Friday 21 November 2025
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

The HM  Awards presented by Sealy Posturepedic, and co-hosted by Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School and Torrens University Australia, fbm, FutureLog and HostPlus return to the Fullerton Hotel Sydney on Friday 21 November 2025.

The HM Awards celebrate excellence in accommodation and hospitality across the region.

Award categories presented on the night include People, Property and General Awards; plus the Major Awards for Aotearoa-Pacific and Australasia.

Returning for its twenty-third year, the 2025 HM Awards Australasia-Pacific will be held at the Fullerton Hotel Sydney on Friday 21 November.

The highly anticipated evening will reveal the full list of winners across Australasia, celebrating excellence in accommodation and hospitality throughout the region.

We look forward to seeing you in November.

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.

And the Gold Logie goes to ………

2024 was a massive year for Larry Emdur. A Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality on Australian television, a Silver Logie for Most Popular Presenter, two top rating tv shows (The Morning Show and The Chase), two major awards for his newly launched whisky The Ben Buckler.

Larry simply set out to make 60 bottles of whisky for 60 mates for 60^th birthday and accidentally created Australia’s favourite new (international award-winning) single malt whisky which is noisily disrupting the market.

 Larry has grown up on our tv screens, he’s been right there in our loungerooms for over 40 years. He’s known as TV’s Mr Nice Guy and TV’s most axed man and he’s equally proud of both titles.

Larry is best known for hosting some of the world’s biggest game show formats including The Main Event, The Wheel of Fortune and ofcourse multiple series of the iconic The Price is Right. In 2021 Larry took over as host of top-rating The Chase Australia

In 2025 Larry and co-host Kylie Gillies celebrated 18 years of ratings dominance on channel 7’s The Morning Show.

Larry is a successful author, his memoir “Happy As” reaching best-seller status, he’s also an award-winning film producer.

Larry has sailed the Sydney to Hobart three times to raise money for The Humpty Dumpty Foundation, at 50 he was voted Men’s Health Magazine Celebrity Man of the Year becoming their oldest cover guy, a title previously held by a then 45-year-old Hugh Jackman. He also failed miserably on Dancing with the Stars but would much rather talk about the Sydney to Hobart or the Men’s Health Cover.

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.

2025 Ticket Info

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