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Why become a member of the AHA (NSW)?

The Australian Hotels Association (NSW) is the pre-eminent hospitality industry association in New South Wales, providing members with services, benefits and lobbying power that comes with having more than 90% of hotels across the State as members. 

The AHA (NSW) represents members equally. From the largest premium accommodation hotel to the smallest country hotel, to hotels with gaming and wagering to nightclub style venues, the AHA (NSW) is the voice of our members – a voice that is listened to in all levels of Government and business. This is because of a proven track record of developing evidence-based strategies and responses to our member’s issues that achieves positive outcomes.

The AHA (NSW) offices are now firmly established in Macquarie Street, in the epicenter of Sydney’s political district. It has instantly proved its worth in terms of catering to our need to be in the face of politicians and is a highly sought-after venue for meetings, functions and events.

However, the key focus of the Association is to improve the bottom line for our members. Significant discounts or advantages for members with TAB, SKY and FOXSPORTS/AUSTAR, savings on energy costs, rebates on key entertainment products, discounts on industry training plus the most competitive prices for insurance and workers compensation through our specialist workers compensation provider are all helping our members meet the ever increasing costs of running a hotel.

Here is a summary of the benefits of being a member of the AHA (NSW).

  • Substantial savings to members through key partnerships;
  • In July 2011 the Association entered a new Memorandum of Understanding with TAB that will secure key savings and benefits to members with TAB facilities, or are looking to have them installed. Click here to see the benefits of this MOU;
  • Significant discounts on Sky and Sky2 exclusive to AHA (NSW) members;

Our partnership with Keno has seen the establishment of a dedicated hotels channel to provide support, products and pricing specifically designed for the hotel industry;

We have established the EMSquared Business Portal in partnership with Employers Mutual, a buying group that will source the best prices on a range of services, products and utilities right across the hospitality industry, commencing with $4.7 million worth of electricity used by over 400 hotels. Waste management and Gas are the next areas to be targeted for savings to members;

Workers Compensation insurance partnership with Employers Mutual, Hotel Employers Mutual (HEM) available only to members and continues to provide a one stop specialist service in this area, securing fast responses competitive prices that can save thousands on your premiums;

Membership with the AHA (NSW) automatically provides access to GameCare, our partnership with CatholicCare, providing self exclusion and counselling services for venues with gaming facilities. These programs are required by law and continues to be the best priced service in the industry when combined with your membership; and

Dedicated Regional and Metropolitan Membership Officers out in the field, providing a broad audit capacity for your venue and providing first hand, up to date briefings on sites, in your venue wherever you may be across the State.

Legal and Industrial Relations information, advice and advocacy

Our qualified Legal and Industrial Affairs team is arguably the most effective and skilled Industrial Affairs team in the hospitality industry and is online and on the phone to provide timely information and advice that is relevant and accurate for accommodation and hotels alike. Amongst the services provided are:

  • A general education program for members, delivering seminars on anti-discrimination, the Award, the counselling and disciplinary process;
  • Representation for members in courts and tribunals with demonstrated success in a high profile Full Bench Appeal before Fair Work Australia;
  • Advice to members on the Award Modernisation process and transitional arrangements;
  • Representation for members involved in industrial disputes and adverse action matters, including representation in relation to bargaining;
  • Key information within the “members only” area on legislation, award rates and other vital legal and industrial affairs information; and
  • Advice on legislative requirements for gaming and liquor related issues.

If you require more information on the benefits of being a member of the AHA (NSW), contact the Membership Department on 02 8218 1844 or email membership@ahansw.com.au

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