2016 AHA and Devil's Lair Accommodation Hotels Gala Ball
The AHA Accommodation Awards for Excellence highlight WA’s leading hotel venues, their staff, and their commitment to building the State’s reputation as a tourism destination. 500 guests were treated to a night of black and white elegance, a specially crafted menu and premium beverage offerings, while celebrating the successes of our flourishing industry.
View images from the evening HERE.
2016 Perth Airport AHA Accommodation Industry Awards
Venue Awards
WA’s Best Redeveloped Accommodation Hotel
Sponsored by Toxfree
Winner: Holiday Inn Perth City Centre
Finalists:
Holiday Inn Perth City Centre
Pagoda Resort & Spa
Willy Bay Resort
WA’s Best Accommodation Hotel Marketing
Sponsored by Advans Exhibition Services
Winner: Pan Pacific Perth
Finalists:
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges
Pan Pacific Perth
WA’s Best Apartment/Suite Accommodation Hotel
Sponsored by Foxtel
Winner: Fraser Suites Perth
Finalists:
Attika Hotel
Fraser Suites Perth
Pier 21 Apartment Hotel
Quest Scarborough
WA’s Best Mid-Range Accommodation Hotel
Sponsored by Trans Tasman Energy Group
Winner: Ibis Perth
Finalists:
Ibis Perth
The Murray Hotel
WA’s Best Superior Accommodation Hotel
Sponsored by Bars and More
Winner: Alex Hotel
Finalists:
Alex Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Perth
Holiday Inn Perth City Centre
Mangrove Hotel
Pagoda Resort & Spa
Quest Scarborough
Willy Bay Resort
WA’s Best Deluxe Accommodation Hotel
Sponsored by Peacocks Bedding
Winner: COMO The Treasury
Finalists:
COMO The Treasury
Fraser Suites Perth
Pan Pacific Perth
The Terrace Hotel
WA’s Best Resort Style Accommodation Hotel
Sponsored by Specialty Curtains and Blinds
Winner: Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa
Finalists:
Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle - by Rydges
WA’s Best Regional Accommodation Hotel
Sponsored by Ryan & Durey Solicitors
Winner: Mangrove Hotel
Finalists:
HideAway Haven
Mangrove Hotel
Willy Bay Resort
WA’s Best Restaurant within an Accommodation Hotel
Sponsored by Sealanes
Winner: Post, COMO The Treasury
Finalists:
Post, COMO The Treasury
Bistro Guillaume, Crown Perth
Ivy and Jack, Holiday Inn Perth City Centre
WA’s Best Accommodation Hotel Wine List
Sponsored by Fine Wine Wholesalers
Winner: Bistro Guillaume, Crown Perth
Finalists:
Wildflower, COMO The Treasury
Bistro Guillaume, Crown Perth
The Terrace Hotel
WA’s Best Hotel Management Team of the Year
Sponsored by William Angliss Institute
Winner: Holiday Inn Perth City Centre
Finalists:
COMO The Treasury
Holiday Inn Perth City Centre
International on the Water
WA’s Best New Accommodation Hotel
Sponsored by Skill Hire
Winner: Sage Hotel West Perth
WA’s Best Accommodation Hotel
Sponsored by APRA AMCOS
Winner: COMO The Treasury
Management Employee Awards
WA’s Best Front Office Award
Sponsored by City of Perth
Winner: Holiday Inn Perth City Centre, Alex Sheehy
Highly commended: COMO The Treasury, Pierre Olivier Lange
Finalists:
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COMO The Treasury: |
Pierre Olivier Lange |
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Holiday Inn Perth City Centre: |
Alex Sheehy |
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Kimberley Accommodation: |
Deborah Morrison |
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Pan Pacific Perth: |
Arshad Kacchi |
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Parmelia Hilton Perth: |
Des Shanks |
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Seasons of Perth: |
Grace Rinaldi |
WA’s Best Hotel Chef Award
Sponsored by Hisconfe
Winner: COMO The Treasury, Kim Brennan
Finalists:
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COMO The Treasury: |
Kim Brennan |
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Vikas Chandra |
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Pan Pacific Perth: |
Laurent Xavier |
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Parmelia Hilton Perth: |
