C O V I D - 1 9 S U R V I V A L G U I D E
THA PRESIDENT Paul Jubb
THA CEO Steve Old
W e are in unprecedented times and, unfortunately, we can’t look back on history to learn from past learnings and ideas. We are in uncharted waters. We have chatted to hundreds of people in the past few weeks. From business owners to leasees, to managers, to staff, to politicians from all levels, to consumers and customers, they all say the same thing - “when will this end and how will Tasmania look when we are on the other side?” We wish we had the answers to all the questions. But what we do know is this – if there was ever a time for the industry peak body to stand up and help the industry, now is that time. We believe the THA is doing exactly that for everyone in the hospitality industry in Tasmania… but there is always more to do. We are in constant contact with politicians from all persuasions, at all levels including local, state and federal. We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to protect you and your business. That is what the THA has done since 1839 (181 years) and we won’t stop now. This magazine is ‘the Hospitality industry survival guide’. It has been put together to help every operator in the state. We hope you can use it to understand where assistance and information are available and what the THA is doing to help you. We thank our THA corporate partners who are ready to help you and your business survive and revive once this epidemic passes. Through State Government funding, we are providing you access to FREE one-on-one business advice workshops or group webinars for Tasmanian hospitality operators so that you can get all the information and assistance you need to survive. If you haven’t already, contact the THA on 6220 7300 and get your appointment locked in.
T he THA will continue to lobby for assistance for operators and we encourage anyone in the industry to contact us when you need help or assistance on any issue. Daily, we are providing advice to the state government on areas where assistance is required by operators as well as stimulus ideas for the industry. We are working hard to try and support each business with problems or queries, so please don’t be afraid to come to us with any of your issues, we are here to help. We are also in contact with entities that you as a business may deal with, seeking discounts and waivers for your fees and costs during this crisis.
“We are all in this together… we will get through this together… ”
We have had many good wins so far and we will continue to work for you and industry. The THA is a highly successful and influential industry body that is lobbying hard for everyone in Tasmanian hospitality. We are proud of our voice and our achievements through this crisis. The THA is also part of the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) and Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) National organisations so we have the assistance of other state and territory branches as well as a national office working for our members all around the country. The Tasmanian hospitality industry’s response to government measures to control COVID-19 is inspiring. We have seen you swiftly support your communities by adapting your operations, closing your doors and taking care of your staff and families through these darkest of times.
THA HOSPITALITY—REVIEW: COVID-19 SURVIVAL GUIDE APRIL 2020 | 4
Made with FlippingBook Learn more on our blog