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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

HM Awards 2015 Winners - Full List


The winners of the 2015 HM Awards for Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy Posturepedic, have been named in front of a record 600 attendees at Sydney Town Hall last Friday night (September 4).

Hosted by television personality Lisa Wilkinson, the HM Awards have, for the 13th time, recognised the accommodation industry's finest staff, properties, brands and chains across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Mantra Group capped a huge day, taking home the Accommodation Chain of the Year honours just hours after being named in the ASX Top 200 Companies List.

Other major awards went to AccorHotels' Michael Issenberg (Asia-Pacific Hotelier of the Year), IHG's Karin Sheppard (Australasian Hotelier of the Year), Crown Towers Melbourne (Australasian Hotel of the Year), QT Hotels and Resorts (Brand of the Year), RACV Royal Pines Resort (Environmental Program), The Langham Sydney's Sonia Lefevre (Australian General Manager), The Rees Hotel in Queenstown's Mark Rose (New Zealand General Manager) and Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort's Peter Hopgood (South Pacific General Manager).

This year's Hall of Fame inductees were aviation and tourism industry legends Geoff Dixon and Brett Godfrey, while the inaugural Ashley Spencer Service to the Industry recipient was Guy Bentley from the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School.

At the 2015 HM Awards, a total of 67 gongs were handed out on the night and a full list of the winners is included below.

On the night, a significant amount of money (final tallying is still being undertaken) was raised for the Garvan Institute of Medical Research through the Connie Johnson Fellowship in Breast Cancer Research. Once again, the Australasian hotel industry was right behind a major fundraising drive, with funds this year going to help find a cure for a disease that touches an entire nation.

The 2015 HM Awards were Presented by Sealy Posturepedic; Hosted by HM magazine; Co-Hosted by AHS, the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School and Intrust Super; Sponsored by A List Guide, AHICE, ARMA, AXOR, Delegat, FCS Computer Systems, Foxtel for Business, Interface Hospitality, ISIS Group Australia, Nespresso, Prototype, San Pellegrino, Spice magazine and Spice News, Time Out, and Williams Warn; and Supported by Asahi Premium Beverages, Blissful Events, EY, TravMedia and Vale Brewing.

Friday, August 1, 2014

HM Awards: 2014 finalists announced



Finalists have been revealed in 12 categories for the 2014 HM Awards presented by Sealy.

Due to an overwhelming number of entries and the extra time being taken by the judging panels to select finalists, highly commended recipients and winners, the announcement of finalists this year will be staggered.

12 categories have been announced today (July 25), with a further 29 to be revealed next Friday (Aug 1) and the remaining five to be announced at the HM Awards Gala Presentation Dinner in Sydney on Friday, September 5.

Tickets are currently selling fast for the Australasian accommodation industry’s premier night of the year, one that will see almost 50 HM Awards handed out, recognising excellence over a range of categories, from people and departments to properties and chains.

Channel 7 television personality Larry Emdur will host the evening for the fourth time in 2014, one that’s expected to attract around 600 hotel industry professionals.

In the last twelve years, almost 6000 people have attended the HM Awards and more than 450 awards have been awarded to hotels across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

The HM Awards are presented by Sealy; hosted by HM magazine and hotelmanagement.com.au; co-hosted by AHS, Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School and Intrust Super; and sponsored by FCS Computer Systems, Foxtel for Business, HotelHome Australia, ISIS, Nespresso, Oyster Bay Wines, Prototype Furniture, Spice Magazine, Spice News, Time Out Melbourne and Time Out Sydney.

The 2014 HM Awards gala presentation dinner is being held at Sydney Town Hall on Friday, September 5, 2014.

For bookings, visit www.hmawards.com.au

2014 HM AWARDS FINALISTS

AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY AWARDS

1. SERVICED APARTMENT PROPERTY
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

2. BUDGET ACCOMMODATION
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

3. ECONOMY HOTEL
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

4. MIDSCALE HOTEL
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

5. UPSCALE HOTEL
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

6. UPPER-UPSCALE HOTEL
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

7. LUXURY HOTEL
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

8. AUSTRALIAN LODGE
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

9. BUSINESS HOTEL
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

10. RESORT
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

11. HOTEL INTERIOR DESIGN
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

12. BOUTIQUE HOTEL
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

13. NEW HOTEL
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

14. MICE PROPERTY
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

15. REGIONAL PROPERTY
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

16. DAY SPA
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

17. HOTEL BAR
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

18. HOTEL RESTAURANT
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

19. TECH HOTEL
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH PACIFIC PROPERTY AWARDS

20. NEW ZEALAND HOTEL
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

21. NEW ZEALAND REGIONAL PROPERTY
Best Western 555 on Bayview
Best Western Sails, Taupo
Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco
Hilton Lake Taupo
Holiday Inn Rotorua
Millbrook, Queenstown
Peppers Bluewater Resort Tekapo
Peppers Clearwater Resort, Christchurch
Quest Napier
Quest Rotorua Central
Te Wanoui Forest Retreat, Franz Joseph Glacier
The Dome, Napier

22. NEW ZEALAND LODGE
Blanket Bay, Glenorchy
Fiordland Lodge, Te Anau
Huka Lodge, Taupo
Kaimata Lodge, Dunedin
Matakauri Lodge, Queenstown
Otahuna Lodge, Christchurch
Owen River Lodge, Murchison
Peppers Awaroa Lodge
Peppers Parehua, Martinborough
The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hawkes Bay
Warekauhau Country Estate, Palliser Bay
Whare Kea Lodge, Lake Wanaka

23. FIJIAN PROPERTY
Fiji Beach Resort and Spa by Hilton
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa
Outrigger On the Lagoon Fiji
Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island
Royal Davui
Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort, Yanuka
Sheraton Fiji Resort
Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa
The Westin Fiji Resort and Spa
Vomo Island Resort
Wyndham Fiji Resort Denarau Island
Yasawa Island Resort and Spa

24. SOUTH PACIFIC PROPERTY
Aggie Grey’s Lagoon, Beach Resort and Spa, Samoa
Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences, New Caledonia
Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu
InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa, French Polynesia
Le Meridien Ile des Pins, New Caledonia
Madang Star International Hotel, Papua New Guinea
Matavai Resort, Niue
Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Pacific Resort Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach and Private Island, French Polynesia
Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort, French Polynesia
Te Manava Luxury Villas and Spa, Cook Islands

PROPERTY AWARDS – ALL COUNTRIES (AUSTRALIA, NZ & STH PACIFIC)

25. MARKETING CAMPAIGN
Atura Blacktown
Best Western Australasia
East Hotel Canberra
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Hamilton Island
Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts
InterContinental Hotels Group
Mercure Sydney
Novotel Hotels and Resorts Australia
Pan Pacific Perth
Parkroyal Darling Harbour Sydney
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth

26. SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Accor Pacific Hotels
Atura Blacktown
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Hilton on the Park, Melbourne
Mantra Group
Mercure Sydney
Novotel Brisbane
QStation, Manly
Schwartz Family Company hotels, Australia
The York by Swiss-Belhotel
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific
Yasawa Island, Fiji

PEOPLE AWARDS – ALL COUNTRIES (AUSTRALIA, NZ & STH PACIFIC)

27. CONCIERGE
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

28. HOTEL CHEF
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

29. FOOD AND BEVERAGE ASSOCIATE
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

30. HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

31. SALES AND MARKETING ASSOCIATE
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

32. COMMUNICATIONS LEADER
Florencia Aimo, Hilton Sydney
Gaynor Reid, Accor Asia Pacific
Hansni Bhagani, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Karena Noble, Voyages Indigenous Tourism
Katie Rusden, Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Kimberley Roberts, Hilton Brisbane
Lauren Bremner, Best Western Australasia
Maryam Awang, Park Hyatt Sydney
Sophie Baker, Hamilton Island
Stephen Howard, Amalgamated Holdings Limited
Suzanne O’Bree, Choice Hotels Australasia
Tara Bishop, The Langham Melbourne
Virginia Chong, Pan Pacific Perth
Yvette Peverell, Mantra Group

33. FRONT OFFICE ASSOCIATE
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

34. FINANCE ASSOCIATE
Aaron Tan, Parkroyal Melbourne Airport
Alex Holland, Best Western Premier Hotel 115 Kew
Bee Tan, Mercure Sydney
David Elmer, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific
Dianne Edwards, Mercure Gold Coast Resort
Geoff Rossiter, Sheraton on the Park
Grant Smith, Holiday Inn Sydney Airport
Jessica Whitworth, Mantra Portsea
Joe Ward, Sydney Harbour Marriott
Scott McLeod, Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Shirley Robbins, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Tarun Abraham, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
Walter Fernando, Novotel Melbourne on Collins

35. HOUSEKEEPER
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

36. HOTEL ENGINEER
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

37. RISING STAR
To be announced on Friday, August 1, 2014

MAJOR AWARDS – ALL COUNTRIES (AUSTRALIA, NZ & STH PACIFIC)

38. SOUTH PACIFIC GENERAL MANAGER
Bob Speed, Wyndham Resort Denarau Island, Fiji
David Thomas, Madang Star International Hotel, Papua New Guinea
Erik Stuebe, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa
Gerard Knight, Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island
James McCann, Yasawa Island Resort and Spa, Fiji
Marcus Niszow, Pacific Resort Hotel Group, Cook Islands
Mark Leslie, Vomo Island Resort, Fiji
Michael Monks, Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort and Spa
Peter Hopgood, Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji
Shane Cunning, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Fiji and Samoa
Steve Anstey, Ahura Resorts, Fiji
Thomas Tait, Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu

39. NEW ZEALAND GENERAL MANAGER
Andy Cunningham, Fiordland Lodge, Te Anau
Bruce Garrett, The George Hotel, Christchurch
Clare Davies, Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco
Felix Borenstein, Owen River Lodge
Franz Mascarenhas, The Langham Auckland
Mark Rose, The Rees Hotel, Queenstown
Paul Evans, Stamford Plaza Auckland
Rob McIntyre, Pullman Auckland
Roger Brantsma, Hilton Auckland and Hilton Lake Taupo
Simon Tocker, Peppers Parehua, Martinborough
Vincent Macquet, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa
Wouter de Graaf, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour

40. AUSTRALIAN GENERAL MANAGER
Chris Lambie, Best Western Lakesway Motor Inn, Forster
Erkin Aytekin, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Greg Brady, Mercure Sydney
Jennifer Brown, Sydney Harbour Marriott
Jesse Kornoff, Peppers Manor House, Sutton Forest
John McIlwain, Rydges World Square, Sydney
John Morris, RACV Queensland Resorts
Joost Heymeijer, Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Kelye Woodgate, The York by Swiss-Belhotel, Sydney
Leon Wood, Best Western Plus Launceston
Michael Edwards, Mantra 2 Bond Street
Richard Meulet, The Establishment Hotel
Scott Horn, Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld
Sonia Lefevre, The Langham, Sydney

41. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM
Crowne Plaza Melbourne
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Emporium Hotel Brisbane
Fiordland Lodge, Te Anau
Hilton Sydney
InterContinental Sydney
Novotel Auckland Airport
QStation Manly
Schwartz Family Company hotels, Australia
Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
Sydney Harbour Marriott
The Observatory Port Macquarie

MAJOR AWARDS (JUDGES ONLY)

42. HOTEL BRAND
-To be revealed at the HM Awards on September 5, 2014

43. ACCOMMODATION CHAIN
-To be revealed at the HM Awards on September 5, 2014

44. HOTEL OF THE YEAR
-To be revealed at the HM Awards on September 5, 2014

45. HM MAGAZINE AUSTRALASIAN HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
-To be revealed at the HM Awards on September 5, 2014

46. HM MAGAZINE ASIA-PACIFIC HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
-To be revealed at the HM Awards on September 5, 2014

HALL OF FAME
-To be revealed at the HM Awards on September 5, 2014

SERVICE TO THE INDUSTRY
-To be revealed at the HM Awards on September 5, 2014

Monday, September 9, 2013

HM Awards - 2013 full list of winners

2013 HM Awards Recognise Australasia's Finest Hotels and Staff

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In front of almost 600 hoteliers, industry leaders and major suppliers, the winners of the 2013 HM Awards presented by Sealy have been awarded to some of the Australasian accommodation industry's brightest stars.

