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Latest news: Hospitality

Restaurant surcharge hikes likely due to business inefficiencies

Restaurants must look at improving their own business operations before penalising diners with exorbitant surcharges, a practice we expect to see this coming public holiday, a marketing expert warns.

ACT’s Commercial Kitchen Trial helps hospitality businesses

The ACT Government has launched an Australian-first trial to help hospitality businesses transition towards all-electric cooking.

SPARK hospitality program a proven pathway to employment

The SPARK JobTrainer ClubsACT Hospitality program offers a proven pathway into Canberra’s vibrant hospitality industry.

Business pleased restrictions easing, but anxious they could return

It has been 704 long days since density limits were introduced in the hospitality industry, says Anthony Brierley, general manager of the Australian Hotels Association (ACT Branch), and he and other businesses are relieved they can finally return to normal trading from tonight.

Small businesses feel pressure as omicron wave rolls on

The Omicron wave is wreaking havoc on Canberra’s business sector, with many facing staff shortages, short-term closures, and declining trade.

ACT hospitality sector brace for sharp downturn following mask mandate

Following the mask mandate, The ACT's hospitality sector is bracing for a downturn in what is typically their busiest week of the year.

Canberra records nine new COVID-19 cases

Nine new COVID-19 cases have been detected in the ACT, as Canberra gets ready to ease some of its last remaining virus restrictions.

Discount dining to revitalise inner Melbourne

Diners will be able to claim up to $150 in meal vouchers as part of a $44 million package to revitalise Melbourne's CBD after the city's sixth lockdown.

Ease density restrictions, says hospitality industry

Hospitality peak bodies want the ACT Government to ease density restrictions, now almost 95 per cent of Canberrans are double-vaccinated.

ACT nears in on 95 per cent fully vaccinated as hospitality industry calls for fast tracked easing

The ACT is inching closer to a 95 per cent fully vaccinated rate, with 94 per cent of eligible Canberrans 12 and up having now had the jab.

Businesses still hamstrung by restrictions as lockdown eases

With the ACT’s lockdown officially ending many businesses will reopen under reduced but still limiting restrictions until 29 October.

Businesses prepare to reopen as ACT nears lockdown end

ACT businesses across several industries are preparing to reopen their doors come Friday 15 October when the ACT lockdown ends.

Overwhelming support for proof of vaccination in ACT

Almost nine in 10 (89 per cent of) Canberrans support proof of vaccination being mandatory to enter hospitality venues when restrictions ease.

Hospitality sector bracing for sustained pain as restrictions ease

The ACT’s hospitality sector was doing it tough long before lockdown was called and will continue under restrictions once lockdown ends.

Government wipes permit fees to encourage outdoor dining

As Canberra moves into summer, hospitality venues are being encouraged by the ACT Government to trial outdoor dining with no permit fees.

Hospitality industry reflects on lessons from COVID

COVID-19 has changed the way we experience the hospitality industry – from booking a table to paying a deposit and even our choices on the menu.

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