Hotel review: Hilton Port Moresby

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The Hilton Port Moresby Hotel & Residences is located midway between the city’s international airport and the waterfront where the Royal Papua Yacht Club is located. Review by Fiona Harper.

Papua New Guinea embraces global hospitality brands

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International hotel chains are finally arriving en masse in Papua New Guinea. Business Advantage PNG takes a closer look at this noteworthy property trend.

Review: Mumu Restaurant, Port Moresby

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To Papua New Guineans, the mumu is defined as ‘pit cooking’; to Hilton Port Moresby Executive Chef Neil Abrahams, the social aspect of the mumu is a key part of this style of eating and the inspiration behind the hotel’s Mumu Restaurant.

People moves: National Development Bank, PNG Customs, Bank South Pacific, NICTA, Hilton Hotel, PNGRFL

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The National Development Bank gets a new head, PNG Customs appoints a new Chief Commissioner, NICTA announces changes, senior appointments at BSP, the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby welcomes a General Manager and PNG Rugby Football League names an Acting CEO.

In brief: Barrick removes Porgera mine’s production from guidance and other business stories

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Porgera mine output is removed from Barrick’s full year guidance, Westpac announces new division for Westpac Pacific and Australia and New Zealand agree on a ‘trans-Tasman COVID-safe’ travel zone. The business news you need to kick-start your week.

Rooms vacant: Papua New Guinea hotels feel the pinch

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Two Papua New Guinea hotels have shut their doors temporarily because of the COVID-19 state of emergency and others have put in place tough measures to guarantee their survival.

Boardroom briefing: Air Niugini alerts Apple users about safety issues, Android adopts new naming conventions, and best companies to work in Australia

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MacBook Pro recall due to battery issues, Android simplifies its naming convention and updates its logo, and the best companies to work for in Australia. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.

Hilton Hotel opening in Port Moresby a ‘key story’ for Papua New Guinea says MD

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All eyes this week are on Port Moresby in general and the capital’s new Hilton Hotel in particular. Business Advantage PNG takes a look at the site that will host the APEC Leaders’ Gala Dinner and Cultural Performance.

In brief: Visas-on-arrival suspensions for November, and other business news

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Visa suspensions to hit tourism, rice imports slammed, and a coal power plant proposed for Lae. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: CPL Group, National Capital District, Hilton Hotels and Resorts

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A new City Manager for the NCD, a new General Manager for Hilton, and CPL MD returns