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Blue Sydney joins Virtuoso

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces Has announced that Blue Sydney has joined Virtuoso luxury travel agency network. This by-invitation-only organisation comprises...

Quest Geelong refurb complete

A significant $250,000 makeover of Quest Geelong has just been completed, including the refurbishment of all studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments...

Atura Hotels value designer brand launches in Australia

A new hotel brand launching in Australia this week will offer families and business travellers a value designer accommodation option in urban and industrial...

Hole-in-the-wall trend for cafes

Small hole-in-the-wall coffee venues are rapidly replacing conventional large-format cafes as hip coffee houses take off, commercial agents say. The quest...

Young pay penalty of union demands

If your son or daughter can't find an entry-level job in the restaurant or tourism industry as the school year comes to an end, you can blame the dinosaurs...

Noosa's new wave of resort dining

Fifteen years ago, Noosa and hot restaurants were synonymous. Led by Gary Skelton's Season, Hastings Street was the Queensland seaside getaway of choice...

New York dining’s latest trend: silence

Quiet, please. Your dinner will now be served. That’s the message being sent to customers at a New York restaurant that prohibits any talking during...

PMC freeze to benefit accommodation industry

Australia's accommodation industry will benefit from the freeze in the passenger movement charge (PMC). The Accommodation Association of Australia said...

Cup runneth over in coffee slurp 'n' sniff

'The slurping can get quite macho in some countries,'' says Aaron Wood as he brings a spoon to his lips. ''The louder the slurp, the better. You hear this...

Theme pub operator hopeful of rebound

The pubs division of Metro Hospitality Group continued to struggle throughout the 2012-13 financial year, but management is confident of a much improved...