Joining Matthew as Tasmanian winners were Saffire Freycinet (Best Luxury Accommodation), Iron Creek Bay Estate (Excellence in Innovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Practice) and Shoreline Hotel Best Marketed Hotel – General Division. Rounding out the recognition was a sweep of the All Abilities categories, with MACq01 named Accommodation Division winner and The Plough Inn saluting in the General Division. “To bring home six national titles is outstanding and speaks to the quality and professionalism of Tasmanian venues, operators and staff. We were incredibly proud of last year’s record seven wins, and to back it up so strongly again shows real momentum for our industry,” says Hospitality Tasmania chief executive Steve Old. “It is always great for our venues to be recognised, but to have a Tasmanian once again named the national Rising
Star – our first in 15 years – is incredibly exciting. It proves the future of hospitality in our state is bright, ambitious and already making waves across Australia. “Winning both All Abilities awards is also a clear sign that Tasmania is leading the way nationally when it comes to diversity and inclusion. Our venues are demonstrating what genuine accessibility looks like in practice.” These wins were more than trophies, they reinforced Tasmania’s hospitality reputation as innovative, vibrant, resilient, and driven by community-minded operators transforming local businesses into national leaders. And with the state continuing to punch well above its weight on the national stage, and
MACQ01 (BELOW) & RIGHT, THE PLOUGH INN
with new talent e m e r g i n g and industry investment accelerating, the next chapter looks every bit as exciting.
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