Mazzcorp Partners
Description:
Mazzcorp Partners are a multi-disciplinary ‘integrated’ Taxation, Business Consulting and Management Accounting practice who have been delivering specialist Management Accounting, Financial Advisory,Tax Planning, Tax Minimisation Strategies and Business Consulting services and advice throughout Greater Sydney, Regional New South Wales, interstate and overseas, since 1993.
Contact:
Address Suite 602, Level 6, 35 Smith Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Mailing PO Box 55, Parramatta NSW 2124
Phone 02 9564 5255
Fax 02 9564 0233
Web http://www.mazzcorpaccountants.com.au/
Accommodation Finance Australia 
Accommodation Finance Australia are a specialist funder to the hotel & accommodation sector. The constant requirement for property improvements in the hotel market is essential but it can also be expensive. We offer finance solutions that enable you to improve your property without having to part with your hard earned capital. We pride ourselves on excellent service and strive to make the funding process as simple as possible.
What Can We Fund?
Accommodation Finance Australia can finance new & used equipment, fitout and refurbishments including:
· Room Refurbishments
· Bedding & Soft Furnishings Upgrades
· Bathroom & Amenities Upgrades
· Restaurant & Dining Upgrades
· Technology & Software Upgrades
· Branding & Signage Requirements
· Change of Ownership & Re-Sale Requirements
· Refinancing Options
Why Choose AFA?
· Competitive Rates
· 24/7 Customer Service
· Preserve Precious Capital
· Fast Online Application Process
· Terms Start From Just 12 Months
· Flexible End Of Term Options
· Repayments Can Be 100% Tax Deductible
Contact:
Name: Leigh Johnston
Email: leigh@cashflowit.com.au
Mobile: 0437 039 956
Wesbite: https://accommodationfinance.com.au/
ShineWing Australia
ShineWing Australia is an Australian owned advisory and accounting firm with an 80 year history that understands relationships make all the difference in creating opportunities and delivering great outcomes for our clients and our people.
With access to a global network and a team of over 10,000 professionals in 79 offices across 14 countries and regions, we work together to open doors to opportunity in Australia, Asia and across the world. We provide expertise across assurance, business advisory, corporate finance, tax, private clients and wealth management services.
Working with some of the most innovative and well-respected businesses in the tourism & accommodation sector, our foundation of knowledge and expertise enables us to provide tailored, sector-specific solutions for your business. We can assist you with:
- Cross border and new development structuring and set up advice
- Accounting and tax compliance
- Merger and acquisition advisory
- Strategic business and tax advisory
- Virtual CFO services, bookkeeping & payroll
- Expert reports (VCGLR & VCAT)
- Financial and tax due diligence
- Feasibility modelling
- Management contract advice
- Finance proposals
- Post-acquisition settlement advice
- Periodic management reporting
- Risk and asset protection management
- Independent operational analysis and review
- Business continuity planning.
Get in touch
Tim Stillwell
Chair, Tourism, Hospitality & Gaming Industry Group Partner, Business & Private Client Advisory
T +61 3 8635 1861
M +61 407 442 234
E tstillwell@shinewing.com.au |
Andy Lau
Leader, Tourism, Hospitality & Gaming Industry Group Partner, Business & Private Client Advisory
T +61 3 8635 1828
M +61 411 866 031
E alau@shinewing.com.au |
Australian Tourism Industry Council
Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) is the national representative body for the whole Australian tourism sector.
The role of ATIC is to provide leadership and industry representation through a national voice for tourism, and to manage national industry development programs.
ATICs three national industry programs – the Quality Tourism Accreditation, the Australian Tourism Awards and Star Ratings Australia support quality tourism businesses in their continued development, to review and to benchmark.
www.qualitytourismaustralia.com
STR - Gold Sponsor
Description:
STR provides clients from multiple market sectors with premium, global data benchmarking, analytics and marketplace insights. With 55,000 global Hotel Survey participants, STR’s database and development pipeline is the premier source of accommodation performance trends.
