Crown Towers was awarded Victorian Tourism�s highest accolade for hotels last night at the 2003 Victorian Tourism Awards, Winner Luxury Accommodation.

Around 1,000 industry colleagues gathered at Crown�s Palladium ballroom for the 2003 Victorian Tourism Awards that saw Crown Towers awarded Winner Luxury Accommodation.

On receiving the award, Crown Towers Executive General Manager Peter Crinis praised the contribution made by his staff.

�This accolade is evidence that Crown Towers continues to strive for the high standards that underlie the success of Victoria�s tourism industry and all staff are to be applauded for their contribution in making this possible,� Mr Crinis said.

�This award celebrates that Crown Towers is the pinnacle in service, standards and innovation in Victoria and we look forward to representing this state in the National Tourism Awards in February 2004.�

In addition to the hotel�s win, the Crown Entertainment Complex received Merit in the category of Major Tourist Attraction.

Crown Towers is located on the Southern banks of Melbourne�s Yarra River. Australian owned and operated, the hotel set a new benchmark for five star hotels in Australia when it opened in 1997, and six years on, its facilities and offerings are still uncompromising in high quality and exceptional levels of service.

Crown Towers offers 482 luxurious guestrooms, suites and unique Villa accommodation. As part of the Crown Entertainment Complex, it includes Australia�s largest hotel banquet facilities, Crown Spa, gymnasium and in-door heated swimming pool; over 40 restaurants and bars; a stylish shopping arcade; 24-hour casino, 14 screen movie cinema and interactive entertainment arcade.

Media contact: Trish Palmonari � Media Relations Manager Crown Entertainment Complex & Crown Hotels Tel: 613 9292 7614/0411 832 517 Fax: 613 9292 5558 E-mail: trishp@crowncasino.com.au