Hospitality Business Magazine

Hospitality NZ announces 2014 Awards for Excellence

rsz_image_-_awards_for_excellenceTheShout would like to congratulate all the winners and finalists at the prestigious Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence 2014. These were announced at a black tie dinner in Auckland and truly reflected the quality and diversity of our sector. Here are the key winners:

2014 Hall of Fame Inductee
Michael Friend

2014 Supreme Award Winner
Jet Park Airport Hotel and Conference Centre, Auckland

Best New / Redeveloped Bar / Restaurant:
Winner: Mashina Lounge, Christchurch Casino

Best New / Redeveloped Accommodation Hotel:
Winner: Art Deco Masonic Hotel, Napier

Best Bar:
Winner: Chapel Bar & Bistro, Auckland

Best Restaurant:
Winner: Smith & McKenzie Chophouse, Hamilton

Best Cafe:
Winner: The Batch Cafe, Invercargill

Best Accommodation Hotel:
Winner: Rydges Wellington

Excellence in Customer Service:
Winner: Larnach Castle, Dunedin

Excellence in Marketing:
Winner: Rydges Wellington

Best Country Hotel:
Winner: Theatre Royal Hotel, Kumara

Excellence in Training and Staff Development:
Winner: Jet Park Hotel and Conference Centre, Mangere, Auckland

Best Environmental, Sustainable and Ethical Practice:
Winner: Jet Park Hotel and Conference Centre, Mangere, Auckland

Best Music Entertainment Venue:
Winner: Dux Live, Christchurch

Excellence in Host Responsibility:
Winner: Christchurch Casino, Christchurch