Founded in 1985, STR maintains a presence in 14 countries with a corporate North American headquarters in Hendersonville, Tennessee and an international headquarters in London, England.
Contact
Matthew Burke – Business Development Manager - Pacific
E: mburke@str.com
T: +61 2 8091 2009
W: www.str.com
International Hotel Services -- Silver Sponsor 
Description:
IHS began in 1998 after a need arose in the market for quality service providers within the hotel industry. Since that time we have grown to a team of over 500 staff members servicing in excess of 30 individual clients throughout New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and Auckland.
IHS has a mission to establish long term relationships built on solid foundations of superior service, expertise, communication and continuous improvement. Over the years IHS has developed, and continues to expand on, the services listed below and covers locations nationally (within Australia) and internationally (within New Zealand).
Provision of housekeeping staff
- Public Area Cleaning and maintenance
- Provision of Stewarding staff
- Payroll processing of hotel wages
- Emergency Cleans
- External Building Cleaning
- Waste Management
- Hygiene Services
- Graffiti Removal
- Spring Cleaning
- Carpet Cleaning and repairs
- Lamp shade repairs
- Window Cleaning
- Grounds Maintenance
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Contact:
Phone: (02) 9517 2180
Fax: (02) 9519 1303
Email: info@ihservices.com.au
Website: http://www.ihservices.com.au/
Olive Learning 
Olive Group was established in 2006 as a result of our experience as a business in the oil and gas sector: safety was a priority for many organisations like ours but compliance and legislation were becoming an expensive headache. This mismatch led founder, Brendan Kavanagh, to create a new cost-effective health and safety model that offered a more flexible approach to training.
The concept proved successful and led to further thoughts on how could Olive bring even more cost-savings and improvements to training. What about online, mobile and virtual training? From this, Olive Learning was born. With our powerful, easy to use, integrated set of learning applications, businesses can induct, train, and develop staff by delivering learning experiences that are relevant, engaging and rewarding.
Today with offices in 9 countries, we are on a mission to train employees in a better, more cost-effective way, one business transformation after another.
To find out more visit: www.olivelearning.com.au or contact us on hello@olivemedia.com.au or +617 3126 4494.
Contact:
Phone: +61(0)7 3126 4494
Email: hello@olivemedia.com.au
Accommodation Association Academy
Description:
The Accommodation Association's Academy has developed partnerships with training and hospitality experts to cater for the training needs of members. Whether you’re a large multinational hotel chain, a small country B & B, the Academy is the right vehicle for your training needs.
Training available will include a range of practical short courses. For example:
• Compliance Courses - Responsible Service of Alcohol, Food Safety, Food Safety Supervisors
• Induction Courses - Industry knowledge, Occupational Health and Safety and Customer Service
• Short Courses - Customer Service, Working with Diversity, Dealing with Conflict
Contact:
Troy Schufft - Director
M: 0429 045 863
E: troy.schufft@aaoa.com.au
Elgas
Description:
Elgas – Local People … Local Knowledge …. National Footprint
Elgas provides clean efficient energy to a wide variety of Australian markets. Applications range from Industrial Heating, Forklift Gas, Commercial Hot Water and Cooking, Agriculture to General Applications.
Elgas has Australia’s largest network of supply sources and distribution outlets and can provide the most reliable efficient Bulk LPG Supply Service available.
Elgas fields a fleet of long haul road tankers, more than 125 local delivery tankers and over 200 cylinder delivery trucks. These are combined with on-board computers; GPS based routing software and telemetry on many large customer vessels to provide the best delivery service available.
Elgas customer care is both local and national with over 45 Elgas branches located around the country to provide customer service, local support and on-site LPG storage. Elgas has a National Service Centre operating 24/7, 365 days a year to back up local branches.
Elgas personnel have extensive knowledge and experience designing energy solutions for all industries and our large network of LPG equipment suppliers and installers enables Elgas to assist with independent advice on the best energy solution to your site.
