Media Releases

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

1 July 2022 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has crowned the winners of the 2022 AHA & Furphy WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Competition, with the North West Brewing Co winning the country WA competition while the Last Local was voted the best of the Perth finalists. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the eight finalists competed

30 June 2022 The winners of the 2022 AHA (WA) Bankwest Hospitality Supplier Awards and new Legends of Hospitality have been revealed, celebrating those in WA’s hospitality industry who maintain an ongoing commitment to excellence. Nearly 400 guests attended the Perth Airport Gala Dinner at Crown Perth, where the 2022 finalists and winners were celebrated

8 June 2022 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) have today revealed the finalists of the 2022 AHA & Furphy WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Competition. For the past month, 63 venues have competed to attract votes from eager patrons across WA. Today, eight venues are one step closer to being crowned the creator of the 2022

27 May 2022 The Australian Hotels Association (WA), in conjunction with Tourism WA, has today launched westernaustralia.jobs, a dedicated website to list jobs, careers and training opportunities in WA’s hospitality and tourism industry. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the purpose-built website is a one-stop shop for those looking to enter the industry, assisting jobseekers from

17 May 2022 The Australian Hotels Association (WA) last night announced the 2022 AHA Perth Airport Accommodation Awards for Excellence winners, presented at the Devil’s Lair Gala Ball, attended by the Premier, the Hon Mark McGowan and a range of dignitaries and industry leaders. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the calibre of the finalists and