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The
Melbourne Metro YHA
has reinforced its status as a Victorian backpacking industry leader by winning the
Victorian Tourism Award for Backpacker Accommodation. The hostel is the fifth Australian YHA Hostel to win
their state award this year and will now proceed to the National Awards.
The 23rd annual Victorian Tourism Awards were presented at a gala dinner in the Palladium Room at Crown
Casino on Monday 19 November 2007. More than 1,100 prominent members of the tourism and hospitality
industry were present for the ceremony, including Victorian Tourism Minister, the Honourable Tim Holding.
2007 has been a
rewarding year for YHA in Australia, with five out of seven State Tourism Award winners being
YHA Hostels. Perth City YHA, Robe Lakeside Manor, Railway Square YHA, Bungalow Bay YHA and now
Melbourne Metro YHA will contest the National Award in February 2008.
Melbourne Metro YHA is a modern
348 bed hostel, centrally located in leafy North Melbourne. It
features stylish décor, a licensed café, travel desk and a rooftop barbeque area with
panoramic 360° views of
the city.
The judges were particularly impressed with Melbourne Metro YHA’s commitment to sustainability. Solar hot
water services contribute to hot showers for guests, dual flush cisterns reduce waste water in the toilets and
water-saving shower heads cut down the amount of water going down the drains.
Melbourne Metro YHA Manager Michael Latham
said, “We are absolutely thrilled to receive this award and it has been a real team effort, from
housekeeping, maintenance and reception staff to the CEO of YHA Victoria – everyone has played their part. For us, this award
demonstrates the importance of quality.”
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