Aims of the THA
- Government Policy Outcomes
- Membership Services
- Industry Representation and Development
- Community Awareness
The Tasmanian Hospitality Association accomplishes its aims through the following:
Lobbying
The THA lobbies on all matters affecting the hospitality industry, including food safety, training, liquor licensing, gaming, small business, tourism, industrial relations and health. The THA regularly meets with Members of Parliament and key Government representatives to consult key issues.
Industrial Relations
Representing the interests of the Hospitality Industry within the industrial relations environment within Australia and in particular taking up industrial relations matters on behalf of individual members.
The THA employs a full-time Industrial Relations/ Human Resources Officer to assist members with enquiries in relation to employment law and industrial relations issues.
The IR/HR Officer is able to assist members with enquiries regarding a wide range of employment law issues including award interpretation, wage queries, leave entitlements, overtime, unfair dismissal, and workplace health and safety.
The THA provides members with relevant and timely updates of industry news in a variety of methods.
Joining the THA
To join the THA, or for more information, please contact Anthony McConnon our Membership Executive
Training
Through our partnership with Franklyn Scholar Hospitality the THA is able to offer a range of training and professional development courses tailored to suit your needs.
Marketing
Hospitality Review
The association produces a substantial bi-monthly magazine to communicate industry specific news and services. This magazine subscription is a complementary bonus in your membership package. If you would like to feature your business in an upcoming edition please call the office on 03 6224 7033.
Hospitality Horizons
The association emails out a fortnightly newsletter to update members on current issues.
Membership Discounts
The THA has over 50 Industry specific Corporate Suppliers who offer incentives to THA members.
Some of the most popular discounts include:
- Merchant rates
- Insurance – Business and private (staff included)
- Telecommunications
- Energy and hot water systems
Awards for Excellence
The THA Awards for Excellence is a gala event attracting in excess of 500 guests, providing hotels and restaurants with the opportunity to showcase their pursuit of excellence. The categories and criteria reflect the diversity of THA membership from city, suburban and country hotels, accommodation hotels and Casinos. All entries are judged by an independent judging process, this is predominantly on-site judging reflecting the service aspect of the industry. State winners are also eligible to enter the National Awards for Excellence. The awards also provide discreet feedback from independent judges on a wide range of services provided within your venue.
State Industry Conference
The annual conference delivers hospitality industry seminars and trade information, which target current trends, issues, innovations and business solutions to maximise efficiency and revenue within your venue.