Contact:
P: 1300 362 389
W : www.elgas.com.au
Bunnings - Gold Sponsor
Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and outdoor living products in Australia and New Zealand and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry. Operating from a network of large warehouse stores, smaller format stores, trade centres and frame and truss sites, Bunnings caters for consumer and commercial customers.
Bunnings have sponsored Accommodation Association to offer exclusive commercial pricing to members.
All you need to do is sign up to PowerPass!
You get exclusive Accommodation Association pricing on hundreds of specially selected items, such as joinery, storage, tools, doors, safety equipment, cleaning, gardening and a whole lot more from the brands you know and trust.
Savings & Benefits include:
Access to the Accommodation Association price list
PowerPass Discount on estimated 90% of the entire range in all stores
Choice of multiple cards on one account – spend, scan & save!
Access to Trade Specialist services in all our stores
NEW: PowerPass App – check your commercial prices on your mobile device
Higgins Coatings
Higgins Coatings is Australia’s premier painting solution provider, servicing the Hotels and Hospitality industry since 1949.
Australian family owned and operated, we offer a flexible and localised service across our 18 branches, backed with the support of a national team and strategic supplier relationships.
Our areas of expertise include general painting, maintenance painting and specialised access.
With a commitment to WH&S, quality and the environment, Higgins Coatings has achieved an industry-leading ISO tri-certification. We stand behind our company motto ‘Whatever it takes’, ensuring that every finished product is one of supreme quality
For more information contact 1300 HIGGINS or visit our website: www.higgins.com.au
STATE BASED CONTACTS
Brenton Musolino
Senior Business Development Manager
Phone: 0499 220 526
Email: bmusolino@higgins.com.au
Almir Djemailovic
Branch Manager – SA/NT
Phone: 0400 376 591
Email: adjemailovic@higgins.com.au
nem Australasia
Working with key stakeholders to maximise their return on investment
nem Hotel, Tourism & Leisure is a leading boutique hospitality consultancy. Each Partner has specialist skills and experience in these sectors, in addition to specific industry experience that can be applied more widely.
- Distribution Management
- GDS, Web, OTA Channel Optimisation)
- Leveraging YourBrand.com
- Market Share Acquisition
- Sales and Marketing Audits / Plans
- Market Mix Analysis
- Asset Optimisation
- Projects and Interim Roles
- Renovation, Concept Design and Return on Investment
- Staff Training and Mentoring
Our clients are unique and therefore we provide bespoke services to ensure investment goals are achieved and business opportunities maximised.
For a complimentary NO OBLIGATION call or meeting, please contact Kerry on 0419 621 242 or 1300 857 636.
Contact:
Kerry Chew
E: kchew@nem.net.au
M:+61 419 621 242
W: https://www.nem.net.au/hotels
Dean Minett - Founder | Director, Minett Consulting
Description:
Dean has been a part of the Australian hotel landscape for nearly 40 years when he first started as a teenager at Melbourne’s prestigious Southern Cross Hotel.
After a rapid rise in the hotel Dean became the youngest ever GM of a five star hotel in Australia, opening the Southern Cross Sydney. Since that time Dean has managed, led or consulted to hotels, restaurants, resorts and casinos throughout Australia including many years as Country General Manager, Australia, for the world’s largest owner/operator of serviced apartments.
Dean’s experience gives him an unparalleled perspective in the industry, with a range and depth not seen elsewhere. Since 2012, this experience has been utilized by owners, developers, managers and investors who have all drawn on his expertise to develop, manage or improve their properties, whether hotels, casinos, resorts, or serviced apartments. Dean has extensive experience in negotiating both leases and hotel management agreements and now supports clients at every stage of hotel development, from property design through to operator selection and ongoing asset management.
Minett Consulting
Service. Insight. Results.