Held at the prestigious Sydney Town Hall last Friday night (September 6) and hosted by television personality Larry Emdur, the HM Awards have, for the 11th time, recognised the accommodation industry's finest staff, properties, brands and chains across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

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Major winners on the night were Hilton Worldwide's Martin Rinck (Asia-Pacific Hotelier of the Year), Mantra Group's Bob East (Australasian Hotelier of the Year), Park Hyatt Sydney (Hotel of the Year), Pullman Hotels (Hotel Brand), Accor Hotels (Accommodation Chain) and Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa (Environmental Program).

It was a big night for Park Hyatt Sydney, with the hotel also winning Luxury Hotel and Day Spa, while fellow Harbour City hotel QT Sydney also took home three awards - New Hotel, Hotel Interior Design and Tech Hotel. Topping it off for the hip property, the founder of QT Hotels, David Seargeant, was also inducted into the HM Awards Hall of Fame.

Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa also won Regional Property and Australian Lodge, while qualia on Hamilton Island won the Resort and Hotel Restaurant categories. Still on food and beverage, Eau de Vie at the Kirketon Hotel in Sydney was named Bar of the Year.

Brisbane's Emporium Hotel was named top Boutique Hotel, Hilton Melbourne South Wharf won best Business Hotel, Pullman Sydney Olympic Park and The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa shared the honours for the Upper-Upscale category, Peppers Broadbeach won Upscale Property, Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens took out the Midscale Property category, Travelodge Docklands won Economy property and BreakFree Aanuka Resort in Coffs Harbour won the Budget category.

Fraser Suites Sydney was named top Serviced Apartment Property, while Ayers Rock Resort and Sheraton on the Park Sydney shared the honours for the top Meetings and Conferencing property.

Parkroyal Sydney Darling Harbour Sydney won the Marketing Campaign award, while Service to the Community went to Yasawa Island Resort in Fiji.
In the New Zealand categories, Huka Lodge won the Lodge award, Hilton Lake Taupo the regional property award and The Langham Auckland the hotel award. Fijian property went to Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa, while South Pacific property was won by Pacific Resort Aitutaki.

Australia's largest private hotel owner Dr Jerry Schwartz won the Service to the Industry for his continued investment in hotels in the nation, which has now reached 11 properties that employ over 1000 people.

Alongside AHL's Seargeant, the other Hall of Fame inductees in 2013 were Toga Hotels' Allan Vidor, ICMS founder Darryl Courtney-O'Connor.

In the popular and highly-entered people categories, Rising Star of the Year went to Parkroyal Melbourne Airport's Dominoe Aranyi, Concierge of the Year was won by Shangri-La Hotel Sydney's Colin Toomey, Chef of the Year was taken out by Pierre Khodja, Food and Beverage Associate was won by Sydney Harbour Marriott's Catalina Rueda, Quest Serviced Apartments' Jorja Salisbury won the Human Resources Associate category, Parkroyal Melbourne Airport's Michael Foster won the Sales and Marketing category, Accor's Gaynor Reid won Communications, Quest Bondi Junction's David Atatagi won Front Office Associate, Wyndham's Kaleena de Voigt won Finance Associate, Travelodge Mirambeena Resort's Angela Senscall took out the Housekeeper award, and Sydney Harbour Marriott's Cyrus Tolentino and InterContinental Sydney's Andy Goonesekera shared the Hotel Engineer category.

In the General Manager Awards, Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island's Gerard Knight won the South Pacific category, Rob McIntyre from Pullman Auckland the New Zealand category and The Sebel Pier One Sydney's Michael Sheridan the Australian category.

The 2013 HM Awards were hosted by HM magazine, presented by Sealy, and co-hosted by AHS, the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Foxtel for Business, Intrust Super and Nespresso.

"HM magazine has again been proud to recognise the industry's finest hotels, chains and, particularly staff, that have been doing an amazing job over the last 12 months," said HM magazine Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson.

"Sure it's fantastic when a hotel can be rewarded for its aesthetics, style, design and comfort, but it is the people who work in hotels that give the accommodation industry in Australasia its soul," he said.

The most popular category again proved to be Rising Star, with over 60 entries received in the 2013 and the calibre on a very high level.

"On behalf of the team at HM magazine and all of our fantastic sponsors this year, congratulations to all of the winners, highly commended recipients and finalists in 2012," Wilkinson said.

On the night, $30,000 was raised for the Sala Bai Hotel School in Siem Reap, Cambodia in yet another strong show of charitable support from the industry.

A documentary produced by HM magazine's Wilkinson about Sala Bai was screened on the night in an effort to raise as many funds as possible for a charity the magazine is proud to be involved with.

"We are incredibly proud to be helping young people from poor and disadvantaged families realise their dream of working in the hotel industry through training at Sala Bai," Wilkinson said.

"This donation will help ensure 30 more young Cambodians will receive the training they need to not just get jobs, but great careers in the hotel industry."

The 2013 HM Awards saw not just a huge crowd, but also a record number of entries with 2500 this year.

The 2013 HM Awards were presented by Sealy; hosted by HM magazine; co-hosted by AHS, Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Foxtel Business, Intrust Super and Nespresso; and sponsored by A-List Guide, CCA, Dometic, ISIS, iBahn, HotelHome Australia, Miele, McLaren Vale Beer Company, Oyster Bay Wines, Prototype Furniture, San Pellegrino, Spice magazine, www.spicenews.com.au, Time Out Melbourne and Time Out Sydney.

The Accommodation Association of Australia (AAoA), Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) and Travmedia.com were supporting partners.

A full list of winners and highly commended recipients are listed below and more information on the nomination and judging process is available at www.hmawards.com.au

To download images from the event, visit http://hmawards.dphoto.com/folder/da62ck




For more information, contact:
JAMES WILKINSON
Editor-In-Chief - HM magazine
Tel: +61 (0)2 8586 6204
Email: jwilkinson@intermedia.com.au



2013 HM AWARDS - WINNERS LIST


AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY AWARDS


1. Serviced Apartment Property

PRESENTED BY: AHS Hospitality

FINALISTS
Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney
Fraser Suites Perth
Fraser Suites Sydney
Guest Residences by The Country Trader, Darlinghurst
Mantra South Bank Brisbane
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour
Quest Sydney Olympic Park
Wyndham Surfers Paradise

WINNER: Fraser Suites Sydney

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour


2. Budget Accommodation

PRESENTED BY: Sealy Posturepedic

FINALISTS
BreakFree Aanuka Resort
BreakFree Diamond Beach
Country Comfort Ipswich Queensland
Econolodge Sydney South
Formule1 Sydney Airport
Habitat HQ, St Kilda
ibis Budget Melbourne CBD
ibis Budget Perth Airport
Ibis Budget Sydney Olympic Park
Outback Pioneer and Lodge, Ayers Rock Resort

WINNER: BreakFree Aanuka Resort

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Outback Pioneer and Lodge


3. Economy Hotel

PRESENTED BY: AHS Hospitality

FINALISTS
Best Western Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
Best Western Sanctuary Inn, Tamworth
Cosmopolitan Hotel Melbourne
Hotel ibis Brisbane
Hotel ibis Melbourne
Hotel ibis Perth
Pensione Hotel Melbourne
Pensione Hotel Sydney
Travelodge Docklands
Travelodge Wynyard

WINNER: Travelodge Docklands

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Pensione Hotel Sydney


4. Midscale Hotel

PRESENTED BY: Accommodation Association of Australia

FINALISTS
Best Western Plus Hotel Stellar, Sydney
Cambridge Hotel Sydney
Comfort Inn and Suites Georgian, Albury
Diamant Hotel Sydney
Kirketon Hotel, Sydney
Mantra on the Esplanade, Darwin
Mercure Brisbane
Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens
Mercure Sydney
Vibe Hotel Darwin

WINNER: Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Vibe Hotel Darwin


5. Upscale Hotel

PRESENTED BY: Dometic

FINALISTS
Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney
Desert Gardens Hotel, Uluru
Diamant Hotel Canberra
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin
Harbour Rocks Hotel. Sydney
Novotel Melbourne on Collins
Parkroyal Darling Harbour
Peppers Broadbeach
Rendezvous Grand Hotel Melbourne

WINNER: Peppers Broadbeach

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Diamant Hotel Canberra


6. Upper-upscale Hotel

PRESENTED BY: Tourism Accommodation Australia

FINALISTS
Crown Metropol Melbourne
Crowne Plaza Adelaide
Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour Sydney
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Hilton Surfers Paradise
Pullman Sydney Olympic Park
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
Sea Temple Surfers Paradise at Soul
The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa
The Sebel Pier One Sydney

WINNER: Pullman Sydney Olympic Park

WINNER: The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa

HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Sebel Pier One Sydney


7. Luxury Property

PRESENTED BY: HotelHome Australia

FINALISTS
El Questro Homestead
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
InterContinental Hotel Sydney
Pan Pacific Perth Hotel
Park Hyatt Sydney
qualia, Hamilton Island
Sheraton on the Park
Sofitel Brisbane Central
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
The Langham, Melbourne

WINNER: Park Hyatt Sydney

HIGHLY COMMENDED: qualia


8. Australian Lodge

PRESENTED BY: Sealy Posturepedic

FINALISTS
Cape Lodge, Margaret River
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Kim's Beach Hideaway
Lake House, Daylesford
Longitude 131, Uluru
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
qualia, Hamilton Island
Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld
The Louise, Barossa Valley
Wildman Wilderness Lodge, Kakadu

WINNER: Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa

HIGHLY COMMENDED: qualia


9. Business Hotel

PRESENTED BY: Foxtel for Business

FINALISTS
Emporium Hotel, Brisbane
Four Seasons Sydney
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Hilton Melbourne South Wharf
InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
Pullman Sydney Hyde Park
Sofitel Brisbane Central
Swissotel Sydney
The Langham, Melbourne
Vibe Hotel North Sydney

WINNER: Hilton Melbourne South Wharf

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Grand Hyatt Melbourne


10. Resort

PRESENTED BY: Nespresso

FINALISTS
Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa, Broome
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Hayman
Peppers Beach Club and Spa, Palm Cove
Peppers Salt, Kingscliff
Pullman Resort Bunker Bay
QT Port Douglas
qualia, Hamilton Island
Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort
Sea Temple Surfers Paradise

WINNER: qualia

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa


11. Hotel Interior Design

PRESENTED BY: ISIS

FINALISTS
Best Western Premier The Terrace Hotel
Fraser Suites Perth
Parkroyal Darling Harbour
QT Sydney
Quest Docklands, Melbourne
Rendezvous Grand Hotel Melbourne
Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort
Sofitel Brisbane Central
Swissotel Sydney
The Sebel Pier One Sydney

