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HMAA Awards

Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence

2009 Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence presented by HMAA

A Message from the Chair...

Welcome to the 12th annual Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence presented by the HMAA.

We have made some exciting changes to the awards process this year with a change in date, structure and format of the event with a more simplified submissions process and more industry-specific questions.

One of the most significant changes we've made is to recognise the need to expand our 2 most dominant categories (standard accommodation and deluxe accommodation) to include regional participants. Therefore for 2009, we will award 2 winners in the 'standard accommodation' category and 2 winners in the 'deluxe accommodation' category: 1 regional and 1 metropolitan. We hope this new simplified and more encompassing process will give more properties the opportunity to participate and reinforce the professionalism of the industry.

A new component to the judging system was introduced last year with the 'secret shopper programme'. The program was a great success, allowing for a true visitor experience. This year the program will make up for the bulk of the judging. However, in today's economic downturn we recognise the need to support accommodation operators. Therefore, while we have decided to keep this integral part of the awards, we have modified it slightly to make the process simpler for everyone. Participants in the awards will have an opportunity to nominate several off-peak dates over the period of 2 months to make it more cost-effective for operators while still allowing for the mystery shopper to have a true visitor's experience.

The Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence celebrates the achievements and successes of all accommodation types including hotels, motels, serviced apartments, B&Bs, backpackers and caravan parks, highlighting the diversity of our industry.

We'd like to encourage all members and non-members to participate in this peer-to-peer event and challenge you to showcase your property, demonstrate the quality of your products, nominate staff, recognise and be recognised for achievements of excellence.

The Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence is your opportunity to show industry peers what is so special, outstanding and unique abut your property, staff and policies.

Good luck!

Sincerely

Steve Finlayson
Chair
HMAA Victoria

Awards for Excellence

HMAA recognises excellence in a number of areas of operation of accommodation properties and also recognises the efforts of tourism accomodation operators and their contribution to the developing nature of the industry. Awards can be won by the small, medium and large properties. Winners in the HMAA Awards for Excellence can use the award as a powerful marketing tool and receive excellent benefits through publicity and promotion.

2008 HMAA Awards Winners
2007 HMAA Awards Winners
2006 HMAA Awards Winners

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2008 HMAA Awards Winners

The accommodation industry celebrated excellence at this year's HMAA Awards on Wednesday 20 August 2008.

	View a list of winners
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2007 HMAA Awards Winners

The accommodation industry celebrated excellence at this year's HMAA Awards on Wednesday 22 August 2007 at the Medallion Club, Telstra Dome.

With a 'touch of Brownlow', the industry joined with football great Len Thompson as MC, to celebrate excellence in the accommodation sector.

Operators and individuals were recognized from across the state, demonstrating the high level of quality product and service for which Victoria is renowned.

	View a list of winners
	View photos of the winners
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2006 HMAA Awards Winners

This year the event was held on Wednesday 11 October with a 1920s theme.

More than 200 prominent figures in the Australian tourism and hospitality industry were present including Victorian Tourism Minister John Pandazopoulos for the seventh annual awards night, held at Atlantic South Wharf at Melbourne's Southbank.

"Service standards in many ways drive the success of our tourism industry and these awards celebrate these
standards at their highest pinnacle", says HMAA Victoria Chair, Ms Carol Douglas.

Click here to download the list of winners
Click here to view some pictures from the night