PAUL JUBB State President President’s Report
I hope everyone involved in our industry has had a prosperous and enjoyable start to 2017. Looking through the THA Accommodation Statistics and other information available, I am excited to see the volume of people travelling to and from within our state and visiting venues across Tasmania. I’m sure anyone who thought 2016 was a busy year would have already realised, 2017 is going to be even busier and hopefully even stronger for our industry and members. One of the most important roles of the THA is to hold not only our annual industry gala events such as the THA Awards for Excellence, but to hold events during the year that not only form the basis of ‘information sessions’ but to connect and engage members, corporate partners and politicians together to share thoughts, ideas and business opportunities. This year the THA will again, be holding events and information sessions around the state to inform and bring industry together. Can I take this opportunity to encourage all members, corporate partners and politicians to take these opportunities, come together in our cities, regions and towns and work together to prosper not only your individual businesses but work to grow the state as a whole for the benefit of everyone. Following on from this, I am pleased to advise that in 2017 the THA will be holding a ‘State Hospitality Conference’ to inform and engage our industry. The conference is being planned for mid-October over a 2 day period with high-level and informative speakers on industry topics as well as potential guest speakers such as the Premier and Minister for Hospitality and other key guests talking about election ideas and policies as we will be only months away from a state election. This will be a MUST ATTEND event for anyone in our industry.
I am also pleased to announce that the THA State Council will be holding their bi-monthly state council meetings around the various regions and electorates in 2017. We plan to meet as normal during the day and then hold industry networking events that night to engage and network amongst industry friends and colleagues. We will also invite local politicians and key local identities to these events and we hope that all our members and corporate partners get behind the idea and make them a success. As well as the above, the THA will continue to hold other key events during the year for the benefit and enjoyment of our members and partners. If you have an idea or opportunity around an event that you wish to discuss with us, please don’t hesitate to contact Steve, Greg or Anthony in the office and the THA can look at how we may assist.
AHA National Conference 2012
February 2017
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