Aims of the AHA/RCA
- Government Policy Outcomes
- Membership Services
- Industry Representation and Development
- Community Awareness
The Australian Hotels Association accomplishes its aims through the following:
Lobbying
The AHA/RCA lobbies on all matters affecting the hospitality industry, including food safety, training, liquor licensing, gaming, small business, tourism, industrial relations and health. The AHA/RCA 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 AHA/RCA 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 AHA/RCA provides members with relevant and timely updates of industry news in a variety of methods.
Joining the AHA/RCA Tasmania
To join the AHA/RCA Tasmania, or for more information, please contact Anthony McConnon our Membership Executive
Training
Through our partnership with Franklyn Scholar Hospitality the AHA/RCA Tasmania 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.
Website listing
All members obtain a listing on the AHA/RCA website. Websites are an increasingly popular method of searching for venues, dining locations and hot spots around the state. Members have access to their venue details and can log on and update, change or modify their details. Each member can list a colour photo of the venue, current opening hours, payment methods and a link to your own website. A valuable opportunity for gaining extra customers.
Membership Discounts
The AHA/RCA has over 50 Industry specific Corporate Suppliers who offer incentives to AHA/RCA 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 AHA/RCA Tasmania 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 AHA/RCA 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 independentjudges 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.
