Hallam’s where it happens

By Kelly Yates
THE Hallam Hotel has been named the best-marketed venue in Australia.
The popular entertainment venue took home the prize at the 2009 Australian Hotels Association National Hotel Awards for Excellence held at Conrad Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast on Friday 17 July.
The Hallam Hotel was recognised as the finest hotel in Australia for leading achievement in business marketing by a judging panel of industry professionals.
Last year the Hallam Hotel was a dual winner, receiving the awards for best-marketed venue and best entertainment venue in the Australian Hotels Association State Awards for Excellence.
According to the hotel’s marketing manager, Karen Stephens, the hotel recently received confirmation that it was a finalist in the 2009 Australian Hotels Association State Awards for Excellence for best-marketed venue, best entertainment venue and best retail liquor outlet.
The hotel offers guests bistro dining, sports bar and TAB, private function rooms and various international and national touring acts.