Best Innovative Refurbishment

JUDGING (85% ANONYMOUS SITE INSPECTION + 15% WRITTEN SUBMISSION)

*ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY INTO THE AHA NATIONAL AWARDS

OVERVIEW

This category is suggested for hotels that have refurbished an individual space within a venue i.e. (bar, restaurant, outdoor area, or gaming room). If more than 50% of the venue has been renovated, it is required that you enter one of the Best Redeveloped Hotel categories. To be eligible to enter this category, each criteria item must be addressed within the written submission, and refurbishment must have been completed between 1 January 2024 and 30 May 2025.

The written submission should address the essential elements listed here plus the following:

CATEGORY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS

• Area/s of refurbishment project is finished and was completed between 1 January 2024 and 30 May 2025
• Philosophy behind redevelopment and entrepreneurial vision, i.e., evidence of target market research
• Evidence of architectural innovation, décor, and design features within the refurbishment
• Evidence of refurbishment enhancing the overall standard of the premises
• Popularity and financial gain due to refurbishment
• Refurbishment appropriate to clientele and consistent with the needs of the relevant customer base post development
• Décor and ambience of the refurbished area within the venue
• Environmental and energy saving considerations
• Evidence if outdoor space, of how smokers are accommodated
• Staff efficiency improvements
• Hygiene and cleanliness (all areas including restrooms)

**The judges will provide additional comments on the food and beverage offerings, staffing, general presentation, and appearance of the venue as a whole (if applicable).

No point scores will be allocated for these elements.

2024 WINNER – The Heritage Hotel of Gladstone, Gladstone