Industry News

FERGUSON STILL ON THE JOB

Posted on February 18th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
AHA National CEO Stephen Ferguson has agreed to stay on in the role another five years, continuing negotiation at a Federal level affecting the hotel industry nationally. Ferguson joined the Australian Hotels Association in 2014, coming from a role as

SANITY PREVAILS AT ILG AS NEW BOARD ELECTED

Posted on October 22nd, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Following a tumultuous week for the boardroom, ILG has a new board and positive future with a big showing of members at today’s AGM on the Gold Coast. Four directors staged a takeover attempt for control of the industry co-op

ILG MELTDOWN COOLS IN TIME FOR AGM

Posted on October 19th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Some semblance of order has been restored at the head office of ILG, with a Supreme Court ruling returning power to the ousted board members ahead of what will be a dramatic AGM on Monday. A growing divide between four

ILG TAKEOVER ATTEMPT SEES DIRECTORS LOCKED OUT

Posted on October 17th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
ILG has declared a “black day” at the liquor co-op, with four directors attempting to oust the CEO and take control of Australia’s largest member-owned liquor distributor. Independent Liquor Group (ILG) is an organisation of licensed venues, including hotels, registered

NEW PRESIDENT AND RENEWED VOWS IN VICTORIA

Posted on October 15th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
After 21 years, Peter Burnett AM has officially retired from his role as President of the Australian Hotels Association Victoria, ushering in a new President elect and renewed vows to “promote and protect”. Burnett has racked up a distinguished career

SPRUCED MOOSE TAKES OUT ROCKIN’ THE PUBURBS

Posted on September 26th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The AHA NSW has announced the winner of this year’s ‘Rockin’ the Puburbs’ live music competition, with inner-west alternative five-piece Spruced Moose topping the chart. Now in its second year, the competition is all about supporting live music in pubs,

HOSPITALITY LEGAL LAUNCHED FOR AUSTRALIAN HOTELIERS

Posted on May 28th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW branch of the Australian Hotels Association has announced launch of Hospitality Legal P/L, leveraging its strengths in the industry to offer nationwide services to hospitality employers. The AHA NSW has traditionally provided specialised legal advice and services relating

PUB TOURS GROWING WITH GARY, GREGG AND DAVE

Posted on April 9th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Legends of the business of pub walking tours have joined forces to expand the concept beyond Sydney and even pubs, with the evolved business of Dave’s Pub Tours. In 2010 Gregg Peek began Peek Tours, and gaining momentum, in 2015

TABCORP AND AHA CELEBRATE WOMEN’S DAY

Posted on March 12th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The Australian Hotels Association Victoria celebrated last week’s International Women’s Day with a networking lunch at The Langham, sponsored by Tabcorp. The AHA (Vic) coordinates the Women’s Network, now in its second year, aiming to create occasions for like-minded women

FIGHT TO KEEP SYDNEY OPEN HEADS TO PARLIAMENT

Posted on November 6th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
After years fighting for Sydney’s right to party, Keep Sydney Open is garnering support for a push to take the plight of the global city into parliament. The controversial 1:30 lockout and 3am closure laws were introduced in February 2014,