Several Mount Gambier hospitality venues have been recognised in the 2024 Australian Hotels Association South Australian Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence.
The gala event was held last week at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre with over 900 people in attendance, including South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas who addressed the audience.
The Macs Hotel won the Marketing and Promotion award in the general division while the South Australian Hotel took out the Redeveloped Hotel in the general country division and Delgattie Estate won Deluxe Hotel Accommodation.
“I was delighted to join with South Australia’s hotel industry and celebrate all the winners at the 2024 Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence,” Premier Malinauskas said.
“It was a tightly run race in so many categories, speaking volumes to the quality of our state’s hospitality industry.
“These achievements are important to acknowledge at a time when SA is rapidly becoming the Destination State.
“The food, beverage, and accommodation services on offer in South Australia are second to none.
“Hotels and pubs remain the backbone of many metropolitan and rural communities – they are a source of employment, investment, and community spirit that I am very proud of as a South Australian.”
The Macs Hotel was thrilled with the win, awarded on what a spokesperson described as a “fantastic night”.
“We’re honoured to have taken home the 2024 Best Marketing and Promotions award, and it was great to see other local venues like Delgattie Estate and the South Australian Hotel also win awards on the night,” a Macs spokesperson said.
Likewise, the team at the South Australian Hotel were also delighted.
“We are thrilled to announce the South Australian Hotel has been crowned ‘Best Redeveloped Hotel – Country’ at the 2024 AHA|SA Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence,” the team posted to Facebook.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank our incredible regulars. You mean the world to us and your continued support and affection towards our much-loved hotel is greatly appreciated.”
The Kosch family were also proud their Delgattie Estate venue had been recognised at the awards.
“We are beyond ecstatic to announce that at this year’s South Australian AHA Awards Night, Delgattie Estate was crowned Best Deluxe Accommodation,” the Kosch family said on Facebook.
“With exceptional and luxurious guest experiences at the core of what we do, to be recognised with this accolade adds another chapter to the rich history of our stunning manor.
“Thank you to the AHA, and we cannot wait to welcome you to experience the award-winning magic of Delgattie Estate.”