Marriott International Inc. was proud to be awarded 9 wins and 15 Highly Commended awards at the highly competitive HM Awards Australasia held in Sydney on Friday 29 November 2024 – alongside 10 award wins and 5 Highly Commended at the Aotearoa-Pacific awards on 1st November in Auckland, acknowledging the best of the best in the hospitality industry across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
Marriott took home major awards at the HM Awards Australasia including Asia Pacific Hotelier of the Year, Rajeev Menon, and Fijian General Manager of the year, Silvano Dressino.
Among the Hotel accolades, W Sydney were winners in three categories: Hotel Interior Design, New Hotel, along with Concierge – Emma Trinidad. W Hotels also received Highly Commended for Hotel Brand of the Year.
The Tasman, Hobart, A Luxury Collection Hotel, won Boutique Hotel and Regional Property, with Highly Commended for Hotel Restaurant – Peppina, and Luxury Hotel categories, plus was Highly Commended for the hotly contested Australian Hotel of the year award.
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott’s award-winning travel and loyalty program of 219 million members globally, cemented its reputation for connecting travellers to incredible experiences through partnerships with some of Australia’s most well-loved events as Marriott Bonvoy’s 2024 partnership with the Australian Open, awarded joint winner of the Marketing Campaign category.
Recent opening, Adelaide Marriott Hotel, which opened its doors in August and marked the brand introduction to South Australia, scored a highly commended in New Hotel category, and Moxy Sydney Airport which opened in late 2023 received Highly Commended awards across two categories – Tech Hotel and Midscale Hotel.
Brisbane Marriott Hotel was awarded Business Hotel of the year, and Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay achieved Highly Commended for major award – Fijian Hotel of the year.
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne received Highly Commended for Day Spa and Hotel Bar – Cameo.
The Midnight Hotel, Canberra was Highly commended for Upscale Hotel, while Sheraton Grand Port Douglas received Highly Commended for best Resort.
At the Auckland awards ceremony, The Churchill at Four Points by Sheraton Auckland won Hotel Bar and Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay won the Fijian Upscale Resort award. Marriott associates were highly successful, acknowledged with award wins for Concierge, Food & Beverage Associate, Sales Associate, Marketing and Communications Associate, Finance Associate, Revenue Management Associate, Hotel Engineer and Rising Star.
The successful achievements mark the conclusion of a strong year for the hotel company, which has expanded its footprint to 46 operating Hotels and Resorts in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, opening three diverse new properties in 2024.
“The recognition received from HM Magazine is a testament to Marriott’s leading global brands, and our people-first culture”, said Jason Nuell, Area Vice President – Australia, New Zealand and Pacific, Marriott International.
Full List of Marriott International awards:
Australasia Awards:
Winners:
- Asia-Pacific Hotelier, Rajeev Menon
- Fijian General Manager, Silvano Dressino
- Concierge, Emma Trinidad
- Hotel Interior Design, W Sydney
- Boutique Hotel, The Tasman, Hobart, A Luxury Collection
- New Hotel, W Sydney
- Regional Property, The Tasman, Hobart, A Luxury Collection
- Marketing Campaign, Marriott Bonvoy x Australian Open
- Business Hotel, Brisbane Marriott
Highly Commended:
- Finance Associate, Patrick Wyatt
- Hotel Brand, W Hotels
- Fijian Hotel, Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
- Australian Hotel, The Tasman, Hobart, A Luxury Collection
- Luxury Hotel, The Tasman, Hobart, A Luxury Collection
- Upscale Hotel, The Midnight Hotel, Canberra, Autograph Collection
- Midscale Hotel, Moxy Sydney Airport
- Resort Hotel, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas
- Environmental Program, Element Melbourne Richmond
- Tech Hotel, Moxy Sydney Airport
- Hotel Restaurant, Peppina, The Tasman, Hobart, A Luxury Collection
- Hotel Bar, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
- Day Spa, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
- New Hotel, Adelaide Marriott
- Service to the Community, Marriott International Fiji Resorts
Aotearoa-Pacific Awards
Winners:
- New Zealand Hotel Bar, The Churchill Four Points by Sheraton Auckland, New Zealand
- Fijian Upscale Resort, Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
- Concierge, Osea Sivonalewa Duguniyaaqona, Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort and Sheraton Denarau Villas, Fiji
- Food and Beverage Associate, Iliana Arei, Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort and Sheraton Denarau Villas
- Sales Associate, Lavon Achari, Marriott International Resorts, Fiji, Samoa and New Caledonia
- Marketing and Communications Associate, Sally Yuen, Marriott International, Fiji
- Finance Associate, Rashida Bi, Marriott International Fiji Resorts
- Revenue Management Associate, Navneel Prasad, Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
- Hotel Engineer, Moses Ormend Eyer, Sheraton Resort and Spa Tokoriki Island, Fiji
- Rising Star, Navneel Prasad, Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
Highly Commended:
- Concierge, Ciaran O’Hanlon, Four Points by Sheraton Auckland, New Zealand
- Hotel Chef, Malakia Raoma Biloni, Sheraton Resort and Spa Tokoriki Island, Fiji
- Revenue Management Associate, Arieta Ieli, Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort
- Housekeeper, Leba Kalo Silikanibobei, Sheraton Resort and Spa Tokoriki Island, Fiji
- Hotel Engineer, Paul Raju, Marriott International Fiji Resorts
