PRESIDENT UPDATE
Women play a vital role in our industry, and with the vast majority of our workforce female it is very important that we have appropriate representation of women in leadership positions. That is why the Tasmanian Hospitality Association has lobbied the State Government and secured funds for the next three years to run a Women in Leadership program, with the aim of accessing the right avenues for women to further their careers. Our goal is to encourage and support more women in leadership roles and create a more diversified outlook and direction for the future development and benefit of Tasmania’s hospitality industry. Leadership positions in hospitality come in a variety of shapes and forms, and I know the THA team are determined to ensure anyone who is aspirational in their areas of expertise can access the right avenues to further their careers. Steve and his team have already done some great work in planning this program but crucial to delivering the right outcomes will be the recruitment of a Women in Leadership Chair.
I’m very pleased to say we are close to finalising details in this space and if everything goes according to plan, I’m sure everyone in the industry will be as excited as I am by the announcement as it is someone with a greatly experienced background who is passionate about the Tasmanian hospitality industry. Growing and nurturing our next generation of leaders from our own backyard is a major focus and another program which helps fast track these credentials is the yearly I-Lead Tourism and Hospitality course. The THA has been proud sponsors of this for the past few years, helping subsidise the costs for participants to take part. The 30-strong class of 2022 had their graduation ceremony recently and I congratulate everyone who gave up their precious time for the program, I have no doubt it will bear fruit across the industry in the coming years.
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