In a further bid to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Federal Government yesterday announced all pubs to shut down from noon, Monday 23 March, necessitating dramatic decisions and minimal options for the industry. The decree mandated that all restaurants and cafes will be restricted to takeaway and/or home delivery. It has now been confirmed […]
20 March, 8pm TIGHTER RESTRICTIONS INSIDE VENUES The Prime Minister this afternoon announced tougher restrictions for indoor gatherings to help curb the spread of COVID-19, further tightening the noose on hospitality and the economy. Addressing the press, Scott Morrison flagged new measures dictating indoor capacity limits of one person per four square metres. The PM
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COVID-19 UPDATE: The Federal government has issued a ban on non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people, in its latest initiative to curb the spread of the disease The announcement is expected to impact the business of hospitality nationally, although smaller, regional and suburban pubs stand to fare better than many other businesses. There
In the immediate future the COVID-19 virus will continue to severely impact business and the economy, but there are measures operators can take to mitigate the potential damage going forward. While the level of panic makes it seem the world is ending, in the long run most businesses will survive. Some will eventually be better
Fears surrounding the potentially deadly coronavirus continue to wreak havoc on business globally, bringing a rare halt to the annual hilarity that is St. Patrick’s Day in its emerald home. As the world recoils from the worst viral scare in living memory many have begun avoiding social gatherings as health authorities globally advise ‘social distancing’
The world is rapidly descending into coronavirus fever – an affliction of panic more than infection – and the very survival of many hospitality businesses may depend on their approach to the problem. Fear around Covid-19, more commonly known as the coronavirus, has thus far proven more devastating that the disease, which while having already
BREAKING NEWS: Following today’s recommendation by Prime Minister Scott Morrison against non-essential gatherings of 500+ people, the Australasian Hospitality and Gaming Expo (MAX AHG Expo) scheduled for 18-19 March has been officially cancelled, along with all associated events. More information as it becomes available.
The world’s biggest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI), has agreed to sell Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) to Asahi for $AU16 billion. Talks on the deal began in April, between Lazard for ABI and Rothschild for Asahi. Agreement was reached this week following ABI’s decision to shelve its $US10bn IPO in Hong Kong. In a statement
Following the success of last year’s program, the Gaming Technologies Association (GTA) has announced the Seminars program for the 2019 Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE). Seminars are free for hospitality professionals visiting the AGE, aiming to augment the Expo’s display of the latest hospitality and gaming exhibitors, with complementary thought-provoking topics and information to help business
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 CEO of the Brisbane Racing Club. Just months out from a Federal election he has
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