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The paradox of outdoor dining and car parking
Posted 08 December 2020
Business Strategy, Tourism & Events, Town Planning
When does outdoor dining trigger, or when should it trigger, requirements for additional car parking?
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Schoolies in Noosa – 7 Tips for Liquor License Holders
Posted 11 November 2020
Liquor Licensing, Tourism & Events
Schoolies week is soon upon us but instead of the usual migration of thousands of school leavers to the southern coast, revellers are expecting to head north as Covid cancels official events on the Gold Coast. Hospitality operators are expecting an influx of over 5,000 students next week as celebrations ramp up. Accommodation providers are […]
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New opportunities in tourism for agribusiness
Posted 26 October 2020
Business Strategy, Tourism & Events, Town Planning
Anecdotal evidence from rural property holders shows how COVID-19 has actually helped them during the pandemic. A recent article on Commercial Real Estate outlines how several property holders have been able to diversify and grow their income during the pandemic. Supplementing traditional farm income with agritourism is helping several landowners through this crisis. A 2800-hectare sheep and […]
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Short-term accommodation in Noosa: Rules, regulations and requirements
Posted 16 October 2020
Tourism & Events, Town Planning
A lot of questions have been raised about short-term accommodation or short-term rentals in Noosa by the recently implemented changes to the Noosa Plan 2020. The changes came into effect on 31 July 2020, and there is some confusion about what the changes mean. What is the impact on the short-term accommodation market and to […]
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From problem site to a development winner
Posted 25 May 2020
Business Strategy, Tourism & Events, Town Planning
When Bounce Noosa Hostel was looking for a Town Planner to help them develop a prospect site in Noosaville, they turned to RG Strategic to help solve what had proved too big a challenge for others. RG Strategic’s Managing Director Russell Green sat down with Mark Baldwin, Group General Manager of FUDA Enterprise Group, to […]
Read more...How to be ready for the easing of COVID-19 restrictions
Posted 15 May 2020
Business Strategy, Liquor Licensing, Tourism & Events
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions for the tourism and hospitality industry, it is vital that each premises is on point, meeting all government and licensing requirements. The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation has produced a fantastic resource to ensure nothing is missed and you are able to protect your customers and staff. The […]
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When can my hospitality business reopen?
Posted 27 April 2020
Business Strategy, Liquor Licensing, Tourism & Events, Town Planning
Right now, as new cases of COVID-19 dwindle and state governments start to ease restrictions, the big question is when bars, cafés, restaurants and other hospitality-based businesses will be able to reopen. Several experts say could be up to four months away. Queensland’s former chief health officer, Prof Gerry Fitzgerald is suggesting that hospitality businesses will […]
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Help with Tourism, Hospitality and COVID-19 Legislation
Posted 07 April 2020
Business Strategy, Liquor Licensing, Tourism & Events
During these uncertain times, particularly for the Tourism and Hospitality industries, it is vital you have access to quality, succinct and accurate information, to enable you to make sound business decisions. At RG Strategic we always use the services of Sajen Legal when we are seeking this advice, they have specific insight particularly around leases, […]
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