QT Gold Coast Celebrates Multiple Wins at QHA Awards for Excellence 2023

The annual Queensland Hotel Association (QHA) Awards for Excellence saw the newly refurbished QT Gold Coast take home multiple accolades at the gala dinner held on Monday the 19th of June 2023. 

In its 30th year, the QHA Awards for Excellence brings together hotels from all corners of the state to commend the vibrant industry and recognise those who have achieved excellence.  

Beginning the evening as finalists in six of 34 categories, the event concluded with QT Gold Coast winning four awards that celebrate their unique people and extraordinary experiences.  

The awards as follows:  

• Best Meeting & Events Venue – QT Gold Coast  
• Employee Excellence in Service Accommodation Division – Bianca Melville, C&E and Minor Outlets Manager  
• Best Restaurant Accommodation Division – Yamagen  
• Chef of the Year – Adam Lane, Executive Chef of Yamagen 

The recognition of the reimagined, world-class conferencing and events spaces follows an extensive renovation completed in November 2022. At the helm are leaders such as Bianca Mellville, C&E and Minor Outlets Manager, embodying QT’s signature quirky and uncompromising customer service. 

Yamagen remains a modern dining destination for those seeking Japanese on the Coast, with Executive Chef, Adam Lane, pioneering the refined dishes it is renowned for.  

Dominic Rose, General Manager, QT Gold Coast, says, “What an extraordinary way to step into a new era at the QT Gold Coast. With every development, we continuously aim to bring QT Gold Coast to the forefront of tourism and hospitality on the Gold Coast and in Queensland.” 

The five-star designer resort’s wins recognise its standing as an industry leader in design-led accommodation and event spaces in Queensland. 

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