“WE still cannot believe this happened again,” is how the team from Finnians Irish Tavern shared news of their win at the NSW AHA Awards in Sydney on 28 October.
For the second year in a row, the Port Macquarie pub was named the Best Live Music venue in NSW.
Equally excited was the team from Flower Hotels after several “huge wins” in their 17 finalist categories.
It was the first time all eight Flower Hotels had been shortlisted.
General Manager of Settlers Inn Zoe Archer was named the Industry Rising Star, while Settlers was also awarded a Highly Commended for Regional Casual Dining.
The Long Flat Pub joined them in the winner’s circle, taking out the award for Best Marketing Activity.
“What a night,” Alistair Flower shared.
“Safe to say we’re incredibly proud of every team across the group.”
The awards were held at Royal Randwick in front of a crowd of 1400 industry guests.
More than 881 nominations were received for awards across 47 categories.
AHA NSW CEO John Whelan said the winners represented the best and brightest in the NSW hotel industry.
“From the mum and dad operations in the most remote parts of the state to multi-level entertainment precincts in Sydney, NSW hotels directly employ 72,000 people, raise millions of dollars for charity and drive the NSW tourism and hospitality economy.”
By Sue STEPHENSON
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