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Energy costs to ‘zap’ tourist numbers

Almost three quarters of Australian hotels have either increased prices or are planning to do so as a result of the carbon tax, according to a new survey. Tourism...

Grand plans for QE2 ship to become luxury hotel scaled back

Dubai on Monday scaled back plans to turn the Queen Elizabeth 2 ship into a luxury hotel at the tip of the emirate's famous palm-shaped island, saying...

All it takes is good coffee, best equipment and great service

Research shows that coffee is the most popular beverage worldwide with over 400 billion cups consumed each year.So how do resorts, hotels, motels, restaurants...

Indigenous fresh food business expanding

What is said to be Australia's first commercial Indigenous fresh products company has been launched at the Adelaide produce markets. The Matjarra brand...

Market awaits Redcape's next move

Following its recent delisting from the ASX and the appointment of a new high-profile chairman, a revamped Redcape is gearing up to make its presence felt...

Tourists told to avoid Perth's 'astronomic costs'

travel industry website has suggested 'travellers give WA a wide berth until the mining boom is over,' saying the cost of food and accommodation is through...

Winemakers warm to sparkling screw-cap

A second Australian winemaker has adopted the innovative new Viiva screw-cap on its newly released sparkling wine, and more are expected to follow in the...

Fair Work Australia opens the door for merits-based review of penalty rates

Fair Work Australia will give business the chance to argue for cuts in penalty rates in the retail and hospitality sector, following a ruling released...

Black market abalone - don't risk it

Illegal fishing and sale of abalone is the target of a joint government agency compliance operation called Operation Maxima. NSW Food Authority inspectors...

Metro Hotels appoints Business Development Manager

Metro Hotels has appointed Mr. Div Grover to the role of Business Development Manager – MICE for Metro Hospitality Group in Australia. In this newly...