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Millbrook Resort - New Zealand Established in 2006, the World Luxury Hotel Awards is considered the pinnacle of achievement in the luxury hotel industry, offering international recognition as voted by guests, travellers and industry players alike. In celebrating over a decade in awarding service excellence, the 2017 award year will close with a spectacular gala celebration, hosted by the magical Kulm Hotel St. Moritz on 2 December. Over 300,000 international travellers vote each year during a four week period to select the winners. Luxury hotels have the opportunity to participate in the World Luxury Hotel Awards by entering into categories that showcase their unique selling points and destinations. Awards on the night will be bestowed on luxury properties who excelled within their service delivery areas on a country, regional, continent or global basis, be it the most luxurious island or forest resort, the best wedding destination or the ultimate ski hotel. “Our most exciting challenge ahead is defining the Global Hotel of the Year for 2017, the honour of which was awarded to Armani Hotel Dubai in 2016. This award is the highest accolade to achieve on the night and a multitude of factors come in to play when making this decision. Each hotel is looked at in detail concerning; votes received during the annual voting phase, overall guest satisfaction from online reviews, facilities at the hotel, design, location, branding, to name a few.” says Joanna Evans, Marketing Communications Manager for the World Luxury Hotel Awards. Head Chef Mauro Taufer invites the leaders in the luxury hotel industry to delve into indulgence and dine with his specially prepared 6-course wine pairing menu, a taste experience to delight in. Coupled with top-quality entertainment and the air of excitement surrounding each winner’s anticipation, the evening promises to be a truly enchanting affair. Executive Assistant Manager of the Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, Jean-Jacques Baur, says “It is a great honour for us to be part of this event and to welcome all members from all over the world here in our beautiful St. Moritz region.” The World Luxury Hotel Awards looks forward to this magnificent occasion, and to honouring the crème da la crème of the luxury hotel industry. www.luxuryhotelawards.com Volume 3 • Issue 41 51