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INNOVATIVE Sydney and Brisbane hotel group, Solotel, has announced that Group Beverage Manager, Annette Lacey, has become a Master of Wine, one of only two Australians in the latest group of MW’s and one of 143 women in the institute’s 65-year history.
“The process of becoming an MW has been a challenging and also exciting personal and professional journey,” she said. “It still feels surreal. This has been a 10-year process so to see that all of that hard work and perseverance finally pay-off is incredibly rewarding.”
Justine Baker, Solotel CEO says, “We’re incredibly proud of Annette’s achievement. The MW is renowned in our industry for its prestige but also for the commitment, dedication and rigour required to complete it.”
“We pride ourselves on providing world-class experiences for our guests. Having Annette as part of our team means that all of our guests get to enjoy her globally-recognised experience and expertise. Her knowledge, passion and drive for excellence are strongly aligned with our values at Solotel and enhance the expertise and quality of service we have built the business on.”
The Solotel group has a diverse group of staff to match the eclectic nature of the vibrant buzzy hotels that they have transformed. Founded in 1986, the company puts forward its values as “belonging, authenticity and diversity”.