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Merewether’s Beach Hotel Wins Regional Hotel of the Year at AHA NSW Awards; Newcastle and Central Coast Venues Celebrated
The Beach Hotel in Merewether was awarded 2024 Regional Hotel of the Year at the AHA NSW Awards for Excellence, held at Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse. The ceremony, attended by over 1,350 industry figures, highlighted the achievements of Newcastle and Central Coast venues among NSW’s best.
List of Local Winners
The AHA NSW Awards recognised several Newcastle and Central Coast venues, reflecting their standout contributions to the hospitality sector:
Additionally, long-standing Central Coast hoteliers Peter and Jane Harris, along with Gary and Kerry Narvo, were inducted into the AHA NSW Hall of Fame and awarded the Cyril Maloney Medal – marking a first in the association’s history for recognising two married couples simultaneously.
AHA NSW CEO Commends the Industry’s Contributions
AHA NSW CEO John Whelan commended the achievements of all winners, noting, “These venues play crucial roles across NSW, from family-run pubs in remote towns to large city venues. They create jobs, raise millions for charity, and fuel the state’s tourism and hospitality economy.”
With over 950 nominations and 48 categories, this year’s awards underscored the diversity and strength of NSW’s hospitality industry, with Newcastle and the Central Coast venues standing out among the state’s best.
Written by: Newy Staff
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