AVC ROLLING OUT NEW ORDER AT TABLE SYSTEM

Australian Venue Co has announced the rollout of its new ‘order at the table’ system to enhance the customer experience and revenue across its national portfolio. The new system offers patrons the choice of ordering at their table, using their

SYDNEY ACCORD GETS JUMP ON IMPENDING TRANSPORT BOON

Making hay ahead of the coming sunshine, Sydney’s City Central Liquor Accord has launched an interactive map marking its member venues and their proximity to transport including the long-awaited light rail. As the city anticipates the heralded relaxation of the

CENTRAL COAST VENUES’ TOUGH ‘BANNED FROM ALL’ SCHEME

The Brisbane Water Liquor Accord has rolled out its updated hard-line policy against patron misbehaviour, announcing ‘Banned From One, Banned From All’ across around 30 central coast venues. In a hard-hitting warning to potential offenders, the Brisbane Water Liquor Accord

PARK HOUSE MAKES AMENDS FOR SALVOS BLUNDER

Park House at Mona Vale has made good on a blunder that saw a regular Salvation Army officer escorted out for asking patrons to donate loose change. Last Friday evening a uniformed Salvo was making her customary visit to Arthur

HEALTHY MIND MENU SERVES RUOK

Yesterday was R U OK day, when hospitality workers and management are encouraged to pause and consider the mental health of colleagues, and the state of problems in the industry. International research has shown hospitality workers suffer high rates of

PUBS HOLD BREATH OVER NORTH SYDNEY OUTDOOR SMOKING BAN

This week North Sydney Council became the first in New South Wales to ban all smoking outdoors, bringing new challenges for pubs and people indulging in a legal activity. Following consideration and submissions from stakeholders and the general public, North

FINANCIAL STRESS BURDENS WORKERS AND BUSINESS

New research on the impacts of financial stress cites significant problems amongst hospitality workers, and detriment to business amounting to billions per year. Research conducted for AMP Bank on the saving habits of those in the hospitality industry found many

MOST PUBS’ ONLINE DETAILS MISSING OR INCORRECT: SENSIS

Online digital service White Pages Connect reports the majority of pubs have no or incorrect key details online about their business. White Pages Connect (WPC) – a subsidiary of Sensis – allows businesses to publish and update details across a

MERIVALE’S PLAN TO REVIVE SYDNEY

Justin Hemmes is leading the charge to free the capital from the shackles of subjugation, declaring steps to reinvigorate Sydney’s world-class destination status. The CBD and Kings Cross precincts that were once alive at night with throngs of patrons have