The bitter-backed Power family is looking to capitalise on its success at the Norman Hotel with trademark of its famous boast of being the “worst vegetarian restaurant”. Named in honour of Queensland Governor Sir Henry Norman, who served from 1888 to 1895, the pub threw open its doors at Woolloongabba in 1889. It has long […]
Lion and Tooheys have today unveiled another weapon in the pending State of Origin series, opening the Tedesco Inn in Camden, in tribute to the collective teamwork underpinning the success of the Blues. In celebration of the upcoming 2023 State of Origin series, Camden’s Plough and Harrow – in the hometown of the Westpac NSW
Australian Venue Co is amplifying its reach with launch of its new customer loyalty App, tailor-made for the pub experience, called ‘The Pass’. The Pass is a custom-built loyalty and payments App that allows customers to order via mobile, and earn and redeem points, at the group’s 190+ venues across Australia. Headlining a suite of
Australia’s most spectacular light and entertainment show wants hospitality venues to ‘Shine a light’ on their business during Vivid 2022. Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology, and the largest light festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Into its 12th year, in 2022 Vivid will transform Sydney’s CBD and surrounds into an
Many have tried to conquer the Khartoum Hotel’s now famous five-kilo Burger Challenge, but none had made it until a very hungry man finished and went back for more. The Khartoum Hotel in Kitchener, just south of Cessnock, launched its gut-busting Burger Challenge at the end of January. The dietary dilemma has reportedly already found
A quintessentially Australian pair of items has joined the unmistakably Australian venerable list of big things, in the pursuit of greater tourist appeal for the otherwise unfamous town of Calen. Found a leisurely 56 kilometres north of Mackay or more dedicated 1006 north of Brisbane, Calen is home to nearly four hundred people and the
Hollywood celebrity Matthew McConaughey is fronting a new initiative honouring local legends, amongst them Matthew and Linda Rudd, owners of the Batlow Hotel. The Wild Turkey “With Thanks” program is celebrating the protection and preservation of wilderness for future generations. It led the Texas-born movie star to personally video call candidates to hear their stories,
One of Australia’s leading hospitality groups is leading a big push to get Australians back out and back into venues for the festive season, with a campaign that pits going to the pub with cringeworthy Christmas snaps. The Solotel campaign is tapping into hilariously awkward Christmas family photos, suggesting all everyone needs is “to go
In a synergy of the history of the two entities, Laundy Hotels has secured the Major Sponsorship for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs until the end of the 2022 season. The Laundy family joined the pub game with the Sackville Hotel in 1945, and boasts four generations in the industry, highlighted by patriarch Arthur Laundy receiving the
Although all pubs nationally have been forced to close their doors during the crisis, it is perhaps more important than ever to bolster local engagement through social media. Whether completely shutting up shop during the COVID-19 pandemic or moving to a takeaway model, pubs’ survival plans need to include adjusting their social media strategies.
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