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Rooftop bar causes major stir in Palm Cove

After receiving approval to open his new rooftop bar on the Palm Cove waterfront, Sarayi Boutique Hotel owner Mark Biancotti was shocked to discover the...

Why Regatta is one of Sydney’s biggest ever failures

When former coal mining magnate Leigh McPherson and his twin brother Brendan purchased the Regatta restaurant situated in Rose Bay in 2014, they believed...

‘Small Pubs’ grow up with Newtown purchase

JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the freehold investment sale of the Botany View Hotel in Newtown by Vice President, Kate MacDonald. The...

Canberra restaurant in court to face $31k penalty

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action in the Federal Circuit Court against the former operator of an Italian restaurant in Canberra. Facing...

Hospitality minimum wage increase starts 1st February

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 1.75% increase to minimum wages. This will apply to all award wages. Most employees are covered by an award....

Australia’s first Mövenpick hotel has opened its doors

Accor has opened the doors to Australia’s first Mövenpick hotel, Mövenpick Hotel Hobart, which stands on one of Hobart’s principal heritage streetscapes...

Judge to rule on ‘coward punch’ attack at Farmers Arms Hotel

A determination will soon be made as to whether a violent act that killed Creswick man David Blake is classified as a 'coward punch'.  The judge will...

Staff shortage in holiday destinations puts venues under extreme stress

Port Douglas restaurants and bars are seeing visitor numbers increase over the holiday period, however many local businesses are suffering from a shortage...

Could a ‘hospo’ package be the key to industry recovery?

A detailed rescue package being pitched to Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has outlined how the hospitality industry could be saved once JobKeeper ends. Labelled...

$1400 for balcony access. Only in quarantine!

Several quarantine hotels in Sydney are charging premium rates for fresh air.  Rooms with a balcony will set guests back $1400, a cost that is being...