Top achievers from across Victoria were honoured at the 2019 TAA (Victoria) Awards.
Nearly 500 members of the accommodation and hospitality industries across Victoria glammed up for the 2019 Tourism Accommodation Australia (Victoria) Awards, with star performers recognised for a year of top achievement.
Among a cavalcade of worthy winners and outstanding performers watched on by political and industry heavyweights, the evening’s highlight was the recognition of Melbourne Convention Bureau CEO, Karen Bolinger, who has played a key role in securing over $2.4 billion in economic contribution to the state through more than 570,000 delegate days attending meetings and events.
Attending the ceremony, newly-appointed TAA National Chief Executive, Michael Johnson, said Victoria’s hospitality industry continues to grow in stature.
“From Melbourne to the regions, Victoria sets a high standard when it comes to accommodation – I would like to congratulate all winners for providing high quality venues and service each and every day of the year.”
Winners of the 2019 Tourism Accommodation Australia (Victoria) Awards are:
Apartment Accommodation of the Year: The Sebel Melbourne Docklands
Hotel Restaurant of the Year: Bankvale Run, Marnong Estate & Locanda Restaurant, Rydges Melbourne
Engineer and Maintenance Employee of the Year: Peter Nesbit – Hyatt Place Melbourne, Essendon Fields
Hotel Club Lounge of the Year: The Langham Melbourne
Outstanding Community Service and Achievement: Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Mid-Range Accommodation Hotel of the Year: Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders
Regional Hotel Restaurant of the Year: Wickens at Royal Mail Dunkeld, Royal Mail Hotel Dunkeld
Deluxe Restaurant of the Year: Pascale Bar & Grill, QT Melbourne
Revenue Manager Employee of the Year: Yvonne Qian – Sheraton Melbourne Hotel
Boutique Style Accommodation of the Year: The Provincial Hotel, Ballarat
Concierge of the Year: James Spielvogel – InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
Best Marketed Accommodation Provider: Ovolo Laneways, Melbourne
Outstanding Achievement in Training: Grand Hyatt Melbourne & Melbourne Marriott Hotel
Hotel Industry Rising Star Award: Tim Deeks – Crown Towers Melbourne
Outstanding Contribution to the Industry: Karen Bolinger, in her capacity as Chief Executive Officer – Melbourne Convention Bureau
Front Office Services Employee of the Year: Laurent Johnson – Melbourne Marriott Hotel
Best Environmental and Energy Efficiency Practice: Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne
Regional Accommodation of the Year: Quality Hotel – Wangaratta Gateway
Excellence in Innovation: Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Sales Employee of the Year: Maya Gray – Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Marketing Employee of the Year: Elissa Hayes – Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort and Spa, Yarra Glen
Food and Beverage Services Employee of the Year: Annie Crowe – InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
Back of House Employee of the Year: Keith Wilson – Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Hotel Bar of the Year: Market Lane – InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
Chef of the Year: Grant Flack – Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort and Spa, Yarra Glen
Resort Style Accommodation of the Year: Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort and Spa, Yarra Glen
Housekeeper Employee of the Year: Rebecca Bruhn- Rydges Melbourne
Superior Accommodation Hotel of the Year: Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne
Deluxe Accommodation Hotel of the Year: Crown Towers Melbourne
