There are increasingly positive signs China will lift tariffs of up to 200% on Australian wine at the end of March, following discussions between Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell and his Chinese […]
Tooheys unveils cheeky Taylor Swift tour billboard
Tooheys has unveiled a billboard outside Sydney Airport to coincide with NFL star Travis Kelce’s arrival in the city to watch girlfriend Taylor Swift perform four concerts at Accor Stadium. Kelce arrived […]
Taylor Swift tour turbocharges hospitality spending
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 […]
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 […]
Aussies splash $465 million on Valentine’s Day
Australian lovebirds spent an estimated $465 million this Valentine’s Day, with the majority celebrating with a romantic dinner. Among them were Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon, with […]
Drinks industry joins the party for Mardi Gras 2024
The drinks industry is going all out in its support of the 2024 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, which will transform the city from 16 February to 3 March. As the […]
Australian reds triumph at prestigious US wine awards
Taylor Swift wasn’t the only Taylor picking up an award in California last weekend. As music’s elite gathered at the Grammy’s, the world’s winemaking elite came together at the San Diego International […]
All the Super Bowl drinks ads for 2024
Super Bowl LVIII kicks off on February 11 and drinks companies have spent up to $US7 million for 30-second ad slots during the game. Super Bowl ads sold out by early November 2023 […]
New owners for Accolade Wines
Accolade Wines has announced that Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL), a consortium of institutional investors, is taking equity ownership of the company. Accolade Wines has reached agreement with its lenders on the […]
The Whisky List acquires The Whisky Show
Australia’s largest online whisky retailer, The Whisky List, has announced the acquisition of leading whisky event company The Whisky Show. The Whiskey Show welcomes more than 6000 Australians each year to sample […]