AHA (Vic)

Thank you to all AHA (Vic) members who joined us for the 2023 Jan Burnett Ladies Lunch in support of @OvarianCancerOz on 2 May, 2023. We raised $15,000 for Ovarian Cancer Australia, supporting their vision to save lives and ensure no woman with ovarian cancer walks alone.

Congratulations to our members Telegraph Hotel, Geelong West, for receiving the 2022 @3aw693 'DeBortoli Pub of the Year' Honour. We are thrilled for the entire team to be awarded this honour by 3AW Melbourne and Tony Leanord. #3AWMelbourne

Our 2nd speaker is the founder of #DrybutWet Amy Armstrong, leading a panel discussion surrounding the growing popularity of non-alcoholic drinks with some of Victoria’s progressive hospitality professionals. To register online, please click on this link: bit.ly/3RM9iy5

Thrilled to announce the first speaker at the #HospoFutureExpo 2022! Matt Jones is the co-founder of @FourPillarsGin, and an inspiring storyteller who emphasises on the importance of ‘purpose’ behind building brands and how to navigate challenges in today’s business environment.

"Being vulnerable is a compelling way to build more trust with your team. It allows the team the space to see that things are not working as they should, and gives them the courage to speak up, step up, and make change." @thenedmelb #HospoFutureForum

"We need to define our purpose and change our perspective. We need to change the way we lead. We need to transform our workplace and we need to innovate and change the business model." @thenedmelb #HospoFutureForum

We’re thrilled to welcome our second speaker for #HospoFutureForum, Anette Verhoff from Thrive Hospitality, on how ‘The Game has Changed.’

“Developing your leadership style is crucial to connecting with your employees.” “What are you good at? Ask others. Be vulnerable and learn.” Melinda Gashi, #HospoFutureForum

“Over 50% of our survey respondents who work in hospitality prefer a coaching and motivating leadership style” says Melinda Gashi, on the ‘Attitudes to a career in hospitality for #HospoFutureForum “But what a good leader does is move between leadership categories.”

“Our survey has shown the positives in a career in hospitality; 78% like the flexible hours, 76% like the work life balance.” However, 71% said their managers attitudes were outdated.” Melinda Gashi, on the ‘Attitudes to a career in hospitality for #HospoFutureForum

The first speaker for the day is Melinda Gashi, a registered psychologist, consultant in management and executive coach, presenting the survey findings on ‘Attitudes to a career in Hospitality.’ #HospoFutureForum

It’s time to kick off #HospoFutureForum! We’re here at Zinc, Federation Square for a day of keynote speakers, Q&A’s with leaders within the hospitality industry and valuable findings on the perceptions of young people towards a career in hospitality. Let’s go!

Following the recommendations for further COVIDSafe initiatives by the Victorian Government, AHA (Vic) members now have access to COVIDSafe posters to display in their venues.

We need to level the playing field between corporate bookies and the Tote licensee in Victoria. twitter.com/aussiefairplay…

It’s time to kick off Pubovation 2022! We’re excited to be in Adelaide with our members and partners for a tour of all things hospitality at some of Adelaide’s most exciting venues. Stay tuned to see what we get up to! #pubovation

The highly anticipated ‘Overall Hotel of the Year’ presented by Carlton & United Breweries has been won by the esteemed Glenferrie Hotel, Hawthorn. Congratulations. #ahavicstateawards22

The Grand Junction Hotel in Traralgon has won the ‘Ian Larkin Regional Overall Hotel of the Year’ presented by Carlton & United Breweries! #ahavicstateawards22

Sandhill Road Group has won out the ‘Best Hotel Group Operator,’ with venues all over Melbourne including The Esplanade Hotel, Garden State Hotel, The Prahran Hotel and the Terminus Hotel, brought to you by @BepozAustralia. #ahavicstateawards22

"The Glenferrie Hotel takes out another award with the ‘Best Pub Bar - Metropolitan’ presented by Lion Beer Australia. #ahavicstateawards22