WINNER: QT Sydney

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock Resort


12. Boutique Hotel

PRESENTED BY: Time Out Sydney & Time Out Melbourne

FINALISTS
Chateau Elan, Pokolbin
Emporium Hotel Brisbane
Establishment Hotel Sydney
Harbour Rocks Hotel, Sydney
Hotel Lindrum, Melbourne
Lindenderry, Red Hill
Peppers Guest House, Pokolbin
QStation, Manly
Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld
The Langham Sydney
The Mansion at Werribee Park

WINNER: Emporium Hotel

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Establishment


13. New Hotel

PRESENTED BY: Prototype Furniture

FINALISTS
Adina Apartment Hotel Norwest
Best Western Premier The Terrace Hotel
Fraser Suites Perth
QT Sydney
Quest Sydney Olympic Park
Quest Bendigo Central
Quest Frankston on the Bay
Quest on Franklin, Adelaide
Salamanca Wharf Hotel, Hobart
The Flinders Hotel

WINNER: QT Sydney

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Fraser Suites Perth


14. MICE Property

PRESENTED BY: Spice magazine & spicenews.com.au

FINALISTS
Ayers Rock Resort (Uluru Meeting Place)
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Hilton Sydney
Mantra Lorne
Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast
Q Station, Manly
Sheraton on the Park, Sydney
The Sebel Pier One Sydney
Vibe Hotel Sydney

WINNER: Ayers Rock Resort (Uluru Meeting Place)

WINNER: Sheraton on the Park, Sydney

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Q Station


15. Regional Property

PRESENTED BY: Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School

FINALISTS
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Lake House, Daylesford
Mount Lofty House, Adelaide Hills
Peppers Mineral Springs Retreat, Hepburn Springs
Pullman Resort Bunker Bay
QT Port Douglas
Quest Bunbury Serviced Apartments
Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld
The Flinders Hotel

WINNER: Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Lake House


16. Day Spa

PRESENTED BY: Intrust Super

FINALISTS
Chahoya Spa, Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa, Broome
Chuan Spa, The Langham Melbourne
Mii Spa, Pullman Resort Bunker Bay
Salus Spa, Lake House, Daylesford
spaQ, QT Sydney
Stephanies Spa Retreat, Sofitel Brisbane Central
The Day Spa, The Langham, Sydney
The Spa, Park Hyatt Sydney
The Waldheim Alpine Spa, Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
Timeless Spa, Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa

WINNER: The Spa, Park Hyatt Sydney

HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Day Spa, The Langham, Sydney


17. Hotel Bar

PRESENTED BY: Miele

FINALISTS
Aria Bar and Lounge, The Langham, Melbourne
Atrium Bar on 35, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
Blu Bar, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Eau de Vie, Kirketon Hotel Sydney
Emporium Hotel Cocktail Bar, Emporium Hotel, Brisbane
Grain, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Gilt Lounge, QT Sydney
Soiree at the Wentworth, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Stingray Lounge, QT Gold Coast
Zeta, Hilton Sydney

WINNER: Eau de Vie, Kirketon Hotel Sydney

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Blu Bar, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney


18. Hotel Restaurant

PRESENTED BY: San Pellegrino

FINALISTS
Altitude Restaurant, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
glass Brasserie, Hilton Sydney
Gowings Bar and Grill, QT Sydney
Lake House Restaurant, Lake House, Daylesford
Long Pavilion, qualia, Hamilton Island
Melba Restaurant, The Langham, Melbourne
No35, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
Royal Mail Hotel Restaurant, Dunkeld
Salt Grill, Hilton Surfers Paradise
The Woods, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Wolgan Dining Room, Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa

WINNER: Long Pavilion, qualia

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Royal Mail Hotel Restaurant


19. Tech Hotel

PRESENTED BY: iBahn

FINALISTS
Best Western Premier Hotel 115 Kew
Crown Metropol Melbourne
Establishment Hotel, Sydney
Hilton Sydney
Park Hyatt Sydney
Pullman Sydney Olympic Park
QT Sydney
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa
The Darling Hotel, Sydney
The Langham, Melbourne

WINNER: QT Sydney

HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Darling Hotel


NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH PACIFIC PROPERTY AWARDS


20. New Zealand Hotel

PRESENTED BY: Sealy Posturepedic

FINALISTS
Eichardt's Private Hotel, Queenstown
Hilton Queenstown
Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown
Novotel Auckland Airport
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa
The George, Christchurch
The Langham, Auckland
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments, Queenstown
Travelodge Wellington

WINNER: The Langham, Auckland

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Eichardt's Private Hotel


21. New Zealand Regional Property

PRESENTED BY: Sealy Posturepedic

FINALISTS
Best Western 555 on Bayview, Dunedin
Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco
Hilton Lake Taupo
Millbrook, Central Otago
Olivers, Clyde
Peppers Bluewater Resort Tekapo
Peppers Clearwater Resort
Quest Napier
Quest Rotorua Central
Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Joseph Glacier

WINNER: Hilton Lake Taupo

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Te Waonui Forest Retreat


22. New Zealand Lodge

PRESENTED BY: Nespresso

FINALISTS
Blanket Bay, Glenorchy
Fiordland Lodge, Te Anau
Huka Lodge, Taupo
Kaimata Lodge, Dunedin
Matakauri Lodge, Queenstown
Otahuna Lodge, Christchurch
Owen River Lodge, Murchison
Peppers Awaroa Lodge, Abel Tasman National Park
Peppers Parehua, Martinborough
The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hawkes Bay
Wharekauhau Country Estate, Palliser Bay

WINNER: Huka Lodge

HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers


23. Fijian Property

PRESENTED BY: Oyster Bay Wines

FINALISTS
Fiji Beach Resort and Spa by Hilton
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa
Jean Michel Cousteau Resort
Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island
Royal Davui
Shangri-La's Fijian Resort, Yanuka
Sheraton Fiji Resort
Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa
Vomo Island Resort
Wyndham Resort Denarau Island
Yasawa Island Resort and Spa

WINNER: Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island


24. South Pacific Property

PRESENTED BY: Ernst & Young

FINALISTS
Aggie Grey's Lagoon, Beach Resort and Spa, Samoa
Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu
InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa, French Polynesia
Le Meridien Ile des Pins, New Caledonia
Matavai Resort Niue Island
Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti, French Polynesia
Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach and Private Island, French Polynesia
Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort, French Polynesia
Te Manava Luxury Villas and Spa, Cook Islands

WINNER: Pacific Resort Aitutaki

HIGHLY COMMENDED: InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa


PROPERTY AWARDS - All countries (AUSTRALIA, NZ & STH PACIFIC)


25. Marketing Campaign

PRESENTED BY: A LIST Guide

FINALISTS
Best Western Australasia
Crowne Plaza Terrigal
DoubleTree by Hilton
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Hamilton Island
InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
Mercure Sydney
Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley
Parkroyal Darling Harbour
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Sofitel Brisbane Central

WINNER: Parkroyal Darling Harbour

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Hamilton Island

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Best Western Australasia


26. Service to the Community

PRESENTED BY: Sealy Posturepedic

FINALISTS
Accor Hotels
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Hilton on the Park Melbourne
Mercure Sydney
Parkroyal Parramatta
QStation, Manly
Stamford Hotels
The Sebel Pier One
The York by Swiss-Belhotel
Yasawa Island Resort and Spa, Fiji

WINNER: Yasawa Island Resort and Spa, Fiji

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Accor Hotels

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Mercure Sydney


PEOPLE AWARDS - ALL COUNTRIES (AUSTRALIA, NZ & STH PACIFIC)


27. Concierge

PRESENTED BY: Foxtel for Business

FINALISTS
Allan Alvarez, Sydney Harbour Marriott
Colin Toomey, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
David Board, Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour
David Mclean, Swissotel Sydney
David Patt, InterContinental Sydney
Gary Chan, Four Points by Sheraton Sydney
Graham Hodgson, Emporium Hotel Brisbane
James Ridenour, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
Justin Matheson, The Sebel Pier One Sydney
Rhett Constantine, Pullman and Mercure Melbourne Albert Park
Stuart Spicer, Pan Pacific Perth

WINNER: Colin Toomey, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Gary Chan, Four Points by Sheraton Sydney

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Rhett Constantine, Pullman and Mercure Melbourne Albert Park


28. Hotel Chef

PRESENTED BY: Nespresso

FINALISTS
Anthony Craven, The Langham, Sydney
Dan Hunter, Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld
Daniel Simpson, Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour
Desmond Carneiro, Sheraton on the Park
John Savage, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
John Slaughter, The Sebel Pier One Sydney and Harbour Rocks Hotel
Leigh Robbins, Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne
Pierre Khodja, The Flinders Hotel
Stefan Blee, Best Western Premier Hotel 115 Kew
Tamas Pamer, InterContinental Sydney
Will Eaglesfield, Eichardt's Private Hotel, Queenstown (NZ)

WINNER: Pierre Khodja, The Flinders Hotel

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Leigh Robbins, Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Daniel Simpson, Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour

29. Food and Beverage Associate

PRESENTED BY: Coca-Cola Amatil

FINALISTS
Bibek Karmacharya, Cambridge Hotel Sydney
Catalina Rueda, Sydney Harbour Marriott
Geraldo Suntah, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
Izumi Kawanarada, Pan Pacific Perth
Jade Hobson, Parkroyal Parramatta
Linda McComiskie, Sheraton on the Park
Matthew Carroll, Park Hyatt Sydney
Michael Nicholls, The Langham, Sydney
Robin Khurana, Parkroyal Melbourne Airport
Tal Thorne, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Tom Woods, InterContinental Sydney

WINNER: Catalina Rueda, Sydney Harbour Marriott

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Izumi Kawanarada, Pan Pacific Perth

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Michael Nicholls, The Langham, Sydney


30. Human Resources Associate

PRESENTED BY: jobla.com.au

FINALISTS
Amber Margrain, Pullman Auckland
Corinna Saffhill, Sydney Harbour Marriott
David Hannan, Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Emily Squires, Novotel Northbeach Wollongong
Gemma Hillis, Novotel Perth Langley
John Timson, Academie Accor
Jorja Salisbury, Quest Serviced Apartments
Kasey Findlay, Parkroyal Melbourne Airport
Kyla Shearer, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
Marinus Snetler, Rendezvous Grand Hotel Perth
Olivia Hazledine, Novotel Melbourne on Collins

WINNER: Jorja Salisbury, Quest Serviced Apartments

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Amber Margrain, Pullman Auckland

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Marinus Snetler, Rendezvous Grand Hotel Perth


31. Sales and Marketing Associate

PRESENTED BY: Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School

FINALISTS
Abby Howard, Rendezvous Grand Hotel Adelaide
Abigail Murphy, InterContinental Sydney
Carla Klotz, The York by Swiss-Belhotel
Craig Adamson, The Langham, Sydney
Daniel Hoffmann, Sydney Harbour Marriott
Josie Armao, Novotel Melbourne on Collins
Megan Staal, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Michael Anderson, Pullman Auckland
Michael Foster, Parkroyal Melbourne Airport
Morag Ritchie, Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Ryan Weissel, Quest Serviced Apartments

WINNER: Michael Foster, Parkroyal Melbourne Airport

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Carla Klotz, The York by Swiss-Belhotel

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Abby Howard, Rendezvous Grand Hotel Adelaide


