Melbourne, September 20, 2016 - Grand Hyatt Melbourne is thrilled to have been awarded Best Marketed Hotel – Accommodation Division at the 2016 AHA National Awards for Excellence for the second consecutive year, announced on Monday night on the Gold Coast.

This award demonstrates the success of Grand Hyatt Melbourne's marketing strategy, which is designed to build brand value and awareness while meeting the specific needs of the guest throughout all touch points.

“We are incredibly proud to have won Best Marketed Hotel– Accommodation Division, for the second year in a row,” says Nicole Pasqual, Director of Sales & Marketing at Grand Hyatt Melbourne.

“The success of our Marketing division is a great reflection of how our team work as a whole; we collaborate, inspire and push the boundaries, all while staying true to our authentic brand personality – bold, worldly, extraordinary.”

In an ever changing and evolving market it is imperative we continue to develop and implement original and multi-faceted marketing campaigns across traditional as well as digital and social platforms, to ensure Grand Hyatt Melbourne's strong brand preference continues to dominate the market.

For more information, please contact Alexandra Cuthbert, Marketing Communications Manager, 03 9653 466 or alexandra.cuthbert@hyatt.com

About Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Grand Hyatt Melbourne is the city's centre of luxury, perfectly poised on Collins Street in the heart of the CBD amongst Melbourne's bustling shopping, dining and theatre scene. The hotel offers an unrivalled experience and includes 550 guest rooms, spectacular upper and lower lobbies, the exclusive Grand Club Lounge, Collins Kitchen restaurant, Ru-Co bar, City Club – Australia's largest hotel gym and an innovative premium events venue – the residence. Grand Hyatt Melbourne continues to be recognised as one of the city's most superior five star hotels, an iconic Melbourne property and a world-class hospitality provider.