The elite of Australia’s hospitality and accommodation industry were honoured in a glittering nationwide function held on the Gold Coast in Queensland last night. Among the highlights were the induction of industry stalwarts in Victoria’s Peter Burnett and South Australia’s Peter Hurley into the Johnnie Walker Hall of Fame. Both men have been long-recognised leaders in their respective states but have also made huge contributions at a national level, with Mr Burnett being the current AHA national president. Over 450 people, representing hotel and accommodation venues from right around the country, were present at the annual awards night, held at
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The National Board of the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) has appointed Mr Peter Burnett as the new National President of the AHA. Mr Burnett – who is also the President of the AHA Victorian Branch – was appointed to the role in November 2013 following the AHA National Board meeting. To read more, click here>>
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Highly-respected former Federal Member of Parliament the Hon. Martin Ferguson AM was honoured by the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) and Treasury Wine Estates on November 4. AHA President Peter Burnett and Treasury Wine Estates Chief Executive Officer Warwick Every-Burns presented Mr Ferguson as the inaugural winner of the Treasury Wine Estates and AHA ‘Services to the industry’ award at an AHA function in Melbourne in front of key industry leaders, MPs, Senators and key supporters. Read more here>> 13/11/13 Martin Ferguson honoured by AHA and Treasury Wine Estates
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Members are advised that on 27 November 2013, the AHA lodged an application with the General Manager of Fair Work Commission pursuant to Section 158A of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (Cth) for her consent to the alteration of Rule 5 of the Rules of the AHA to add a new Sub Rule (3) that will extend the membership eligibility of the AHA to certain types of accommodation providers in New South Wales. The reason for the application is to ensure that the eligibility coverage of the AHA and that of its counterpart State Registered Organisation in NSW
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Australian Hotels Association (AHA) National President Mr Peter Burnett today announced that Stephen Ferguson had commenced in the role of National CEO with the AHA. Mr Burnett said “I look forward to working closely with Stephen and to the contribution that he will make in areas that are critical to the ongoing success and viability of the Australian hotel and accommodation sectors”. Mr Ferguson said, ““My aim is to contribute as best I can to the ongoing viability of the 6,800 hotels in Australia, the 270,000 people that hotels employ, and the more than 50,000 community groups and causes that
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Long-serving and highly respected Australian Hotels Association (AHA) ACT President Michael Capezio was honoured with AHA Life Membership in Canberra on October 2. AHA President Peter Hurley presented the prestigious Life Member honour to Mr Capezio in front of more than 450 industry leaders and guests at the 2013 AHA National Awards for Excellence at Hotel Realm. Read more here>>
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Australia’s leading licensed venues, accommodation hotels and outstanding employees have been applauded at the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) 2013 National Awards for Excellence in Canberra tonight.  Read more>> 2013 AHA National Awards for Excellence applaud outstanding achievement in the hotel industry>>
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Download Australian Hotels: Contributing to economic growth and national prosperity, the pre-election policy platform by the AHA and Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA).
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The AHA today expressed serious concern with comments in the Parliament by the Immigration Minister attacking the tourism and hospitality industry. Media release.
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Today’s announcement by the Fair Work Commission of a 2.6 per cent increase in minimum wages ignores the impact of the carbon tax on business. Media release.  
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