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NORTHERN<br />
TALES<br />
THIS MONTH’S HERE’S CHEERS PODCAST<br />
WITH <strong>QHA</strong> CEO BERNIE HOGAN, WENT<br />
ON TOUR INTERSTATE TO THE NORTHERN<br />
TERRITORY TO CHECK OUT HOW PUBLICAN<br />
LIFE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BORDER HAS<br />
FARED IN THE CURRENT CLIMATE.<br />
Catching up with the Northern Territory’s equivalent<br />
of the <strong>QHA</strong>, Hospitality NT, Bernie chatted with<br />
its CEO Alex Bruce, its president Paul Palmer<br />
and former <strong>QHA</strong> Delegate to the National<br />
Accommodation Hotels Division and Emporium<br />
Hotel General Manager Peter Savoff.<br />
The podcast delves into the quintessential Australian<br />
landscape that is the Northern Territory and explores<br />
why it’s such a special part of the country while<br />
also uncovering some of the similarities between<br />
Queensland and Northern Territory’s hospitality<br />
industry.<br />
The Northern Territory was relatively protected<br />
throughout the 2020 pandemic thanks to<br />
government actions, its climate and sheer size.<br />
Considered a safe haven for its residents, the<br />
Northern Territory hospitality industry was grateful for<br />
its small country town vibe.<br />
But like many businesses across the country, a<br />
limited work force has been an issue due to a lack of<br />
backpackers and casual workers available.<br />
<strong>QHA</strong> REVIEW | 35
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