Stay informed on all the latest developments that affect you as a hospitality service provider in Queensland with the QHA Update
23 April 2024: QHA New Members
The QHA would like to welcome the following new hotel members, corporate members and partners to the association. We encourage you to click the links and familiarise yourself with their businesses and support the members that support you.
read more18 March 2024: QHA New Members
The QHA would like to welcome the following new hotel members, corporate members and partners to the association. We encourage you to click the links and familiarise yourself with their businesses and support the members that support you.
read more19 February 2024: QHA New Members
The QHA would like to welcome the following new hotel members, corporate members and partners to the association. We encourage you to click the links and familiarise yourself with their businesses and support the members that support you.
read more22 January 2024: QHA New Members
The QHA would like to welcome the following new hotel members, corporate members and partners to the association. We encourage you to click the links and familiarise yourself with their businesses and support the members that support you.
read more22 January 2024: Pubs and Clubs - Planning Law Considerations
QHA Partners Mullins Lawyers discuss the importance of planning law considerations. Read more below…
read more22 January 2024: Register for Gambling Training Sessions
Give yourself and your staff access to key tools and most up to date knowledge about minimising gambling harm within your venues.
read more12 December 2023: Christmas and New Year Trading Hours and Conditions Guide
Read more for the Christmas and New Year Trading hours and conditions guide.
read more12 December 2023: Break Entitlements in Bottleshops
Meeting your break requirements for bottleshop employees.
read more12 December 2023: Australia's Best Hotels Named on Industry Night of Nights. QLD Award Winners at The AHA Awards!
The best of the best in Australian hotels were on show at the prestigious Australian Hotels Association National Awards for Excellence in Adelaide on the 27th of December.
read more12 December 2023: QHA New Members
The QHA would like to welcome the following new hotel members, corporate members and partners to the association. We encourage you to click the links and familiarise yourself with their businesses and support the members that support you.
read more12 December 2023: Awards for Excellence Nominations Open 2024
The Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence program provides members the opportunity to showcase your venue and reward your hard-working staff members, on a local, state, and national level.
read more12 December 2023: AHA Future Leaders Study Tour Mexico 2024
Join hotel industry colleagues from around Australia from 1 - 8 May 2024 as we discover the best of Mexico's hospitality industry.
read more12 December 2023: Navigating the Summer Energy Market Challenge
Australia's 2023-2024 energy outlook raises concerns about the reliability of electricity generators, as cautioned by AEMO.
read more12 December 2023: Australia well-positioned to retain skilled workers with upcoming 482 visa changes
Exciting news on the horizon for 482 visa holders in Australia!
read more12 December 2023: Unlock Exclusive Hospitality Trends: Dive into Quantaco's Q1 24 Insights Report
As we step out of the first quarter of 2024, the hospitality sector finds itself at the intersection of challenges and opportunities.
read more12 December 2023: 2024 NRL/AFL Tipping Packs
Order and pay for your NRL/AFL licensed footy tipping products before 31/12/2023 and receive 20% discount. Rooks Entertainment are the Official Licensed Distributors.
read more12 December 2023: Hotel Symposium
Save the Date for the 2024 Hotel Symposium at The Glen Hotel
read more12 December 2023: Save the Date - People, Pots and Profits
We’re bringing you a completely refreshed program for 2024!
read more14 November 2023: Free QHA Member AML/CTF Training: Austrac Compliance
The training session will cover AML/CTF compliance basics. Monday 20 November, 10.00am to 12 noon – Online via Teams. Enrol now!
read more14 November 2023: Queensland's First Digital License Has Arrived
Licensees need to be aware that the Queensland driver licence, recreational marine licence, or photo identification card, is now available on patrons’ mobile devices.
read more14 November 2023: Container Refund Scheme Expands to Include Wine and Spirit Bottles
From 1 November, glass wine and pure spirit bottles can be returned for a 10-cent refund through Containers for Change
read more14 November 2023: QHA New Members
The QHA would like to welcome the following new hotel members, corporate members and partners to the association. We encourage you to click the links and familiarise yourself with their businesses and support the members that support you.
read more14 November 2023: AHA Future Leaders Study Tour Mexico 2024
Join hotel industry colleagues from around Australia from 1 - 8 May 2024 as we discover the best of Mexico's hospitality industry.
read more14 November 2023: $5 Million Accessible Tourism Elevate Fund - Now Open for Applications
The Fund provides two grant options for eligible applicants to apply for what they need, depending on where they are in their accessibility journey
read more14 November 2023: Life isn't Fair, But Your Proforma Contracts Must Be. Have you Reviewed Yours Before the Law Changes?
All owners and operators (of pubs, clubs, hotel and accommodation providers) should be reviewing their contracts before changes to unfair contract provisions commence. The changes will apply to most, if not all, of the contracts entered into or renewed after 10 November 2023.
read more14 November 2023: Spring into Great Health, Nutrition, and Our New Flexi Products Range - Q & A Webinar
Master the skills for finding, hiring, and retaining staff who will boost productivity and never want to leave. Don’t miss this must-attend program. Enrol now.
read more14 November 2023: QHA 2024 Calendar Coming Soon
Keep your eyes peeled for the QHA 2024 Calendar
read more14 November 2023: People and Culture Masterclasses
Master the skills for finding, hiring, and retaining staff who will boost productivity and never want to leave. Don’t miss this must-attend program. Enrol now.
read more14 November 2023: Bringing the SGNET to you!
Safer Gambling Network Meeting. 3 dates and 3 locations to choose from. 21st, 22nd and 23rd of November.
read more16 October 2023: Melbourne Cup Trading Guide
The Melbourne Cup is fast approaching! Ensure your venue is ready
read more16 October 2023: New Food Safety Rules
In Queensland, all licensed food businesses must have an accessible Food Safety Supervisor (FSS). Coming into effect December 2023.
read more16 October 2023: Positive Changes to Late-Night Extended Hours Permits
QHA representations have resulted in changes to the application criteria required for one-off late-night extended trading permits.
read more16 October 2023: QHA New Members
The QHA would like to welcome the following new hotel members, corporate members and partners to the association. We encourage you to click the links and familiarise yourself with their businesses and support the members that support you.
read more16 October 2023: Order your Xmas Keno In-Venue Promo Now
Christmas is just around the corner and there’s no better way to bring the festive fun to your venue and customers than with a Keno promotion. Order now to ensure delivery in time.
read more16 October 2023: AEMO Warns of Summer Strain on National Electricity Grid
The 2023-2024 energy outlook in Australia reveals electricity generator reliability risks, as warned by AEMO, due to hot and dry conditions with elevated bushfire risk, potentially driven by El Nino patterns
read more16 October 2023: The Calile Hotel named No.12 in The World's Best 50 Hotels
The Calile Hotel named No.12 in The World's Best 50 Hotels
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