30 March 2026 | Western Australia’s leading accommodation hotels and professionals were celebrated tonight at the 2026 AHA – Perth Airport Accommodation Awards for Excellence, held at the Devil’s Lair Gala Ball at The Westin Perth.
The prestigious annual event recognises excellence and leadership in the management and operation of accommodation hotels across the state, highlighting the achievements of venues, teams, managers and individual staff.
More than 500 industry leaders and guests attended the gala evening, a cornerstone event on the WA hospitality calendar.
AHA (WA) CEO Bradley Woods said the awards, spanning more than 30 categories, showcase the professionalism, resilience and innovation within Western Australia’s accommodation sector.
“These awards recognise the exceptional people and properties delivering world-class hospitality across our state,” Mr Woods said.
“Western Australia’s accommodation sector is thriving, with Perth hotels achieving average occupancy rates well above the national average and visitor numbers across the State reaching record levels.
“From luxury city hotels to family-friendly regional accommodation, tonight’s winners are leading the way, providing outstanding service, memorable experiences and demonstrating the professionalism and innovation that keep WA at the forefront of Australian tourism.”
Major award winners
- WA’S Best Regional Accommodation Hotel Award: Hilton Garden Inn Busselton
- WA’s Best Metro Accommodation Hotel Award: The Westin Perth
- Accommodation Industry Hall of Fame Inductee: Nathan Frost, Vice President of Operations for Accor Western Australia and Tasmania.
A full list of award winners is provided below.
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Photographs from this evening will be available tomorrow. Please visit our webpage for a link once they are released: https://www.ahawa.asn.au/events/2026-aha-perth-airport-accommodation-awards-for-excellence/
For further information, please contact Kim Forrester, media & communications executive, on 0411 777 593 or email mecom@ahawa.asn.au
The AHA(WA) is the authoritative voice for the hospitality and accommodation industry in Western Australia. Since 1892, we have protected and developed the interests of our members, through strong representation and the pursuit of industry excellence. Our mission is to ensure the hospitality industry remains a vital part of the Australian way of life and to amplify the voices of those we represent.
2026 AHA & PERTH AIRPORT ACCOMMODATION AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE WINNERS
OVERALL WINNERS
WA’s Best Regional Accommodation Hotel Award
Hilton Garden Inn Busselton
WA’s Best Metro Accommodation Hotel Award
The Westin Perth
Accommodation Industry Hall of Fame Inductee
Nathan Frost, Vice President of Operations for Accor Western Australia and Tasmania
GENERAL AWARD CATEGORIES
All Abilities Hotel Award
Novotel Perth Murray Street
Excellence in Workplace Culture Award — joint winners
Duxton Hotel Perth
Mangrove Hotel, Broome
Environmental Services Award
Novotel Perth Murray Street
Hotel Marketing Award
The Westin Perth
Hotel Management Team Award
Crown Towers Perth
Accommodation Hotel Bar Award
Songbird, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Accommodation Hotel Wine List Award
Wildflower, COMO The Treasury, Perth
[Wildflower is a Hall of Fame winner as it has won this category for three years in a row]
Accommodation Hotel Restaurant Award
Santini Grill, QT Perth
Contemporary Cuisine Award
UMA, Pan Pacific Perth
Family Friendly Accommodation Award
Aloft Perth
Mid-Range Accommodation Award
Hilton Garden Inn Busselton
Superior Accommodation Award
Vibe Hotel Subiaco
Deluxe Accommodation Award
The Westin Perth
WA’S Best Regional Accommodation Hotel Award
Hilton Garden Inn Busselton
WA’s Best Metro Accommodation Hotel Award
The Westin Perth
EMPLOYEE AWARDS
Rising Star Award
Jessica Birks, Holiday Inn West Perth
Chef Award
Lekhnath Thapaliya, Duxton Hotel Perth
Highly commended: Kyle Jeon, Crown Hotels Perth
Food and Beverage Award
Rita Shwe, Crown Hotels Perth
Housekeeping Award
Moira Jones, Holiday Inn Perth City Centre
Administration Services
Isabel Ringis, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Accommodation Reception Award
Leah Dunnet, Hilton Garden Inn Busselton
HOTEL TEAM AWARDS
Banquet, Events and MICE Team Award
The Westin Perth
Highly commended: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
Guest Services Team Award
Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch
HOTEL MANAGEMENT AWARDS
Front Office Manager Award
Mohamed Rasheed, Crown Hotels Perth
Outlet Venue Manager Award — joint winners
Ryan de Villiers, Wildflower, COMO The Treasury
Thomas Staples, Hearth, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Emerging Female Leader Award
Mathilde Gouhier, COMO The Treasury
Highly commended: Shoba Gunasekeran, Duxton Hotel Perth
Administration and Finance Manager Award
Michelle Quinn, Ibis Perth
Human Resources Manager Award
Jai McNaughton, Novotel Perth Murray Street
Sales and Marketing Manager Award
Laura Manganaro, QT Perth
Conference and Events Manager Award
Amanda Chew, Aloft Perth
Highly commended: Anthony Nguyen, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Senior Executive Manager Award — joint winners
John Parker, Aloft Perth
Peta Hill, InterContinental Perth City Centre
