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Friday 21 November 2025
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

The 2025 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy Posturepedic and co-hosted by Facilinet Building Maintenance (FBM), Hostplus and the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, is firmly recognised as the eminent awards night on the accommodation and hospitality industry calendar. In 2024, it was held at ICC Sydney on Friday 29 November.

Each year, more than 1,800 nominations are assessed to determine more than 40 category winners. On the back of increased entries and significant demand, more categories for New Zealand and the South Pacific were added to the HM Awards program for 2024, alongside an all-new ceremony for the region at Cordis Auckland held on Friday, November 1.

The 23rd edition of the HM Awards recognises personal and company excellence across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

Nominations for the 2025 HM Awards open on Wednesday, 25 June 2025.

TRAINING AT THE HEART OF DEVELOPMENT

The 2024 HM Awards raised funds for hospitality training charity, Sala Baï. Launched in 2002, Sala Baï Hotel and Restaurant school is a program created by French NGO Agir Pour le Cambodge (APLC) in partnership with Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, to fight poverty and human trafficking through social and professional training of young underprivileged Cambodians.

There are multiple ways you can get involved and help us raise funds for this important charity:

Sponsor a student

Sala Baï is on a mission to offer 150 young underprivileged Cambodians free training each year. However, training costs amount to $5000 per student. To support a student’s training, you can make a pledge of $500 or $1000.

Catriona Rowntree is an Australian television presenter and travel personality, best known for her long-running role as the host of Getaway, Australia’s iconic travel program. With her warm, engaging style and passion for exploring the world, Catriona has become a beloved figure in Australian households.

Catriona’s career began in the entertainment industry, initially working in radio and television presenting before making her mark in travel journalism. She joined *Getaway* in 1997, and her charismatic presence helped elevate the show, making it one of the most popular travel programs in Australia. Over the years, Catriona has explored numerous destinations across the globe, sharing her personal experiences and insider tips with her viewers.

In addition to her television career, Catriona is a strong advocate for sustainable travel and environmental conservation. She regularly uses her platform to promote responsible tourism and highlight lesser-known destinations. Her passion for nature, adventure, and cultural exploration has made her a respected voice in the travel industry.

Beyond her professional work, Catriona is known for her down-to-earth personality, sense of humor, and close relationship with her audience. Outside of television, she enjoys spending time with her family and continues to pursue her love of travel and discovery. Catriona’s commitment to sharing the beauty of the world and inspiring others to explore has earned her recognition as one of Australia’s most trusted and cherished travel figures.

THANKS TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS

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