CEO's Report
We are extremely excited with our new podcast show that goes out every fortnight talking all things hospitality in Tasmania. As I write this article, episode 7 has just gone live on the podcast app and episode 8 is about to be finalised following our industry forum on the East Coast. After 6 episodes we had over 1,500 subscribers and listeners to our podcast which is an amazing start but we want to get more. Please look up “Hospitality in our Community” on your podcast app and click the button to subscribe. Once you do that, every episode will automatically load on to your phone and you can listen whenever and wherever you like. We would also love everyone to share and recommend people they know, to subscribe and listen. If it is to listen to what is happening in the industry or have a laugh with one of our guests, there is something on each episode for everyone. The episodes go for around an hour each and feature up-to-date industry information for you to be aware of as well as interviews with politicians, industry legends, industry owners, operators and other interesting people and topics. We travel the state each fortnight talking to people in different locations and areas so rest assured, we will be coming to your area at some point. If you wish to be involved in the podcast or believe you have some interesting information or stories to tell, please drop Nick Roney or I a message and let us know. Please subscribe and get on board the most exciting initiative we have come up with to inform and engage industry and stakeholders. We hope you enjoy listening.
On Monday the 5th August, we once again celebrate the very best in hospitality at the 2019 THA and Drysdale Awards for Excellence event at Wrest Point. This is our pinnacle event and our industry’s night of nights culminating in 500 plus people coming together to celebrate success, catch up with old friends, forge new connections and just have a great night. In 2017, we opened our awards up to the whole of industry so all Tasmanian hospitality venues could nominate regardless of whether they are a member of the THA or not. This was a positive move and being more inclusive meant that our winners could lay claim to being truly the best of the best in the state. This year, we have another big year of nominations spread across 35 categories and even though there can be only one winner in each category, it would be great to see all nominees there on the night. We will see industry legends being recognised for decades of service with the presentation of our perpetual awards and the formalities will end with the presentation of our Major Awards – those being Restaurant of the Year, Accommodation Venue of the Year and Hotel/Pub Tavern Venue of the Year both Regional and Metro. Aside from the formalities, you can also be sure of a laugh, a chance to mingle in the breakout area or to let loose on the dance floor if you so choose. So, with this in mind and to avoid missing out on the best night of the year, I encourage all venues to get in and purchase tickets or a table before July 22. If you cannot find your invitation, just call Leanne in our office on 6220 7300 who will help you with this. Hope to see you there.
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