Industry

VICTORIA’S HOTEL BEST FOR 2016 CROWNED AT CASINO

Posted on November 16th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The elite of Victoria’s hotel industry gathered Monday night to witness the unveiling of the winners of the AHA Victoria Awards for Excellence. [caption id="attachment_7921" align="alignright" width="245"] AHA Victoria CEO, Paddy O'Sullivan[/caption] A stellar crowd of 1200 attendees graced The

DOCKLANDS’ WOOLSHED PUB UP IN FLAMES

Posted on November 14th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
A fire at the famous Woolshed Pub in Melbourne’s Docklands has closed the business indefinitely, as operators assess the severely damaged building. On Friday afternoon around 3pm smoke was spotted coming from the roof of the hotel. Emergency services were

AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN WA REVEAL EXCELLENCE

Posted on November 9th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The grand ballroom at Perth’s Crown Casino came to life Monday night for the 2016 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence, recognising hotels, pubs, bars, restaurants and tourism venues across Western Australia. Forty-two acknowledgements for Excellence were awarded to venues, operators

LEACH VOTED PRESIDENT UNOPPOSED

Posted on October 31st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Hotels Association NSW President Scott Leach has been voted National President at a special meeting this morning. [caption id="attachment_5701" align="alignright" width="176"] AHA NSW President, Scott Leach[/caption] Delegates assembled in Melbourne to vote on the position, left vacant by the

QHA 2016 AWARDS HONOURING ‘MAJOR ROLE’ OF PUBS

Posted on October 5th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Queensland Hotels Association 2016 Awards for Excellence drew over 1,000 industry professionals to witness the crowning of the State’s best pubs. Dozens of Queensland’s best and brightest compared endeavours in competition for 41 Awards, within Brisbane’s Conference and Exhibition

ROYAL BEER & CIDER WINNERS REVEALED

Posted on September 26th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Australia’s best and brightest brews and brewers were lauded on Friday night at the awards event for the Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show. 2016 marks the 10-year anniversary for the event, hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW,

NATIONAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE WINNERS REVEALED

Posted on September 21st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
On Monday night over 460 guests and professionals of the hotel industry gathered to recognise the Australian Hotels Association’s 2016 National Awards for Excellence. The red carpet event was held at the RACV Royal Pines Resort and nominees from around

VIC PUBS DON HATS FOR GOOD FOOD 2017

Posted on September 14th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Age Good Food Guide 2017 Awards have been released, and a number of pubs entered or improved their Hatted status amongst an elite list of fine dining establishments. A total of 89 of Victoria’s finest eateries were awarded 1,

LITTLE PRINCE CROWNED SMALLEST PUB

Posted on August 19th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
While UK pubs continue to close at the rate of around 30 per week, one new public house is doing its tiny share for the people of Kent. Recently claiming the crown of Britain’s smallest watering hole, the Little Prince

SYDNEY HOTELS INSPIRATION FOR AWARD-WINNING DESIGN

Posted on June 29th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
A Wollongong licensed venue has taken out top honours at recent Master Builders Association awards for bringing Sydney pubs and bars to the city. Michael Wilkins, CEO of Collegians Rugby League Football Club (CRLFC), briefed specialist builder New England Construction