Australian Hotelier

20/07/2025

The family-owned group has made a big investment in the inner Brisbane pub in the last three years – spending $35m on acquiring and overhauling it.

Hakfoort Group has made a big investment in the Lord Stanley Hotel in the last three years – spending $35m on acquiring and overhauling it.

18/07/2025

The Yackandandah Hotel in regional Victoria is set to reopen after being taken over by a bunch of Melbourne hospitality figures.

The pub near Beechworth will swing open its doors on 1 August.

17/07/2025

Universal Hotels has sold the leasehold of the Newtown Hotel in inner-Sydney to a private local hotelier.

Universal Hotels has sold the leasehold of the high-turnover Newtown Hotel in inner-Sydney to a private local hotelier.

16/07/2025

Dream Culture CEO Shelly McElroy will deliver the opening keynote at the 2025 Pub Leaders Summit on Monday 21 July at Eatons Hill Hotel. Shelly – who has worked with multiple pub and restaurant groups across Australia – says it will challenge Summit attendees to think differently about the culture created within their teams.

Shelly McElroy, CEO of Dream Culture, will present the opening keynote at the Summit next week, on Monday 21 July. Don't miss out on multiple keynotes throughout the day.

16/07/2025

The former Town Hall Hotel in Balmain has sold, after a month-long public auction process, to an investor with intentions of reactivating the site back into a trading hotel business.

Balmain’s Town Hall Hotel has been sold on behalf of receivers looking after Public Hospitality assets.

15/07/2025

Congratulations to Dylan Tudor at the Grand Hotel Warrandyte who has been named a finalist for the 2025 Future Leaders Scholarship!

We’re proud to announce that our Duty Manager Dylan Tudor, has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2025 Australian Hotelier Future Leaders Scholarship! 🎉🎉

This remarkable initiative, now in its second year, is designed to support and develop the next generation of leaders within the Australian pub industry.
Launched by australianhotelier in partnership with Allara Learning and supported by Carlton & United Beverages, the scholarship program recognises individuals who demonstrate exceptional drive, commitment, and passion for the industry.

Dylan's selection as a finalist is a testament to his outstanding leadership qualities and dedication to evolving in the hospitality space.
His recent recognition as the Emerging Leader of the Year at the aha_vic State Awards, followed by being named a national finalist among the top emerging talents in this amazing scholarship, is a proud moment for both him and our entire team.

The ultimate scholarship winner, is to be announced at the Australian Hotelier Leaders Summit on July 21–22 and they will receive a prize package valued at over $16,000.

Join us in congratulating Dylan on this incredible achievement and wishing him all the best at the upcoming summit. ⭐️👏🏻😊🎉

09/07/2025

Redcape's latest venture, a retro, tiki-style bar and lounge, opened on 5 July on the top floor of Taylor Square’s Courthouse hotel.

The groups latest venture, a retro, tiki-style bar and lounge, will open 5 July on the top floor of Taylor Square’s Courthouse hotel.

08/07/2025

The Pub Leaders Summit is just around the corner, and keynote speaker Craig Woolford will be taking a deep dive into the macro-economic and global factors that could impact your business, as well as the opportunities and challenges to come in the year ahead.

Craig is the lead consumer sector analyst at MST Marquee and has over 24 years’ experience providing insights into the performance of major companies across the retail and food and beverages sectors. Come along to the Pub Leaders Summit on Monday 21 July at Eatons Hill Hotel and hear what he has to say about the FY26 macroeconomic outlook and how it could impact your pub. Buy your ticket now at https://hubs.li/Q03sQbT80!

07/07/2025

The Pub Leaders Summit, brought to you by Australian Hotelier and Coca-Cola, has filled out its program with additional speakers from within pub operations as well as thought leaders outside of it.

The conference will take place on Monday 21 July at Eatons Hill Hotel in Brisbane.

Additional speakers have been added to the Pub Leaders Summit program, including industry heavy-hitters and entertainment trailblazers.

04/07/2025

Focused on large-format venues across Western Sydney, Momento has sold the award-winning Duke of Dural for $25m.

02/07/2025

Just as the hotel industry remains dynamic, so will the Pub Leaders’ Summit conference program! Join us to hear about pressing topics, such as the importance of creating a culture of innovation for pubs to thrive.

At the full-day conference, Dream Culture CEO Shelly McElroy will be exploring how pubs can foster a culture of innovation to stay competitive and drive long-term success. From empowering teams to think creatively to leveraging technology and improving customer experiences, this session will provide practical strategies to challenge the status quo and enhance hospitality. You'll leave with actionable tools and insights to elevate engagement, streamline operations, and future-proof your pubs.

Head to https://hubs.li/Q03sQ9tl0 and buy your ticket now!

01/07/2025

Formerly The Ritz, the revitalised venue blends the familiar feel of an Aussie pub with a late-night lounge across two storeys.