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17 February 2023 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) will join the WA Government-led delegation to the UnitedKingdom and Ireland, to spruik the thousands of jobs and career opportunities available in WA’shotels and hospitality venues. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said WA’s strong economy, lower cost of living and unparalleledlifestyle made a compelling case for workers to […]

14 December 2022 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed a decision by the City of Perth Council that provides certainty to hospitality operators in Northbridge, allows venues to emit reasonable levels of noise and secures its position as Perth’s premier entertainment precinct. At last night’s City of Perth Council meeting, Councillors supported a common-sense

29 November 2022 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) commends five leading WA hospitality venues for receiving the ultimate recognition in Australian hospitality at the at the highly competitive Australian Hotels Association’s National Awards for Excellence. Over 700 guests gathered in Sydney last night, where Australia’s leading hospitality venues were awarded with the prestigious honour of

17 November 2022 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed the WA Government’s review of the state’sliquor laws, to help ensure the legislation, policies and regulations governing hospitality venues aremodern, fit for purpose, and in line with customer expectations and needs. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the industry had already begun engaging in meaningfulconsultation with

8 November 2022 Winners of the 2022 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence have been revealed in front of a record 1,200-strong crowd at Crown Perth. Hosted at the Lion Gala Ball last night, the premier awards program for WA’s hospitality industry attracted historic levels of interest, reflecting the strength and quality of the state’s hotels,

14 October 2022 Following a record number of nominations, the Australian Hotels Association (WA) can today reveal the finalists for the 2022 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the extraordinary support for the 2022 awards demonstrates the reliance of WA’s hotels, bars, pubs, taverns and restaurants, which are recovering strongly after

29 September 2022 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) commends the WA Government for responding to industry feedback regarding the Banned Drinkers Register and proposing improvements to ensure it is effective at addressing alcohol related harm. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the various trials of the Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) have shown promise, but there was

28 September 2022 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed the WA Government’s proposed legislation that will allow police to ban those who are convicted of violent and anti-social behavior from entering the state’s key entertainment precincts. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said establishing Protected Entertainment Precincts within the Liquor Control Act will deliver a significant

6 September 2022 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has strongly endorsed Tourism WA’s new global brand, which will underpin campaigns to promote Western Australia as a premier tourism destination. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the Walking on a Dream campaign is emotive and lays the groundwork for marketing efforts that will have longevity in the

24 August 2022 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) welcomes two key announcements and over $8 million incombined funding by the McGowan Government to address the dire labour shortages plaguing WA’s hotels and hospitality businesses. WA’s hotels and hospitality businesses. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the significant funding allocated towards the Discover the Other Side recruitment