NEW VB LOOK – NOW WITH FREE TATTOOS
Carlton & United Breweries has unveiled a new look for the VB logo, and cements its indelible mark on Australian drinkers with a promotion offering free VB tattoos for the most loyal. The famously ‘Big Cold Beer’ was the brainchild
NEW PARTNERS FIND WIRTH IN THE DUKE
James Wirth and crew are making a defiant return to Sydney’s inner west, securing a tired Duke in Enmore with plans for a major repositioning. The Duke is a classic local, recently offering a contracted pub-style menu and selection of
COLES & AVC LODGE JV FOR SPIRIT FLEET
The long-awaited joint venture between Coles’ Spirit Hotels and KKR’s Australian Venue Company is one step closer, with lodgement of the paperwork this week to Queensland’s Office of Liquor & Gaming Regulation. Rumours have circled for much of this year
NEWTOWN HOTEL OFFERS SOMETHING ELSE TO DO AS ONE RACE STOPS THE NATION
Colonial Leisure Group’s Newtown Hotel is taking strides to stand out from the pack, giving Australia’s most famous horse race the bird in homage to its left-leaning locals. The world-famous Melbourne Cup began in 1861, growing to become the annual
CUB PUSH ‘EASY’ WITH CD’S ‘BE LIKE THE BEER’ CAMPAIGN
CUB is launching a new campaign and refined brand image for Carlton Dry, urging drinkers to ‘Be like the Beer’ in a complicated world. Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) is addressing what it sees as gaps in the market, including
NEWCASTLE’S SHAFT TAVERN SEEKS NEW PROSPECT
Industry veterans Reg Mawhinney and Geoff Byrne have listed their big mining town pub, the Shaft Tavern, with plenty of blue sky in thriving Newcastle. The large-format Shaft occupies a generous 6,720sqm block, adjacent to the IGA-anchored Elermore Vale Shopping
CHEUNG’S CBH DRIVES MORE CHARITY DOLLARS
Chris Cheung’s C!nc and the Coogee Bay team have chocked up another big win for the Sydney Children’s Hospital at the latest Coogee Bay Hotel Charity Golf Day. 2018 marked the 21st instalment of the annual charity drive, stemming from
AIRBNB IN HOT SEAT AS HOTEL INDUSTRY FIGHTS BACK
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
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
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
