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