Industry

NATIONAL STARS REVEALED AT AWARDS NIGHT

Posted on February 7th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Embodying the spirit of hospitality, the National AHA Awards for Excellence took place tonight in Hobart. Over 500 VIPs and industry guests gathered at Princes Wharf No.1 for the biggest hospitality event in the state in years – the Australian

HOSPITALITY HOTSPOTS ON THE RISE

Posted on December 10th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Health departments are increasingly concerned about transmission of the COVID virus in hospitality settings, such as pubs and clubs, with growing case numbers and big hikes in non-compliance penalties. COVID-19 case numbers have continued to increase in New South Wales,

HUNT AWARDED NSW BUSINESS LEADER OF 2021

Posted on November 29th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Humble hotelier and son of the Hunter Stephen Hunt has been awarded the title of NSW Business Leader of the Year 2021. The state-wide title follows up recognition by Business NSW as the Business Leader of the Year for the

BEECHWOOD TOPS POLL OF AUSTRALIA’S BEST COUNTRY PUBS

Posted on October 29th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Leading travel site Wotif.com has announced the winners of this year’s Uniquely Aussie Awards – naturally including Best Country Pub, which was won by Alistair Flower’s Beechwood Hotel. The Uniquely Aussie Awards are an annual guide to Australia’s best local

AWARD WINNERS SHINE IN SA

Posted on October 27th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
The AHA|SA hosted the 2021 Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence on Tuesday night at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, with two hotels tying for the crown of best in South Australia. SA’s 2021 Awards took place 26 October, with more than

OCEANSIDE ‘LEGACY’ SHAWS BAY TO MARKET

Posted on October 18th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
The Hayter family have put up their picturesque Shaws Bay Hotel in East Ballina, marking its first time to market in nearly 30 years. Known as the ‘Shawsy’ the pub is a lifestyle venue, replete with lively public bar, restaurant,

ROAD OUT OF LOCKDOWN – ON SHOW

Posted on October 6th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Hundreds of publicans tuned in to see a panel of industry heavyweights brainstorm what lies ahead as licensed venues navigate out of restrictions and lockdowns. Pubs, clubs, trade and associations came together for the webinar last week, discussing issues including

ROAD OUT OF LOCKDOWN AND WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS

Posted on September 20th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Eyeing lockdowns lifted and restrictions eased across the eastern seaboard, a live webinar will tackle the “Road Out Of Lockdown & What The Future Holds”. New South Wales, the ACT and Victoria have the end of lockdown squarely in sight,

PATH TO REOPENING SEES LIGHT IN THE TUNNEL

Posted on September 17th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
A hard-earned thirst to get back to the pub is brewing as the light at the end of the tunnel comes into focus for locked-down venues to reopen, in a matter of weeks. The NSW and Victorian governments are poised