Policy, Advocacy and Representation

As Australia’s peak body for the accommodation sector, the Hotel, Motel & Accommodation Association (HMAA) works to represent and advance the accommodation sector.

• VECCI 2010-11 State Budget Submission
• Update on the new liquor licensing fee structure Oct 2009
• HMAA Response to PPCA
•  Submission Response to the Liquor Control Reform Regulations 2009

HMAA industry business fact sheets

Use our handy business resources, designed to help HMAA members to stay up-to-date with safety regulations, legislation and laws that apply to the accommodation industry.

• 10 Reasons Why Websites Fail
•  Advice for Regional and Local Tourism Organisations – Helping Businesses Become More Sustainable
• Customers Who Want To Cancel
• Green Design
• Helpful Hints for Assisting People with a Disability
• Holiday Accommodation Guide - a guide for providers and booking agents
• Responsibilities and Liquor Laws - Changes to the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998
• Search Engine Optimisation
• Single Price Advertising
• Starting Up A Touring Business
• Starting Up A Tourist Attraction
• Starting Up An Accommodation Business
• Suggestions for Combating Bed Bugs
• Tips for Dealing with Swine Flu Issues
• Top 15 Things Travellers Can Do To Be Green

Be fire ready

With already parts of Victoria experiencing severe fire danger, HMAA has produced a fact sheet for businesses collating advice on issues such as workplace relations, consumer affairs and information sources.

To access the fact sheet, please click here.

For further advice on managing ‘code red’ days during bushfire season in terms issues such as carers leave, VECCI members can call the Industrial Relations-Workplace Relations Helpline on 03 8662 5333

Other Activity

 HMAA's Policy Advocacy Plan

 Crisis Essentials for Tourism Businesses

HMAA Stakeholder's Report 2008 

2009 HMAA Stakeholder report