SOLOTEL’S PORTFOLIO MAKEOVER FAREWELLS KINGS CROSS
The Solotel shake-up continues, seeing a buy and lease-back in the inner west, construction in the west and the statuesque Kings Cross Hotel sold to the Gravanis brothers’ Oscars Group. Built 1914, the towering six-level Federation style Hotel stands at
ROCKY’S HISTORIC CRITERION ON OFFER
Historic landmark Rockhampton pub the Criterion Hotel Motel is being sold by multi-generational owners the Turnbull family. Established in 1856 as the Bush Inn, it was the first hotel in the newly declared city of Rockhampton. In 1861 it was
L&GNSW ENERGISING REGIONAL HOSPITALITY
Venues in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales have been the latest to benefit from visits by Liquor & Gaming NSW’s (L&GNSW) Hospitality Concierge staff as part of its regional engagement strategy. The visits are designed to provide
SOLOTEL’S SHAKE-UP PUTS UP THREE SYDNEY PUBS
Solotel has announced further strategic changes to its portfolio, as three of its pubs in top tier precincts come to market at once. On offer is vacant possession on the freeholds of the Bank Hotel in Newtown, Sackville Hotel
PUBLICAN FACES TRIAL OVER GLOBE HOTEL FIRE
The trial has begun against a former publican accused of torching the historic Globe Hotel in Bombala, shortly after he nearly tripled the building’s insurance premium. Emergency services responded to a 000 call around 4:20 on the morning of 25
HARRINGTON COMMUNITY DUCK RACE MAKES A SPLASH
Following the success of the Harrington Hotel’s Australia Day celebrations, Hunt Hospitality identified an opportunity to further strengthen community engagement through another major event at the popular venue. The Australia Day program had attracted record attendance, with activities such as
REDCAPE TAKES THOMAS FAMILY’S SEASIDE GEM AT THE ENTRANCE
The Thomas family has sold another of its prize assets, seeing MA Financial’s Redcape Hotel Fund acquire the large format Entrance Social Club, on the NSW Central Coast. Formerly known as the Entrance Hotel, the venue is a stunning seaside
MILLINIUM TANKS DEPOSITS ON ADGEMIS PUBS
Would-be pub magnate Tom Wallace, who agreed to the purchase of seven of the pubs from Jon Adgemis’ failed Public Hospitality portfolio, has forfeited millions in deposits after failing to settle. Major lenders to Public Hospitality included Deutsche Bank, which
VICTORIAN PUBS UNITE FOR FIRST-EVER MATES DAY
Over 250 Victorian venues will be stepping up this Friday, 8 May, to participate in the inaugural ‘Mates Day @ Your Local’, an initiative driven by the Australian Hotels Association Victoria (AHA (Vic)). Mates Day @ Your Local aims to
COASTAL STAR ON THE HORIZON
The freehold going concern of prominent south coast venue the Star Hotel of Milton is available as generational owners look to hang up the boots. Established in 1860, The Star occupies a substantial 923sqm site with over 30 metres