Chad Miskiewicz |
WA’s Best Food and Beverage Services Award
Sponsored by Asahi Premium Beverages
Winner: Four Points by Sheraton Perth, Francois-Xavier Theus
Highly commended: COMO The Treasury, Francois Hionville
Finalists:
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COMO The Treasury: |
Francois Hoinville |
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Crown Perth, Atrium Restaurant: |
Dylan Sullivan |
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Four Points by Sheraton Perth: |
Francois-Xavier Theus |
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Pagoda Resort & Spa: |
Annie Houlberg |
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Pan Pacific Perth: |
Jerusha Rogers |
WA’s Best Concierge Award
Sponsored by HOSTPLUS
Winner: Pan Pacific Perth, Stuart Spicer
Finalists:
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Pan Pacific Perth: |
Stuart Spicer |
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The Terrace Hotel: |
Nick Di Benedetto |
WA’s Best Administration, Finance and Executive Support Award
Sponsored by Perth Convention Bureau
Winner: Seasons of Perth, Chathura Gamage
Finalists:
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COMO The Treasury: |
Nataly Abanto |
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Seasons of Perth: |
Chathura Gamage |
WA’s Best Engineering and Maintenance Award
Sponsored by HFM Asset Management
Winner: Four Points by Sheraton Perth, Stuart Birrell
Finalists:
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COMO The Treasury: |
Jesse Lynch |
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Four Points by Sheraton Perth: |
Stuart Birrell |
WA’s Best Conference and Events Award
Sponsored by Phonographic Performance Company of Australia
Winner: Crown Perth, Rachel Potter
Highly commended: Parmelia Hilton Perth, Rebecca D’Costa
Finalists:
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Crown Hotels: |
Rachel Potter |
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Madelene de Laive |
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Pagoda Resort & Spa: |
Santina Di Virgilio |
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Parmelia Hilton Perth: |
Rebecca D'Costa |
WA’s Best Housekeeping Award
Sponsored by AHS Hospitality Group
Winner: Four Points by Sheraton Perth, Lorna Farooq
Finalists:
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COMO The Treasury: |
Boyan Liu |
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Four Points by Sheraton Perth: |
Lorna Farooq |
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Perth Ambassador Hotel: |
Ayaovi Sego |
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Travelodge Perth: |
Jan Lee |
WA’s Best Sales and Marketing Award
Sponsored by HOSTPLUS
Winner: Parmelia Hilton Perth, Julia Clark
Highly commended: Pagoda Resort & Spa, Kylie Sullivan
Finalists:
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COMO The Treasury: |
Paula Castillo |
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Four Points by Sheraton Perth: |
Nicole Pedersen |
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Holiday Inn Perth City Centre: |
Katie Hokin |
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Pagoda Resort & Spa: |
Kylie Sullivan |
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Parmelia Hilton Perth: |
Julia Clark |
WA’s Best Executive Level Manager Award
sponsored by Edith Cowan University
Winner: COMO The Treasury, Viran Yapa
2016 Accommodation Industry Hall of Fame
Sponsored by Treasury Wine Estates
2016 inductee: Paul King, CEO of Seashells Hospitality Group
Previous inductees:
1998 - Rod Coates 2004 - James Allen 2010 - Marylyn New
1999 - Kevin Carton 2005 - Tony Pallotta 2011 - Ron Sedon
2000 - Maurice Brockwell 2006 - Michael Altieri 2012 - Wayne Carroll
2001 - Rob Wiseman 2007 - Laurie O’Meara 2013 - Martin Peirson-Jones
2002 - Robert Dawson 2008 - Fran Kirby 2014 - Adam Myott
2003 - Claus Paulus 2009 - Chris Pye 2015 – Andrew Hill
