2025 AHA FUTURE LEADERS STUDY TOUR – VIETNAM

The 2025 AHA Future Leaders Study Tour will take in both Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. There's more to Vietnam than the traditional image of rice paddies and conical hats. Here you'll find a country bursting with energy. You'll sense it in the diverse range of options and opportunities Vietnam has to offer. […]

Harvest to Hospitality: Connecting Local Producers and Hospitality Professionals

The Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) and the City of Moreton Bay are delighted to announce Harvest to Hospitality, an exclusive event celebrating the connection between local producers and southeast Queensland’s hospitality industry. This event offers a unique opportunity for hospitality leaders to explore the benefits of sourcing locally, network with producers, and gain fresh […]

New Criminal Underpayment Laws Commenced On 1 January 2025

On 1 January 2025, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) was varied, making it a criminal offence to intentionally underpay an employee. While this is a significant change to Australian employment laws, this is not new for Queensland employers. Queensland employers have faced the possibility of criminal prosecution for deliberately underpaying their workers for some […]

NCR Atleos Leads The Way With ATM Tap N Go Technology

QHA Gold Partners, NCR ATLEOS, led by Chris Seage, State Sales Manager for Queensland & Northern Territory, provides an update for industry: "I thought I would touch base as there appears to be some confusion in the ATM world at the moment with regards tap n go. NCR Atleos (Cashzone) has been delivering tap n […]

Accommodation Australia announces exciting news for 2025

A new career and training destination for Australian Tourism, Hospitality, and Travel is launching early next year. Developed for the industry, by the industry, this platform aims to connect individuals with adventurous, creative, and fulfilling careers while supporting businesses across Australia’s vibrant visitor economy.  Whether you’re looking to promote your business, attract passionate job seekers, […]

2025 QHA Awards for Excellence Nominations Open Now

The QHA Awards for Excellence are recognised as the most prestigious honours in the hospitality industry, celebrating exceptional achievements across various categories in Queensland. This ongoing commitment to excellence ensures that our state’s hotels remain among the best in Australia.The annual awards provide a fantastic opportunity to showcase your venues and staff while gaining valuable […]

2027 and 2028 electricity prices LOWER… What to do?

You can currently buy electricity for use in 2027 and 2028 at lower rates than 2025. The chart below shows the wholesale price, being the c/kWh electricity component on your bill. Unlike home loans - you can lock in future electricity rates today! As seen in the above chart, prices can easily vary +/- 30% […]