M: +61 403 052 090
E: dean@minettconsulting.com.au
W: minettconsulting.com.au
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Australia 
At ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions we’re dedicated to reimagining how people move through their world – and as the world leader in hotel security technology innovation for 40 years, we secure millions of hotel rooms around the globe with our industry-leading brands, VingCard and Elsafe. With integrated software platforms, as well as Mobile Access, guestroom management systems and location solutions, we help our customers enhance the hotel guest experience while maximizing security and improving operational efficiency.
With the Mobile Access solution by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, guests can skip the front desk, using their smartphone or watch as a secure key. This new solution maximizes operational efficiency, guest loyalty and convenience, as well as reducing costs and driving revenue.
VingCard Essence, the “invisible lock”, launched a growing trend for minimalism: now the new VingCard Allure lock takes the concept further. All external hardware has been removed through a signal panel offering exceptional flexibility in design, as well as the ability to add DND and MUR notifications.
Energy efficiency in hotels has become extremely important as HVAC costs account for as much as 45% of a building’s utility expenses. Since a typical hotel is vacant approximately 70% of a day, a considerable amount of energy is wasted on heating and cooling unoccupied rooms. By detecting occupancy and integrating with the properties HVAC system we can save energy, reduce HVAC runtimes, decrease maintenance costs, and increase mechanical equipment working life while improving user comfort and engagement. A guestroom management system can reduce energy consumption by 20%-45%.
ASSA ABLOY has been on the Forbes “World’s 100 Most Innovative Companies” list since 2014 and has worldwide service and support in more than 170 countries. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland & New Caledonia we are in a unique position to serve all hotels in the Oceania region.
For more information contact ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Australia,
P: 1300 796 233,
E: au.globalsolutions@assaabloy.com
W: www.assaabloyglobalsolutions.com
International Hotel Services 
Description:
IHS began in 1998 after a need arose in the market for quality service providers within the hotel industry. Since that time we have grown to a team of over 500 staff members servicing in excess of 30 individual clients throughout New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and Auckland.
IHS has a mission to establish long term relationships built on solid foundations of superior service, expertise, communication and continuous improvement. Over the years IHS has developed, and continues to expand on, the services listed below and covers locations nationally (within Australia) and internationally (within New Zealand).
- Provision of housekeeping staff
- Public Area Cleaning and maintenance
- Provision of Stewarding staff
- Payroll processing of hotel wages
- Emergency Cleans
- External Building Cleaning
- Waste Management
- Hygiene Services
- Graffiti Removal
- Spring Cleaning
- Carpet Cleaning and repairs
- Lamp shade repairs
- Window Cleaning
- Grounds Maintenance
Contact:
Rodrigo Nobre
E: rnobre@ihservices.com.au
M: 0452 422 754
W: www.ihservices.com.au
AHS Hospitality 
Description:
AHS Hospitality is Australia and New Zealand’s leading provider of outsourced housekeeping services to the accommodation industry. Established in 1993 we were the first business to outsource services of this kind to hotels. Since then we have grown to service 8,000,000 rooms annually. Our portfolio ranges from 3-star properties up to 5-star luxury hotels.
Our management team comprises people who may previously have been your colleagues, so you can trust that we understand what’s important to you. This helps us to deliver results. Our team members are specifically trained in housekeeping operations. But we are more than housekeepers. When you partner with AHS, you get experienced industry professionals who work with you and your team to manage a seamless housekeeping department.
With offices and senior management throughout Australia and New Zealand, we are always nearby to provide human resources, operational, injury, safety and compliance support. Our values are the foundation on which our company is built and we focus on running a business that is both ethical and lawful; compliance is something about which we are very serious and will not compromise. Our thorough understanding and knowledge of the industry’s demands and requirements means we are uniquely qualified to overcome all the challenges of managing a housekeeping department. We consistently use industry best practice efficiently in order to achieve this.
