The Australian Hotels Association

2008 AHA National Convention

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The 2008 AHA National Convention will be held from 26th – 28th August in the harbour city of Sydney. The National Convention is the perfect opportunity for AHA members and industry partners and suppliers to reconnect and reflect on the past year and work together to tackle the current issues facing the hospitality industry. Based at Star City, the AHA National Convention is held to assist members and industry partners to keep up to date on business trends and issues and to learn how to move forward and flourish in this dynamic industry.The National convention’s shortened format has taken into account the hectic business schedules of members and industry partners. Holding the conference in Sydney in August gives you the opportunity to also attend the Australasian Gaming Expo which takes place in Darling Harbour from 24th – 26th August so we suggest you ‘kill two birds with one stone.’ Come for the A.G.E. and stay for the AHA National Convention! Registering for the AHA National Convention will give you automatic entry into the A.G.E.

Special accommodation and breakfast rates have been negotiated with Star City so that you can arrange your entire stay in Sydney. Go to www.ccmtravel.com.au for bookings. The business sessions will include vibrant and informative speakers and industry leaders and will discuss issues such as how technology can make your life easier, tips on attracting staff to your hotel, what customers are looking for in their local bar, bistro and bottleshop, ways to make your business environmentally sustainable and the industry state of play from our State Branch CEOs.

A high quality social programme will be provided for delegates including a fantastic opening night celebration at one of Sydney’s favourite icons, Luna Park, and the much anticipated 2008 AHA National Awards for Excellence ceremony. Luna Park is exclusively ours for the night, where delegates can race around on the Dodgems, sit back on the Ferris Wheel and soak up the atmosphere and the magnificent views of Sydney’s spectacular harbour. Later in the night, rock group, DRAGON will perform a private concert for us!

The 2008 AHA National Awards for Excellence gala ceremony will take place on Thursday 28th August at Star City and is the grand finale of the National Convention. Join us to congratulate the finalists and winners of the 2008 AHA National Awards. The evening commences at 6.30pm for pre-dinner cocktails and the official ceremony kicks off at 7.00pm sharp. The dress code is lounge suit. We have a fantastic musical act planned immediately following the awards ceremony so gear up for a late night!

The annual AHA convention would not be possible without the ongoing and invaluable support of our official partners and supporters. Thank you for your unwavering contribution to the industry: HOSTPLUS, Diageo, Lion Nathan, Fosters Australia, TABCORP, SKY Channel, Coca-Cola Amatil, Fox Sports, Austar for Business, British American Tobacco, Cadbury Schweppes, DSICA, APRA, Members Equity Bank, Aon Risk Services Australia Limited,?IGT, Coopers, J Boag & Son, ALM, Staging Connections, Qantas, Tourism Australia, KIK, AAHS. Konami, Crown Commercial, Aristocrat Technologies, American Express, Daydots, VingCard Elsafe, TheBestPub.com.au & Karndean International.

We encourage you to book online today for what is sure to be the best National Convention to date!

For more information, contact Events & Sponsorship Manager Leone Cruden at cruden@aha.org.au

National Accommodation Division Future Directions Forum
Thursday 4th October 2007

Future Directions

Geoff Buckley , MD Tourism South Australia