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Sell off: Why Chinese owned hotels have been put on the market

The five-star 200-room Palazzo Versace Hotel on the Gold Coast has been listed off market by its Chinese-based owners and is expected to sell for more...

Hospitality sector calls for wage subsidy to address rising costs and specialist visa to fill critical staff shortages

Almost two thirds of restaurant owners (65%) feel that the introduction of a new wage subsidy to help cover the costs of employees would be the most important...

RSL Clubs in Sydney profit on JobKeeper

Financial records reveal that some of Sydney’s largest RSL and gaming venues received millions of dollars in JobKeeper while recording profits. ClubsNSW...

Hotel sales and construction decrease, however there is a silver lining

Australia’s hotel market suffered tremendously last year with planning, construction and sales decreasing. According to STR research commissioned by...

Pub stabbing attacker walks free from court

A man accused of stabbing two men at a Laidley pub is currently free to walk the streets despite police concerns. When a wild brawl erupted at the Laidley...

Pelicans Landing owner savages diner in email attack

A short-staffed Melbourne restaurateur did not react happily to one customer, who complained of poor service. John Mousaferiadis, who owns the iconic...

James Packer could bank $3.3BN if Crown Resorts sale is approved

James Packer could receive a $3.3 billion payday when he sells out of Crown Resorts. His departure will end a 20-year association with the gaming business. Crown’s...

Arrests made in Brisbane cafes after COVID mandate breaches

The owner of a Brisbane café has been arrested for allegedly failing to enforce COVID-19 protocols. Pierre Coorey was arrested after being fined for...

Fraser Strikes Again for HTL's Third Sale Announcement in 2022

Highly regarded hotelier Fraser Short has moved swiftly to acquire a second Windsor hospitality business – Tates Hotel. Short, is the owner of The Farm...

Sydney and Melbourne restaurants forced to adapt to food shortages

Staffing issues are ravaging Sydney and Melbourne restaurants as they battle cyclones, COVID infections and isolation and driver shortages. Many restaurants...