Hotelier Jim Knox has completed his play for a monopoly in Moree with acquisition of the last piece of the puzzle, the Amaroo Tavern, from Waratah Hotel Group. The Amaroo incorporates a public bar, commercial kitchen and bistro, gaming room with 18 (Band 3) EGM entitlements, 4am licence and drive-through bottleshop. It resides on an […]
It’s spring in Rosehill and the precinct has grown a picturesque new pub beside the racecourse – the O’Hara group’s new Camelia Hotel. The O’Haras have unveiled a new pub in the heart of Sydney’s western suburbs, on a corner of James Ruse Drive, previously the site of a Sizzlers and later a Hooters restaurant.
Australian Venue Co has announced another on-trend initiative, partnering directly with Afterpay to offer customers access to the ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ phenomenon. Afterpay is a leading provider in the BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) space. It’s popularity with consumers is based in people not wanting to use credit at the checkout, while having
Pub dynasty Arthur and Stuart Laundy have teamed up for the first time, to buy the Bayview Hotel in Woy Woy in a new record for the region. The large-scale Bayview overlooks Brisbane Water, around an hour by car or train from Sydney. The Hotel has history as the original Central Coast flagship for Tooheys
Leading travel site Wotif.com has announced the winners of this year’s Uniquely Aussie Awards – naturally including Best Country Pub, which was won by Alistair Flower’s Beechwood Hotel. The Uniquely Aussie Awards are an annual guide to Australia’s best local secrets, as nominated by Aussies. Wotif reports Australians feel that they have only “touched the
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In support and celebration of the re-opening of pubs, Heineken and Lion are giving all staff in Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne a $150 voucher to spend up at the local. In November a total of 1,500 Lion team members from the NSW, ACT and Victorian capitals are set to receive a voucher, tabbing $225K to
Growing hotelier Jim Knox has pulled a trifecta in New England, consolidating his portfolio in the Moree region with purchase of three of the town’s hotels. Knox Hotels now counts the titles of the Post Office Hotel, the Victoria Hotel, and the closed Moree Hotel, holding 30 EGM entitlements between them. Sally Mishell and Gina
Australian Venue Co is “full steam ahead” on investment into Melbourne hospitality, announcing a revived Bimbo, beachside pop-up and no less than three new pubs for the stable. In expectation of a hot summer of strong economic recovery and record consumer demand, AVC has acquired the Village Belle Hotel in St Kilda, Ball Court Hotel
The AHA|SA hosted the 2021 Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence on Tuesday night at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, with two hotels tying for the crown of best in South Australia. SA’s 2021 Awards took place 26 October, with more than 750 guests and industry professionals in attendance. Taking the prize for SA’s Best Overall Hotel
Sam Arnaout’s Iris Capital has announced plans for a massive $100 million redevelopment of its newly-secured Lasseters Hotel Casino. Iris settled last week on the $105 million April acquisition, formerly known as the Diamond Springs Casino, which opened in 1981, and wasted no time looking to upgrade on its opportunity. “We are well advanced in
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