News
The state government says it’s “highly unlikely” to continue to waive liquor licence fees for pandemic-hit pubs and clubs, but is open to considering exemption applications from struggling venues.
Local
UPDATED: A 17-storey Quest hotel and apartment development has been approved for North Terrace and will incorporate an existing art deco building – but the SA Hotels Association has questioned the potential for such developments to get off the ground while interstate and overseas travel remains in limbo.
Get InDaily in your inbox. Daily. The best local news sent straight to your inbox every workday at lunchtime.
Thanks for signing up to the InDaily newsletter.
Potentially mandatory use of COVID-19 contact tracing technology in pubs and clubs is being considered by the State Government – but while welcoming restrictions being slowly wound back, the sector is wary of imposing extra costs on hard-hit venue operators.
The SA branch of the Australian Hotels Association held its AGM last month at the National Wine Centre, followed by lunch with corporate partners and guests.
The state’s gaming lobby has contributed well over $100,000 to party coffers in the lead-up to next month’s state election, with Labor, Liberal and the newly-minted Australian Conservatives all benefiting, as the Australian Hotels Association seeks to curb the looming influence of Nick Xenophon’s SA Best.
Potential political kingmaker and longtime anti-gambling crusader Nick Xenophon insists poker machine policy will play a decisive role in the state election campaign – despite the hotels lobby insisting it’s a third-order issue.
The South Australian branch of the Australian Hotels Association hosted a gala at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre recently to celebrate the Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence.
