Time to shine: hotel industry comes together to recognise its brightest stars

Close to 1000 industry leaders are set to gather at Sydney’s International Convention Centre this evening to celebrate the brightest stars of the hotel industry at the 22^nd annual HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, sponsored by Sealy Posturepedic.

Widely regarded as the industry’s night of nights, the event returns to the ICC Sydney for the first time since 2019 to celebrate its people, the projects they’ve worked on, stellar properties and groups.

A total of 47 categories will be presented on the night. View the list below and see the nominees here.

“Once again, the entries this year – from chefs to housekeepers, five-star resorts and apartment hotels – have been incredible and it has been terrific to see thousands of staff and properties highlight many achievements in another busy year,” said HM Awards Founder, Chief Judge and Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson.

“What’s also been fantastic is the support of our major partners who have once again made this event happen, including our presentation partner Sealy; our co-hosts the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School powered by Torrents University Australia, Australia’s leading industry super fund, Hostplus, and for the first time fbm.

“Without these fantastic major sponsors and our Award Presenters and Supporting Companies (listed on the preceding page) this event would not be possible. On behalf of the HM Magazine team, thank you again for your support.”

Supporting Sala Baï Hotel and Restaurant school

The 2024 HM Awards will raise funds for hospitality training charity, Sala Baï. Launched in 2002, Sala Baï Hotel and Restaurant school is a program created by French NGO Agir Pour le Cambodge (APLC) in partnership with Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, to fight poverty and human trafficking through social and professional training of young underprivileged Cambodians.

On the night, attendees can sponsor a student’s training using pledge cards available or support the cause by purchasing De Beaurepaire Wines 2022 ‘Blanchefleur’ Blanc de Blancs, available at the Sparkling Bar.

Pre-order a bottle or glass of sparkling now.

See the list of categories for the 2024 HM Awards below:

PROPERTY AWARDS – AUSTRALIA (Certificate Awarded)

Apartment Hotel
Economy Hotel
Midscale Hotel
Upscale Hotel
Upper-Upscale Hotel
Luxury Hotel
Lodge
Business Hotel
Resort
Hotel Interior Design
Boutique Hotel
New Hotel
Meetings and Conferencing Property
Regional Property
Day Spa
Hotel Bar
Hotel Restaurant
Tech Hotel

GENERAL AWARDS – AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND/SOUTH PACIFIC (Certificate Awarded)

Australian winner awarded in Sydney. See NZ-Pacific winners awarded in Auckland here.

Marketing Campaign
Innovative Collaboration
Environmental Program

PEOPLE AWARDS – AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND/SOUTH PACIFIC (Certificate Awarded)