GERNER RECLAIMS THE KOONYA
After nearly a century and a half overlooking Port Phillip Bay, Julian Gerner has revived Sorrento’s Koonya Hotel, in a return to days of old. The pub was built by John Boswell Clarke and family using local limestone, opening as
SWAN USHERS DOGS INTO THE UNION
The Union Hotel in Windsor, fronted by former Collingwood star Dane Swan, has for a limited time added dog food to its menu, unless it proves popular. A Barkin’ Bite Experience is being offered at the Union Hotel, serving up
AUSTRALIA’S BEST FOR 2024
Highlight of the hospitality calendar, the National Australian Hotels Association Awards for Excellence took place in Brisbane Monday night and there was no shortage of success on show. Around 700 VIPs and industry guests gathered in the afternoon at The
BREW-PUB IN THE GRANGE ON OFFER
A fully-equipped brewery and budding suburban hotspot is being sold in one of Sydney’s growth corridors, with approved DAs for an even bigger broader hospitality venue. Listed is a single-storey property on 2033sqm covering three units on McPherson Rd at
ATM RULES MAKE A MOVE
Furthering the reforms around gambling harm minimisation, more enforceable changes are coming for hotels and registered clubs in NSW, relating to the visibility and location of cash dispensing facilities. The new requirements begin 1 January 2025, based in the placement
BACK TO THE BEACH FOR THE NEW MORETON
The reconfigured Moreton Hospitality is suggesting to “Expect more” as it returns to its roots, with a name change and reimagined reinstatement of Broadbeach favourite the Beach Hotel. Anthony Moreton Group (AMG) bought the original Beach Hotel at 50
MULTICHANNEL OPTIMISING FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE
The summer period and warmer days ahead present another opportunity for pubs, but without optimising and integrating revenue channels the venue might be losing business to one that does, says POS provider Lightspeed. “While it's safe to assume pubs might
WHY YOU NEED A LICENCE TO PLAY IN THE PUB
Looking to the peak season and crowded venues, OneMusic reminds operators that all businesses, including hospitality, need the appropriate licence to play music to customers. Owners and managers are well versed in the necessity of specific licensing and regulatory requirements,
BOOKING BOOST: QUANDOO AND RESDIARY DISH OUT A GAME CHANGING PARTNERSHIP
Two top reservation systems, Quandoo and ResDiary, have launched a world-wide first as they join forces to help boost the hospitality industry. The two systems have integrated to provide a comprehensive booking and management system, which will benefit both venues
GOOD BEER RECONSTITUTES THE CASTLE
The historic Edinburgh Castle will find a home in Good Beer, sold with vacant possession as Solotel winds up its operation of the Sydney CBD landmark. Established in 1885, on the corner of Pitt and Bathurst Streets, ‘the Eddie’ was
