$15m FOR BROOKVALE HOTEL SELL-OFF

The Kelly family’s plan to subdivide and sell off the rear of the Brookvale Hotel has resulted in a developer paying $15 million for the northern Sydney block. The Kelly’s own a number of hotels in Sydney, and several years

HUNT HOTELS SNAGS OPPORTUNITY IN HUNTER

Much lauded and super-fit hotelier Stephen Hunt has unveiled to PubTIC plans for his latest acquisition in one of NSW’s growth corridors. Located on a busy intersection of the New England Highway, on tourist route A43 out of Newcastle, the

NEW MUSIC SYSTEM TAPS TECHNOLOGY TREND TO ENGAGE PATRONS

In the rapidly changing technology landscape, entertainment provider Nightlife has launched a revolutionary new product that taps into consumer demands – and their favourite music. Following months of development with music-streaming leader Spotify, Nightlife has completed beta testing and is

BEER AND PUNK MUSIC COMING TO RESCUE THE MAN NEXT DOOR

The gypsy brewers of Camperdown are providing precious beer and support for screenings of an award-winning documentary garnering awareness for our downtrodden northern neighbours. Punks for West Papua was produced to document the plight of the natives of western Papua

THE BALLAD OF NED SMELLY AND THE GLENROWAN INN

Words by Mark Leonard, Seeing Things Productions Artwork by Lee Van Dam    Ned Smelly - Australia's most unhygienic bushranger   I tell a tale of days gone by, A tale that’s mostly true. And I won’t skip the stinky

INDUSTRY FORUM HEARS FINANCE GURU WISDOM ON HOSPITALITY

Last Friday saw Doltone House house an insightful lunch for hospitality professionals with revered finance commentator, Ross Greenwood. Organised by rising industry publication The Drop, the event included a keynote address from [caption id="attachment_5395" align="alignright" width="180"] Andrew Jolliffe, Ray White[/caption]

GERMAN BEER HALL PUB GROUP UNFOLDS HUGE PLANS

Urban Purveyor Group has begun its plans for aggressive expansion, modernisation and brand growth, planning many new venues and launching its own craft beer production. Since its acquisition by Quadrant Private Equity late last year for $200 million, Urban Purveyor