Jane Louise, Author at PubTIC

VGCCC ISSUES WARNING AHEAD OF PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Posted on April 9th, 2025 by Jane Louise

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has issued a warning ahead of the ANZAC day and Good Friday public holidays regarding penalties for the use of poker machines outside permitted trading hours. An announcement was made today by

NEW MARKETING TOOLS STREAMLINE OPERATIONS

Posted on April 2nd, 2025 by Jane Louise

As announced last month, global hospitality marketing and operations platform SevenRooms launched Text Marketing in Australia at the end of February. Not stopping there, the platform has now added three AI features to assist hospitality venues in saving time and

THE UNTAPPED POTENTIAL OF HIRING OLDER WORKERS

Posted on March 31st, 2025 by Jane Louise

While employers typically put most of their efforts into drawing and retaining younger employees, there is another group of potential staff that are often overlooked: baby boomers. Employing staff aged around 60 and over can offer a surprising number of

NEW PUB ROUTE OFFERS EPIC CRAWL THROUGH NSW’s FAR NORTH WEST

Posted on March 28th, 2025 by Jane Louise

A new tourist trail for devoted pub goers has been created to regale the wonders of watering holes in the far north-west of New South Wales. Called The Pub Route, it consists of eight different trails, all featuring stops that

UFS’ FUTURE MENUS REPORT DISHES OUT 2025 TRENDS

Posted on March 25th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Unilever Food Solutions UK&I (UFS) has just released its third annual Future Menus report, based on in-depth research on food trends in hospitality. Recognising that keeping on top of food trends is both critical to the success of pubs and

NEW REPORT REVEALS FACTORS DIMMING NSW NIGHTLIFE

Posted on March 21st, 2025 by Jane Louise

New South Wales’ Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) released its latest Night-Time Economy Insights Report this week, highlighting the urgent need for the cost of doing business to ease. The report shows two main factors contributing to NSW patrons reducing

ICONIC OXFORD STREET GAY BARS MAY SOON GAIN HERITAGE RECOGNITION

Posted on March 19th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Three iconic gay bars on Oxford Street are being nominated for heritage status to honour their significant role in Sydney's queer history. Universal nightclub (formerly Midnight Shift) at 85-91 Oxford Street, Palms at 124 Oxford Street, and the Oxford Hotel

NEW OWNERS BRING FRESH ENERGY TO BUNBURY ICON

Posted on March 12th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Western Australia’s iconic Burlington Hotel, one of only four remaining Gold Rush pubs in Bunbury, is set to receive a new lease of life with new owners. This will be the first time in more than three decades that the

GROUNDBREAKING GLOBAL SURVEY TO SHED LIGHT ON THE DRINKS INDUSTRY

Posted on March 10th, 2025 by Jane Louise

In a global first, hospitality industry heavyweights launched a new survey at the end of February, aimed specifically at the demographics of the drinks industry. The purpose of the Drinks Industry Data Census Survey is to provide insight into all