ACCOMMODATION VENUE OF THE YEAR - METRO THE TASMAN, A LUXURY COLLECTION
WINNER
Accolades keep flowing thick and fast for The Tasman, which is showing no signs of slowing down as it approaches its second birthday since opening in December 2021. Having taken out both THA accommodation venue of the year and AHA Overall Hotel of the Year – Accommodation Division last year, The Tasman added Tasmania’s best development to its resume in July. Highlighting the overall success of the hotel, on-site restaurant Peppina landed two gongs (best restaurant in a hotel or accommodation venue and best wine list) to cap a memorable evening. “To have won last year was a huge achievement for our team and our newly opened hotel,” General Manager Stephen Morahan said. “It’s a stunning property, a beautiful shell, but it’s what’s inside that I am most proud of; the team’s passion for sharing Tasmania with our guests.”
THE TASMAN PAVILION SUITE. PICTURE: ADAM GIBSON
with us – that, to me, is where the true luxury lies. It’s the stories we are able to share by being part of the Tasmanian community.” “When guests lather their Beauty & The Bees soap, walk past a Reuben Oates painting, taste the first crop of the season, head out on an exclusive trip curated just for them by our concierge, they’re experiencing our destination through the lens of the hotel.”
“We take a lot of pleasure in making sure our guest’s experience of the destination is richer for having stayed
ACCOMMODATION VENUE OF THE YEAR - REGIONAL SAFFIRE FREYCINET
WINNER
Nestled adjacent to Freycinet National Park and boasting views overlooking the Hazards Mountains, the Freycinet Peninsula and Great Oyster Bay, Saffire has near unrivalled beauty. However, the reason for the ongoing success all boils down to one thing – the experiences the on-site staff can provide. “A lot of staff have put in a lot of time to giving amazing guest experiences, and this really is a congratulations to the team on a huge effort,” says Matt Casey, General Manager Luxury Collection at Federal Group. “It has been a great year in tourism for us and a really busy year for us. Saffire is in its 13th year now and the guys are still knocking it out of the park, getting amazing guest feedback, and still giving exceptional service. “It is all about the culture of the team. “The property is obviously still in amazing shape, but it is the memories the staff produce through their engagements that leave people with an amazing experience.”
SAFFIRE FREYCINET.. PICTURE: ADAM GIBSON
Since opening in 2010, Saffire Freycinet has been wowing guests with its combination of stunning scenery, striking architecture and generous hospitality. And as the new players to the high-end accommodation market grow year on year, Saffire continues to remain at the head of the pack as not only one of Australia’s, but the world’s, most luxurious resorts.
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