Vanessa Cavasinni

New South Wales

Group Managing Editor at The Intermedia Group

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Arkaba Hotel supports Meals on Wheels' Big Brunch Drive

2 days ago | theshout.com.au | Vanessa Cavasinni

Meals on Wheels South Australia has launched The Big Brunch Drive – an annual fundraiser designed to bring people together over a brunch for a purpose – thanks to the support of major sponsor, Arkaba Hotel. Since 1954, Meals on Wheels SA has delivered over 50 million meals to South Australians, with the charity striving to promote independence, enhance wellbeing and foster social connections by ensuring that everyone has access to nutritious meals and meaningful social interactions.
Dakabin Hotel added to Pub Leaders Summit Study Tour

2 days ago | theshout.com.au | Vanessa Cavasinni

With Comiskey Group’s new greenfields build Dakabin Hotel added to the Pub Leaders Summit Study Tour program, the half-day itinerary is now complete. The Pub Leaders Summit Study Tour – taking place on Tuesday 22 July – has added Comiskey Group’s newest pub, Dakabin Hotel to the itinerary. The venue joins Kickon Group’s Grand View Hotel in Cleveland (nearing the end of a yearlong renovation); and the newly renovated Lord Stanley Hotel by Hakfoort Group.
ALH Hotels continues national renewal focus

2 days ago | theshout.com.au | Vanessa Cavasinni

ALH Hotels has continued its focus on venue renewals, with pubs in Queensland and Victoria recently unveiling refreshed looks and offers. In Queensland, The Pub Mooloolaba has undergone a $2.3m renovation to transition the venue from a sports-bar focused offering to a more traditional whole-of-community pub. In Victoria, Cherry Hill Hotel has reopened after a $1.7m renovation to modernise the venue’s aesthetic.
Sydney nightlife report: Foot traffic up, while spend tightens

2 days ago | theshout.com.au | Vanessa Cavasinni

The latest Night-Time Economy Insights Report, released today by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), shows increased engagement and footfall in Sydney’s nightlife precincts, but a decrease in discretionary spend as cost of living pressures continue to bite. The January to March 2025 quarter saw strong growth in several nightlife precincts, with Oxford Street West (+14.55%), Kings Cross (+10.53%), and the Ivy Precinct (+19.21%) leading the way.
Last chance for Pub Leaders Summit earlybird tickets!

5 days ago | theshout.com.au | Vanessa Cavasinni

Earlybird savings for the 2025 Pub Leaders Summit end tonight, Monday 2 June. The Pub Leaders Summit, brought to you by Australian Hotelier and Coca-Cola, will be held 21-22 July at Eatons Hill Hotel & Accommodation, in northern Brisbane. The Pub Leaders Summit first ventured to Queensland in 2023, hosted at Eatons Hill Hotel, and is pleased to return to the esteemed pub this year.
Redcape divests Beach Hotel Byron Bay

1 week ago | theshout.com.au | Vanessa Cavasinni

MA Financial Group’s Redcape Hospitality has announced the sale of the Beach Hotel Byron Bay. Beach Hotel Byron Bay is one of Australia’s most recognisable and sought-after hotels. The hotel has been sold to the Didier family, led by Melbourne-based businessman and philanthropist, Scott Didier AM. The transaction represents a significant milestone for the industry and one of the largest pub sales in Australian history, at a reported $140m. The transaction was brokered by JLL’s John Musca.
The Future Leaders Scholarship: “A significant contribution to my professional development”

1 week ago | theshout.com.au | Vanessa Cavasinni

Last year, Australian Hotelier launched its inaugural Future Leaders Scholarship. Courtney Bull, functions and events manager at Settlers Inn Hotel Port Macquarie, discusses how the winning the scholarship has impacted her professional development for the better. Courtney Bull, functions and events manager at Settlers Inn Hotel, a Flowers Hotel pub, was one of two winners of the inaugural Australian Hotelier Future Leaders Scholarship.
Epochal Hotels adds another coastal pub to its stable

1 week ago | theshout.com.au | Vanessa Cavasinni

Bermagui Beach Hotel and the neighbouring Beachview Motel have been snapped up by Epochal Hotels, in an off-market sale. Yannis Gantner has sold the beachside pub to Epochal Hotels after almost a decade of ownership. The sale, brokered by JLL”s Kate MacDonald, is expected to settle later this month. Bermagui Beach Hotel was acquired by Melbourne-born Yannis Gantner and his wife Claire more than eight years ago as they embarked on a sea change.
AI can’t replace great staff

1 week ago | foodandbeveragemedia.com.au | Vanessa Cavasinni

Over the past two years, we’ve been talking a lot about how different technologies are facilitating operations across hospitality – everything from loyalty management to business intelligence programs. In the last six months, we’ve been talking a lot about how AI specifically is factoring into hospitality operations, and how it can be applied to make better business decisions, tap into new business opportunities and help cut costs.
Pub Leaders Summit 2025 program launches

2 weeks ago | theshout.com.au | Vanessa Cavasinni

The program for the 2025 Pub Leaders Summit, brought to you by Australian Hotelier and Coca-Cola, has now been launched. Set to take place 21-22 July at Eatons Hill Hotel in northern Brisbane, Australian Hotelier is proud to announce the program for the Pub Leaders Summit conference.