Hospitality Now

In this episode, Tomorrow’s Customer Today, we look at Gen Z and Gen Alpha, who are not just the customers of tomorrow, but already a major influence on how hospitality works today. On the panel: Kantaro Okada, director of the Tsunagu Project bringing Japanese culture into Melbourne dining at the likes of 279, Sebastian kakigori and Chiaki; Kelsie Gaffey, founder of Gracie’s Wine Room and digital storyteller; and Tess Stewart, PR and Marketing Manager at HQ Group, home to Arbory, Afloat

This episode is all about uncovering Unconventional Wisdom. In it we explore new and different models for hospitality — and what happens when you step off the traditional path. Our panel includes Caterina Borsato, proprietor of the celebrated Melbourne restaurant Caterina’s Cucina e Bar; Sophie McIntyre, founder of Club Sup, a modern supper club building community through shared meals; and Zoe Birch, chef, co-owner and one of two staff members of Greasy Zoe’s, a restaurant that,

In this episode we’re looking at the practical steps hospitality businesses can take right now to stay strong in these challenging times. Our panel includes Fleur Studd of Market Lane Coffee and Melbourne Coffee Merchants; Nathen Doyle, one of the players behind community-focused venues such Heartattack and Vine, Sunhands and Residence; and chef Victor Liong, founder of Lee Ho Fook and new ventures Bossa Nova Sushi and SilkSpoon. Hosted by strategist Angie Bradbury, this conversation explores

In this episode, we’ve captured the keynote address, where we hear from Chris Lucas, CEO of Lucas Restaurants; Con Christopoulos, the industry veteran behind such defining Melbourne venues as The European, The Melbourne Supper Club and Siglo; and Lyndon Kubis, a rising star in Melbourne’s wine bar scene, and the founder of the Diggin’ in the Cellar. Guiding the conversation is Anthea Loucas Bosha, CEO of Food + Drink Victoria and the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. Together,