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
HOTELS HAVE HEARTS TOP $1m FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
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
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
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
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,