Scott’s Spot

By Scott Vaughan

Hello all and welcome to the Christmas edition of Scott’s Spot. This month’s edition will cover the usual short stories, and any random photo observations over the last month.

REGIONAL MEETINGS

At the time of writing, there has been one Regional held this month which covered the Yorke Peninsula at the Kadina Hotel. Not wanting to sound like a broken record, however, we had over 55 members and corporate partners attend this meeting with the al fresco dining area packed to the rafters. A massive thanks to Jo and Darren Cave (pictured below) along with the wonderful staff at the hotel for hosting this event on a perfect November day.

The final Regional of the year is being held at the Marina Hotel in Port Lincoln so looking forward to reporting in the New Year. The weather will be superb once again.

Kadina hosts, Jo and Darren Cave, along with the outdoor dining area (below) which Darren renovated through COVID-19 2020.

In the new AHA|SA Podcast, “Our Shout”, I have had the pleasure of interviewing many hotel identities. I recently met with Anna Hurley, Hotel Manager of the Marion Hotel, recently named Hotel of the Year 2021, jointly with the Bridgeport Hotel in Murray Bridge, with the Marion going back-to-back! Thanks to Anna for providing insights into the success of the Marion Hotel.

Anna Hurley being interviewed for the “Our Shout” podcast.

Below is a photo of the Streaky Bay Hotel team, that came across my desk, after hosting a Tasting Australia event the “Long Table Lunch – A Taste Of Streaky Bay” earlier this year. A beautiful photo on what would have been a wonderful day.

The Streaky Bay Hotel team.

A couple of outdoor snaps of the Rising Sun in Port Wakefield. Fantastic venue and hospitality.

The Rising Sun in Port Wakefield.

Welcome to the Arthurton Hotel.

A couple of snaps of the award winning, Maylands Hotel.

Always a good chat with Dom at the Freeling Hotel.

Beautiful views from the Sailmaster Hotel deck.

Sailmaster Hotel view.

A couple of dining room shots from the renovated Cremorne Hotel. Didier from the AHA|SA typically finds himself in first photo if you look closely.

Cremorne Hotel

Finally, congratulations to Darren and Kelly Beare, and all other parties involved, for owning and managing the Cremorne Hotel for 20 years.

Have a safe, enjoyable and prosperous festive season, and fingers crossed 2022 brings some normality, which I may have said this time last year.

Remember to send through your stories!

Until next year, bye for now.