Clyde Mooney

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HOTEL BOOKING SCAMS ON THE RISE

Posted on July 20th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
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

INVESTORS RORTING ‘SHARE’ ECONOMY LOOPHOLES: TAA

Posted on July 20th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
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

LANTERN OFFLOADS FLAILING TOP-100 GAMING PUB

Posted on July 17th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
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

PADDINGTON LANDMARK SELLS TO NEW WAUGH FAMILY PUB GROUP

Posted on July 17th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
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

BEAUMONT TO AUCTION TOP BALMAIN PUB

Posted on July 17th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
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

MEN JAILED OVER PUB FIGHT DEATH

Posted on July 17th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
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

ZAGAME PUTS $90M OF ALH FREEHOLDS UP FOR GRABS

Posted on July 15th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
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

OSCARS LAUNCHES SYDNEY SUPER-PUB

Posted on July 15th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Oscars Hotels has launched an amazing new hotel venue in Sydney’s south-west set to become a hub of entertainment and business. [caption id="attachment_3049" align="alignright" width="388"] L-R: Mario Gravanis, Mayor Frank Carbone, Bill Gravanis[/caption] Last night saw the gala opening of

YOUNG PEOPLE CHOOSING HEALTH OVER ALCOHOL: STUDY

Posted on July 15th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
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

HIRING OVERSEAS WORKERS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted on July 15th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
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