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Fitzroy’s Napier Hotel sold for first time in 30 years
Popular Fitzroy pub The Napier Hotel has been sold, with a rising star of Melbourne hospitality taking on the venue.

South Melbourne’s Bells Hotel sold
The freehold of the pub has been acquired by The Saxon Group, led by former CUB CEO Peter Filipovic.

VIDEO: The 2025 Pub Leaders Summit
Check out all the action from the 2025 Pub Leaders Summit conference and Study Tour, co-hosted by Australian Hotelier and Coca-Cola.
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Challenge the status quo this National Scotch Day
There’s no doubting the status of Scotch single malt in global whisky markets, but there is more to discover.
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The new wave: How Gen Z and millennials are reshaping hospitality
Gen Z and millennials are forcing a seismic shift in how hospitality approaches training and retention.

Insights from the 2025 Pub Leaders Summit: Teams, patrons and tech
The comprehensive 2025 Pub Leaders Summit program tackled some of the industry’s most pressing opportunities and challenges.

Pints mean points: The evolution of pub loyalty programs
As consumer expectations evolve, patrons are seeking personalised experiences and tangible rewards for their patronage, and the pub industry is seeing a significant shift towards loyalty programs and apps.