The International Restaurant and Hotel Awards™ Gala Celebration
IRHA Gala Celebration
Celebrate the International Restaurant & Hotel Awards 2008 Honorees & GRAND AWARD RECIPIENTS
Lifetime Achievement
Visionary of the Year
Travel/Dining Publication of the Year
Designer of the Year
Spotlight On New Orleans - Humanitarian of the Year
Tickets, Premier & VIP Tables can be reserved online at
Awards Program & Grand Awards
The International Restaurant and Hotel Awards™ is juried by a board of esteemed hospitality industry professionals with extensive experience in each category field. The Jury includes representatives from the Food Network, Travel Channel, UKTV, BBC Food, CBS Radio, Zagat Survey, Cool Restaurants, Cool Hotels, Citysearch, Fodor's Travel Guides, Hungry? City Guides and more. A full list of jurors is available at .
IRHA received submissions from over 50 countries around the world in the 2007 awards season. The Jury reviews submissions from bed & breakfasts, top restaurants, chains, six-star luxury hotels, boutique hotels and independent restaurants and hotels. Top chains and hotel groups participating include The Ritz-Carlton, Marriott International, Accor Hotels, The Peninsula Hotels, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels, Kor Hotel Group, Starwood Hotels and a host of others.
IRHA Grand Award Hotels and Restaurants receive two tickets to the International Restaurant and Hotel Awards Gala on November 16th, 2008, in Beverly Hills, California, Irha statues, certificates of achievement and maximum exposure for a year to the hospitality industry and public through the IRHA website, at the gala, in promotional material and in the IRHA Book. The following coveted titles will be awarded at the gala ceremony:
International Value Hotel of the Year
International Luxury Hotel of the Year
International Value Restaurant of the Year
International Moderate Restaurant of the Year
International Luxury Restaurant of the Year
Best New Value Hotel of the Year
Best New Luxury Hotel of the Year
Best New Value Restaurant of the Year
Best New Moderate Restaurant of the Year
Best New Luxury Restaurant of the Year
The following subcategory recipients will also receive exposure during the gala: Green Award (Eco Building), Best Wine List, Best Spa & Most Organic/Sustainable
Categories
Selected first, second, and third place hotels and restaurants from all subcategories receive certificates of achievement, exposure on for a year and in the high quality, full color, hardcover IRHA Book. The International Restaurant & Hotel Awards has six main categories determined by value, moderate, and luxury rates and multiple subcategories for restaurants and hotels.
Hotels: Best Design, Endless Amenities, Breathtaking Views, Green Award (Eco Bulding), Best Suite, Family Friendly, Best Bed & Breakfast, Best Water Feature (Pool, Beach or Jacuzzi), Best Spa, Best Lobby, Best New Hotel of the Year, International Hotel of the Year
Restaurants: Best Design, Best Brunch, Best Views, Best Citywide/Regional Cuisine*, Best Specialty Item, Best Ethnic Cuisine*, Most Organic/Sustainable, Best Wine List, Best Dessert, Best New Restaurant of the Year, International Restaurant of the Year
*The categories of Best Citywide/Regional Cuisine & Best Ethnic Cuisine will be awarded in multiple cities and regions. Judges will also award certificates of honorable mention and recipients in separate regions and countries as they see fit.
Best Of City, Region & Country
The IRHA Book
Celebrity Rated
Expert Jury Panel
IRHA Advisory Board
Sponsors
IRHA is a division of International Hospitality Awards, Inc. and co-produced by the Farmani Group. Established in 1987, the Farmani Group has founded many charities, businesses and organizations, including the award-winning VUE magazine, The Lucie Awards (the “Oscars” of photography), International Photography Awards, London International Creative Competition, Px3-PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS, FotoFolio, Focus On AIDS, Hollywood Film Festival, Art For New York, Farmani Gallery, aNet Communications, Fontographics and FYIdesign.
For Additional Information on the International Restaurant & Hotel Awards please visit or contact Denise Jones 310-285-3808x2 | [email protected]
Event Venue
The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, California
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+1-310-285-3808