CEO UPDATE
Collaborating with other peak bodies is vital to combat the myriad of issues and challenges our hospitality industry faces, and for the past five years the Tasmanian Hospitality Association and Hospitality New Zealand have enjoyed close ties. It is why there was no hesitation in us signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further strengthen our relationship. This strategic alliance began in the challenging year of 2020, and this MOU not only reinforces our commitment to each other but also heralds new opportunities that we are eager to explore together. In these past years, our collaboration has led to numerous insights and shared resources that have significantly benefitted members on both sides of the Tasman Sea. As we move forward, the reinforced MOU underscores our dedication to nurturing a symbiotic relationship where both our organisations can thrive amidst the ever-evolving hospitality landscape. Among the positive initiatives of the agreement, we are planning to attend their conference next year, which will contain a speaking spot as well as a Tasmanian Produce section, which is very exciting for us and our partners. Additionally, and following the successful hosting of the inaugural Pacific Hospitality Forum (PHF) in Auckland in April, we are in discussions for a second PHF event to be staged in Fiji in 2025. The focal point of this renewed MOU is innovation and mutual growth through several exciting initiatives. We are committed to exchanging best practices on sustainability, and additionally, the creation of joint training programs stands as a testament to our shared commitment to elevating the skills of our workforce,
ensuring they remain competitive and well-prepared for the industry’s future demands.
Strengthening ties with our Kiwi friends is important and continues the work of international alliances both close to home and further abroad. We have established strong relationships with a number of world bodies, including the American Hotel and Lodging Association, UK Hospitality, Canadian Hotels Association and HOTREC. This allows us to tap into cutting edge practices which will benefit Tasmanian hospitality for many years to come. Recently there was a reshuffle of the Liberal Government’s cabinet, with Jane Howlett taking over the hospitality portfolio from premier Jeremy Rockliff. Jane is a strong advocate for our industry and we are excited to work with her and her team moving forward. We also look forward to working constructively with ministers Roger Jaensch and Guy Barnett with their portfolios which involve the hospitality sector. Lastly, I would like to congratulate all the winners from our 2024 Awards for Excellence. We were blown away by the turnout on the night, which was testament to the importance of our wonderful industry and celebrating our achievements. Thank you to all our partners who made the night such a massive success, especially our naming rights sponsors TAB, MAX and Hostplus. The awards would not be possible without the support of all our partners and we are extremely grateful for your ongoing contribution to industry. I also want to thank our events manager Amy and the rest of the THA team for pulling together our biggest awards function ever.
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