WA’s leading hotels and hospitality talent recognised at AHA 2025 Awards
A testament to the exceptional talent and dedication that continue to position Western Australia as a world-class destination
Western Australia’s finest hotels have taken centre stage, with standout metro and regional properties honoured at the prestigious 2025 AHA – Perth Airport Accommodation Awards for Excellence.
The glittering Penfolds Gala Ball saw over 550 industry leaders raise a glass to the achievements of WA’s accommodation sector, applauding a night dedicated to service, innovation and guest experience.
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Leading the charge were COMO The Treasury, Perth, crowned Best Accommodation Hotel – Metro, and Moonlight Bay Suites, Broome, taking out Best Accommodation Hotel – Regional. Their wins highlight the calibre of WA’s offerings—from luxury in the heart of the city to unforgettable escapes up north.
AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods praised the sector’s resilience and professionalism:
“These awards are a testament to the exceptional talent and dedication that continue to position Western Australia as a world-class destination.”
In a momentous career achievement, Dario Orsini, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, was inducted into the 2025 Accommodation Industry Hall of Fame, recognised for his leadership and contribution to hospitality excellence.
Other highlights included Crown Towers Perth earning the Deluxe Accommodation Award and Hilton Garden Inn Busselton taking out the Mid-Range Accommodation Award, while Aloft Perth was recognised for its Management Team, and The Westin Perth claimed the Hotel Marketing Award and Banquet, Events and MICE Team Award.
The Winners!
2025 AHA WA – Perth Airport Accommodation
Awards for Excellence winners
HALL OF FAME
2025 Accommodation Industry Hall of Fame Inductee
Dario Orsini, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
OVERALL WINNERS
Best Accommodation Hotel Award, Metro
COMO The Treasury, Perth
Best Accommodation Hotel Award, Regional
Moonlight Bay Suites, Broome
HOTEL AWARDS
All Abilities Hotel Award
Crown Perth Hotels
Excellence In Workplace Culture Award
Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch
Environmental Services Award
COMO The Treasury, Perth
Highly commended – Courtyard by Marriot Perth, Murdoch
Hotel Marketing Award
The Westin Perth
Management Team Award
Aloft Perth
Hotel Bar Award
Santini Bar, QT Perth
Hotel Wine List Award
Wildflower, COMO The Treasury, Perth
Hotel Restaurant Award
Firewater Grille, Duxton Hotel Perth
Contemporary Cuisine Award
Substance Restaurant & Bar, Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch
Family Friendly Accommodation
Moonlight Bay Suites, Broome
Mid-Range Accommodation Award
Hilton Garden Inn Busselton
Superior Accommodation Award
Novotel Perth Murray Street
Deluxe Accommodation Award
Crown Towers Perth
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Rising Star Award
Tylah Mayger, Aloft Perth
Chef Award
Jiu Jiang, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Food And Beverage Award
Philip Harper, Crowne Plaza Perth
Housekeeping Award
Maria Szalai, COMO The Treasury
Highly Commended – Moira Jones, Holiday Inn Perth City Centre
Administration Services
Lucy Henderson, DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Northbridge
Accommodation Reception Award
Fish Chan, InterContinental Perth City Centre
Banquet, Events And Mice Team Award
The Westin Perth
Guests Services Team Award
Crown Towers Perth
Front Office Manager Award
Murphy Loh, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Outlet Venue Manager Award
Romic Radovan, Firewater Grille – Duxton Hotel Perth
Emerging Female Leader Award
Michelle Emery, Parmelia Hilton Perth
Administration And Finance Manager Award
Evelyn Siow, Crown Perth Hotels
Highly Commended – Rhys Faulknall, DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Northbridge
Human Resources Manager Award
Hayley Laritz, Kimberley Accommodation Group
Sales And Marketing Manager Award
Eleanor Stewart-Dodd, Hilton Garden Inn Busselton
Conference And Events Manager Award
Eva Tlaskova, DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront
Senior Executive Manager Award
Richard Sturgeon, COMO The Treasury
Highly Commended – Gopu Nayar, Joondalup Resort
Mandy has over two decades of experience in accommodation and tourism industry writing, and she is also an accomplished editor and publisher. As co-Director of Multimedia Pty Ltd, a trusted B2B content provider for the accommodation and education sectors in Australia and New Zealand, she oversees high-quality print and digital content across notable publications, including AccomNews, Resort News, and School News, along with the property listing platform AccomProperties. Mandy’s contributions have been recognised with the Female Leader Award at the Best of Tourism 2023 and the ARAMA Life Member Award in 2024.