FEROS’ JDA TAKES HEARTTHROB HEADLANDS
The Feros’ JDA Collective has secured stunning “trophy asset” the Headlands Hotel in seaside Austinmer from owner-operator developers Stevens Group. Located around an hour south of the Sydney CBD, the sprawling pub literally resides on its own headland, on a
EXPERIENCE DRIVING HOSPITALITY GROWTH
Hospitality operators globally are putting greater emphasis on experiences, as consumers become more selective about where they spend their time and money – and it’s paying off. Rather than relying solely on food and drink, operators are investing in entertainment,
THE PRINCE OF THE PORT PUT UP
Suburban local the Prince Alfred Hotel is being offered by a private owner as an operational opportunity in Melbourne’s south. The pub sits on a prominent 305sqm corner of popular thoroughfare Bay Street, on State Route 30, across from Port
DEVELOPER GETS TO THE GREENWELL POINT
Peter Dobb has sold his long-held Greenwell Point Hotel in Shoalhaven to an industry newcomer with a plan, as he looks closer to home. The Hotel is on a generous 5,261sqm lot mere metres from Crookhaven River and the only
COCK & BULL PLANS TO FLY THE COUP
Cairns’ popular Cock & Bull Tavern is looking to move house, into a shopping complex, as the state government pushes its $1 billion expansion of the city’s primary hospital. The Queensland government is executing a multi-stage upgrade of Cairns Hospital
FIREBALL GETS FRUITY
Fireball is branching out from its popular signature cinnamon whisky with the launch of a new Blazin’ Apple flavour, hitting Australian venues and stores this month. The new expression combines Fireball’s familiar cinnamon heat with the sweet, crisp flavour of
MAY LANDS MEREWETHER SURFHOUSE
Newcastle beachfront trophy the Merewether Surfhouse is in new hands for the first time, as waterfront guru Ben May adds it to the May Hospitality collection. The historic art deco bathing pavilion on Merewether beach built around 1937 was one
DEVELOPER DEAL FOR HISTORIC GRIFFINS HOTEL
Adelaide property developer George Kambitsis has expanded his CBD holdings with the $8.55 million acquisition of the historic Griffins Hotel on Hindmarsh Square. The Victorian-era pub sits on a 680sqm site in the heart of Adelaide’s commercial, accommodation and retail
AGE MAKES LAUNDY A LEGEND
Amongst the latest and greatest products and services in gaming and hospitality, the AGE last month recognised pub titan Arthur Laundy AM with the inaugural Legend Award. Over three days in August at ICC Sydney, the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE)
SALE OR LEASE ON THE HIGH-PROFILE CLIFTON
Melbourne’s landmark Clifton Hotel is for sale or lease through receivers and managers FTI Consulting, in the fallout from Jon Adgemis’ collapsed Public Hospitality Group. Built 1868, the Clifton is a hospitality institution, dominating a high-profile corner of Kew Junction