32. Communications Associate

PRESENTED BY: TravMedia.com

FINALISTS
Cristina Magni, Hilton Auckland and Hilton Lake Taupo
Gaynor Reid, Accor Asia-Pacific
Hansni Bhagani, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Jessica Somers-Haggie, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Karena Noble, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia
Kimberly Roberts, Hilton Brisbane
Lauren Kekwick, Swissotel Sydney
Sophie Baker, Hamilton Island
Stephen Howard, QT Hotels and Resorts
Virginia Chong, Pan Pacific Perth
Yvette Peverell, Mantra Group

WINNER: Gaynor Reid, Accor Asia-Pacific

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Karena Noble, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Yvette Peverell, Mantra Group


33. Front Office Associate

PRESENTED BY: Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School

FINALISTS
Alexis Hvalgaard, Mercure Perth Hotel
David Atatagi, Quest Bondi Junction
Jim Ewan and Penny Maitland, Best Western Lazy Lizard Motor Inn
John Kuharski, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Nicole Finnsson, Ibis Melbourne Glen Waverley
Nicole Garthwaite, Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco
Prayer Ariel, Novotel Sydney Central
Sawaid Saeed, Parkroyal Parramatta
Stewart Manson, Holiday Inn Sydney Airport
Tamara Carter, Diamant Hotel Brisbane
Vanesa Montiveros, The Langham, Sydney

WINNER: David Atatagi, Quest Bondi Junction

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Stewart Manson, Holiday Inn Sydney Airport

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Tamara Carter, Diamant Hotel Brisbane


34. Finance Associate

PRESENTED BY: Intrust Super

FINALISTS
Aaron Tan, Parkroyal Melbourne Airport
Alex Holland, Best Western Premier Hotel 115 Kew
Bee Tan, Mercure Sydney
Geoff Rossiter, Sheraton on the Park
Grant Smith, Holiday Inn Sydney Airport
Joe Ward, Sydney Harbour Marriott
Kaleena de Voigt, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia-Pacific
Scott McLeod, Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Shirley Robbins, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Walter Fernando, Novotel Melbourne on Collins

WINNER: Kaleena de Voigt, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia-Pacific

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Grant Smith, Holiday Inn Sydney Airport

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Joe Ward, Sydney Harbour Marriott


35. Housekeeper

PRESENTED BY: AHS Hospitality

FINALISTS
Angela Senscall, Travelodge Mirambeena Resort, Darwin
Bernadette Hobson, The Sebel Pier One Sydney
Carol Enriquez, Mantra on Kent, Sydney
Deborah Barnes, Crown Metropol Melbourne
Dewi Sriati, Ibis Perth
Emil Beshay, The Langham, Sydney
Helen Titus, Madang Star International Hotel, Papua New Guinea
Marcelina Tkalec, Parkroyal Parramatta
Marleen Gilbert, Wyndham Resort Torquay
Myra Sullivan, Rendezvous Grand Hotel Adelaide
Stephanie (Ye) Lu, Rendezvous Grand Hotel Perth

WINNER: Angela Senscall, Travelodge Mirambeena Resort

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bernadette Hobson, The Sebel Pier One Sydney

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Helen Titus, Madang Star International Hotel


36. Hotel Engineer

PRESENTED BY: Foxtel for Business

FINALISTS
Alan Bettridge, The York by Swiss-Belhotel
Andy Goonesekera, InterContinental Sydney
Anton Van Den Brink, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
Cyrus Tolentino, Sydney Harbour Marriott
Janusz Zaklikowski, The Langham, Sydney
Manuel Wong, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Matthew Worth, Four Points by Sheraton Sydney
Michael Cook, Pullman, Novotel and Ibis Sydney Olympic Park
Philip Cram, Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Ralf Moritz, Peppers Beach Club, Port Douglas
Robin Power, Crowne Plaza Melbourne

WINNER: Cyrus Tolentino, Sydney Harbour Marriott

WINNER: Andy Goonesekera, InterContinental Sydney

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Matthew Worth, Four Points by Sheraton Sydney


37. Rising Star

PRESENTED BY: Intrust Super

FINALISTS
Angelica Krithararis, Albany Motel, Melbourne
Bianca Tachdjian, Quest North Ryde
Caroline Larsson, Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne
Dominoe Aranyi, Parkroyal Melbourne Airport
Garry Sudika, Melbourne Marriott Hotel
Jessica Marcus, Cambridge Hotel Sydney
Lucy Fitzpatrick, Park Hyatt Sydney
Nithiya Kala, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Sarah Garner, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
Shane Bourma, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Vicky Stasous, Parkroyal Parramatta

WINNER: Dominoe Aranyi, Parkroyal Melbourne Airport

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sarah Garner, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bianca Tachdjian, Quest North Ryde


MAJOR AWARDS - ALL COUNTRIES (AUSTRALIA, NZ & STH PACIFIC)


38. South Pacific General Manager

PRESENTED BY: Nespresso

FINALISTS
Bob Speed, Wyndham Resort Denarau Island, Fiji
David Thomas, Madang Star International Hotel, Papua New Guinea
Frederic Lebegue, Fiji Beach Resort and Spa managed by Hilton
Gerard Knight, Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island
Marcus Niszow, Pacific Resort Hotel Group, Cook Islands
Michael Monks, Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and Spa
Simon Harper, Novotel Suva Lami Bay, Fiji
Scott Williams, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa
Peter Hopgood, Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji
Shane Cunning, Sheraton Fiji Resort
Thomas Tait, Holiday Inn Resort Vanuatu

WINNER: Gerard Knight, Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Marcus Niszow, Pacific Resort Hotel Group, Cook Islands

HIGHLY COMMENDED: David Thomas, Madang Star International Hotel


39. New Zealand General Manager

PRESENTED BY: Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School

FINALISTS
Andy Cunningham, Fiordland Lodge
Bruce Garrett, The George Hotel, Christchurch
Clare Davies, Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco
Felix Borenstein, Owen River Lodge
Fraser McKenzie, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside and ibis Rotorua
Mark Rose, The Rees Hotel, Queenstown
Richard Rooney, Wharekauhau Country Estate
Rob McIntyre, Pullman Auckland
Roger Brantsma, Hilton Auckland and Hilton Lake Taupo
Simon Tocker, Peppers Parehua
Wouter de Graaf, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour

WINNER: Rob McIntyre, Pullman Auckland

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Andy Cunningham, Fiordland Lodge

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Wouter de Graaf, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour


40. Australian General Manager

PRESENTED BY: Intrust Super

FINALISTS
Bruno Cristol, Traders Hotel Brisbane
Chris Sedgwick, Accor Hotels Queensland and Northern Territory
Christopher Northam, Peppers Beach Club & Spa, Palm Cove
Daniel Allia, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Melbourne
Joost Heymeijer, Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Michael Sheridan, The Sebel Pier One and Harbour Rocks Hotel, Sydney
Richard Meulet, Establishment Hotel, Sydney
Russell Durnell, Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast
Scott Horn, Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld
Sonia Lefevre, The Langham, Sydney
Vincent Hoogewijs, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

WINNER: Michael Sheridan, The Sebel Pier One and Harbour Rocks Hotel, Sydney

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Joost Heymeijer, Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Vincent Hoogewijs, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney


41. Environmental Program

PRESENTED BY: Sealy Posturepedic

FINALISTS
Crowne Plaza Melbourne
Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Emporium Hotel Brisbane
Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour
InterContinental Sydney
Novotel Auckland Airport
QStation, Manly
Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Sydney Harbour Marriott, Circular Quay
The Langham, Sydney

WINNER: Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Novotel Auckland Airport

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Crowne Plaza Melbourne


42. Hotel Brand

PRESENTED BY: AHS Hospitality

FINALISTS
Crown
Hilton Hotels and Resorts
ibis Hotels
Langham Hotels
Novotel Hotels
Park Hyatt
Parkroyal
Pullman Hotels and Resorts
QT Hotels
Quest Serviced Apartments
Radisson Blu

WINNER: Pullman Hotels and Resorts

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Quest Serviced Apartments

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Hilton Hotels and Resorts


43. Accommodation Chain

PRESENTED BY: Foxtel for Business

FINALISTS
Accor Hotels
Hilton Worldwide
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
IHG
Langham Hospitality
Mantra Group
Quest Serviced Apartments
Rydges Hotels and Resorts
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Starwood Hotels and Resorts
Toga Hotels

WINNER: Accor Hotels

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Mantra Group

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Rydges Hotels and Resorts


44. Hotel of the Year

PRESENTED BY: Sealy Posturepedic

FINALISTS
Crown Towers Melbourne
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Hilton Sydney
InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
Park Hyatt Sydney
QT Sydney
qualia
The Sebel Pier One Sydney
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
The Westin Sydney

WINNER: Park Hyatt Sydney

HIGHLY COMMENDED: qualia, Hamilton Island

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney


45. HM Magazine Australasian Hotelier of the Year

PRESENTED BY: HM magazine

FINALISTS
Rachel Argaman, Toga Hospitality
Norman Arundel, Rydges Hotels and Resorts
Craig Bond, Pan Pacific Hotels Group
Paul Constantinou, Quest Serviced Apartments
Peter Crinis, Crown Hotels Melbourne
Bob East, Mantra Group
Bill Edwards, InterContinental Hotels Group
Paul Fischmann, 8hotels
Koos Klein, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia
Simon McGrath, Accor Pacific Hotels
Barry Robinson, Wyndham Hotel Group
Ashley Spencer, Hilton Worldwide

WINNER: Bob East, Mantra Group

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Craig Bond, Pan Pacific Hotels Group

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Ashley Spencer, Hilton Worldwide


46. HM Magazine Asia-Pacific Hotelier of the Year

PRESENTED BY: HM magazine

FINALISTS
Simon Barlow, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Brett Butcher, Langham Hospitality Group
Simon F. Cooper, Marriott International
Greg Dogan, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Gavin Faull, Swiss-Belhotel International
Stephen Ho, Starwood Hotels and Resorts
A. Patrick Imbardelli, Pan Pacific Hotels Group
Michael Issenberg, Accor Hotels
Iqbal Jumbahoy, Silverneedle Hospitality
Martin Rinck, Hilton Worldwide
Jan Smits, InterContinental Hotels Group

WINNER: Martin Rinck, Hilton Worldwide

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Michael Issenberg, Accor Hotels

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Simon Barlow, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group


Hall of Fame

PRESENTED BY: HM magazine

INDUCTEES
Allan Vidor
Darryl Courtney-O'Connor
David Seargeant


Service to the Hotel Industry

PRESENTED BY: HM magazine

RECIPIENT
Dr Jerry Schwartz

Saturday, September 3, 2011

2011 HM Awards winners announced in front of record audience



In front of a record crowd of 600 hoteliers, industry leaders and major suppliers, the winners of the 2011 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy, have been announced.

Held at the prestigious Sydney Town Hall last night (Sep 2) and hosted by television personality Larry Emdur, the HM Awards have, for the 9th time, recognised the accommodation industry’s finest staff, properties, brands and chains across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Major winners on the night were Pan Pacific’s CEO and President, A Patrick Imbardelli (Asia-Pacific Hotelier of the Year), IHG’s COO for Australasia – Bruce McKenzie (Australian Hotelier of the Year), Accor New Zealand’s Paul Richardson (New Zealand Hotelier of the Year), Accor Hotels (Accommodation Chain), Hilton (Hotel Brand), InterContinental Sydney (Hotel of the Year) and Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa (Environmental Program).

