Victoria’s top hotels take a bow
Victoria’s top accommodation hotels have been recognised at the 2014 Tourism Accommodation Australia (Victoria) Awards for Excellence.
The Outstanding Contribution to the Industry award recognises a sustained contribution by a hotelier or industry leader who has made a significant contribution to Victoria’s tourism and accommodation industries.
The 2014 awardee was Peter Crinis, chief operating officer, hotels and food and beverage, for Crown Resorts.
In his current role, Crinis is responsible for one of Australia’s largest and most significant tourism and hotel investments as well as significant offshore hotel properties.
The Hotel Industry Rising Star recognises a young emerging talent in the accommodation industry. The 2014 awardee was Sofitel Melbourne on Collins reservation sales manager, Michael Brennan.
Other winners honoured were:
Accommodation Category Award Winners:
Deluxe Accommodation Hotel of the Year – Park Hyatt Melbourne
Apartment/Suite Accommodation of the Year – Citadines on Bourke Melbourne
Superior Accommodation Hotel of the Year – Crown Promenade, Melbourne
Mid-Range Accommodation Hotel of the Year – ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel
Boutique Style Accommodation of the Year – Adelphi Hotel, Melbourne
Resort Style Accommodation of the Year – Silverwater Resort Phillip Island
Regional Accommodation of the Year – Four Points by Sheraton Geelong
Specialty Category – Winners:
Deluxe Restaurant of the Year – No35, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Hotel Restaurant of the Year – dish, Royce Hotel, Melbourne
Regional Hotel Restaurant – Atrium Restaurant, Quality Hotel Wangaratta Gateway
Hotel Bar of the Year – ARIA bar & lounge , The Langham Melbourne
Individual Excellence – Winners:
Outstanding Contribution to the Industry – Peter Crinis, Crown Resorts
Administration Employee of The Year – Erica McDonagh , The Langham Melbourne
Concierge of The Year – Kore Ormsby, Crowne Plaza Melbourne
Food & Beverage Services Employee of The Year – Paul Griffiths, Rydges Melbourne
Front Office Services Employee of The Year – Clifford Austin , InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto & Andrew Edwards, Rendezvous Grand Hotel Melbourne
Hotel Industry Rising Star – Michael Brennan, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Sales & Marketing Employee of The Year – Teresa Bricknell, PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport
Property Performance – Winners:
Best Environmental & Energy Efficiency Practice – Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Best Marketed Accommodation Provider – (The Cullen, Prahran) The Art Series Hotel Group
Outstanding Achievement in Training – Yarra Valley Lodge
Outstanding Community Service & Achievement – Melbourne Marriott Hotel
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