HOSPITALITY CRISIS: STAGE 2 RESTRICTIONS AND CORPORATE CHAOS

Stage Two of the Federal Government’s restriction measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 come into effect midnight (tonight) 25 March, as licensed venues scramble to find their place. The Stage Two measures see restrictions and closures of virtually all

PUB SHUT DOWN CHECKLIST

With assistance from the AHA Victoria and hospitality specialist Leigh Barrett & Associates, PubTIC has created this free, easy to follow checklist of things to consider when shutting down a pub for an extended period, such as this time of

HOSPITALITY CRISIS UPDATE: DOWN BUT NOT OUT

In a further bid to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Federal Government yesterday announced all pubs to shut down from noon, Monday 23 March, necessitating dramatic decisions and minimal options for the industry. The decree mandated that all restaurants

LAUNDY REVEALS NEW GREENFIELD SITES

As the hospitality industry reels from what is hoped to be a temporary downturn, news has emerged pub industry patriarch Arthur Laundy is building no less than three new pubs. A deal was recently secured to purchase the site of

HOSPITALITY CRISIS UPDATE: TIGHTER RESTRICTIONS INSIDE VENUES

20 March, 8pm  TIGHTER RESTRICTIONS INSIDE VENUES The Prime Minister this afternoon announced tougher restrictions for indoor gatherings to help curb the spread of COVID-19, further tightening the noose on hospitality and the economy. Addressing the press, Scott Morrison flagged

SUPPLIER CRISIS UPDATES

FRIDAY, 20 March HACCP accredited Lotus Filters is Australia’s leading commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning company. Our business continuity plans have kicked in, supported by cloud-based systems, office staff working remotely, and service technicians being regularly checked enabling us to continue

APOCORONA: THE DARK SIDE

As coronavirus fever continues to infect the lives and future of people around the globe, there are those that have taken the time to offer some perspective on matters such as toilet paper. While stocks last, and likely for a

HOSPITALITY CRISIS: UPDATE

COVID-19 UPDATE: The Federal government has issued a ban on non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people, in its latest initiative to curb the spread of the disease The announcement is expected to impact the business of hospitality nationally,

STAYING IN BUSINESS

In the immediate future the COVID-19 virus will continue to severely impact business and the economy, but there are measures operators can take to mitigate the potential damage going forward. While the level of panic makes it seem the world

INVERELL’S IMPERIAL JOINS THE MARCH

The stately Imperial Hotel in the heart of Inverell is for sale, as long-time operator Michael Painko looks to move on. The two-storey Georgian Imperial was built on an expansive 2,063sqm lot on a major corner of Otho Street, which