Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

AIRBNB IN HOT SEAT AS HOTEL INDUSTRY FIGHTS BACK

Posted on October 24th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

AirBnB has accused the hotel industry of protecting its “big profits” as accusations the gig-economy multi-national is bypassing the rules prompt a government enquiry. A war of words has been brewing between outspoken hotel industry advocate Brad Woods, CEO of

UNIFORMS SUIT STAFF & PATRONS: STUDY

Posted on October 24th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

Attractive staff uniforms are a major consideration for employment by millennials and preferred by most of the population, according to a study by YouGov Galaxy. Melbourne-based uniform company Cargo Crew commissioned the wide-ranging survey by YouGov, which found a modern,

SANITY PREVAILS AT ILG AS NEW BOARD ELECTED

Posted on October 22nd, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

Following a tumultuous week for the boardroom, ILG has a new board and positive future with a big showing of members at today’s AGM on the Gold Coast. Four directors staged a takeover attempt for control of the industry co-op

HOTELS HAVE HEARTS TOP $1m FOR SPECIAL NEEDS

Posted on October 22nd, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

Hotels Have Hearts Illawarra achieved a milestone in its charitable efforts, with last week’s event tipping its total raised to beyond $1 million. Last Wednesday more than 300 publicans and community leaders gathered at Novotel Wollongong, organised through local publican

STUDY FINDS NO CORRELATION BETWEEN ALCOHOL ADVERTISING AND CONSUMPTION

Posted on October 22nd, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

The Foundation for Advertising Research recently released a study suggesting alcohol advertising does not increase consumption, in conflict with the rhetoric of prohibitionists. The Foundation for Advertising Research (FFAR) operates in Australia and New Zealand, providing expert advice on matters

ILG MELTDOWN COOLS IN TIME FOR AGM

Posted on October 19th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

Some semblance of order has been restored at the head office of ILG, with a Supreme Court ruling returning power to the ousted board members ahead of what will be a dramatic AGM on Monday. A growing divide between four

LAUNDY TAKES UP THE OAKS

Posted on October 19th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

Laundy Hotels has secured the freehold going concern of The Oaks The Oaks, promising to bring some “TLC” to the neglected local pub. The former Tathra Hotel has resided on a generous 1-Ha block in the suburb of The Oaks,

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY HITS BRISBANE MARKET

Posted on October 19th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

The freehold going concern of the International Hotel in Brisbane has come to market, boding a future development project on the city’s outskirts. The modest structure on the corner of Boundary and Torrington Streets in Spring Hill occupies a 1,745sqm

REDCAPE SECURE BIG SOUTH COAST TRIO

Posted on October 17th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

Redcape is three steps closer to its mooted IPO with the big-ticket acquisition of Joel Fisher and Andrew Denmeade’s trio of pubs south of Sydney. Denfish Hotels is a long-term partnership of Denmeade and Fisher that has bought, built and

ILG TAKEOVER ATTEMPT SEES DIRECTORS LOCKED OUT

Posted on October 17th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

ILG has declared a “black day” at the liquor co-op, with four directors attempting to oust the CEO and take control of Australia’s largest member-owned liquor distributor. Independent Liquor Group (ILG) is an organisation of licensed venues, including hotels, registered