Toga Hospitality Puts the Competition to Bed at the 2011 HM Awards

Nominated across eight categories, Toga Hospitality has taken out three much coveted awards and was highly commended in one category at the ninth annual HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, 2011.

Toga Hospitality was awarded:

Winner: Economy Hotel: Travelodge Docklands (Melbourne)
The newest addition to the Travelodge portfolio after opening its doors over a year ago, Travelodge Hotel Docklands in Melbourne was awarded winner of the Economy Hotel of the year. Travelodge Hotel Docklands is an outstanding hotel in Melbourne’s emerging precinct, Docklands. Travelodge is the perfect base from which to explore all of Melbourne’s key attractions including Etihad Stadium and is committed to consistently delivering great value accommodation.

Winner: Midscale Hotel: Vibe Hotel Rushcutters (Sydney)
Vibe Hotel Rushcutters boasts an exceptional city fringe location overlooking Rushcutters Bay Park. Guests feel every bit the rockstar chilling out and staying up late in the near by Kings Cross, Double Bay, Paddington, Woollahra and Potts Point or escaping the action and heading to the rooftop pool, voted in the ‘Top Five’ pools in Sydney.

Winner: Marketing Campaign: Vibe Towel
Vibe Hotels scored the Marketing Campaign award in recognition of the Vibe Towel campaign. The Vibe Towel campaign was delivered via an integrated marketing campaign incorporating extensive PR, promotion, online and print advertising. The result was a much loved summer accessory for our guests and increased brand recognition for Vibe Hotels.

Highly Commended: Serviced Apartment Property: Medina Grand Adelaide Treasury
Medina Grand Adelaide Treasury, which was highly commended in the Serviced Apartment Property category, is the historic jewel in Medina Apartment Hotel’s crown. The Heritage Listed hotel has maintained many of the original 19th Century architectural features and has a string of awards under its belt. Situated at the true heat of Adelaide’s CDB, the hotel over looks Victoria Square and is adjacent to the Town Hall. Originally the offices for the State Treasury, the hotel blends the old with the new and is well know for its historic underground tunnels.

Rachel Argaman, CEO of Toga Hospitality, said: “We are thrilled that the industry has recognised us for these awards. Our success is the result of continued commitment to our team’s achievements and the strength in our brands. We look forward to another year of growth and excellent results.”

The HM Awards for Accommodation and Excellence are presented annually to showcase outstanding achievements within the hospitality and tourism industry across Australia, New Zealand and some South Pacific countries. The event took place at Sydney’s Town Hall on Friday 2 September, 2011.

About Toga Hospitality www.togahotels.com.au

Toga Hospitality is one of the largest accommodation providers in Australia and currently operates 52 strategically located apartment hotels and hotels in Australia, New Zealand and Europe.

· Adina Apartment Hotels in eight locations (Australia and Europe)
· Medina Apartment Hotels in 21 locations (Australia)
· Vibe Hotels in seven locations (Australia)
· Travelodge Hotels in 16 locations (Australia and New Zealand)

That equates to over 6,000 apartments and hotel rooms which vary in price, location and design in order to meet a range of different accommodation needs.