Industry

AGE RECOGNISED AS TOP INDUSTRY EVENT

Posted on November 12th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The Australasian Gaming Expo has been recognised as one of the premier events on the calendar with the Gaming Technologies Association named as a finalist in the EEAA 2018 Awards for Excellence. The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA)

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

QUEENSLAND EXCELLENCE CROWNED FOR 2018

Posted on October 10th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Queensland’s hospitality elite gathered Monday night in the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre to celebrate the State’s best at the 2018 QHA Awards for Excellence. Hundreds of nominated finalists vied for title to the 43 award categories before a record

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,

BIG DAY AT NATIONAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2018

Posted on September 17th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Around 500 industry VIPs and guests gathered this afternoon in the Gold Coast to witness the crowning of the winners of the Australian Hotels Association’s 2018 Awards for Excellence. Austere winners of state titles congregated with invitees and a strong

BIG WINNERS AT AHA|SA AWARDS

Posted on July 25th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
South Australia’s best were on show last night at the AHA|SA Awards for Excellence event, with 750 guests dressed to the nines at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Scores of nominated venues competed for 34 Awards, paying homage to the pillars

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