General Manager’s Report STEVE OLD General Manager
THA Awards for Excellence On Monday the 21st August we once again celebrate the very best in hospitality at the 2017 THA and TasTAFE Awards for Excellence event at Wrest Point. It is exciting to announce that last year we had a record number of nominations and this year we have passed that once again. We have 344 nominations which is 17 up on 2016 with 5 categories having a very significant increase in nominations which is exciting. It is also great to announce that we have 110 venues nominated for this year’s award which is the exact same as last year but we have 38 new venues who didn’t nominate last year. This year’s event is going to be huge, so make sure you don’t delay and keep an eye out for ticket information and purchase your ticket or table as soon as possible. Make sure you don’t miss out! THA and Bendigo Bank I am also very pleased that the THA and Bendigo Bank are proud to announce that we have entered into a partnership that will provide our members with an exclusive THA benefits package. As a Tasmanian Hospitality Association member, you’ll receive some fantastic banking benefits for you and your staff - from waived fees to interest rate discounts. You’ll have access to an extensive selection of products rivalling any bank in the country, a dedicated Bendigo Bank Relationship Banker, and a level of service on which Bendigo Bank has built its reputation. Why have we partnered? Simply, because both companies share a vision to build strong, sustainable local communities. Thanks to Bendigo Bank customers, they have returned $165 million to help fund hundreds of vital projects in communities across Australia, and support truly global movements such as Oxfam and Earth Hour. Your banking is the catalyst for positive change. A Relationship Banker will be in contact with you to book in a time to visit your workplace to discuss how the THA members’ privileges package
would benefit your business along with outlining the very attractive options that are available for your staff. The THA looks forward to a long and prosperous relationship with Bendigo Bank for the benefit of its members.
State Election As you are all aware, we are heading to another state election within the next 9 months. The THA is hard at work on our election policy for the industry and as always, we are happy to hear any thoughts or ideas from members. We know that IR, training, staff recruitment, electricity pricing, taxation and water and sewerage are all major issues for our members. If you have any specific issues or ideas that you as a member would like raised on behalf of your business or community, please make contact with our office through one of our THA staff or call the office and let us know. The THA is committed to get the very best election policy from all parties that benefit you - our members!
June 2017 www.australianhotels.asn.au
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