a 92-room hotel set on 4.5 acres of landscaped gardens.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 6, 2024

Accommodation providers can be similarly enthusiastic about the events highlighted in this blog post, as they are taking their local markets to huge points of revenue-generating potential. Travelers, revelers and culture lovers are dusting off their beloved band t-shirts and scanning show schedules to find their favorite artists.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 14, 2023

We think winter is the perfect season to bring people together for warm, welcoming events. Amid the coldest, harshest season of the year, what better way to usher in holiday cheer than bringing friends, family, and coworkers together at an event with a winter wonderland theme? What types of events fit a winter wonderland theme?

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Hotels in Sydney and Melbourne are benefitting from an influx of interstate visitors for their respective public holiday weekends with major sporting events taking place across the two cities. AA NSW Accommodation Manager, Stacey McBride, said sports and major events are continuing to have a positive impact on the sector. “We

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

What are hotel events? Hotel events transform hotels into hubs of activity and excitement. These events range from elegant corporate conferences to vibrant weddings, each offering a unique atmosphere and a multitude of opportunities. Events are a never-ending marketing opportunity and a major source of tourism.

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Social Tables

MAY 18, 2023

The modern world of event planning looks much different than it did before the pandemic, and it continues to evolve, ever shifting as the industry changes. To keep up with venue needs and enhance the planner experience, we’ve been working on exciting enhancements to our suite of event diagramming tools. Let’s find out!

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Hotel Management

MARCH 19, 2024

Peak hotels industry body Accommodation Australia (AA) is calling on the NSW Government to follow Victoria’s lead by excluding hotels from any potential short-term rental accommodation levy aimed at easing the on-going housing crisis. It would make NSW less attractive for major events and conferences organisers.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Expert planners know that event engagement is vital to an event’s initial success, as well as the success of potential future events. But what is event engagement? In this post, we’re providing tips, tricks, tools, resources, and expert advice to help you boost event engagement throughout the entire event process.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 18, 2023

Debuting September 2023, Crescent Real Estate brings luxury accommodations, local culinary experiences, and exceptional event spaces to Fort Worth.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

What is a hospitality event? A hospitality event is a gathering where business owners, exhibitors, and consultants can come together to network, learn, and build relationships. For hoteliers, hospitality events will usually be about finding new strategies, products, or partners to grow the success of their business.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Now in its 21 st year, the 2023 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, sponsored by Sealy Posturepedic, will draw 1,000 hotel industry professionals to celebrate the best people, properties and departments in the region. View the list of nominees for this year’s awards here. “As Pre purchase a bottle or glass here.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 29, 2023

Some of the perfect places to do this are at conferences, events, and tradeshows – where you can learn about new strategies, new technology, and listen to new perspectives. Here are the best events for hoteliers to attend in 2023, including those where you can catch-up and chat with SiteMinder! Come and join us!

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sydney hotels enjoyed a record-breaking weekend, with many reporting occupancy levels of between 90% and 100%, thanks to major events across the city, including four sold-out Taylor Swift concerts. Accommodation Australia CEO Michael Johnson said “the ‘Swift effect’ is undeniable”.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The influx of visitors attending these sold-out events has significantly boosted hotel bookings across Melbourne and Sydney, providing a major boost to each city’s visitor economy,” Williams said. We all know that big events draw in people and hotels, pubs, restaurants and everyone down the chain benefits.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Sydney’s Harbour Rocks Hotel EVT’s Director of Hotel and Resorts Operations Norman Arundel described the hotels as “Sydney accommodation icons” and said they will be a valuable addition to the EVT portfolio. “We The hotel also features private event and dining spaces and a fitness facility.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Among the major development projects that will get underway in the area over the coming years is a AU$250 million Marvel Stadium upgrade, which will include an expanded civic space for community events to encourage greater use of the precinct on a day-to-day basis.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 29, 2024

In this blog post, we dive down even deeper than before into how the Taylor Swift phenomenon can shift the dynamics of a local market like no other music star; why smaller markets are seeing triple-digit boosts to posted rates, and how events of this scale interact with local accommodation supply.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 29, 2023

The search is on to uncover the best people and properties in the business of accommodation in the 2023 HM Awards. Nominations for the 2023 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy Posturepedic, open on Saturday July 1, 2023. Submit a nomination for the 2023 HM Awards here.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The future Rydges Wailoaloa will be developed by owners Hari Punja and Sons Limited on the beach front at Wailoaloa Beach, with Chairman, Hari Punja, saying it is a welcome boost economic boost for Fiji’s construction and tourism industries amid an accommodation shortage in the country.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Successful fundraisers raise 4-5X the revenue they spent hosting the event and consistently sell out, year after year. It can be difficult to find fundraising event ideas that are both affordable for hosts and attractive to attendees, but we can help. Discover exciting fundraising event ideas that bring in big bucks!

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Hospitality Today

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Large-scale events will now have accessibility measures like quiet rooms and real-time captioning to accommodate attendees in the neurodivergent community

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