On Monday night, the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) hosted the 2024 Perth Airport Accommodation Awards for Excellence, honouring Western Australia’s most outstanding hotels and the hospitality talent behind them in their pursuit of excellence.
The Ritz-Carlton, Perth won 5 awards across multiple categories including the prestigious Deluxe Accommodation and Best Metro Accommodation awards. Three of the hotel’s Ladies and Gentlemen were recognised in talent categories including Food and Beverage Voyager (Management Trainee) Jamie Grove who was awarded Rising Star; Outlet Venue Manager which was awarded to Beverage and Bar Manager Marco Barsotti, and Emerging Female Leader which was awarded to Murphy Loh, Front of House Manager.
The AHA Perth Airport Accommodation Awards for Excellence are Western Australia’s most prestigious hospitality awards that recognise the exceptional achievements of WA’s leading accommodation and hotel venues and the relentless efforts and dedication of the individuals and teams who set the standards for excellence in the industry, and whose commitment to guest satisfaction and industry advancement is paramount.
“We are so proud to have won these awards and to be recognised by The Australian Hotels Association in these categories. Since we opened our doors in 2019 our exceptional Ladies and Gentlemen have embodied excellence in their standard of service – an achievement that they can stand proud of in an industry where commitment to guest satisfaction is so paramount. It is with great honour that I congratulate Jamie Grove, Marco Barsotti and Murphy Loh for their achievements,” said Dario Orsini, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth.
Among the winners at the AHA WA awards is Beverage & Bar Manager, Marco Barsotti. Marco has embodied his penchant for innovation through a number of exciting collaborations and programming the bar – from a themed takeover with the native WA everlastings flower to a bespoke house blend Songbird Gin creation in partnership with Rainfall distillery – and has maintained the high-quality guest experience through his passion for guest satisfaction. Marco has also been instrumental in bringing a new partnership to Songbird, which will come to fruition in mid-2024 and bring together some of the world’s best mixology talent in a Perth-first. More information will be announced in the coming months.
The Ritz-Carlton, Perth was listed as a winner in the below categories at the AHA WA Awards:
- Deluxe Accommodation Award – Hotel
- WA’s Best Metro Accommodation Hotel Award – Hotel
- Rising Star Award – Jamie Grove
- Outlet Venue Manager Award – Marco Barsotti
- Emerging Female Leader Award – Murphy Loh
The Ritz-Carlton, Perth was listed as a finalist in the below categories at the AHA WA Awards:
- Hotel Marketing Award – Hotel
- Banquet, Events and Mice Team Award – Hotel
- Chef Award – Jui Jiang
- Food And Beverage Award – Florian Allouat
- Sales and Marketing Manager Award – Ida Anggraeni
- Senior Executive Manager Award – Pasquo King
- Accommodation Hotel Restaurant Award – Hearth
- Accommodation Hotel Bar Award – Songbird Bar
The winners of the AHA WA awards will be eligible for the AHA National Awards for Excellence, celebrating the best in hospitality over Australia.
The Ritz-Carlton, Perth has brought architectural design, local influence and Perth’s natural beauty together through an inspired offering that connects guests with the narrative of Western Australia. All hotel experiences – from programming at Hearth Restaurant and Songbird Bar to The Ritz-Carlton Spa are rooted in the story of Western Australia and offer a gateway to exploring the state. With guest rooms featuring the ultimate luxuries, floor-to-ceiling windows, sweeping views across Elizabeth Quay and the Swan River, and a level of service that sets the pace in the industry, the hotel is famed for providing the quintessentially luxury Perth experience.
