Redfern’s 104-year-old landmark The Norfolk will reopen later this month, after its closure last year when previous owners Public Hospitality Group fell into administration. New custodians Solotel, who acquired The Norfolk along with Oxford House in Paddington, and Camelia Grove Hotel in Alexandria last December, will reopen The Norfolk on 23 April with an ‘Everyone’s […]
The historic and extensively restored Linville Hotel in Queensland’s Somerset Region is for sale by private owners, who have set it on a path to country legend. Established in 1904, the pub is on a prominent site on main drag George Street, through Linville, roughly two hours from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and Toowoomba. Evan
Redcape has boosted its exposure in the Sunshine Coast with the acquisition of Maeva Hospitality’s four pubs for circa $80 million. Maeva Hospitality – formerly Sunshine Coast Hotels – is a venture by veteran Queensland hoteliers Scott Armstrong and Richard Deery. The Deery family famously own the storied Story Bridge Hotel in Brisbane. Maeva’s portfolio
The trailblazing Comiskey Group has completed the Eumundi puzzle, officially acquiring the Brewery operation within its Imperial Hotel from Lion. Eumundi was created by brewing engineer and developer John Lynch, who gathered investors to acquire the Imperial Hotel and establish the brewery. Eumundi Lager was introduced to the market in 1988. After a brief period
A rash of reports and bad reviews against the security at the Log Cabin in Penrith has prompted some decisive action, and a swift replacement. Late March conversations on social media cried no joy on security at the western Sydney pub, said to be heavy-handed and abusing their authority. Emma H posted she had heard
Momento’s momentous Oran Park Hotel officially opens this week, unveiling what is one of Australia’s largest and most ambitious hospitality and entertainment ‘mega-precincts’. First to see the light is Jinja rooftop bar, beginning trading Thursday (3 April), atop the $50 million investment across 7,500sqm that aims to “redefine the leisure scene in south-west Sydney”. Designed
New research finds diners are being more “intentional” about how they spend, with 40 per cent of venues finding guests opting for lower-priced items – yet overall activity is trending upward. In light of Australians in 2024 dining out eight per cent more, and drinking in venues 22 per cent more year on year, Lightspeed
As announced last month, global hospitality marketing and operations platform SevenRooms launched Text Marketing in Australia at the end of February. Not stopping there, the platform has now added three AI features to assist hospitality venues in saving time and labour, to allow staff to focus on guest experience. A recent study showed that over
The Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) is diving into the new year and a new chapter in hospitality with a refreshed brand identity and logo for the big show for 2025. Ending a decade sporting the poker machine-inspired insignia, the contemporary new look marks a milestone in the event’s evolution, which in itself is a nod
Rugby Australia has announced innovative pub group Funlab as an official partner of Community Rugby for 2025, connecting fans and aligning brands. Funlab is a pioneer of ‘competitive socialising experiences’, with over 50 locations across Australia, New Zealand and the USA. The group boasts multiple brands: Holy Moley, Hijinx Hotel, Archie Brothers, Cirque Electriq and
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