Brisbane's multi-award-winning Emporium Hotel has appointed Justin McConnell as Executive Assistant Manager. Bringing with him 17 years' experience in Luxury Hotels across the Asia Pacific, Justin is a perfect fit for the famed boutique hotel, still celebrating taking the title of Best Luxury Accommodation at the recent Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.

Justin joins Emporium Hotel from the Sofitel Brisbane where he was the Director of Rooms. Prior to this he enjoyed a long and distinguished international career with the Hyatt Hotel Group, where he gained extensive management experience in both Food & Beverage and Rooms in Australia and internationally, at marquee Hyatt properties including the Grand Hyatt Bali, the Park Hyatt Sydney and the Hyatt Regency Auckland.

Justin will work alongside Emporium Hotel General Manager Peter Savoff, who has led the esteemed hotel since before opening.

"Justin brings a very important skill and expertise set to the team at Emporium  Hotel and we are all excited about his contribution" said Mr Savoff. "We are a small, highly effective and professional team and Justin joins us at an exciting time for Brisbane's hotels, as corporate momentum continues to build and the city enters a very busy time of events," he said. 

Emporium Hotel recently beat the very best luxury operators in the country to take the title of Best Luxury Accommodation in Australia at the recent Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. This award joins a plethora of others, including international titles, which recognise and celebrate the hotel's excellent level of service, offer and design.

Emporium Hotel - 1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006 (07) 3253 6999 or 1300 883 611 

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Winner: Best Luxury Accommodation, QANTAS AUSTRALIAN TOURISM AWARDS 2012

Winner: Best Luxury Accommodation, Queensland Tourism Awards 2012

Winner: Best Deluxe Hotel, Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence 2012

Winner: Best Boutique Hotel in Australia, HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009

Finalist: Best Hotel of the Year, HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence 2012

Winner: Trendiest Hotels in Australia, Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2012
Winner: Best 5 STAR Hotel, Silver Award, AAA Awards for Excellence 2011
Winner: Best Hotel Caterer, Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence QLD 2010
Winner: Best Small Luxury Hotel in Australia, Gourmet Traveller Travel Awards 2010 & 2009
Winner: Best Luxury Accommodation, Queensland Tourism Awards 2009 & 2008
Winner: Best Boutique Hotel, Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence 2009
Winner: Best Marketed Hotel, Australian Hotels Association National Awards for Excellence 2009
Finalist: Best Luxury Hotel, Australian Tourism Awards 2010
Named: One of the world's best new hotels in the International Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List 2008


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