SOLOTEL BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO THE NORFOLK
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
THE PRIDE OF LINVILLE HEADS TO MARKET
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
REDCAPE FLYING IN SOUTH-EAST QLD
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
COMISKEY SWALLOWS EUMUNDI
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
LOG CABIN GETS TOUGH ON SECURITY
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
MOMENTO LIGHTS UP ORAN PARK
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
WINNING OVER THE NEW AUSSIE CUSTOMER
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
NEW MARKETING TOOLS STREAMLINE OPERATIONS
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
NEW LOOK, NEW VISION FOR AGE
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
FUNLAB GEARS UP FOR RUGBY 2025
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
