The Victorian H.M.A.A (Hotel Motel & Accommodation Association) Awards for Excellence, sponsored by A.A.A Tourism have been announced in Melbourne tonight, with nearly 20 venues and industry personalities taking out the top honours.
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.
TONIGHT'S HMAA/AAA AWARD WINNERS ARE:
| Standard Accommodation |
Travelodge Southbank |
| Backpacker Accommodation |
Melbourne Metro YHA |
| Hosted Accommodation |
Monreale Estate |
| Deluxe Accommodation |
Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens |
| Luxury Boutique Accommodation |
Boroka Downs |
| Serviced Accommodation |
Pacific International Apartments (Southbank) |
| Education and Training |
Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens |
| Outstanding Contribution to Front Office & Guest Services |
Marcus Packham |
| Outstanding Contribution to Sales and Marketing |
Mim Tielen |
| Outstanding Contribution to Housekeeping |
Sue Gilensan |
| Outstanding Contribution to Food and Beverage |
Dewi Shaw |
| Outstanding Manager – More than 20 Rooms |
Craig Coughlin |
| Outstanding Manager – Less than 20 Rooms |
Natasha McNamara |
| Most Improved Self Catering Accommodation |
Warrnambool Holiday Park |
| Most Improved Hotel Accommodation |
Saville City Suites East Melbourne |
| Most Improved Motel |
Best Western Brooklands of Mornington |
| Most Improved B&B |
Mt Buffalo Chalet |
| Most Improved Caravan Park |
Colac Colac Caravan Park |
| Most Improved Backpacker Accommodation |
Riviera Backpackers |
* Several commendations were also awarded in various categories.
"These awards will reinforce Victoria's reputation as a quality destination for business travellers and holidaymakers", says Ms Douglas.
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