Hamilton Island’s qualia picked up three key awards (Australian Lodge, Resort and Spa), while Hilton Sydney also claimed a trifecta (Hotel Bar – Zeta, Engineer – Craig Cavers and General Manager – Paul Hutton).

Over NZD$80,000 was also raised on the night for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust in the greatest charity display the accommodation industry has seen for years.

“The accommodation industry’s generosity and desire to help the people of Christchurch was absolutely remarkable,” said HM magazine managing editor James Wilkinson. “I am incredibly proud of the way the accommodation industry dug deep to help our friends and family across the Tasman in what are still such challenging times.”

The 2011 HM Awards were hosted by HM magazine, presented by Sealy, and co-hosted by AHS Hospitality, Intrust Super, ISIS and Philips.

“Once more we were proud to recognise the industry’s finest, particularly the staff that have been doing such an amazing job over the last 12 months,” Wilkinson said. “Sure a hotel can be rewarded for its aesthetics, style, design and comfort, but it is the people who work in hotels that gives the accommodation industry in Australasia its soul.

“This year, our people categories generated the most interest and in the case of Rising Star, held for the first time in 2011, the most nominations out of the 48 categories.

“On behalf of the team at HM magazine and all of our fantastic sponsors this year, congratulations to all of the winners, highly commended recipients and finalists in 2011,” Wilkinson said.

Four Hoteliers were also inducted into the HM Awards Hall of Fame. Former Mirvac CEO Andrew Turner was joined by Fritz Gubler, Max Player and Gavin Faull, with the trio recognised for their services to education, having been responsible for starting the Blue Mountains Hotel School outside Sydney and the Pacific International Hotel Management School in New Zealand.

The 2011 HM Awards saw not just a record crowd, but also a record number of entries with 1600 this year.

2011 HM AWARDS – WINNERS AND HIGHLY COMMENDED RECIPIENTS

AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY AWARDS

1. Serviced Apartment Property
Presented by: AHS Hospitality
Winner: Fraser Suites, Sydney
Highly Commended: Medina Grand Adelaide Treasury

2. Budget Accommodation
Presented by: Intrust Super
Winner: Econolodge Sydney South
Highly Commended: Aarons Hotel, Sydney

3. Economy Hotel
Presented by: AHS Hospitality
Winner: Travelodge Docklands
Highly Commended: Pensione Hotel Melbourne

4. Midscale Hotel
Presented by: Vintech Systems
Winner: Vibe Hotel Rushcutters
Highly Commended: Holiday Inn Burswood

5. Upscale Hotel
Presented by: Philips
Winner: Q Station Retreat
Highly Commended: The Sebel Pier One

6. Upper-upscale Hotel
Presented by: ISIS
Winner: The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa
Highly Commended: Crown Metropol

7. Luxury Hotel
Presented by: HotelHome Australia
Winner: Crown Towers, Melbourne
Highly Commended: The Observatory Hotel, Sydney

8. Australian Lodge
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: qualia
Highly Commended: Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa

9. Business Hotel
Presented by: FOXTEL
Winner: InterContinental Sydney
Highly Commended: Hilton Sydney

10. Resort
Presented by: DALLEN
Winner: qualia
Highly Commended: Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa

11. Hotel Interior Design
Presented by: ISIS
Winner: The Olsen
Highly Commended: Emporium Hotel, Brisbane

12. Boutique Hotel
Presented by: Intrust Super
Winner: Emporium Hotel, Brisbane
Highly Commended: Henry Jones Art Hotel

13. New Hotel
Presented by: Philips
Winner: Peppers Broadbeach
Highly Commended: Wildman Wilderness Lodge

14. MICE property
Presented by: SPICE magazine and spicenews.com.au
Winner: The Langham Melbourne
Highly Commended: Q Station Retreat

15. Regional Property
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
Highly Commended: Kim’s Beach Hideaway

16. Day Spa
Presented by: ISIS
Winner: Spa qualia, qualia
Highly Commended: Isika Day Spa and Urban Retreat, Crown Metropol

17. Hotel Bar
Presented by: Southtrade International
Winner: Zeta Bar, Hilton Sydney
Highly Commended: Blu Bar on 36, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney

18. Hotel Restaurant
Presented by: San Pellegrino
Winner: Est, Establishment
Highly Commended: Lake House Restraurant, Lake House Daylesford

19. Tech-Hotel
Presented by: DOCOMO interTouch
Winner: Crown Metropol
Highly Commended: Hilton Sydney

NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH PACIFIC PROPERTY AWARDS

20. New Zealand Hotel
Presented by: PHILIPS
Winner: Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa
Highly Commended: Hilton Queenstown

21. New Zealand Regional Property
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: Hilton Lake Taupo
Highly Commended: Millbrook Resort, Queenstown

22. New Zealand Lodge
Presented by: Robert Oatley Vineyards
Winner: Blanket Bay, Glenorchy
Highly Commended: Huka Lodge, Taupo

23. Fijian Property
Presented by: ISIS
Winner: Likuliku Lagoon Resort
Highly Commended: InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa

24. South Pacific Property
Presented by: Ernst&Young
Winner: InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa, French Polynesia
Highly Commended: Sofitel Moorea, French Polynesia

GENERAL AWARDS (ALL COUNTRIES)

25. Marketing Campaign
Presented by: Time Out Sydney and Time Out Melbourne
Winner: Vibe Hotels, Toga Hospitality
Highly Commended: Hilton Melbourne South Wharf

26. Service to the Community
Presented by: Intrust Super
Winner: Mercure Sydney
Highly Commended: Hilton Cairns

PEOPLE AWARDS

27. Concierge
Presented by: Intrust Super
Winner: Steve Ciric, The Westin Melbourne
Highly Commended: Ronald Maskell, Crown Towers Melbourne
Highly Commended: Alex Williams, Sheraton on the Park, Sydney

28. Hotel Chef
Presented by: FRANKE
Winner: Brendon Coffey, Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa
Highly Commended: Anthony Ross, The Langham Melbourne
Highly Commended: Andrew McCrea, The Sebel Suites Brisbane

29. Food and Beverage Associate
Presented by: Coca-Cola Amatil
Winner: Cherie Stubbs-Timbery, Swiss-Grand Resort and Spa, Bondi Beach
Highly Commended: Chris Hough, Sheraton on the Park, Sydney
Highly Commended: Chris Smith, Assistant F&B Services Manager, The Sebel Parramatta

30. Human Resources Associate
Presented by: TMS Asia-Pacific
Winner: Nicole Salonga, Four Seasons Sydney
Highly Commended: Amanda Lutvey, Emporium Hotel Brisbane
Highly Commended: Bronwyn Knutson, Mantra Group, New Zealand

31. Sales and Marketing Associate
Presented by: Vacations & Travel magazine
Winner: Blair Weir, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Highly Commended: Ivy Zhang, Sheraton on the Park, Sydney
Highly Commended: Evelyn Page, Best Western Sanctuary Inn, Tamworth

32. Communications Associate
Presented by: Travmedia.com
Winner: Linda Sweeney, Mirvac Hotels and Resorts
Highly Commended: Rebecca Freestun, Sofitel Luxury Hotels
Highly Commended: Tara Bishop, Crown Hotels Melbourne

33. Front Office Associate
Presented by: AHS Hospitality
Winner: Calisha Allsworth, 8Hotels
Highly Commended: Simon Wanstall, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
Highly Commended: Joseph Kuchappan, Quest Suva, Fiji

34. Procurement Associate
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: Michael Thomas, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
Highly Commended: Nicholas Grandioso, Accor Hotels, Australia
Highly Commended: Lori Finglas, Mantra Group

35. Housekeeper
Presented by: AHS Hospitality
Winner: Chona Ogilvie, Four Points by Sheraton Sydney
Highly Commended: Elizabeth York, Chifley Hotel Penrith Panthers
Highly Commended: Karina Gordon, Diamant Hotel Canberra

36. Hotel Engineer
Presented by: Philips
Winner: Craig Cavers, Hilton Sydney
Highly Commended: Sean Smith, The York by Swiss Belhotel, Sydney
Highly Commended: Dieter Spielkamp, Novotel Twin Waters Resort

37. Rising Star
Presented by: TMS Asia-Pacific
Winner: Danielle De Veaux, Establishment Hotel
Highly Commended: Rebecca Patterson, Swiss Grand Resort and Spa, Bondi Beach
Highly Commended: Cory Clark-Goodison, The Sebel Resort and Spa Hawkesbury Valley

MAJOR AWARDS

38. South Pacific General Manager
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: Julian Moore, Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Highly Commended: Adam Laker, Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa
Highly Commended: Wayne Milgate, Vomo Island, Fiji

39. New Zealand General Manager
Presented by: Philips
Winner: Bruce Garrett, The George, Christchurch
Highly Commended: Wouter de Graaf, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa
Highly Commended: Callum Mallett, SkyCity Hotels, Auckland

40. Australian General Manager
Presented by: Intrust Super
Winner: Paul Hutton, Hilton Sydney
Highly Commended: Peter Tudehope, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
Highly Commended: Michael Sheridan, The Sebel Pier One Sydney

41. Environmental ProgramPresented by: ISIS
Winner: Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, Lithgow
Highly Commended: Hilton Sydney

42. Supplier
Presented by: HM magazine and hotelmanagement.com.au
Winner: MICROS-Fidelio
Highly Commended: Sealy

43. Hotel Brand
Presented by: AHS Hospitality
Winner: Hilton
Highly Commended: Sofitel

44. Accommodation Chain
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: Accor Hotels
Highly Commended: Langham Hospitality Group

45. Hotel of the Year
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: InterContinental Sydney
Highly Commended: Crown Towers, Melbourne

46. HM magazine New Zealand Hotelier
Presented by: HM magazine and hotelmanagement.com.au
Winner: Paul Richardson, Accor Hotels

47. HM magazine Australian Hotelier of the Year
Presented by: HM magazine and hotelmanagement.com.au
Winner: Bruce McKenzie, InterContinental Hotels Group

48. HM magazine Asia-Pacific Hotelier of the Year
Presented by: HM magazine and hotelmanagement.com.au
Winner: A. Patrick Imbardelli, Pan Pacific Hotels Group

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Presented by: HM magazine and hotelmanagement.com.au
Recipients: Fritz Gubler, Max Player and Gavin Faull, and Andrew Turner

Saturday, July 23, 2011

2011 HM Awards Finalists Announced

Finalists for the 2011 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence presented by Sealy have been announced, with all thoughts now firmly set on who will take out the 48 awards at the gala dinner to be held in Sydney on September 2.

A record 1600 entries were received in 2011 and following hours of voting by over 20 judges, the finalists have been announced for 45 of the 48 categories to be awarded this year.

The remaining three categories – the Asia-Pacific Hotelier of the Year, Australian Hotelier and New Zealand Hotelier – have been decided by the region's leading CEOs and the finalists for these categories will be announced at the gala presentation dinner.

In the last eight years, almost 3600 people have attended the HM Awards and more than 300 awards have been awarded to hotels across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

The 2011 HM Awards are hosted by HM magazine, presented by Sealy and co-hosted by AHS Hospitality, Intrust Super, ISIS and Philips.

The 2011 HM Awards gala presentation dinner is being held at Sydney's Doltone House on September 2.

