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The famed LORD NELSON BREWERY HOTEL has been sold to Laundy Hotels, after almost 40 years of stewardship by Blair Hayden. As part of the sale Laundy Hotels have also acquired the Lord Nelson Beer brand. Craig Laundy Stu Laundy Justine Laundy Danielle Richardson Justin Tynan Kate MacDonald Gillian Berardi #pubs #brewpub #craftbeer #sydney

We have some incredible operators participating in the Pub Leaders Summit conference, including Paul Walton, Craig Shearer, Bianca Dawson, Jamie Gannon, Joshua Hillary, Alex Derrick, Jodie Tiernan, Stephen Hunt and James Thorpe - just to name a few! Find out more about the conference line-up below, with more updates to be announced soon. Grab your tickets now to share in the insights offered by our esteemed speaker line-up.

Momento Hospitality has appointed Luke Redington as their new group beverage manager. Luke has a huge amount of experience consulting across drinks categories, launching new venues and creating innovative drinks programs. He'll also be sharing his insights at the Pub Leaders Summit during the panel on shifting beverage consumption. David Clifton Jacqui Corbett #pubs #hotels #drinks

A fantastic initiative from Vinnies NSW and Scanline that will see on-prem venues recycle old cooking oil, while raising funds for a good cause. The likes of Momento Hospitality and Mary's Group have already got on board with the scheme. David Clifton Phil Coyte #pubs #sustainability #charity #hospitality

Regional pubs are an essential component of the live music industry - not only can they help bolster the career of fledgling artists, but live music is another income stream that supports these venues. Australian Hotelier spoke to regional operators about the challenges surrounding a live music offer, and what can be done to support them. Craig Power TPG Hotels Torquay Hotel Australian Live Music Business Council Howard Adams #pubs #hotels #livemusic

JAGA Group, parent company of PUBLIC Hospitality , has confirmed that a refinancing deal to the tune of $400m has been secured. The pub group will now be restructured.

Some pressing topics for on-premise operators will be discussed at the Pub Leaders Summit, including profitability and new business models, plus a couple of sessions on cyber security - how to reduce your risk, and what to do when (not if) your business is the target of a hack. Check out more details on some of the speakers and sessions below. More to be announced shortly. Earlybird ticket savings end on Wednesday 31 July, so grab your tickets now to save up to $100 per ticket! James Thorpe Stephen Hunt Ben McDonald Alistair Jarvis Alex Hoffmann Lauren Clancy Alexandra Barron George Redmond Andy El-Bayeh JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group

Sydney chef and restaurateur Hamish Ingham has joined Solotel as it's group executive chef - an affirmation of the group's intentions to to take it's food offering to the next level. Elliot Solomon Joshua Hillary Ben Stephens Annette Lacey MW REECE GRIFFITHS Aaron Fallins Matthew Stewart https://lnkd.in/gTaa4wvk

It's been a big week for publican Warren Livingstone of Highclere Hospitality, first winning a massive court case for his sports travel company, Fanatics, and now selling the Captain Cook Hotel in Botany to Kent Walker's Lesday Hotel Group. HTL Property Daniel Dragicevich Andrew Jolliffe #pubs #hotels

Congratulations to the team behind new group Tipple Time Hospitality, on securing their first venue East Village. It's a fantastic inner Sydney venue! Brian Sarkis Mathew Orr Ben McBeath JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group Kate MacDonald Locky Paech #pubs #hotels