NEW AHA NATIONAL PRESIDENT: DAVID BASHEER

Acclaimed South Australian hotelier David Basheer has taken over from David Canny in the role of President of the National Australian Hotels Association. The Association (AHA) announced Basheer was elected unopposed to the position. Paul Palmer from the Northern Territory

HOP TO IT: INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY IS NEARLY HERE

Don’t lose your head, International Beer Day is almost here. Celebrated on the first Friday of every August, this year it will fall on 1 August. It was founded in California in 2007 and quickly grew from a local event

SPORTS BETTING TRENDS AT VEGASHERO CASINO

Sports betting continues to evolve, offering exciting opportunities for enthusiasts worldwide. At VegasHero Casino, bettors explore diverse strategies to maximize their chances of success. The dynamic nature of online sportsbooks reflects broader trends in the industry. As a platform known

INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AT QHA AWARDS

The best of the Sunshine State gathered Monday night to recognise the winners of the Queensland Hotels Association’s prestigious State Awards for Excellence for 2025. Over 1,500 VIPs and industry guests attended Brisbane Exhibition Centre to celebrate the integral part

HUNT HOTELS THE TOAST OF NEWCASTLE TOURISM

Newcastle Tourism has celebrated the “best of the best” in the region at the 2025 Newcastle Hospitality & Tourism Awards, with Hunt Hospitality taking two top honours. The Newcastle Tourism Industry Group’s (NTIG) Awards were held at Newcastle Cruising Yacht

AHA VIC AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2025

The best of Victoria were front and centre as the industry honoured winners across 42 categories at the 2025 AHA (Vic) State Awards for Excellence. A cornucopia of hotels and industry influencers made up an audience of more than 1,200

REDCAPE FLYING IN SOUTH-EAST QLD

Redcape has boosted its exposure in the Sunshine Coast with the acquisition of Maeva Hospitality’s four pubs for circa $80 million. Maeva Hospitality – formerly Sunshine Coast Hotels – is a venture by veteran Queensland hoteliers Scott Armstrong and Richard

NEW LOOK, NEW VISION FOR AGE

The Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) is diving into the new year and a new chapter in hospitality with a refreshed brand identity and logo for the big show for 2025. Ending a decade sporting the poker machine-inspired insignia, the contemporary

OUR PUB: PUSHING POLLIES TO TAKE NOTICE

An industry campaign has been launched encouraging the people of Britain to tell politicians how much they value and want to protect their local pubs, with clear relevance Down Under. The primary objective of the ‘Our Pub’ initiative is to