Contact Details:
Gemma Jordan
P: 0455 363 299
E: gjordan@ahshospitality.com.au
W: https://www.ahshospitality.com.au/
LUXXE - Outsourced Hotel Services
Description:
LUXXE Outsourced Hotel Services is a home-grown Australian boutique services company operating in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Western Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns. We offer both fully outsourced services and top-up models to hotels. Our highly-trained staff can be provided across various departments including Housekeeping, Rooms and Food & Beverage.
At LUXXE, we uphold best practices by directly employing all our staff. This saves our clients unnecessary worries and fluctuating quality standards, and means that we are 100% accountable for all service deliverables. You also need not worry about controlling wage costs, staff recruitment and training costs or dealing with potential workers’ compensation claims.
Contact:
Craig Coughlin
E: craigc@luxxe.com.au
M: 0407 005 267
W: https://www.luxxe.com.au
Quatro Risk Services 
Description:
INNsurance is provided in partnership with Quatro Risk Services (formerly Finn Foster APB) to form an exclusive insurance offering for the accommodation industry targeting reductions in premiums as well as increased coverage wherever possible.
INNsurance has been tested in the industry with some great success stories including one member property who has reduced their premium by 50% and increased their coverage.
Quatro Risk Services have been working closely with the Accommodation Industry in Australia for the past 35 years and seek to create a range of products and services designed to appeal to each of the various accommodation styles that make up the Association’s Membership.
INNsurance is now available for all accommodation providers. Operators seeking assistance or for a quote on premiums, please fill out the form on the following page.
Bupa Health Insurance
Description:
With the Bupa Corporate Health Plan, Accommodation Association members enjoy the advantages of Australia's largest combined ancillary provider network of dental, optical, physiotherapy and chiropractic services giving you great coverage and peace of mind.*
As a member, you can also look forward to:
- One month free cover when you join both hospital and extras cover.^
- Gap free general dental and physio on most services for your kids until they turn 25. That means no out-of-pocket expenses for kids' dental check-ups, teeth cleaning, fillings, x-rays and more at Member First providers. And no out-of-pocket costs for physio in most instances.# At Bupa, we help take care of your kids' health.
- Enjoy a variety of activities including going to the movies, theme parks or joining the gym, all at a discounted rate through our specially selected Member Discount Partners. Visit bupa.com.au/memberexclusives for a full list of partners and terms and conditions.
- You won’t have to re-serve the waiting periods for services you were previously covered for when transferring from your previous health insurer **
Terms & Conditions:
* As at 1 January 2013. ^ Only for new customers on new hospital and extras cover policies issued by Bupa Australia Pty Ltd ABN 81 000 057 590, paying by direct debit or payroll deduction (if available) before . Second month free after initial payment. Not with other offers. # For most items covering general dental and physio. Major dental only available in VIC and SA, excludes orthodontics and hospital treatments. Gap free physio is not available on Platinum Visitors Cover packages. Fund rules, annual limits and waiting periods apply. Child dependants only. Bupa Australia Pty Ltd ABN 81 000 057 590
** Applicable if you transfer within 60 days o f leaving your previous health insurer. Waiting periods apply for benefits not fully covered under your previous health insurer
Contact:
bupa.com.au/corporate
Username: hmaa
Password: healthplan
Call 134 135 and quote ID 400065
Drop by your local Bupa centre
Mullins – More than law
Description:
Established in 1980, Mullins has a proven history of strong performance, with a reputation for being leaders in law. Their extensive technical experience together with their intuitive understanding of their clients’ needs enables them to move beyond a standard level of legal services and provide value that is more than law.
Mullins are renowned for their specialist knowledge and deep personal commitment to the key industries in which their clients operate and use this to connect with their clients to form trusted and longstanding partnerships.
As one of Australia’s top hospitality law firms, they are fully immersed in the accommodation industry and intimately understand the issues faced by those who operate within it.
Mullins advise on a high volume of transactions and significant deals, working with owners and operators of small and large hotels, iconic resort brands, private equity groups, syndicates, pubs, clubs, nightclubs, restaurants and accommodation venues.
