Payments under the Federal Government’s new stimulus payments are starting to arrive in Australians’ bank accounts and smart hospitality and foodservice operators are wasting no time in promoting themselves as the perfect way for the money to be spent to boost the economy.

Accor’s newest hotels the Ibis Sydney at King St Wharf has launched its “Ibis Ruddy Good Value package” that it said includes “everything that a stressed-out couple needs to revitalise their lives and make the most of the Rudd Government payment”.

For $900 couples get an all-inclusive stay for three nights in a Harbour King room at the hotel, with fully cooked breakfast for two each day, car parking or airport shuttle service to and from the airport.

The package also includes two tickets to Luna Park, two Sydney Ferry tickets to get to Luna Park, three $100 dinner vouchers for nearby venues Cargo Bar, Bungalow 8 and The Loft, two tickets to the Imax cinema, two tickets for Wildlife World or Sydney Aquarium plus a bottle of Thorn Clarke Sparkling Pinot on check-in.

“There has never been a better time for people to travel in Australia and with the government offering this stimulus package to so many workers, people can now re-charge their batteries while helping revive the economy,” said Ibis Sydney King St Wharf GM Benjamin Krieg.

“Tourism offers the ultimate multiplier affect to the economy, as the money is pumped almost immediately into labour-intensive industries. It’s a good feeling to know that you’re helping the economy while helping yourself.”