AUSTRALIA | QT Gold Coast has celebrated its victories at the QHA Awards for Excellence, celebrating Queensland's hotel sector.
QT Gold Coast has once again proven to be a leader in hospitality, taking home a collection of accolades across accommodation, dining and people categories, at the 2025 Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) Awards for Excellence, held on Monday, 30 June.
Now in its 32nd year, the QHA Awards continue to spotlight the very best in Queensland’s hospitality scene, recognising innovation, excellence, and celebrating the people who bring hotel experiences to life.
For the third consecutive year, Yamagen took out Best Restaurant, Accommodation Division, earning a coveted place in the QHA Hall of Fame. Led by Executive Chef Adam Lane, this milestone cements Yamagen as a culinary icon, celebrated for its modern Japanese flavours, boundary-pushing creativity and electric atmosphere.
QT Gold Coast entered the evening as a finalist across seven categories, finishing with three phenomenal wins:
- Best Superior Accommodation – QT Rooftop Cabins
- Best Restaurant, Accommodation Division – Yamagen
- Hotel Industry Rising Star – Sarah Hansen
Dominic Rose, General Manager of QT Gold Coast, said these awards are a testament to the hotel’s unwavering commitment to standout service, unique experiences, and bold design-led hospitality.
“We’re incredibly proud of the people behind these wins, every recognition reflects the passion, creativity and drive of our QT team. This is what QT Gold Coast is all about: extraordinary service and experiences you won’t find anywhere else.”
QT Gold Coast’s continued success at the 2025 QHA Awards reaffirms its position as a leader in Queensland’s evolving tourism and hospitality landscape.
The 2025 QHA Awards celebrated the strong momentum within the local sector. Iris Rooftop, Hotel X in Fortitude Valley, was inducted into the QHA Hall of Fame, as well as The Full Moon Hotel and the Sanstone Point Holiday Resort.
The Brook Hotel won Overall Hotel of the Year in the metropolitan category, and Porters Plainland Hotel for the regional category.
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