The increased use of online booking systems for travel and accommodation has led to a rise in the number of scams and complaints by duped consumers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) operates Scamwatch – providing “information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report scams”. Scamwatch has received report […]
As legitimate providers around the world condemn the injustice of unregulated ‘share’ accommodation, the TAA has gone further to slam cheats rorting the loopholes even further. The so-called ‘share’ economy is based in using technology to match people with a need to people willing to share their own property to satisfy that need – be
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The shake-up of listed Lantern Hotel Group continues, with the surprise sale of its top asset to publican Andrew Lazarus for $24 million. Warwick Farm’s El Toro Motor Inn sits on a 1.4 Ha block, and has long been a top performer in Sydney’s gaming heartland – situated on the border of Fairfield and Liverpool.
The Kelly family has divested one of the Eastern suburbs’ best-loved pubs to a brand new operator group, headed by the next generation Waugh. Paddington’s Royal Hotel, built in 1888, is a cornerstone of local hub ‘fiveways’ and recently underwent a $4 million renovation, adding a rooftop bar overlooking the Sydney skyline and a refreshed
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Peter Beaumont’s Fernwood Group has put its Balmain landmark up for grabs, offering “development potential” to the hungry investor market. The 1885 Exchange Hotel is located on a 640 square metre corner block in the heart of uber-trendy Balmain. The freehold going concern will go to auction 20 August. The Hotel has submitted plans to
After a drawn-out prosecution process and lengthy trial, two Tasmanian men have been convicted of changes stemming from a pub fight that resulted in another man’s death. Brothers David Blazely and Mitchell Dowling were drinking at the ALH’s Mowbray Hotel on 17 July, 2013. Another man at the hotel, Tony Brown, reportedly insulted and threatened
Entrepreneur hotelier Bobby Zagame has put to market three freeholds – all leased to investor-favourite Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH). Zagame operates a portfolio of six pubs in Victoria and has various other interests including freehold investments in Queensland and Victoria – mostly leased to ALH. The Seaford Hotel and Royal Hotel in Melbourne suburbs
Oscars Hotels has launched an amazing new hotel venue in Sydney’s south-west set to become a hub of entertainment and business. Last night saw the gala opening of The Warwick, attracting guests such as the Honourable Frank Carbone (Mayor of Fairfield), Ned Mannoun (Mayor of Liverpool) and Gus Balloot (Deputy Mayor of Liverpool) as well
A study by CAPR and FARE has found underage drinking has dropped sharply, with the success largely attributed to better health education. The study Understanding Recent Trends in Australian Alcohol Consumption drew from five waves of the National Drug Strategy Household Survey (2001-2013) by the Australian Institute of Health, involving more than 120,000 participants. It
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Samantha Mondon is director of A.I.M Professional Business Support Services. She spoke with PubTIC about the current employment climate – in particular, the ups and downs of overseas workers. We know how important it is to maintain the smooth running of your business – and – we understand when an overly keen backpacker or
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