For bookings, email ana@intermedia.com.au

2011 HM AWARDS – FINALISTS

AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY AWARDS

1. Serviced Apartment Property

Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney, NSW
Fraser Suites Sydney, NSW
Medina Grand Adelaide Treasury, SA
Peppers Beach House Palm Cove, QLD
Peppers Salt Resort and Spa, Kingscliff, NSW
Quay West Suites Sydney, NSW
Quay West Resort Magenta Shores, Central Coast, NSW
Quest on William, Melbourne, VIC
Sea Temple Resort and Spa Palm Cove, QLD
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, Hobart, TAS

2. Budget Accommodation

Aarons Hotel, Sydney, NSW
Boali Ski Lodge, Thredbo, NSW
Country Comfort Ipswich, Ipswich, QLD
EconoLodge Sydney South, Sydney, NSW
Formule One Kings Cross, Sydney, NSW
Formule One Sydney Airport, NSW
Regency Palms, Cairns, QLD
Scone Motor Inn and Conference Centre, NSW
The Lodge Outback Motel, Broken Hill, NSW
Top Spot Motel, Maroochydore, QLD

3. Economy Hotel

All Seasons Cairns, Cairns, NT
Altamont Hotel, Sydney, NSW
Best Western Sanctuary Inn, Tamworth, NSW
Hotel Kurrajong, Canberra, ACT
Ibis Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Mercure Brisbane, QLD
Pensione Hotel Melbourne, VIC
Thredbo Alpine Hotel, NSW
Travelodge Docklands, Melbourne, VIC
Travelodge Southbank, Melbourne, VIC

4. Midscale Hotel

Clarion Hotel Soho, Adelaide, SA
Holiday Inn Burswood, Perth, WA
Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW
Mercure Hotel Sydney, NSW
Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific, NSW
Novotel Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
The Sebel Harbourside Kiama, NSW
The Sebel Melbourne, VIC
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, NT
Vibe Hotel Rushcutters, Sydney, NSW

5. Upscale Hotel

Crown Promenade Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Crowne Plaza Adelaide, SA
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, NSW
Novotel Barossa Valley Resort, SA
Peppers Salt Resort and Spa, Kingscliff, NSW
Q Station Retreat, Manly, NSW
Sydney Marriott Hotel, NSW
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, Hobart, TAS
The Sebel Cairns, QLD
The Sebel Pier One, Sydney, NSW

6. Upper-upscale Hotel

Crown Metropol, Melbourne, VIC
Diamant Hotel Canberra, ACT
Four Points By Sheraton Sydney, NSW
Grand Hyatt Melbourne, VIC
Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, VIC
Hilton Sydney, NSW
Pullman Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney, NSW
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel, NSW
The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa, Byron Bay, NSW

7. Luxury Hotel

Crown Towers, Melbourne, VIC
Lake House, Daylesford, VIC
Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast, QLD
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, NSW
Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, VIC
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, NSW
The Langham, Melbourne, VIC
The Observatory Hotel, Sydney, NSW
The Westin Sydney, NSW
Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, Lithgow, NSW

8. Australian Lodge

Bay of Fires Lodge, Mt William National Park, TAS
Cradle Mountain Lodge, Cradle Mountain, TAS
El Questro, Kunnunurra, NT
Freycinet Lodge, Freycinct, TAS
Kim's Beach Hideaway, Toowoon Bay, NSW
Longitude 131, Uluru, NT
Qualia, Hamilton Island, QLD
Saffire, Coles Bay, TAS
Wildman Wilderness Lodge, Humpty Doo, NT
Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, Lithgow, NSW

9. Business Hotel

Crown Metropol, Melbourne, VIC
Emporium Hotel, Brisbane, QLD
Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, VIC
Hilton Sydney, NSW
InterContinental Sydney, NSW
InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, VIC
Pan Pacific Perth, WA
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach, QLD
The Westin Melbourne, VIC
Vibe Hotel North Sydney, NSW

10. Resort

Crowne Plaza Terrigal, NSW
Hayman, Whitsundays, QLD
Hyatt Regency Coolum, QLD
Peppers Salt Resort and Spa, Kingscliff, NSW
Qualia, Whitsundays, QLD
Quay West Resort Bunker Bay, Naturaliste, WA
Quay West Resort Magenta Shores, Central Coast, NSW
Sea Temple Resort and Spa Palm Cove, QLD
The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa, Byron Bay, NSW
Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, Lithgow, NSW

11. Hotel Interior Design

Crown Metropol, Melbourne, VIC
Emporium Hotel, Brisbane, QLD
Grand Hyatt Melbourne, VIC
Hayman, Whitsundays, QLD
InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, VIC
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, VIC
The Cullen, Prahran, VIC
The Olsen, South Yarra, VIC
The Sebel Pier One, Sydney, NSW
Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, Lithgow, NSW

12. Boutique Hotel

Blue Sydney, NSW
Diamant Hotel Canberra, ACT
Emporium Hotel, Brisbane, QLD
Establishment Hotel, Sydney, NSW
Grand Mercure Hobart Hadleys Hotel, TAS
Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart, TAS
Lake House, Daylesford, VIC
Lyall Hotel and Spa, South Yarra, VIC
The Cullen, Prahran, VIC
The Richardson Hotel and Spa, Perth, WA

13. New Hotel

Citadines on Bourke, Melbourne, VIC
Gibraltar Hotel, Bowral, NSW
Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort and Spa, Noosa, QLD
Peppers Broadbeach, Gold Coast, QLD
Quest Cheltenham, Melbourne, VIC
Quest Mildura, VIC
Spicers Balfour Hotel, Brisbane, QLD
The Blackman, Melbourne, VIC
The Sebel Newcastle, NSW
Wildman Wilderness Lodge, Humpty Doo, NT

14. Meetings and Conference property

Crown Metropol, Melbourne, VIC
Hilton Sydney, NSW
Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Q Station Retreat, Manly, NSW
Sheraton on the Park, Sydney, NSW
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Sydney, NSW
The Langham, Melbourne, VIC
The Sebel Albert Park, Melbourne, VIC
The Westin Sydney, NSW
The Westin Melbourne, VIC

15. Regional Property

Huski Lodge, Falls Creek, VIC
Kim's Beach Hideaway, Toowoon Bay, NSW
Lake House, Daylesford, VIC
Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort, Lake Crackenback, NSW
Peppers Guest House, Pokolbin, NSW
Peppers Salt Resort and Spa, Kingcliff, NSW
Quay West Resort and Spa Falls Creek, VIC
The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa, Byron Bay, NSW
Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, Lithgow, NSW

16. Day Spa

Angsana Spa, Angsana Resort and Spa Palm Cove, QLD
Chuan Spa, The Langham, Melbourne, VIC
Spa qualia, qualia, Whitsundays, QLD
The Spa, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, NSW
Timeless Spa, Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, Lithgow, NSW
Isika Day Spa and Urban retreat, Crown Metropol Melbourne, VIC
Salus Spa, Lake House, Daylesford, VIC
Stephanies Spa Retreat, Sofitel Brisbane, QLD
The Byron at Byron Resort Spa and Wellness Centre, The Byron at Byron, Byron Bay, NSW
Villa Thalgo Day Spa, The Sebel Windsor, NSW

17. Hotel Bar

Blue Bar on 36, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, NSW
Eau de Vie, The Kirketon, Sydney, NSW
Emporium Hotel Cocktail Bar, Emporium Hotel, Brisbane, QLD
IXL Long Bar, The Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart, TAS
Room81, Sofitel Gold Coast, QLD
Sotano Wine+Tapas, Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, VIC
The Waiting Room, Crown Towers, Melbourne, VIC
Water Bar, Blue Sydney, NSW
Zeta Bar, Hilton Sydney, NSW

18. Hotel Restaurant

Altitude, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, NSW
Bilson's, Radisson Plaza Sydney, NSW
Est, Establishment, Sydney, NSW
Etch, InterContinental Sydney, NSW
Glass brasserie, Hilton Sydney, NSW
Lake House Restaurant and Cellar, Lake House Daylesford, VIC
Maze Grill, Crown Metropol, Melbourne, VIC
No35, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, VIC
Palate, Saffire, Coles Bay, TAS
Spice Temple, Crown Towers, Melbourne, VIC

19. Tech-Hotel

Crown Metropol, Melbourne, VIC
Establishment Hotel, Sydney, NSW
Grand Hyatt Melbourne, VIC
Hayman, Whitsundays, QLD
Hilton Sydney, NSW
InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, VIC
The Langham, Melbourne, VIC
The Westin Sydney, NSW
Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, Lithgow, NSW

NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH PACIFIC PROPERTY AWARDS

20. New Zealand Hotel

Hilton Auckland
Hilton Queenstown
Hotel St Moritz Queenstown
InterContinental Wellington
Pullman Auckland
SkyCity Grand Hotel, Auckland
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa
The George, Christchurch
The Langham, Auckland
The Rees, Queenstown

21. New Zealand Regional Property

Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco
Hilton Lake Taupo
Peppers Clearwater Resort, Christchurch
Quest Napier
St Clair Beach Resort, Dunedin
Te Wanoui Forest Retreat, Franz Joseph
Millbrook Resort, Queenstown
Wyndham Resort Wanaka

22. New Zealand Lodge

Blanket Bay, Glenorchy
Huka Lodge, Taupo
Kaimata Retreat, Dunedin
Lake Okareka Lodge, Rotorua
Matakauri, Queenstown
Parehua Country Estate, Martinborough
Peppers on the Point, Rotorua
The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay
Treetops Lodge, Rotorua
Wharekauhau Country Estate, Paliser Bay

23. Fijian Property

InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa
Liku Liku Lagoon Resort
Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji
Quest Suva
Royal Davui
Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and Spa
Sheraton Fiji Resort
Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa
The Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa
Yasawa Island Resort

24. South Pacific Property

Eratap Beach Resort, Vanuatu
InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa, French Polynesia
Iririki Island Resort and Spa, Vanuatu
Le Meridien Ile Des Pins, New Caledonia
Legends Resort Moorea, French Polynesia
Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Royale Takitumu Villas, Cook Islands
Sofitel Moorea, French Polynesia
Tanoa Tusitala Hotel, Samoa
Te Manava Luxury Villas and Spa, Cook Islands

GENERAL AWARDS – ALL COUNTRIES

25. Marketing Campaign

Accor Hotels, Australia wide
Crowne Plaza Hotels, Australia and New Zealand
Emporium Hotel Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, VIC, Australia
Medina Apartment Hotels, Australia wide
Mirvac Hotels and Resorts, Australia and New Zealand
Novotel Canberra, ACT, Australia
Sheraton on the Park, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa, New Zealand
Vibe Hotels, Australia wide

26. Service to the Community

Crowne Plaza Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Crowne Plaza Queenstown, New Zealand
Hilton Cairns, QLD, Australia
Hilton Lake Taupo, New Zealand
Mercure Cairns, QLD, Australia
Mercure Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa, New Zealand
Sydney Harbour Marriott, NSW, Australia
The Langham Melbourne, VIC, Australia
The Observatory Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

PEOPLE AWARDS

27. Concierge

Alex Williams, Chief Concierge, Sheraton on the Park, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Bryan Wilkinson, Chef Concierge, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa, New Zealand
Gary Chan, Assistant Concierge, Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, NSW, Australia
James Ridenour, Chef Concierge, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, VIC, Australia
Jason Aberin, Chief Concierge, Hilton Sydney, NSW, Australia
Jim Tully, Chief Concierge, SkyCity Grand Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand
Mark Peyton, Chief Concierge, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, NSW, Australia
Rhett Constantine, Chief Concierge, The Sebel and Citigate Albert Park, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Ronald Maskell, Chief Concierge, Crown Towers Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Steve Ciric, Chief Concierge, The Westin Melbourne, VIC. Australia