Mullins do more than just provide legal services, they provide experience and practical solutions to ensure their clients achieve great commercial outcomes.
Contact:
Matthew Bradford
E: mbradford@mullinslawyers.com.au
M: (07) 3224 0353
W: https://www.mullinslawyers.com.au/
Mullins – Migration Services 
Description:
Mullins Migration is part of the Mullins Group, who are Silver Sponsors of the Accommodation Association and supporters of the Accommodation industry.
Mullins Migration provides migration solutions to private individuals and businesses of all sizes. From helping Australian businesses secure a workforce to fill skill shortages, to helping families reunite, Mullins Migration experts earn the trust of their clients by identifying their needs and helping them achieve a migration outcome that best suits their circumstances.
For businesses, Mullins Migration helps to stabilise workforces by securing Work Visas or Working Holiday Visas for employees, which facilitates business growth at the same time.
Mullins Migration provides efficient services and has proactive fee discussions with all clients. With migration services offered on a fixed-price basis, clients benefit from cost certainty, assisting with budgeting and planning.
By engaging our migration experts early in the migration process, you can take comfort that your best interests are looked after and your application is being handled professionally and with maximum prospects of success.
Australian immigration law can be complex, but it becomes as “easy as 1-2-3” when you engage Mullins Migration.
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Contact
Corina Chen | Senior Associate
Mullins Migration
Direct line: 07 3224 0364
Email: cchen@mullinslawyers.com.au
Matthew Bradford | Partner
Mullins
Direct line: 07 3224 0353
Email: mbradford@mullinslawyers.com.au
New Creation Print (NCP)
Description:
Founded in 1989, NCP is a family owned and operated business that specialises in supplying print, storage and distribution of print collateral to National Hotel Groups with properties in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and French Polynesia.
NCP has built a reputation based on focussed customer solutions and long term partnerships. We are flexible and adapt to the needs of our customers.
We work closely with our customers to understand their specific requirements and build our systems to suit.
NCP currently has more than 400 active Hospitality customers ranging from large multi-hotel groups, to smaller individual boutique properties.
There is more to a beneficial partnership than just supplying print. Industry experience has directed us to focus and develop 7 key areas:
- Protecting your brand
- Return on Investment
- Partnering for Expansion
- Dependability
- Relationships
- Control
- Service
Ultimate Performance + Recruitment
Description:
Specialist advisory & recruitment/outsourcing service: offering personalised attention & one-of-a-kind approach to identify, procure & assist in retaining “best in market” talent across all levels of Hotel & Venue Sales/Marketing & Executive roles.
Contact:
Lisa Roberts
E: Lisa@ultimatepr.com.au
M: 0403 427 598
W: https://www.ultimatepr.com.au/client-services.html
Australian Revenue Managers Association - Industry Partner
Description:
The Australian Revenue Management Association (ARMA), provides revenue/yield management support to industry with a local focus on “the people, the process and the culture”. We provide our online ARMA Yield Academy to members at preferred pricing as well as corporate branded online training platforms. In addition, ARMA runs beginner to intermediate face to face workshops across Australia each year and hosts the APAC Revenue Management Summit in Melbourne each year with preferred pricing for AAoA members.
ARMA also owns and wrote the first nationally accredited short course in revenue management available via selected registered training organisations.
ARMA offers independent revenue management training solutions, advice, recruitment services and publishes the only dedicated industry publication in revenue management “RM”. They are also proud supporters of the Revenue Manager of the year awards across Australia and New Zealand.
ARMA Training solutions include the online Yield Academy, development and/or customisation of training content specific to property groups, face to face workshops and maintaining compliance with ASQA regarding the nationally accredited short course.
ARMA’s goal is to provide a standardised base level of training for all employees in revenue management and support organisations in meeting their training obligations in this critical business discipline.
