ACCORHOTELS 2018 PACIFIC FRANCHISE HOTELS AWARDS

The AccorHotels Pacific Franchise Awards were held at Pullman Melbourne on the Park on Wednesday 23 January as part of the Group’s annual franchise conference attended by over 100 franchisees.

AccorHotels is delighted to announce the 12 winners of the AccorHotels Pacific Franchise Awards for 2018, which recognise outstanding performance and achievements of the group’s franchise hotels. The awards were presented by Olympic medallist, sports presenter and CEO of AFL’s Women’s League, Nicole Livingstone alongside AccorHotels executives.

The inaugural Service to the Industry, a new award category for an individual or team who have shown consistent and outstanding leadership and vision that not only contributes to the success of their business but has also advanced the tourism industry in their region. The award was presented by Chairman and CEO of AccorHotels Asia Pacific, Michael Issenberg and bestowed to Ray Stone of Voyages Ayers Rock Resort. Over 35 years Ray has carved out a successful career and has made an enormous contribution to Australia’s most iconic tourism destination.

Following a record-breaking year for conferencing, guest experience and loyalty results, Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach took home the Hotel of the Year crown.

A proud Yajai (Jig) Petchsong of The Sebel Melbourne Docklands won the Rising Star Award, which recognises a superstar who has displayed a high performance and personal growth with potential to be a future leader in the hotel industry.

Service to the Community recognises the hotel, which is heavily ingrained in the local community and recognises that community relationships assist to build a sustainable business, this award was won by Novotel Wollongong Northbeach. In 2018, AccorHotels welcomed seven new properties to its franchise family including The Sebel Brisbane Margate Beach, The Sebel West Perth Aire Apartments, The Sebel Melbourne Malvern, The Sebel Auckland Manukau, The Mitchelton Nagambie MGallery by Sofitel, Mercure Albury and The Lost Camel Hotel, a member of Mercure.

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