by Accommodation Update | Oct 1, 2020 | Accommodation Update, Columns, QHA Review
On Tuesday 25 August more than 70 attendees within the accommodation and hospitality industry gathered at the Hotel Grand Chancellor (HGC) Brisbane for the QHA Accommodation Division’s 6th Annual Hotel Market and Economic Outlook Event. The event, as has been the case...
by John Rozentals | Oct 1, 2020 | Columns, QHA Review, Wine
Lillypilly Estate winemaker Robert Fiumara’s daughter Gianna has wasted none of her study time in making an impact on the Leeton family-owned business. Gianna had taken leave from the University of Adelaide and was studying oenology and viticulture on an exchange...
by Paul St John-Wood | Oct 1, 2020 | Columns, Pub Talk, QHA Review
October signals footy finals, Octoberfest and Spring Carnival racing, all significant events in the pub scene, however the restrictions we now operate mean how we promote and operate these events is a little more complex. With that said, it is encouraging to see...
by Bernie Hogan | Oct 1, 2020 | Chief Executive, QHA Review
Our members right across the state must seriously consider who they believe can lead Queensland forward at the end of October. Whilst Queensland has undeniably done well to contain most outbreaks of COVID-19, we must have a solution to get our patron numbers up in...
by OLGR | Oct 1, 2020 | Columns, OLGR, QHA Review
As gaming in Queensland licensed venues recommenced as part of Stage 3 easing of restrictions in July, the State Government worked closely with industry and Gambling Help services to ensure those at a heightened risk of gambling harm as a result of the financial and...
by Brendan O’Farrell | Oct 1, 2020 | Columns, QHA Review, Superannuation
Recently at Intrust Super, we conducted a survey of our business partners to find out the impacts COVID-19 was having on their operations. The results showed that almost half of hospitality employers had to reduce staff hours by at least 20%. 60% said their staff...