Ferrier Hodgson has released its Hospitality Insights report for 2017, observing the drivers and trends in an industry it notes is more competitive than ever. Hospitality Insights discusses a broad range of aspects affecting hospitality businesses, such as trends in revenue leaders, the advent of technology, and the continued importance of gaming. In the era […]
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As the pub sector shows no sign of slowing, “pent up demand” identifying opportunity and driving values, Knight Frank is ramping up its hotels division, led by old hand Mike Wheatley and new blood. Headquartered in London and operating 413 offices across 60 countries, Knight Frank LLP (KF) enjoys a global perspective and offers consultancy
Leading cellar gas supplier SpeedGas has released a new system improving bulk gas storage and delivery, to reduce cost and space. The Brookvale-based company began over 20 years ago supplying helium gas, and diversified into specialty gas and equipment supply for hospitality, manufacturing, fire safety and other industries. Its beer gas formulas offer a range
Sydney-based tech company Deputy has secured venture financing that will help take its acclaimed employee management software for venues to a global stage. Deputy was launched in 2008, and founders Steve Shelley and Ashik Ahmed have thus far self-funded expansion into offices in the USA, United Kingdom and Philippines. It now boasts over 28,000 business
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A new smartphone App could help both venues and patrons, promising to solve the age-old problem of groups wanting to split their bill. Groupee is a free App for Android and iPhones, which facilitates payment by groups of up to 20 people, with no fuss and just one transaction for the venue. People can download
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Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) has announced an innovative new beer system answering consumer demand for flavour and variety. CUB is working with pubs in Victoria, NSW and Queensland to trial the new concept, which uses a flavour ‘pod’ to infuse natural flavour essences into an easy-drinking lager. The big brewer says the system –
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ANZ has created BladePay to address issues in hospitality in integrated mobile payment systems, in an increasingly tech-focused consumer market. This month, ANZ announced the pending launch of BladePay, ahead of its debut release into hotels and restaurants in March. The product reportedly stems from industry feedback that managing payments is one of the “biggest
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Australia’s largest independent on-premise drinks specialist has launched Menu Maker – leveraging brand knowledge and technology to provide more to venue clients than mere supply. 100-Proof launched in July; a collaboration of independent wholesalers Paramount Liquor, Liquid Mix, and Liquid Specialty Beverages. Recognising the dominance of off-premise in liquor wholesale in Australia, the venture incorporates
Approaching four years in business, Kegstar is gradually streamlining the world of draught – not just craft – beer in Australia and now overseas. Kegstar was the brainchild of Adam Trippe-Smith – one of the original founders of the award-winning McLaren Vale Beers. Trippe-Smith understood the logistical challenges of draught and kegs, particularly in a
Carlton & United Breweries is eyeing the potential for Melbourne Bitter in Sydney, even as it shrugs off union sabre-rattling. Melbourne Bitter has long been a consistent packaged favourite around the country, although mostly in Victoria. It was first brewed by Jack Prendergast in 1936 and bought by CUB the same year. Following an initial
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