LIFE MEMBER - JOhn dabner
WINNER
John Dabner still recalls his first interaction with the Tasmanian Hospitality Association when he was just starting his hospitality journey. “I remember the time when I first got on to the THA and that was with the dear old John Young at the time, from the Wynyard Hotel. He was a long-term board member, and he pulled me aside and he said, “John, I want you to be the North West rep’. I still remember that day now, god rest his soul.” That moment was more than three decades ago, and little did John know at the time it would lead him into becoming one of Tasmanian hospitality’s biggest advocates. A THA Board member and Accommodation Division president since 1994, John was also the National Accommodation Division President/Representative at the AHA and Accommodation Division level for many years, and was instrumental in the successful merger of the two accommodation bodies into one – Accommodation Australia.
John has also been an active member of many North West Tourism bodies, involved in local council advisory boards, actively involved in sporting and community initiatives on the coast and has been a passionate supporter of
the development of the region. His overwhelming contribution to the industry left little doubt about his induction as the 16th life member of the THA.
honoured, and it’s just great to be recognised,” the soon to be retiring Tall Timbers manager said. “I’m honoured to be selected as one of the life members and I join some legends in it as well. “
“It’s emotional to be honest with you. I’m shocked,
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