The Taylor Swift tour has led to a massive weekend for Melbourne, with NAB data showing an estimated $174 million boost in spending. NAB merchant terminal data for 16-18 February shows a […]
Taylor Swift tour turbocharges hospitality spending
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The smash cocktail that’s heaven in a glass
It’s the trinity of taste we didn’t know we needed this summer … until we tried it: the 2024 Lovedale Smash cocktail. QT Newcastle has collaborated with Mount Pleasant Vineyard and Earp […]
Beam Suntory’s most successful Aussie RTD goes global
The “phenomenal success” of Beam Suntory RTD brand -196 in Australia has lead to it launching in the United Kingdom this month. Launched by Suntory in Japan in 2005, -196 is a […]
Breweries tumble as craft beer recession deepens
Following the tax excise on beer increasing again on February 5, at least three more breweries have fallen victim to the Australian craft beer recession. The excise has added about 90c to the […]
Steel City Beer Company ceases production
Newcastle’s Steel City Beer Company has closed its doors, citing economic pressures during the deepening craft beer recession. “It had always been our goal to establish a brewery and spiritual home within […]
TWE profit down but hopes high for China revival
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has released its HY24 results, which show its operating profit was down 5.8% to $289.8million. The company’s net profit dropped by 11.4% to $166.7 million. TWE said the […]
The airline with the best wine in the sky
The winners of Business Traveller’s Cellars in the Sky Awards 2023 have been announced, recognising the best airline wine lists and cellars among 30 global airlines. The awards – which have been running […]
‘Parma for a Farmer’ raises funds for Aussies in need
Australian pub group ALH Hotels and agriculture charity Rural Aid have teamed up to help raise money for Aussie farmers doing it tough with the ‘Parma for a Famer’ initiative. “Parma for […]
RTD consumption hits record levels in Australia
New data from Roy Morgan’s Alcohol Consumption Report shows one in five people in Australia now regularly enjoy RTD drinks. RTDs were the standout alcoholic beverage during the pandemic, with consumption increasing from 2,138,000 […]
First rooftop brewery bar for Melbourne
Melbourne beer brand Brewmanity will open the city’s first rooftop brewery bar in South Melbourne next month. The venue, located in Tope Street, will open its doors on March 14. It will […]
