STUDY BODES NEXT-GEN HOSPITALITY

A partnership between Hunt Hospitality and the University of Newcastle’s data analytics team recently completed PhD research that could be the platform for a dynamic new way to manage hospitality. The research project, taking 3.5 years, was with the University’s Professor

PUB GROUP POSES PLANS FOR RINGWOOD

A growing Melbourne-based group has acquired a vacant hospitality site in Ringwood, citing plans for “an exciting new venture”. The landmark three-level architectural freehold is a purpose-built structure with indoor and outdoor entertainment zones, an integrated lift, a spacious beer

ST ANDREWS DESTINATION PUB ON OFFER

The business and freehold of historic landmark the St Andrews Hotel are being sold, in the scenic Kinglake foothills. Built 1856, when St Andrews was known as ‘Queenstown’, the hotel has become renowned for its cozy country pub vibe. It

LAUNDY APPOINTS NEW COO TO GROUP EVOLUTION

Industry powerhouse Laundy Group has announced the appointment of former LMG CEO Gavin Saunders as Chief Operating Officer for the pub group amid ongoing expansion. Slated to commence as COO 19 October Saunders will lead the group's hospitality operations as

FRANCIS LISTS RESTAPLED BORONIA HOTEL

Francis Venues has joined forces with the landlord at the Boronia Hotel to send the big suburban restapled pub to market. The large-format single storey Boronia is located in Melbourne's densely populated eastern suburbs, next to the train station, in

AVC RE-SIGNS WITH TABCORP

Bolstering its new retail strategy, Tabcorp has announced a renewed partnership with the country’s second-largest operator, Australian Venue Co (AVC). The negotiated five-year agreement, which commenced this month, will see over 100 pubs across AVC hosting TAB’s new retail wagering

TOWER MILL HOTEL SOLD IN OLYMPIC CITY

Samdoo Corporation has been revealed as the purchaser of the unique and historic Madison Tower Mill Hotel on the edge of the Olympics-fever Brisbane CBD. The landmark circular hotel opened in 1966 opposite the oldest surviving building in the city,

A FORCE FOR GOOD

Lion today released its 2025 Force for Good Report, detailing its renewed focus on core markets and advancement in its ESG objectives, and the achievement of a coveted B Corp Certification. The Report highlights what the drinks giant says has

NORTH COAST VICTORY FOR THE TAKING

A private operator has sent to market his Victory Hotel in Mooball, in a rare freehold opportunity in NSW’s north. The Victory is located between Byron Bay and the Tweed Coast, and just 30 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport.

TABCORP’S NEW DEAL STILL COURTING BIG PLAYERS

While thousands of pubs and clubs have joined Tabcorp in the overhaul of its retail network, many are concerned about their liability and profitability and several of the largest pub groups are yet to be convinced. At the culmination of