The AHA’s National Accommodation Division has elected Peter Crinis, Executive General Manager – Crown Hotels & Retail, as its President. Mr Crinis’s role at Crown includes responsibility for Crown Towers, Crown Metropol and Crown Promenade Hotel as well as Crown Entertainment Complex’s impressive stable of international brands and retail precinct. Among other significant endeavors, Peter has been responsible for ensuring the successful opening in 2010 of the $300 AUD million hotel, Crown Metropol, and brings to his new role a wealth of relevant experience and expertise. Before joining Crown Limited in 1997, Peter held a number of senior positions with
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4/3/12 – Australia in the Asian Century
AHA submission.
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2/3/12 – AHA welcomes Tourism stability in reshuffle
The AHA has welcomed today’s ministerial reshuffle, particularly the retention of Martin Ferguson as Tourism Minister. Media release
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2/2/12 – Regional focus as AHA National Executive meets in Port Lincoln
Regional tourism and employment issues will be key items on the agenda at the Australian Hotels Association meeting in Port Lincoln SA today. Media release.
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28/1/12 – Hotels seek more workers
AHA CEO Des Crowe speaks to ABC News about the labour shortages facing the hotel industry. Video.
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26/1/12 – More needed to address hotel labour shortages
The template Labour Agreement for the tourism industry should be just the first of several Government initiatives to address labour shortages. Media release.
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20/1/12 – Consultative process needed in setting default super funds
The nomination of default superannuation funds in modern awards should continue to involve consultation with employer/employee groups. Media release
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19/12/11 – AHA welcomes expanded Pacific Seasonal Worker Pilot Scheme
Media release
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29/10/11 – Enough is enough: Immediate Govt intervention needed on Qantas dispute
The grounding of the Qantas fleet requires immediate intervention by the Federal Government to end industrial disputes involving the airline. Media release.
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13/10/11 – Airline disputes impacting broader tourism industry
The AHA says the ongoing industrial dispute between airline unions and Qantas raises fears for the Melbourne Cup Carnival and the peak summer holiday period. Media release.
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