Sydney celebrates win at the 2013 TAA (NSW) Awards for Excellence

After having undergone a five month multi-million dollar refurbishment in 2012 to enhance its alignment to the PARKROYAL group of hotels across Australia and Asia, PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney won the ‘Redeveloped Accommodation Hotel of the Year’ award at the 2013 TAA (NSW) Awards for Excellence last night. 

Craig Bond, Area General Manager, Oceania, Pan Pacific Hotels Group says, “We are very excited PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney won this award at the 2013 Tourism Accommodation Australia NSW Awards.  As a group we focus on enriching the experiences of our guests and are committed in providing them with the very best service during their stay. The hotel’s refurbishment really reflects the PARKROYAL brand with the goal of making guests feel as though the hotel meets their individual needs. Congratulations to our staff who continue to uphold the PARKROYAL values and offer our signature trusted local hospitality.”

PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney collaborated with internationally acclaimed design firm HASSELL on every aspect of the redesign to harmoniously marry aesthetics and functionality. The design enhances every aspect of the guest experience from check-in to check-out with a vibrant contemporary interior and the latest in hotel technology. The hotel was nominated for four awards on the night including Concierge of the Year, Meeting & Events Employee of the Year, Redeveloped Accommodation Hotel of the Year and Sydney Superior Hotel Accommodation of the Year.

Pan Pacific Hotels Group property, PARKROYAL Parramatta was also nominated for five awards on the evening including Workplace Health & Safety Hotel of the Year, Outstanding Community Service and Achievement, Front of House Employee of the Year, Food & Beverage Employee of the Year and Sydney Superior Hotel Accommodation of the Year. The hotel recently appointed a new General Manager, Michael Johnson, who joins the hotel after a successful tenure as General Manager at the award winning, PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport.  Interestingly Michael worked for PARKROYAL Parramatta when it was first built in 1986 as the then Assistant Food & Beverage Manager.

The TAA awards are recognised as the most prestigious hospitality awards, honouring the achievement of excellence in a wide range of categories in the accommodation industry. TAA is focused on, and committed to, the future development and growth of the accommodation sector within Australia’s vibrant tourism industry.

Source: eTravel Blackboard, 26 July 2013