Successes - Forum and Luncheon - Budget - Tobacco - World Travel Market - 2004 Internet Guide - Beinv'nue 2004 - Connex

A Response from the Jersey Hospitality Association 25th November 2003 The JHA is opposed to a BIKT. It has been suggested that in order to avoid paying a BIKT that the tourism sector should simply assess, in an accurate manner, the true cost to provide board and lodging, taking into account all the relevant costs. It could then pay staff a sufficiently greater wage than at present in order to permit them to reimburse the true figure of the food and accommodation provided to them by the employer.

The Tobacco Strategy was recently approved by the States and it is expected that the measures recommended will become Law next year. From the transcripts of the debate it would appear that the views of the hospitality industry were not fully represented necessitating the following respons

Press Release 5th November 2003 The JHA is dismayed by the negative implications of the 2004 Budget, in particular the detrimental effect that some of the proposed taxation will have on the competitiveness of Jersey’s tourism industry.

Successes - Forum and Luncheon - Budget - Tobacco - World Travel Market - 2004 Internet Guide - Beinv'nue 2004 - Connex.

Article in Jersey Business Brief - JHA President Robert Weston gives his views. October 2003

Response from the Jersey Hospitality Association to the Planning and Environment Committee. October 2003

Response from the Jersey Hospitality Association to the Employment Forum. September 2003

JHA T GWU Agreement - Work Permit policy - Statistical information - Registration Grading - Minimum Wage - Jersey Recruitment

The Jersey Hospitality Association congratulates the States of Guernsey on their forward thinking and their recognition that Guernsey needs evening entertainment facilities.

Website - Open House guide 2004 - Statistical information - Employment Law- Air Display- Apprentice Scheme for Chefs - Membership plaques - In The Pipeline.

Jersey Hospitality Association and Chamber of Commerce support the new coach service between tourist attractions and sites of special interest for visitors.

Response of the Jersey Hospitality Association to the proposed introduction of PAYE. February 2003

JHA letter to Comptroller of Income Tax February 2003