December 3, 2024 -- EVT Hotels & Resorts were proudly awarded several accolades at the Hotel Management Industry Awards across Australia and New Zealand. The prestigious event highlighted some of the most outstanding achievements in the hospitality industry.

QT Hotels & Resorts shone brightly, taking home multiple major awards across both ceremonies, cementing its place as a trailblazer in the boutique hotel sector:
- Brand of the year: QT Hotels & Resorts
- Boutique Hotel, Australia: QT Sydney
- Boutique Hotel, NZ: QT Auckland
- Hotel Bar: Rooftop at QT Melbourne
- Hotel Restaurant, NZ: Esther Restaurant, QT Auckland
- Marketing Campaign, NZ: Decade of Decadence by Bloody Mary’s
- Sales Associate, NZ: Tuané Olivier, EVT Hotels & Resorts
These prestigious awards reflect the exceptional quality, service, and innovation that EVT Hotels & Resorts continues to deliver across its portfolio, led by the visionary QT brand.
At a glance
- Company
- EVT Hotels & Resorts
- Announcement
- Award
- Location
- Australia and New Zealand
People
- Callum KennedyGroup General Manager of EVT Hotels & Resorts
- Tuané OlivierSales Associate, EVT Hotels & Resorts
Products and programs
Callum Kennedy, Group General Manager of EVT Hotels & Resorts, expressed his pride following the awards, “We are beyond thrilled to see QT Hotels & Resorts recognised in such a big way at the Hotel Management Industry Awards. To win Brand of the Year, alongside accolades for QT Sydney, QT Auckland, Esther, and Rooftop at QT Melbourne, is an incredible achievement for our team. These awards reinforce our commitment to providing unparalleled experiences to our guests, and we’re excited to continue raising the bar in the hospitality industry next year and beyond.”
The Hotel Management Industry Awards recognise excellence in hospitality, with EVT Hotels & Resorts continuing to set new standards in design, service, and overall guest experience.
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Questions around this news
Which awards did QT Hotels & Resorts receive?
The release says QT Hotels & Resorts won Brand of the Year. QT Sydney was named Boutique Hotel in Australia, while QT Auckland received the Boutique Hotel award in New Zealand. Other listed winners were Rooftop at QT Melbourne for Hotel Bar and Esther Restaurant at QT Auckland for Hotel Restaurant in New Zealand.
Which New Zealand awards were announced?
The New Zealand recognitions listed in the release were Boutique Hotel for QT Auckland, Hotel Restaurant for Esther Restaurant at QT Auckland, and Marketing Campaign for Decade of Decadence by Bloody Mary’s. Tuané Olivier, identified as a sales associate with EVT Hotels & Resorts, was also recognized in New Zealand.
Who was recognized for sales work?
The release names Tuané Olivier as the New Zealand Sales Associate award recipient. It identifies Olivier as being with EVT Hotels & Resorts, but provides no further details about the award’s selection process or the work that led to the recognition.
What do hospitality industry awards generally recognize?
Hospitality industry awards typically acknowledge work or achievements in areas such as guest service, accommodation, food and beverage, marketing, and business operations. Award categories and judging criteria vary among organizers, and recognition may be given to an individual, a venue, a campaign, or a broader brand.