28. Hotel Chef

Andrew McCrea, Executive Chef, The Sebel Suites Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Anthony Ross, Executive Head Chef and Food and Beverage Director, The Langham Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Brendon Coffey, Executive Chef, Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa, Fiji
Dennis Leslie, Executive Chef, Hilton Adelaide, SA, Australia
Gary Johnson, Executive Chef, Hilton Sydney, NSW, Australia
Gavin Hughes, Head Chef, The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa, NSW, Australia
Glenn Wright, Sous Chef, Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, VIC, Australia
Jay Olsen, Chef, Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco, New Zealand
Mathieu Astier, Chef de Cuisine, Sofitel Brisbane Central, QLD, Australia
Nick Reade, Executive Chef, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, VIC, Australia

29. Food and Beverage Associate

Andrew Ausage, Marble Bar Manager, Hilton Sydney, NSW, Australia
Cherie Stubbs-Timbery, F&B Team Leader, The Swiss-Grand Resort and Spa, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Chris Hough, Assistant F&B Manager – Banquets, Sheraton on the Park, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Chris Smith, Assistant F&B Services Manager, The Sebel Parramatta, NSW, Australia
Daniela Yankov Reid, F&B Manager, Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco, New Zealand
Dhairya Shah, Restaurant Manager, SkyCity Grand Hotel, New Zealand
Irene Noordhoek, F&B attendant, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa, New Zealand
Luke Redington, Bar Manager, Eau de Vie, The Kirketon, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
Oliver Colgrave, Restaurant supervisor, Clarion Hotel City Park Grand, Launceston, TAS, Australia
Steve Wellsteed, F&B Manager, Novotel Canberra, ACT, Australia

30. Human Resources Associate

Amanda Lutvey, Human Resources Manager, Emporium Hotel, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Bronwyn Knutson, HR Manager New Zealand Region, Mantra Group, Christchurch, New Zealand
Cathy Sinden, Training and Recruitment Manager, Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour, NSW, Australia
David West, Human Resources Manager, Rendezvous Hotel Adelaide, SA, Australia
John Timson, Learning and Development Consultant/Trainer, Accor Hotels, Australia wide
Kate Brough, Human Resources Manager, Hyatt Regency Perth, WA, Australia
Mathew Paine, Director Human Resources, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, NSW, Australia
Mike Chep, Regional Manager Human Resources, Rendezvous Hotels, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Nicole Salonga, Human Resources Manager, Four Seasons Sydney, NSW, Australia
Rowena Carter, HR and Training Manager, 8Hotels, Sydney, NSW, Australia

31. Sales and Marketing Associate

Bess Simpson, Business Development Manager, Mercure Sydney Airport, BSW, Australia
Blair Weir, Director of Sales and Marketing, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, VIC, Australia
Bruce White, Director Sales and Marketing, Rendezvous Hotels Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Evelyn Page, Sales and Marketing Manager, Best Western Sanctuary Inn, Tamworth, NSW, Australia
Helen Radic, Director of Sales and Marketing, Sydney Harbour Marriott, NSW, Australia
Ivy Zhang, Business Development Manager, Sheraton on the Park, Sydney, Australia
Karryn Cutcheon, Director of Sales, Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour, NSW, Australia
Kelvin Dodt, Regional Sales and Marketing Manager, The Sebel and Citigate King George Square Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Suzie Jones, Director of Sales and Marketing, Radisson Resort Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
Tanya Dennis, Sales and Marketing Director, New Zealand, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa, New Zealand

32. Communications Associate

Cristina Magni, Marketing and Communications Manager, Hilton Auckland and Hilton Lake Taupo, New Zealand
Linda Sweeney, Group Director of Marketing and Communications, Mirvac Hotels and Resorts, Australia and New Zealand
Rebecca Freestun, Communications Executive, Sofitel Hotels, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sally Morgan, Head of Corporate Communications, Hayman, QLD, Australia
Sarah Vickery, Director of Public Relations, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sue Currie, VP Public Relations and Communications, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific
Susan Gibson, Group Communications Manager, Heritage Hotel Management, New Zealand
Susan Sullivan, Public Relations Manager, Mantra Group, Australia and New Zealand
Tara Bishop, Media Relations Manager, Crown hotels, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Tessa Anderssen, Communications Manager, Toga Hospitality, Australia and New Zealand

33. Front Office Associate

Blaine Inch, Front Office Manager, Hilton Lake Taupo, New Zealand
Brett Hutson, Duty Manager, The Sebel Suites Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Calisha Allsworth, Area Front Office Manager, 8 Hotels, Australia wide
Christie Love, Front Office Manager/Rooms Division Manager, The York by Swiss-Belhotel, Sydney, Australia
Diane Mouchot, Front Office Team Leader, The Menzies Hotel Sydney, NSW, Australia
Joseph Kuchappan, Front Office Supervisor, Quest Suva, Fiji
Leoni Mitchell, Front Office Receptionist, Quest Taupo, New Zealand
Mia Vesser, Front Office Duty Manager, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa, New Zealand
Sarah Simpson, Assistant Front Office Manager, Novotel Twin Waters Resort Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia
Simon Wanstall, Front Office Manager, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney, NSW, Australia

34. Procurement Associate

Alex Nagy, Senior Director of Procurement – Asia Pacific, Marriott International
Brandon Rossen, Purchasing Manager, Sheraton on the Park, Sydney, NSW, Australia
John Toscano, National Procurement Manager, Quest Serviced Apartments
Lori Finglas, National Supply Manager, Mantra Group, Australia
Malcolm Parker, Senior Procurement Manager, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific
Michael Thomas, Director of Procurement – Pacific, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
Nicholas Grandioso, National Procurement Manager, Accor Hotels, Australia wide
Peter Phillips, National Supply Chain Manager, Mirvac Hotels and Resorts
Todd Heatly, National Procurement Manager, InterContinental Hotels Group, Australia
Trang Le, Procurement Manager, Hilton Sydney, NSW, Australia

35. Housekeeper

Brenda Olson, Executive Housekeeper, Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, Lithgow, NSW, Australia
Chona Ogilvie, Executive Housekeeper, Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour, NSW, Australia
Elizabeth York, Executive Housekeeper, Chifley Hotel Penrith Panthers, NSW, Australia
Karina Gordon, Executive Housekeeper, Diamant Hotel Canberra, ACT, Australia
Myra Sullivan, Executive Housekeeper, Rendezvous Hotel Adelaide, SA, Australia
Nadia Moriconi De Almeida, Assistant Executive Housekeeper, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, NSW, Australia
Patricia Sutherland, The Sebel Chatswood, NSW, Australia
Rashmi Tulsiani, Executive Housekeeper, Crown Metropol, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Sarah Young, Executive Housekeeper, Rydges Hotel World Square, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sri Yanti, Ibis Hotel World Square, Sydney, NSW, Australia

36. Hotel Engineer

Andre Van Staden, Maintenance Manager, The Sebel Harbourside Kiama, NSW, Australia
Craig Cavers, Chief Engineer, Hilton Sydney, NSW, Australia
David Hird, Chief Engineer, Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Dieter Spielkamp, Chief Engineer, Novotel Twin Waters Resort Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia
Greg Mallett, Chief Engineer, Novotel Melbourne St Kilda, VIC, Australia
Manuel Wong, Chief Engineer, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, NSW, Australia
Mohammed Sharif, Chief of Engineering, Sofitel Brisbane Central, QLD, Australia
Robin Power, Area Engineering Manager, Crowne Plaza Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Sean Smith, Building Manager, The York By Swiss-Belhotel,  Sydney, NSW, Australia
Tom Champion, Hotel Engineer, Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco, New Zealand

37. Rising Star

Ben Krieg, General Manager, Mercure Geelong, NSW, Australia
Cory Clark-Goodison, Apprentice Chef, The Sebel Resort and Spa Hawkesbury Valley, NSW, Australia
Daniel Phu, Food and Beverage Attendant, Sofitel Brisbane Central, QLD, Australia
Danielle De Veaux, Front Office Manager, Establishment Hotel, Sydney, NSW
Elyse Vartuli, Corporate Sales Manager, Sydney Harbour Marriott, NSW, Australia
Laura Gibb, Assistant Manager, Mercure Hotel Hobart, TAS, Australia
Morgan Uganathan, Assistant Housekeeping Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, NSW, Australia
Rebecca Patterson, Guest Services Manager, The Swiss-Grand Resort and Spa, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Richmond Rodrigues, Commi Chef, Hilton Cairns, QLD, Australia
Ross Jack, Receptionist, Mercure Sydney, NSW, Australia

MAJOR AWARDS

38. South Pacific General Manager

Adam Laker, General Manager, Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa, Fiji
Bernard Isautier, General Manager, Vahine Island, Tahaa, French Polynesia
Michael Monks, General Manager, Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and Spa, Fiji
Shane Cunning, Managing Director, Sheraton Fiji Resort, Fiji
Greg Maloney, General Manager, Radisson Fiji Resort, Fiji
Julian Moore, General Manager, Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Peter Hopgood, General Manager, Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji
Scott Williams, General Manager, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa, Fiji
Steve Anstey, General Manager, Liku Liku Lagoon Resort, Fiji
Wayne Milgate, General Manager, Vomo Island, Fiji

39. New Zealand General Manager

Blair Chalmers, General Manager, Kingsgate Hotel Rotorua
Bruce Garrett, General Manager, The George, Christchurch
Callum Mallett, General Manager, SkyCity Grand Hotel, Auckland
Chris Partridge, General Manager, Hilton Auckland and Hilton Lake Taupo
Clare Davies, General Manager, Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco
Fraser McKenzie, General Manager, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Matthew Anderson, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Queenstown
Philip Hilton, General Manager, Novotel Wellington
Rob McIntyre, General Manager, Pullman Auckland
Wouter de Graaf, General Manager, Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa

40. Australian General Manager

Erkin Aytekin, General Manager, Novotel Melbourne St Kilda, VIC
Joost Heymeijer, General Manager, Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, Lithgow, NSW
Kelye Woodgate, General Manager, The York by Swiss-Belhotel, Sydney, NSW
Marije Kleverlaan, Area General Manager, 8Hotels, Sydney, NSW
Mark Wilkinson, General Manager, Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast
Michael Sheridan, General Manager, The Sebel Pier One, Sydney, NSW
Michael Smith, General Manager, The Menzies Sydney, NSW
Paul Hutton, General Manager, Hilton Sydney, NSW
Peter Tudehope, General Manager, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney, NSW
Russell Durnell, General Manager, Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast, QLD

41. Environmental Program

Hilton Adelaide, SA, Australia
Hilton Sydney, NSW, Australia
Legends Resort Moorea, French Polynesia
Novotel Canberra, ACT, Austalia
Pacific Resort Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, VIC, Australia
Sydney Marriott Hotel, NSW, Australia
Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, Lithgow, NSW, Australia
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

42. Supplier

To be announced on the night at the 2011 HM Awards

43. Hotel Brand*

Art Series, Rydges / AHL
Crown, Crown (Melbourne)
Four Seasons, Four Seasons Hotels
Hilton, Hilton Worldwide
Hyatt, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
InterContinental Hotels, IHG
Medina Apartment Hotels, Toga Hospitality
Sofitel Luxury Hotels, Accor Hotels
Swissotel, Fairmont Raffles
The Langham, Langham Hospitality Group
The Westin, Starwood

44. Accommodation Chain*

Accor Hotels
Hilton Worldwide
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
InterContinental Hotels Group
Langham Hospitality Group
Mantra Group
Mirvac Hotels and Resorts
Quest Serviced Apartments
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Starwood Pacific Hotels
Toga Hospitality

45. Hotel of the Year*

Crown Towers Melbourne, VIC
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, NSW
Hilton Sydney, NSW
InterContinental Sydney, NSW
Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast, QLD
Q Station Retreat, Manly, NSW
Saffire, Coles Bay, TAS
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, NSW
The Observatory Hotel, Sydney, NSW
Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, Lithgow, NSW  

46. HM magazine New Zealand Hotelier

To be announced on the night at the 2011 HM Awards

47. HM magazine Australian Hotelier of the Year

To be announced on the night at the 2011 HM Awards

48. HM magazine Asia-Pacific Hotelier of the Year

To be announced on the night at the 2011 HM Awards

Hall of Fame inductees

To be announced on the night at the 2011 HM Awards

*Entries were not allowed for Hotel Brand, Accommodation Chain and Hotel of the Year – these were nominations exclusively from our judging panel.


