Hilton in South East Queensland came together last night to celebrate at the annual 2019 Queensland Hotel Association (QHA) Awards for Excellence which was held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Renowned for being Queensland’s most prestigious hotel accolades, the awards celebrated the industry’s highest achievers, unveiling a plethora of talent and innovation across 40 award categories.
Hilton Brisbane was presented with the Outstanding Achievement in Training Award and inducted into the QHA Hall of Fame, which recognises outstanding service to the Queensland hotel, tourism and hospitality industry. The honour was received as consequence of winning the award for Outstanding Community Service 100+ Employees on three consecutive occasions in the QHA Awards for Excellence program, culminating in their win in 2018.
The recognition for Outstanding Achievement in Training acknowledged the hotel’s value proposition by creating meaningful opportunities for its Team Members. This accolade also highlights Hilton’s investment towards its learning and development programmes as well as its strong local and national partnerships that not only provide for future Hilton careers but the broader industry.
Hilton Brisbane was also recognised as a finalist for Best Environmental Practice, after undertaking many initiatives in 2019 such as speciality recycling programs and planting 100 trees in the local Brisbane community in celebration of the company’s 100th anniversary. These initiatives support Hilton’s corporate responsibility strategy, Travel with Purpose, showing its commitment to reducing their environmental footprint in half and doubling social and community impact by 2030.
Chris Partridge, general manager, Hilton Brisbane, said, “It is with enormous pride that we accept an award at this year’s ceremony and it is an incredible privilege to be admitted into QHA’s Hall of Fame. These accolades are a testament to our Brisbane team and wider Hilton network that show continued support for our community and opportunities for our Hilton family.”
Gold Coast’s Hilton Surfers Paradise also celebrated big, receiving the Outstanding Community Service Achievement 100+ Employees Award, highlighting the Hotel’s investment towards leading initiatives that promote sustainability and inclusive growth for all in the community. In 2019, Hilton Surfers Paradise has been committed to achieving the target of a 20% increase on volunteering and donations from 2018, in addition to having at least one planned activity each month to achieve Hilton’s mission.
Fiona Pryde, general manager, Hilton Surfers Paradise, said, “Receiving the Outstanding Community Service Achievement 100+ Employees Award is a reflection of our team’s passion, drive and determination to give back to the community and is testament to our global corporate responsibility strategy; Travel with Purpose,”
Hilton Surfers Paradise’ Front Office Duty Manager, Luke Sinkowski, was also recognised as one of four finalists of the Industry Rising Star of 2019. Luke’s nomination is an incredible testament to his hard work and bright future in the hospitality industry.
Pryde added, “The QHA Awards for Excellence is acclaimed for shining a spotlight on our industry leaders, and we are grateful to be recognised among these.”
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