Ayobami Idowu, MBA’s Post

We have been working on a huge project for six months with our friends at Tourism Training Australia for an industry we love and can't live without - our precious #hospitality industry! It's an industry that has brought us all so much joy, be it our daily coffee, a hot pie at the footy or a sandwich on the run, a delicious farm-to-plate fine dining experience, a holiday in the country or the beach, a takeaway or delivery on a slack night in, a glass of wine, a cold beer at your local, a fresh juice or a mindblowing cocktail, and so many many more unforgettable experiences shared with loved ones, colleagues and friends or on our own. Hundreds of thousands of people apply their skills and time to grow, pick, fish, prepare, truck, manufacture, make, cook, bake, pour, serve, clean, transact, entertain, review ( and yes, regulate), and do all this for us, day in and day out. We kept hearing heartbreaking stories of financial hardship - of businesses forced to close their doors and lay off staff, and of others acquiring, thriving and growing. It didn't make sense. So we have decided to do what we do best—offer a safe place to learn, upskill, collaborate, and innovate, address challenges together, identify opportunities, and leverage technology and new ways inspired by others. We are creating an online community that's free and open 24/7 for anyone who cares about the future of the hospitality industry. Everyone is welcome. We kick off with an Innovation Summit on 12 - 16 August 2024, bringing together a highly diverse cross-section of hospitality industry professionals to share their insights in four major areas of focus this year: workforce, sustainability, finance and ops, and the customer. Each panel is followed by a "Have Your Say", where you can leave a comment on the issues board or join the conversation. We will gather this data, share it with the community, and use it to inform the hospo innovation agenda, program, and activities for the year. Ignite Hospo runs from August 24 to August 25. It is not a conference. It is a twelve-month program that flexes to meet your busy life and needs when you need it. Every live session is converted to on-demand content, so it's always available anytime. All you have to do is register to join—there are no catches - it's free! Early adopters make the impossible happen. We are grateful to our wonderful Ignite Hospitality Supporters whose financial support makes this all possible - Tourism Training Australia; Urbis; Restaurant & Catering Australia; Australian Venue Co., Mews, ResDiary, Typsy, FutureLog AG, me&u, Volizer, Synergy IT Group, Paddl Co. (... and more in negotiation to be announced over the coming weeks). Please join us if you care about the greater hospitality industry ... as an Ignite Hospitality Supporter and/or as a free participant. Your support could make all the difference 💜.

How glorious is this weather! Spring is almost here. Which means peak catering season for birthdays, Spring Racing, end of year parties and more! Get in touch 👇to chat about your event. #spring #catering #yourprivatechef

Gen Z Teens must onboard a pathway that fosters both “Career AND College Readiness” as adults. Unfortunately, most Teens embrace outdated advise. Get a Job in high school and begin your journey towards selecting best steps in post-secondary education that carry currency with hiring managers. Flexie is a tool that makes a difference so Generation Z Teens can avoid the common mistakes made by previous generations.

More testament to NOQ's transaction speeds, the Insights App, and NOQ's digitized voucher system for sponsors and volunteers alike!! #NOQrevolutionizingevents

Save the date! Our new Marina Market is starting the 25th, not the 18th, due to unforeseen circumstances. Please be aware of this date change. See you there! #MarinaMarket #SaveTheDate #MarketUpdate #LocalEvents #CommunityMarket #SupportLocal #EventAnnouncement #FoodMarket #ShopLocal #MarketDay

Today we are looking back to when we were lucky enough to be featured in the Spring issue of Club Management for 2024. We discussed many topics, but particularly preparing for the warmer months ahead and future proofing your business. Summer is of vital importance in the F&B industry, with higher footfalls and higher public spend. It is a period of time that we often find venues not taking advantage of, missing out on a profitable opportunities. Read through the article below and share your thoughts with us on the silly season that Australian food and beverage is currently bracing for. https://lnkd.in/gcv5rcQE

Doesn't my food service operator or concessionaire control the beverage partnership at your property? 🤔 In most cases, the answer is... no! Contrary to popular belief, concessionaires do not always control pouring rights agreements with beverage companies. Airports are among the few industries that delegate these rights to their operators. In contrast, other sectors like universities, zoos, stadiums, and airlines retain control over their pouring rights programs. In fact, host properties can even negotiate in protections for their food service and retail operators - including provisions that allow them to maintain their pricing and rebates. And for local businesses, this almost also results in more favorable terms than they would be able to get on their own. This distinction highlights the strategic advantage of airports negotiating directly with beverage companies, fostering better investment opportunities and enhancing the overall beverage experience. Understanding and managing pouring rights can significantly benefit concessionaires by lowering costs and offering additional support from beverage companies. Learn more in our recent article: https://loom.ly/Enz8vuQ #beverageindustry #airportexperience #beverage #pouringrights

"How do I assess the viability of EBar for my event?" This is the question we're asked daily by catering and venue operators running large events and festivals. EBar's commercial team have a tried and tested method to model-up sales and revenue projections based on expected footfall to the EBar locations and the type of event. We'll also make a quick technical assessment of the proposed site for our mobile EBars. Get in touch and speak to our experts about what EBar can do to transform bar service at your venue or event. We can also model the possibilities of our permanent Beerwall installation for large scale venues. Contact link in comments. #LoveEBar #Beerwall #PerfectPints #PerfectPour #FastestPour #EBarAutomation #BarTech ----------- You can follow EBar and be first to hear our news and events. And, if you want to speak with our sales team, see link in comments.

Serve up more Beers and more profit with the new Tyro Pro. Just another reason to switch to Zero Payments, the number#1 experts when it comes to payment solutions for the hospitality industry. #zeropayments #experts #paymentsolutions #hospitality

TOMORROW!! Come and see me present some brand spanking new insight at Imbibe Live at 11.30- followed by what I can promise will be a lively panel discussion about the Future of Socialising!