Monday, August 17, 2009

Winners Announced In the 2009 HM Awards

The leading hotels in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific have been recognised for accommodation excellence at the 2009 HM Awards, held in front of 440 guests in Sydney on Friday night (Aug 14).

The 2009 HM Awards, presented by Sealy, awarded people, departments, properties and chains across 40 categories in front of the industry’s leading hoteliers, staff, key suppliers and dignitaries.

“Once again, the HM Awards were a fantastic showcase of the best the industry has to offer,” said James Wilkinson, Managing Editor of HM magazine – host of the seventh annual HM Awards.

“We have some of the most amazing staff and stunning hotels the world has to offer and it has once more been a privilege to recognise excellence across the entire accommodation industry here in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

“Once again, this year’s HM Awards have been the most successful ever held. Everything about the awards was bigger and better, from the record 450 guests, to the incredible amount of entries we received in 2009, which exceeded 1200 – more than double last year.

“The Awards have become the pinnacle for excellence in this part of the world and HM magazine is proud to recognize excellence in every corner – from front office managers to GMs and boutique hotels to accommodation chains,” Wilkinson said.

Simon McGrath, Accor’s Vice President – Australia took home the most prestigious award on the night, the 2009 HM Magazine Hotelier of the Year. The award was voted on by the leading regional directors of hotel chains, as were the other three top awards on the night – Hotel Brand, Overall Hotel and Accommodation Chain.

“The HM magazine Hotelier of the year recognition has become one of the most sought after awards in the Australian accommodation industry – and once again like Keith Barr in 2008 and Andrew Turner in 2007, we again had one of the finest hoteliers in this country taking out the award this year,” Wilkinson said.

InterContinental Hotels Group’s Crowne Plaza was awarded Hotel Brand of the Year, while qualia on Hamilton Island was named Hotel of the Year and Mirvac Hotels & Resorts, led by CEO Andrew Turner, took out Accommodation Chain of the Year.

Other major Awards saw Amanda Silk from Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa win the South Pacific Hotel Manager category, Holiday Inn Wellington’s Heather Idoine-Riley take out the New Zealand Hotel Manager award and Small Luxury Hotels win Hotel Brand Management Company.

Nominations in the HM Awards were open to hotel staff across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Over 20 leading travel writers and industry leaders decided on the property categories, while a special HM magazine team decided on the people awards in conjunction with Hostec. The judging results were again audited by Ernst & Young in 2009.

HM (Hotel & Accommodation Management) Magazine is the host of the annual HM Awards, which were presented by Sealy. Co-hosts of the event in 2009 included Intrust Super and ISIS Hotel Projects.

A complete list of winners can be found below.

For more information, image and logo requests, contact:
James Wilkinson
Managing Editor
HM - Hotel & Accommodation Management
T: +61 (0)2 8586 6204
M: +61 (0)414 645 311
E: jwilkinson@intermedia.com.au
www.hmawards.com.au


2009 HM AWARDS PRESENTED BY SEALY – WINNERS LIST

PROPERTY AWARDS - AUSTRALIA

1. Serviced Apartment Property
Presented by: TravelZoo
Winner: Fraser Suites Sydney, NSW
Highly commended: Quay Grand Suites Sydney, NSW

2. Accommodation Property – 3- to 3.5-Star
Presented by: Intrust Super
Winner: Thredbo Alpine Hotel, NSW
Highly commended: Best Western Sanctuary Inn, Tamworth, NSW

3. Accommodation Property – 4- to 4.5-Star
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: The Byron at Byron Resort & Spa, NSW
Highly commended: Q Station Retreat, Manly, NSW

4. Accommodation Property – 5-Star
Presented by: Dyson Airblade
Winner: Crown Towers, Melbourne, VIC
Highly commended: The Observatory Hotel, Sydney, NSW

5. Business Hotel
Presented by: DoCoMo InterTouch
Winner: Hilton Sydney, NSW
Highly commended: Crown Towers, Melbourne, VIC

6. Resort
Presented by: Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific
Winner: qualia, QLD
Highly commended: The Byron at Byron Resort & Spa, NSW

7. Hotel Refurbishment
Presented by: ISIS Hotel Projects
Winner: InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, VIC
Highly commended: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, NSW

8. Boutique Hotel
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: Emporium Hotel, Brisbane, QLD
Highly commended: Cape Lodge, Margaret River, WA

9. Unique Accommodation
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: Bay of Fires Lodge, Mt William National Park, TAS
Highly commended: Q Station Retreat, Manly, NSW

10. New Hotel
Presented by: Intrust Super
Winner: Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, NT
Highly commended: Pullman Sydney Olympic Park, NSW

11. Alpine Accommodation
Presented by: Philips
Winner: Quay West Resort & Spa Falls Creek, VIC
Highly commended: Novotel Lake Crackenback Resort, NSW

12. MICE Hotel
Presented by: SPICE Magazine
Winner: Q Station Retreat, Manly, NSW
Highly commended: Hilton Sydney, NSW

13. Regional Property
Presented by: Intrust Super
Winner: Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa, NSW
Highly commended: Kim’s Beach Hideaway, Toowoon Bay, NSW

14. Hotel Day Spa
Presented by: ISIS Hotel Projects
Winner: Villa Thalgo Day Spa, The Sebel Resort & Spa Hawkesbury Valley, NSW
Highly commended: Angsana Spa, Angsana Resort & Spa Great Barrier Reef, QLD

15. Hotel Bar
Presented by: Hoshizaki Ice Makers
Winner: Zeta Bar, Hilton Sydney, NSW
Highly commended: Astral Bar, Star City, NSW

16. Hotel Restaurant
Presented by: San Pellegrino
Winner: Bilson’s, Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney, NSW
Highly commended: Altitude, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, NSW

17. Hi-Tech Hotel
Presented by: Foxtel Business
Winner: The Westin Sydney, NSW
Highly commended: InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, VIC

PROPERTY AWARDS – NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH PACIFIC

18. New Zealand Hotel
Presented by: Vingcard Elsafe
Winner: The Westin Auckland, Lighter Quay
Highly commended: Sofitel Queenstown

19. New Zealand Regional Property
Presented by: HM Magazine
Winner: Blanket Bay, Glenorchy
Highly commended: Huka Lodge, Lake Taupo

20. Fijian Property
Presented by: ISIS Hotel Projects
Winner: Likuliku Lagoon Resort, Fiji
Highly commended: Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort & Spa, Yanuka, Fiji

21. South Pacific Property
Presented by: Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific
Winner: InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, French Polynesia
Highly commended: Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa, French Polynesia

PROPERTY AWARDS – ALL COUNTRIES (AUSTRALIA, NZ & SOUTH PACIFIC)

22. Environmental Program
Presented by: AAA Tourism
Winner: Pullman Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Highly commended: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs, NT

23. Marketing Campaign
Presented by: SPICEnews.com.au
Winner: ‘Personal mantras’, Mantra, Stella Hospitality
Highly commended: ‘100 Reasons Why’, Sofitel Luxury Hotels, Accor Hospitality

24. Service to the Community
Presented by: HM Magazine
Winner: Sydney Harbour Marriott, NSW
Highly commended: Holiday Inn Wellington, New Zealand

PEOPLE AWARDS

25. Concierge
Presented by: Time Out Sydney
Winner: Chris Traill, Park Hyatt Sydney, NSW
Highly commended: Glenn Lacey, The Langham Melbourne, VIC

26. Hotel Executive Chef
Presented by: Robert Oatley Wines
Winner: Glenn Bacon, Hayman, QLD
Highly commended: Hugh Whitehouse, Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa, NSW

27. Hotel Bartender
Presented by: timeout.com/sydney
Winner: Lucy George, Emporium Hotel, Brisbane, QLD
Highly commended: Stuart Reeves, Park Hyatt Sydney, NSW

28. Human Resources Department Member
Presented by: Hostec
Winner: Jayne Webb, Brisbane Marriott, QLD
Highly commended: Chantal Jackson, Hilton Sydney, NSW

29. Sales & Marketing Department Member
Presented by: Intrust Super
Winner: Chriscelle Capito, The Observatory Hotel Sydney, NSW
Highly commended: Tomoko Sakurai, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, NSW

30. PR/Communications Department Member
Presented by: Travmedia.com
Winner: Gaynor Reid, Accor Hospitality
Highly commended: Jill Collins, Hamilton Island, QLD (representation)

31. Front Office Department Member
Presented by: ISIS Hotel Projects
Winner: Simon Ruri, Peppers Clearwater Resort, Christchurch, New Zealand
Highly commended: Jamila El Allam, The Langham Melbourne, VIC

32. Rooms Division Department Member
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: Donna Gribble, Novotel Barossa Valley, SA
Highly commended: Grace Esogon, Sydney Harbour Marriott, NSW

MAJOR AWARDS

33. South Pacific Hotel Manager
Presented by: HM Magazine
Winner: Amanda Silk, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa, Fiji
Highly commended: Greg Stanaway, Pacific Resort Rarotonga, Cook Islands

34. New Zealand Hotel Manager
Presented by: HM Magazine
Winner: Heather Idoine-Riley, Holiday Inn Wellington
Highly commended: Victoria Shaw, Eichardt’s Private Hotel Queenstown

35. Australian Hotel Manager
Presented by: ISIS Hotel Projects
Winner: Richard Munro, Star City, Sydney, NSW
Highly commended: Peter Savoff, Emporium Hotel, Brisbane, QLD

36. Hotel Brand Management Company
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Highly commended: The Leading Hotels of the World

37. Hotel Brand
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: Crowne Plaza, InterContinental Hotels Group
Highly commended: Diamant, Eight Hotels Australia

38. Accommodation Chain
Presented by: Intrust Super
Winner: Mirvac Hotels & Resorts
Highly commended: InterContinental Hotels Group

39. Hotel of the Year
Presented by: Sealy
Winner: qualia, Hamilton Island, QLD
Highly commended: The Observatory Hotel, Sydney, NSW
Highly commended: Park Hyatt Melbourne, VIC

40. HM Magazine Hotelier of the Year
Presented by: HM Magazine
Winner: Simon McGrath, Accor Hospitality

Also: Hall of Fame inaugural inductees
David Baffsky AO, Accor Hospitality
Patrick Griffin OAM, Orient-Express Hotels

The 2009 HM Awards judging results were officially audited by Ernst & Young.

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