LANSDOWNE LEGEND ROCKING NEW OWNER
Sydney rock institution the Lansdowne Hotel has sold, ushering a new era for the four-storey Chippendale landmark dominating City Rd. Occupying a 506sqm block opposite Victoria Park and Sydney University, with GFA of 1,900sqm and capacity for 480 patrons, the
FOX AND HOUNDS LOOKS TO LEAP
Vision Hotels has put to market the freehold going concern of its seaside Fox and Hounds hotel and extensive facilities. The Fox and Hounds is an elegant pub and resort offering hotel rooms and self-contained apartments. Set on a massive
ROMSEY CLUB’S HOTEL BID DENIED
The Romsey Football Netball Club (RFNC) has had its application for 50 gaming machines at the Romsey Hotel refused by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). A panel of three commissioners comprising Fran Thorn (chair), Andrew Scott (deputy
THE BEEHIVE IS BACK
Fifteen years since its traded as a pub, the historic Beehive Hotel is flying again, under the captaincy of Julien Moussi and Tony Pantano’s Only Hospitality. Dating back to 1855, the public house took its name from being on Baker’s
GOOD NEWS FOR HOSPITALITY AS TOURISM RECORDS SET TO TUMBLE
Ahead of the 2024 World Travel & Tourism Global Summit in Perth in October, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released its research on the outlook for the industry – and things are looking good. Surpassing all previous
PUBLIC HOSPITALITY PUBS JOIN WAVE OF INSOLVENCIES
The Adgemis Public Hospitality empire is in flux again, threatening its refinancing efforts, as two pubs in the portfolio enter administration alongside a record-breaking number of Aussie businesses. Public Hospitality Group (PHG) is scrambling to retain its collection of over
NEW PROGRAM TACKLES SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN HOTELS
Better equipping hospitality staff to recognise and respond to sexual harassment, a new bystander intervention program was launched yesterday by the Australian Hotels Association. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2021-2022 around 1.7 million Australian adults, comprised of
GRAVITY MAKES IT HARDER
‘Better for you’ drinks producer Gravity continues its mission to change the industry “one full-flavoured bevvy at a time” with the release of HardER soda flavours touting low sugar and high appeal. The new line of HardER soda feature ABV
FOR SALE WICKLOW CLOSING THE DOORS
Armidale’s oldest licensed hotel, the Wicklow, is closing in lieu of a buyer, as winter and hard times set in. Originally known as the Armidale Hotel, it was the first licensed establishment in the New England region, occupying a large
MORE VIBRANCY REFORMS KICK IN
Important changes to NSW liquor laws ushering the next round of vibrancy reforms will commence on 1 July, to further support the night-time economy and the music and cultural sectors. Last year the NSW Government introduced its 24 Hour Economy
