Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief. It is packed with the latest deals, updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces.
Hilton Named One of Australia’s Best Companies to Work For
The Great Place to Work® Institute has recognised Hilton as one of Australia’s best companies to work for in 2022, placing fifth on the top 50 list for companies with over 1,000 employees. This marks the fourth time that Hilton has been named to the top of this prestigious list and including being the only hospitality company recognised by the Great Place to Work Institute. This accolade builds on Great Place to Work certifications awarded in New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, and reaffirms Hilton’s achievement as the top hospitality company to work for in Asia since 2017.
Hilton vice president and head of Australasia, Paul Hutton, said, “We are absolutely thrilled to have been once again recognised by the Great Place to Work® Institute as the leading hospitality company to work for in Australia. This recognition is an incredible testament to our industry-leading practices and purpose-led culture that provides our Team Members with great workplace environments, diverse career opportunities and rewarding benefits. Despite enduring one of the most challenging times in our company’s more than 100-year history, our Team Members have remained committed to fostering a strong workplace culture for one another and have continued to live our purpose every day.”
Earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points on dining
Qantas Frequent Flyers can now earn and use points on some of Australia’s best dining experiences as part of a new partnership with the Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group. From today, Qantas Points will be on the menu at more than 40 dining venues across Australia including 6HEAD, Ribs & Burgers, Italian Street Kitchen, Hunter & Barrel and The Meat & Wine Co. restaurants.
Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau and Oklahoma Tourism events
Grapevine, Texas along with Travel Oklahoma and their delegates have travelled to Australia for one of the first in market USA dedicated sales missions of 2022. Lunch events were well attended in Sydney and Melbourne where trade and media learnt more about Grapevine and Oklahoma and what’s new in each area. Australian media and trade were treated to a live performance from Choctaw/Chickasaw native and ‘Men’s Fancy Dance’ world champion dancer Michael Roberts and his wife, Puebloan native Rebecca Roberts. The couple performed cultural dances in traditional regalia and spoke about the history of the Native Americans and the rich native culture of Oklahoma. Having 39 tribal headquarters within the state itself, the Native American culture in Oklahoma has a powerful influence and presence which appeals to Aussie visitors.
2023 Epic Australia Pass on sale now
Vail Resorts has announced the sale of the new Epic Australia Pass for the 2023 winter season which guests can now lock in for AU$49 upfront. The new pass priced at AU$899 for adults, AU$515 for students (up to year 12) and AU$699 for seniors (65+), will now include five days of unrestricted access to Andermatt-Sedrun resort in Switzerland.
Access begins with the 2023 Aussie snow season with unlimited, unrestricted access to Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham. It concludes with the 2023/24 snow season in the Northern Hemisphere providing five consecutive days with no blackout dates at premier resorts across Japan, Canada, the U.S. and Switzerland.
