Business & Trade Archives - Page 4 of 16

GOVT DRIVING BOOM IN TOURISM ECONOMY

Posted on October 9th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

The NSW government has massively ramped up its expectations for the state’s ‘visitor’ economy, ushering millions more airline seats, thousands of hotel rooms and a focus on experience-led tourism. This review of the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy will further cement

GOVT INTRODUCES SAFE DIGITAL ID VERIFICATION

Posted on August 23rd, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

The Federal Government has introduced a new digital verification tool that will allow businesses to establish proof of identity using a government-issued QR code. Known as the ‘Trust Exchange’, or ‘TEx’, it connects a business with a user's MyGov Wallet

FUN FALLS YEAR-ON-YEAR: ABS

Posted on August 5th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Data from the ABS and NIQ finds Australians are spending less on events, accommodation and food, as inflation and tax hikes raise prices and hit sales in Australia’s pubs and bars. Official numbers last week from the Australian Bureau of

ROCKIN’ NOVOCASTRIAN PUBS TAP TRADING HOUR EXTENSIONS

Posted on July 22nd, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Following the 2023 bill to foster the revival of live entertainment and riding the wave of new government grants supporting live music, two more Steel city pubs have applied to extend their capacity and hours. The Cricketers Arms Hotel in

KEEPING SPIRITS HIGH: BALANCING INTOXICATION PREVENTION AND PROFITABILITY

Posted on July 5th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

While licensees are responsible for preventing intoxication on their premises, ensuring venues use effective strategies to prevent intoxication is a balancing act between maintaining a secure environment and running a profitable business. Across Australia, penalties for allowing the supply of

NSW GOVERNMENT STRIKES A CHORD WITH VIBRANCY REFORMS

Posted on July 1st, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

The NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms come into full effect 1 July, further supporting the night-time economy and the music and cultural sectors without compromising public safety. The more complex of the reforms include grants for soundproofing venues as well as

GOOD NEWS FOR HOSPITALITY AS TOURISM RECORDS SET TO TUMBLE

Posted on June 24th, 2024 by Jane Louise

Ahead of the 2024 World Travel & Tourism Global Summit in Perth in October, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released its research on the outlook for the industry – and things are looking good. Surpassing all previous

PUBS AS SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS

Posted on June 17th, 2024 by Jane Louise

The Australian hospitality industry is well positioned to become a leader in environmental sustainability, and a new guide helps pubs achieve this. Developed by the Australian Hotels Association South Australia (AHA|SA) and the state government’s Green Industries SA as well

RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING OFFICERS ORDERED FOR PUBS AND CLUBS

Posted on February 5th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Most pubs and clubs with gaming will be mandated to have a ‘responsible gambling officer’ on duty during machines hours of operation, in the latest reforms by the state government. The Minns Labor government in NSW has affirmed it is