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
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 last week, but even before the AGM began this morning ‘the four’ had all resigned
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 of the nine directors of the co-op came to a head this week when a
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 clubs and restaurants, and liquor stores, that “work[s] collectively to obtain the best service and
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 in the hotel industry. He also served three terms as President of the National branch
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