Federal Hospitality

Federal Hospitality operates significant hospitality brands across Tasmania including Saffire Freycinet, MACq 01 Storytelling Hotel, The Henry Jones Art Hotel, Country Club, Wrest Point and Vantage Hotels. We are the oldest continuing operating hotel group in Australia.  At Federal Hospitality, every decision we make, every service we provide and every experience we create is centred around our guest. We take the time to get to know you, so things feel familiar from the first moment we meet. We want your story to be part of ours.

Wrest Point Hotel

Wrest Point brings Hobart’s best together. Rooms with idyllic views. Mouth-watering meals. Thrilling entertainment. Free visitor parking. There’s something for everyone, just 5 minutes from Salamanca.

MACq 01

Hobart’s luxury waterfront storytelling hotel, where one Tasmanian Story leads to another. Storytelling is at the heart of everything we do. Explore the stories that make up Tasmania and experience moments unlike you have before. The precinct is a hub of island-centric Tasmanian culture with premium dining, art and design, creativity and festivals.

Henry Jones Art Hotel

History and art collide. Located in Hobart’s oldest waterfront warehouses, Henry Jones Art Hotel reimagined as Australia’s first dedicated art hotel.  A sophisticated boutique stay with 56 accommodation rooms.  From our range of restaurants and bars to the 500 artworks that line our walls, there’s so much to explore at Henry Jones.

Business Events Tasmania

Business Events Tasmania is the state’s dedicated convention bureau, connecting conference and event organisers with Tasmania’s world-class venues, industry leaders and unique experiences. We support memorable, impactful events that inspire delegates, foster collaboration and showcase Tasmania’s innovation, natural beauty and renowned hospitality on a global stage.

Professional Advantage

As the premier Microsoft partner in the Associations industry, Professional Advantage offers Upbeat, a Dynamics 365-based platform that simplifies member management. Upbeat's adaptability meets modern associations' needs effectively without costly customisations. We also provide comprehensive IT support, including cloud services, software implementation, and security solutions.

Alive Technologies Group

We are Tasmania’s leading Audio Visual production company. We have an extensive inventory of sound, vision and staging equipment to ensure the success of your event from the smallest to the largest.

The Hon. Eric Abetz MP, Treasurer of Tasmania

As a former Government Senate Leader, Eric Abetz brings an unsurpassed blend of local knowledge and national experience to the Tasmanian Liberal Government. Having attended local State schools, he graduated from the University of Tasmania with degrees in Arts and Law. While at University he worked as a taxi driver and farmhand. He knows hard work. He established a legal partnership and went on to serve in the Australian Senate in various roles and ministries culminating in becoming Leader of the Government in the Senate. Today he has the roles of Treasurer and Minister for Macquarie Point Urban Renewal and Leader of Government Business having been re-elected with a 36% uplift in his primary vote. Eric Abetz brings real world experience and a reputation for getting things done. Motivated by a genuine commitment to serve our community, he brings his skill set to the Tasmanian Cabinet table and the Parliament.

Tony Stuart, Chief Executive Officer, UNICEF Australia

Tony Stuart is the CEO of UNICEF Australia since 2016. Tony is responsible for representing the UNICEF brand in Australia and fostering private sector partnerships with UNCIEF particularly in Asia Pacific and advancing child rights in Australia. Tony also served as the Chair of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Advisory Board, was a member of the Prime Minister’s Community Business Partnership and chaired the NFP Advisory Board to the National Covid Commission. Tony’s career in the private sector included CEO of the NRMA Group, CEO of Sydney Airports Corporation and executive management roles at British Airways, Citibank and Shell International. Tony’s background in the NFP sector includes being a Director of the Committee for Sydney, the Business Council of Co operatives and Mutuals, the Heart Research Institute of Australia, Australian Institute of Management and the Starlight Foundation. Throughout his career Tony has been passionate about organisations having a strong sense of purpose and values alignment. Tony is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Canterbury.

Judy Stenmark, Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Healthcare Products Australia

Judy took up the position as CEO of CHP Australia as of January 1, 2025. Prior to this she was Director General of the Global Self-Care Federation (GSCF) in Switzerland from 2018 until end 2024. During that time, she directed a restructure and re branding of the organization and implemented a new direction, The Future of Self-Care Strategy, which enabled self-care to be considered an integral part of global health policy. She has a background in health with a degree in physiotherapy and a master’s degree in Public Health. A long-standing career leading global and national NGOs in the health arena, with an eight-year tenure as head of the International Osteoporosis Foundation in Switzerland (prior to GSCF) and nine years leading Osteoporosis Australia. An Australian national, Judy has spent the last 16 years living and working in Switzerland. In this time, she established a strong network within global healthcare institutions, including the World Health Organization, international scientific academia and among many global health organizations.

Tom Symondson, Chief Executive Officer, Ageing Australia

Tom Symondson is a respected voice for services to older people, serving as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ageing Australia, the national peak body representing organisations providing aged care and housing for older Australians. Since 2022, Tom has led Ageing Australia’s mission to champion a high-performing, trusted and sustainable aged care sector that empowers older Australians to age with dignity, care and respect. With more than 20 years of experience across aged care, public health, and local government in both Australia and the UK, Tom has been at the forefront of policy reform, driving meaningful advocacy and shaping strategy to improve care outcomes for more than 1.5 million older Australians. Tom is a Director of the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) and was recognised as a Global Ageing Influencer at the World Ageing Festival in Singapore in 2024. He is known for translating complex reform into practical action and bringing diverse stakeholders together to improve outcomes for older people.

Lara Giddings, General Manager Branches AMA, Branch Manager AMA Tasmania

Lara Giddings has led AMA Tasmania since 2019, drawing on her 18-year political career, including serving as Premier of Tasmania from 2011 to 2013. As Health Minister for four years, she championed health planning and reform, igniting her passion for healthcare advocacy. Her extensive ministerial experience equipped her with a deep understanding of bureaucratic processes and the skills to advocate effectively to politicians and policymakers, achieving meaningful outcomes for healthcare professionals and patients alike. Upon joining AMA Tasmania and facing a pandemic within her first year as CEO, Lara quickly recognised that, despite growing membership, the organisation's structure was unsustainable. With the drive and enthusiasm of the then Secretary-General of AMA Natalia Centellas, behind her Lara successfully spearheaded a landmark merger of the two organisations in 2024.