14 MAY 2026 |Â Despite a cost of living crisis, Perth’s appetite for dining out keeps growing, with Kailis Hospitality Group unveiling plans for a new hospitality precinct in Sorrento and other precincts and developments thriving. Channel 7 News asked AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods what this means for our industry. http://youtube.com/watch?v=-NAMXdvTaAY&feature=youtu.be
PERTH’S APPETITE FOR DINING OUT KEEPS GROWING (CHANNEL 7) Read More »
11 May 2026 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) today reaffirmed the sector’s long-standing commitment to smoke-free indoor spaces and dining areas, while supporting the continued use of clearly designated, well-separated outdoor smoking areas. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said: “Hospitality venues want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable. WA hotels and pubs are proudly smoke-free
HOTELS BACK SMOKE-FREE INDOORS AND SENSIBLE, DESIGNATED OUTDOOR SMOKING AREAS Read More »
11 MAY 2026 | Channels 7 & 10 asked AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods to respond to a Cancer Council WA survey revealing that 75 per cent of West Aussies want pubs, clubs and bars completely smoke free. The AHA(WA) backs smoke-free indoor spaces and dining areas, but supports the continued use of clearly designated, well-separated
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 3 April 2026 |  For the first time in WA, patrons can now enjoy a drink only at pubs and bars across the state without the requirement to also purchase a meal. http://youtube.com/watch?v=-aal_XSTInw&feature=youtu.be
GOOD FRIDAY LIQUOR CHANGES IN WA (CHANNEL 7 SUNRISE) Read More »
1 April 2026 | Customers can relax over the Easter holidays at WA hospitality venues, as Good Friday 2026 is the first time patrons can enjoy a drink without the need to purchase a meal. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said: “This is the first Good Friday where pubs or bars can offer a drink without
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31 March 2026 |  The 2026 AHA & Little Creatures WA’s Best Steak Sandwich competition is heating up in the regions. Â
THE HUNT FOR REGIONAL WA’S BEST STEAK SANDWICH IS HOTTING UP (7 News Regional WA) Read More »
30 March 2026 | Western Australia’s leading accommodation hotels and professionals were celebrated tonight at the 2026 AHA – Perth Airport Accommodation Awards for Excellence, held at the Devil’s Lair Gala Ball at The Westin Perth.  The prestigious annual event recognises excellence and leadership in the management and operation of accommodation hotels across the state, highlighting the achievements of venues, teams, managers and
25 March 2026 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has officially opened voting for the 2026 AHA & Little Creatures WA’s Best Steak Sandwich competition. This year, more than 40 Perth venues and 16 regional venues are putting their steak sandwiches to the ultimate taste test in WA’s most iconic culinary showdown, now in its
SINK YOUR TEETH IN AND VOTE FOR WA’S BEST STEAK SANDWICH Read More »
24 March 2026 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) is calling on the public to help decide the state’s best cocktail, with voting now open for the 2026 AHA & Don Julio WA’s Best Cocktail Competition. More than 25 venues are competing with their signature cocktails in this high-energy, state-wide contest to be named WA’s
SHAKE, STIR AND VOTE: WA’S BEST COCKTAIL COMPETITION IS NOW ON! Read More »
19 February 2026 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 AHA & Perth Airport Accommodation Awards for Excellence, with this year’s program attracting a record number of entries. The awards celebrate excellence and leadership in the management and operation of accommodation hotels across Western Australia. With more
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED IN RECORD YEAR FOR 2026 AHA & PERTH AIRPORT ACCOMMODATION AWARDS Read More »
