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Scott’s Spot
from Hotel SA June 2022
by Boylen
One for the Road with Vaughany
By Scott Vaughan
Hello all and welcome to the June edition of Scott’s Spot. This month’s edition will cover the usual short stories, photos and random observations over the last month.
REGIONAL MEETINGS
Regionals were back in full swing throughout the months of April and May with the Watervale Hotel hosting the Lower/Mid/Upper North East in April. Moving into May, the Bridgeport Hotel hosted the South Coast/Hills meeting with the Novotel Barossa Valley Resort hosting the Gawler/Barossa meeting. All were fantastic days and we greatly appreciate the response from both publicans and corporate partners within these regions.
OUR SHOUT PODCAST
It’s been a fun couple of months interviewing Rachael Harman, General Manager at the Sofitel Adelaide along with Michael Andrewarthur at the East End Cellars. Both were interesting and enjoyable stories and I implore everyone to jump on Spotify while in the car, walking the dog, or just chilling at home!! You can find a link to the Our Shout Podcast here: https://linktr.ee/aha_sa
OFFICE NEWS
In the AGM story in last issue of Hotel SA, Premier Malinauskas talked about seeking different opinions because there are “multiple sources of truth”.
Ian Horne was quick to pick up on this and told the audience: “I would have thought there is only one truth when it comes to the hospitality, and that’s the AHA.
“But I love the concept of multiple sources of truth, and it’s our ambition to make sure that you get the right one.”
OFFICE BIRTHDAYS!
Congrats to Gary Coppola who recently celebrated a milestone birthday. He’s a very smooth looking dude!
MOUNT LOFTY HOUSE
A huge congratulations to Mount Lofty House with worldrenowned travel site, Trip Advisor, recently announcing the winners of its annual Travellers’ Choice Awards for its hotel division and wouldn’t you know it, we’ve come out on top.
The spectacular Mount Lofty House has been named the #1 hotel in the Australia and the South Pacific taking out properties in Fiji, Bora Bora and New Zealand. No stranger to a Travellers’ Choice Award, the property has previously ranked within the Top 10 for the region but 2022 is the first time it’s taken out the top spot.
FAREWELL & WELCOME
I wanted to acknowledge venues who have been part of the AHA|SA for a number of years and wish all the best for future endeavours while welcoming new licensees.
• Ovingham Hotel
• General Havelock Hotel
• The Elephant British Pub
ON THE NEXT PAGE ARE A FEW SNAPS TAKEN OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS
That’s all for the June edition. As always, any funny or even weird stories and or photos, please email to svaughan@ahasa.asn.au.
Until next time, T Veo Luego.
The redeveloped beer garden at the Victoria Hotel, Port MacDonnell. Get on their Facebook page for a good look. Thanks to the SA Tourism Industry Development Fund for their very generous support.
Spot Tony (above top) at the Aldgate Pump Hotel. His new pizza oven (above bottom) set for take-off in June.
The charming Sedan Hotel on a beautiful Autumn Day.
The Moseley Bar & Kitchen down at Glenelg. Made me feel young again.
It was all happening at The Rising Sun in Auburn. Surprised Trevor’s not holding up a Solar Flyer!
The Bridgewater Inn beer garden. Superb.
The stunning Crafers Hotel.
Sam and Skye entertaining me at the Mount Mary Hotel.