Contact
Melissa Kalan, Managing Director
M: 0422 194 866
E: info@revenuemanagement.com.au
W: www.revenuemanagement.com.au I www.apacrmsummit.com
nem Australasia 
Description:
Working with key stakeholders to maximise their return on investment
nem Hotel, Tourism & Leisure is a leading boutique hospitality consultancy. Each Partner has specialist skills and experience in these sectors, in addition to specific industry experience that can be applied more widely.
- Distribution Management
- GDS, Web, OTA Channel Optimisation)
- Leveraging YourBrand.com
- Market Share Acquisition
- Sales and Marketing Audits / Plans
- Market Mix Analysis
- Asset Optimisation
- Projects and Interim Roles
- Renovation, Concept Design and Return on Investment
- Staff Training and Mentoring
Our clients are unique and therefore we provide bespoke services to ensure investment goals are achieved and business opportunities maximised.
For a complimentary NO OBLIGATION call or meeting, please contact Kerry on 0419 621 242 or 1300 857 636.
STR
Description:
STR provides clients from multiple market sectors with premium, global data benchmarking, analytics and marketplace insights. With 55,000 global Hotel Survey participants, STR’s database and development pipeline is the premier source of accommodation performance trends.
Founded in 1985, STR maintains a presence in 14 countries with a corporate North American headquarters in Hendersonville, Tennessee and an international headquarters in London, England.
Contact
Matthew Burke – Regional Manager - Pacific
E: mburke@str.com
T: +61 2 8091 2009
W: www.str.com
HOSTPLUS 
Description:
Join Australia's Number One Performing Super Fund
Life is full of twists and turns. New jobs, new cities, new adventures. Wherever you or your staff go it’s important to have a super fund that moves with you. A fund that puts you first with competitive fees, comprehensive insurance options and consistent investment performance.
Hostplus is the number 1 super fund in Australia. Number 1 in the long term. Number 1 in the short term.
According to leading superannuation analysts, Chant West and SuperRatings, the Balanced Option returned an impressive 13.2% (after all fees and charges) to members accounts for the 2016-17 financial year.
In addition, as of 30 June 2017 the default investment choice, favoured by the majority of the fund’s members has delivered a market leading performance over the last 1, 3, 5 and 7 years.
You won’t find returns like that under the mattress or in your bank account for that matter.
At the time of the rate announcement Warren Chant, Director of Chant West said that the 2016-17 financial year had been an excellent year for super funds. He also commended Hostplus on its consistent historical performance.
“While much of the focus this time of the year is on the financial year result, longer-term performance is far more important to Hostplus’ investment team. The fund’s investments team, led by Chief Investment Officer Sam Sicilia, has done an exceptional job for their members for a very long time.
“Hostplus’ Balanced Option has consistently been a top-ten performer” Mr Chant said.
In part, the performance can be attributed to Hostplus’ long-term strategic investment in areas including property, infrastructure and private equity which have typically outperformed cash and bonds.
Hostplus CEO David Elia was happy to highlight these results have not come about by chance.
“While this year’s results are pleasing, this investment formula isn’t new to Hostplus, nor has it been the result of good luck.
“Our default MySuper Balanced Option offers a diversified portfolio across a wide range of asset classes that has achieved top quartile performance over all investment horizons. It is this diversification which serves to protect our members from market downturns and maximise their returns.”
Not content to rest on their laurels, the investment team are already looking towards the future. Following the fund’s previous push into infrastructure, Hostplus has turned towards the exciting world of Venture Capital. And with more than $350 million already committed to the space, they’re becoming a major player on the Australian scene.
The fund’s VC portfolio features an array of emerging biomedical projects including allergy vaccines, Parkinson’s management devices and a new class of antibiotics. The expansion is testament to Hostplus’ forward thinking approach, not only investing in a brighter financial future for their young members, but in a healthier future for Australia, and the rest of the world.
To join Australia’s Number One Performing Fund or to make Hostplus the default superannuation partner for your staff, visit hostplus.com.au/joi