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AHA Vic Australian Hotels Association (Victoria), providing advice, support, network and influence to hotel

Getting promoted is the easy part. Knowing how to lead once you're there? That's the real challenge.Jackie Booth’s two-d...
01/09/2026

Getting promoted is the easy part. Knowing how to lead once you're there? That's the real challenge.

Jackie Booth’s two-day LEAD program is designed for hospitality leaders who are ready to move from "doing the job" to genuinely leading a team.

Over two days, we unpack:
🔹 Maximising collective performance of you and your team
🔹 How to communicate so people actually hear you
🔹 Taking ownership while juggling your to-do list on shift
🔹 Understanding basic financials
🔹 How to give feedback that actually works

Each participant also receives an individualised DISC report, giving real insight into their own leadership and communication style.

📅 Tuesday 6 & Wednesday 7 October, 9am - 4pm | AHA (Vic) Office
➡️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/gAVdaXa8
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She's called AFL history from the commentary box, now she's taking the mic at our table. 🎙️ We're thrilled to announce ...
31/08/2026

She's called AFL history from the commentary box, now she's taking the mic at our table. 🎙️

We're thrilled to announce as MC for the 2026 AFL Grand Final Ladies Lunch! From Fox Footy's commentary team to Triple M's first-ever female play-by-play caller, Jess brings the game's biggest stories (and best banter) straight to the room.

Join us Wednesday 23 September at Marvel Stadium for an afternoon of footy, food and fabulous company, all in support of 25 Stay Alive.

🏉 Tickets are moving fast, don't miss your seat at the table.

🔗 Book now: https://members.ahavic.com.au/booking3.aspx?confid=5057adb9e4924d82b803e8918ae7c500

💳 Card Surcharges: What Hospitality Needs to KnowDon't miss our important update on card surcharges and what changes mea...
27/08/2026

💳 Card Surcharges: What Hospitality Needs to Know

Don't miss our important update on card surcharges and what changes mean for hospitality.

Our forthcoming webinar will feature an important update from AHA National CEO, Stephen Ferguson on upcoming changes to card surcharges and what they mean for pubs and hotels.

Stephen will provide the latest update on the reform process, AHA’s advocacy and the options available to members, along with the potential operational and financial impacts for venues.

Members will also have the opportunity to ask questions and hear what steps they should be considering ahead of the changes.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 | 3pm - 4pm

➡️ Register here: https://members.ahavic.com.au/booking3.aspx?confid=da54d785be354ff5922d3951309a32ed

🚨 MAIN STAGE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨The lineup for HospoFuture Expo 2026 just got even stronger. Joining keynote Bianca Adler (yo...
25/08/2026

🚨 MAIN STAGE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

The lineup for HospoFuture Expo 2026 just got even stronger. Joining keynote Bianca Adler (youngest Australian to summit Everest) on the main stage, we're thrilled to welcome:

🧠 Lucy Allen 🍉 - Award-winning Mindset & Leadership speaker
"Think Again: Why the way you think about your problems, might be the problem."

Lucy has coached 5,000+ people across 10 countries and worked with brands like Red Bull, Levi's and Swisse. She'll unpack the hidden thinking patterns holding your leaders back, then sit down with Bianca Adler for a live 'In Conversation' on navigating major change and growth.

🍽️ Nigel Guthrie - ANZ Chains Lead, Unilever Food Solutions ANZ
"What will the Australian consumer look like in 2030?"

With 30+ years across hospitality and foodservice, Nigel will unveil Future Menus Vol. 4 - the trends shaping what Victorians will want on their plates and in their glasses, and how your venue can get ahead of the curve.

Multiple speakers. One unmissable day at the MCG.

Bigger. Bolder. Future-Ready. This is HospoFuture Expo 2026.

🎟️ Spots are moving, register now: https://www.ahavic.com.au/hospofuture-expo-2026/

24/08/2026

Can’t make the game? You can still back the cause.

Hotel Care Foundation and the Protect a Legend Appeal have teamed up across hundreds of Victorian pubs this August to support prostate cancer awareness.

Head to Protect A Legend to find your nearest participating venue.

This year we're kicking goals for a great cause! We're proud to be supporting 25 STAY ALIVE at our Grand Final Ladies Lu...
19/08/2026

This year we're kicking goals for a great cause! We're proud to be supporting 25 STAY ALIVE at our Grand Final Ladies Lunch, with all raffle proceeds going toward their mission of getting young Australians to take charge of their health early, because when it comes to prevention, 25 is the new 50.

Dress to impress and join us for an afternoon of fun, food and footy spirit, plus our raffle is stacked with exciting prizes to be won! 🎉🎁

Click here to make a booking: https://members.ahavic.com.au/booking3.aspx?confid=5057adb9e4924d82b803e8918ae7c500

17/08/2026

Getting a prostate cancer check is a lot easier these days.

And it's even easier to get down to your local on August 27 to help raise funds for the Protect a Legend Appeal.

More pubs are getting around the Protect a Legend Appeal - a big thank you to everyone showing their support!Make sure t...
16/08/2026

More pubs are getting around the Protect a Legend Appeal - a big thank you to everyone showing their support!

Make sure to tag us and/or send us a collab invite for any Legends posts. We're keen to highlight the outstanding contributions.

Pubs all over Victoria are rallying for the Protect A Legend Appeal - supporting prostate cancer research and care for c...
13/08/2026

Pubs all over Victoria are rallying for the Protect A Legend Appeal - supporting prostate cancer research and care for countless men across our community.

Head on down to your local on August 27 for the Legends Game, and help a legend in your community - with a pot and parma in hand, of course.

Yesterday, more than 50 industry professionals came together for a candid conversation with three outstanding leaders in...
13/08/2026

Yesterday, more than 50 industry professionals came together for a candid conversation with three outstanding leaders in Victorian hospitality: Cath Fifoot (Field Sales Manager, Lion), Sylvia Koopmans (Business Development Manager, Marnong Estate) and Tanya McAlpin (Owner and Licensee, Old Faithfulls Brew Bar).

The conversation didn't hold back.

Cath, drawing on 19 years in Corporate Groceries, shared her philosophy: "make the change, take the risk." Her advice on progressing your career: understand your behavioural and technical development areas first, then build a plan around them. And don't underestimate your team's expertise along the way.

Sylvia spoke candidly about leadership and trust: "I don't fear hiring the wrong person. Trust the people that you're training." She also had a sharp reminder for anyone feeling the pressure of outside opinion: "If you choose to listen to the noise you'll be distracted by it. If you choose to stay in your lane and improve in your duties, that's where you excel."

And Tanya reflected on how she fell into events by chance, and fell in love with it. From engagement announcements to 50th anniversaries, she spoke about the privilege of being part of people's biggest life moments: "They will remember you because you helped make that day special for them."

Thank you to Cath, Sylvia and Tanya for their honesty, and to everyone who joined us for the conversation.

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