On Monday evening the prestigious Australian Hotels Association National Awards for Excellence took place at the Star Brisbane, with state finalists taking centre stage and attracting more than 700 VIPs and industry guests.
We are proud to announce that our very own The Grand Hotel Warrandyte claimed the title for Outstanding Community Service & Achievement, while AHA (Vic) and AA (Vic) members went home with a whopping 13 wins on the night!
Reflecting on the industry’s significance, AHA National President David Canny said, “Whether it’s food and beverage or staff members who go above and beyond – Aussie hotels are the best in the world and that’s on display here today.”
“Congratulations to all finalists, especially the winners, for all you do for the hotel sector and for your communities. You are all winners in my book.”
Below are the 2024 Winners from AHA (Vic) & AA (Vic)
- Excellence in Service – General Division: Matthew Connell, Wharf Shed, Geelong, VIC
- Chef of the Year – Accommodation Division: Punit Fernandes, PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne, VIC
- Hotel Industry Rising Star – General Division: Harry K Ripon, American Hotel Echuca, VIC
- Hotel Industry Rising Star – Accommodation Division: Freya Downie, Crown Hotels Melbourne, VIC
- Outstanding Community Service & Achievement: The Grand Hotel Warrandyte, VIC
- Best Restaurant – Metropolitan: Audreys, The Continental Sorrento, VIC
- Best Traditional Pub Accommodation: Oscars Hotel & Café Bar, Ballarat, VIC
- All Abilities Hotel – Accommodation Division: Dorsett Melbourne, VIC
- Best Marketed Hotel – Accommodation Division: Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, VIC
- Best Bistro – Regional: Royal Hotel Drouin, VIC
- Best Superior Accommodation: Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer, VIC
- Best Lifestyle/Resort Style Accommodation: Jackalope Hotels, Merricks North, VIC
- Best Hotel Group Operator: Kickon Group
Click Here to see the full list of 2024 Winners
