2021 AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
on industry’s night of nights
A very successful landscaping business and a high- paying corporate job – Alastair and Kerry Houston and their two daughters had it all, living in Hobart. But the charm and beauty of Stanley kept pulling them back to the North West town ship. “There’s so much history and beauty, that people get there and say they can just breathe and it feels like you’re stepping back in time” Kerry explains. The couple made the town their full time home three years ago when they purchase a run-down property at the base of the famous Nut, with a vision to make it luxury accommodation that brought modern indulgence to the rich history of the area. “Our property, we’ve just really enjoyed doing it up over the last two to three years and embracing the stories of the region but adding that luxury touch so people make it a destination”. Each of the 7 suits embraces a historic figure or story, combining historical artifacts and original artworks with custom furnitutre and fittings while maximising the views of the unrivalled coastline. Best Superior Hotel Accommodation Accommodation Venue of the Year - Regional SHIP INN STANLEY
The couple have used their expertise in landscaping and interior design to transform the large venue into a must-stay place on the North West Coast, and their efforts were duly rewarded with two THA Awards for Excellence. “It means we’re going to buy lots of chocolates for our staff! They’re one of the key reasons we won the awards, it is because of the wonderful job they do for us”. Ship Inn was part of THA’s Showcasing the Hospitality Industry series - https://youtu.be/-zOU2xBfBtY Best TAB Licenced Venue Hotel/Pub Tavern of the Year - Metro BEACH HOTEL BURNIE Adding to their “Best Quality Draught Beer’ Award in 2019, Beach Hotel Burnie took out two highly coveted awards at the 2021 gala event. Operator and THA Board Member Ben Carpenter said “the last 18 months have been different to say the least, the community support has been unbelievable. It’s a privilege to be apart of the winners, the whole north west coast has done exceptionally well this year.
Relying heavily on an interstate tourism market has had its challenges in the last 18 months. “We had some guests that had to cancel three times, and they were devastated so you really feel for them but you just have to push through and it’s the resilience that you have to have. People always rebook though, and the Tasmanian community have been amazing in exploring the area and staying with us we’ve been very lucky
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