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West Australian
14-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Karratha Airport takes off as WA's top waterwise business
Karratha Airport has been named WA's top waterwise business after implementing several water-saving initiatives that have helped halve water usage over the past 12-months. Operated by the City of Karratha, the airport received top honours at a special ceremony on May 7, celebrating participants in Water Corporation's Waterwise Business Program. The airport was recognised for its upgrade to water distribution networks, as well as increased use of recycled water for irrigation, flushing toilets and wash-down bays. Digital water meters have also been piloted to deliver real-time usage data and help easily identify leaks. Joining Karratha Airport on the winners' podium was The Landing Resort in Port Hedland, which earned a gold waterwise award. 'How fantastic to see Karratha Airport and The Landing Resort in Port Hedland flying the flag for waterwise businesses in the Pilbara,' member for Pilbara Kevin Michel said. 'Across the region, we know traditional surface and groundwater sources are under pressure due to lower, less consistent rainfall. 'Desalination is likely to play a greater role in our future water supply mix, however, it does not replace the need to be waterwise.' City of Karratha mayor Daniel Scott said the award was a major achievement for the City. 'Last financial year alone, we halved the potable water use at the Karratha Airport and this year will be upgrading our Water Resource Recovery Plant to further boost our water efficiency,' he said.
Hospitality Net
09-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Kevin Michel has been appointed Executive Chef at Hilton Austin
Hilton Austin named Kevin Michel as the new executive chef of the 801-room property. With over 10 years of food and beverage experience, he joins the hotel from Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton in Cupertino, California where he previously served as executive chef. In his new role, Chef Kevin will bring his expertise and dedication to excellence in leading the hotel's banquet and culinary operations - with the capability of accommodating corporate and social events of up to 1,760 seated attendees - creating dining menus, and overseeing the hotel's two on-site restaurants: Cannon + Belle and Austin Taco Project. Working collaboratively alongside his new team, Chef Kevin plans to utilize his diverse style of multi-cultural cooking techniques to infuse fresh and unique ingredients into Austin Taco Project's eclectic menu. At Cannon + Belle, Chef Kevin intends to introduce his signature house dry-aged ribeye alongside an array of new dishes, complementing the concept's reputation for authentic flavors with a modern twist. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Chef Kevin was surrounded by a family of great cooks and appreciates cooking for its unique ability to bring people together and foster connections. During his youth, Chef Kevin was a touring musician and would pull over on the side of the road and prepare his own meals, which further inspired his passion for cooking and transitioned into hospitality. Chef Kevin's experience includes The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Hop Devine, Dio Deka, and executive chef at Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton.
