The Greek skies were illuminated by the leading lights of the luxury hospitality and lifestyle industry on the 5th anniversary of the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards held at the exclusive “The Ecali Club” on September 23, 2017. The night was a roaring success and so much fun for all who attended, including myself!
An unrivaled list of attendees were present at the gala, in order to collect the highest, most exclusive award in the industry: Signum Virtutis, the seal of excellence.
Luxury Panel Members in attendance included His Serene Highness Prince Massimiliano della Torre e Tasso, Her Serene Highness Costanza della Torre e Tasso, Her Royal Highness Nathalie Princess of Hohenzollern, Spa Expert Miriam Seferian, Kenelm Jenour, Jean-Christophe Rousseau, Carmen Edelson, Thanos Liontos and Veti Nikolopoulou. I had the pleasure of attending as a luxury panelist this year and was honored to sit next to Her Royal Highness Nathalie Princess of Hohenzollern and Kenelm Jenour.
Winners in attendance hailed from all over the world, including China, Turkey, Maldives, Seychelles, South Africa, Greece, Austria, Italy, Thailand, Fiji and more.
After a cocktail reception filled with media and photographers, the ceremony was opened by the beautiful and talented celebrity presenter Ece Vahapoglu. Greek sensation Nina Lotsari also entertained the audience with a spectacular performance accompanied by live music.
Special Awards were also handed out on the night to companies which outclassed their rivals in particular sectors. Included in these special awards were Deer Jet, Mantis Collection, Hanging Gardens of Bali, Green, The Ecali Club, Italian Hospitality Collection, The Greek Villas, Despina Miraraki, Super Strom Vatsinas and Transcorp Hilton Abuja. These companies embody luxury, sophistication, and five-star service in every way.
The SSLHLA Gala Ceremony was a first for Greece and saw CEO’s, Presidents, Managing Directors, Owners and GM’s, Royalty and celebrities from around the globe in attendance for the special night!
Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards would like to thank its partners: Gold Emotion, Costarellos, Ligne St Barth, Solaris Botanicals, CHORA Art Home & Design, Thesauri Caviar, The Luxury Choice, Adria Exclusive, Wyndham Grand Athens, Zeus International and KSM Human Resources.
SSLHLA would also like to thank its media partners: FTN NEWS, Tornos News, Hip Greece, e global Travel media, Eye of Riyadh, Eye of Dubai, Top Hotels, Horizon & Beyond, Carmen’s Luxury Travel, The Top Tier, i-Marbella, and Ogee Design Magazine.
Khalil El-Mouelhy Chairman, President & Founder commented “Today marked the 5th anniversary of the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards and we feel honoured to have been able to celebrate this very special evening here in Greece and to have had the privilege to work with such an elite and distinguished organization like The Ecali Club. I would like to express my appreciation for the winners for making this a global celebration and I would like thank The CEO of the Ecali Club, John Georgakakis, and the members of his team for their input, efficiency and unwavering dedication to excellence”
Mr. Georgakakis, the CEO of Ecali S.A. commented that “the Ecali Club is famous in Greece for the high-profile events that took place in its premises in the past. Tonight we are deeply honoured to have been chosen to host the unique awards ceremony of the internationally recognized organization “Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards”. These awards represent true excellence, just like the Ecali Club, which represents the concept of eclectic living in luxurious hospitality”.
It was a certainly a fabulous night that I will remember for many years to come, and I cannot what to see what next year has in store! Congratulations to all the winners and big thanks to Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards for partnering with Carmen’s Luxury Travel.
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Tam Warner Minton
October 8, 2017 at 4:25 pmHm! And how would I get invited to this?? It looks like you had an incredible time!
Carmen Edelson
October 10, 2017 at 7:55 pmYou would have to be involved with hospitality and luxury travel 🙂 And it was a great time, thanks!
Helene D'Souza
October 9, 2017 at 3:45 amLooks like you had a great time. And then too such a great location to celebrate the winners of the luxury awards. 🙂
Carmen Edelson
October 10, 2017 at 7:56 pmIt was a magical evening! Thanks, Helene 🙂
Carol Colborn
October 9, 2017 at 7:15 pmAre the awards for 7-star hospitality and lifestyle properties? Is the Empire Hotel and Country Club in Brunei considered 7-stars? They claimed so!
Carmen Edelson
October 10, 2017 at 7:57 pmI have never been there so I can’t say from personal experience!
Elaine
October 9, 2017 at 8:02 pmWow. That looks like an amazing event. I am glad that you enjoyed it.
Carmen Edelson
October 10, 2017 at 7:57 pmThank you so much! It was a fabulous night in Athens.
Skye
October 10, 2017 at 2:15 amWow this looks like a fun night! Congrats for being on the panel. What a great honour. I hope you got the Bentley for your time 😉
Carmen Edelson
October 10, 2017 at 7:57 pmHa! I will suggest that to them next year 😉
melody pittman
October 10, 2017 at 3:39 pmWhat a fascinating event and girl…you rock the red carpet with Hollywood style each and every year! Congrats! I am very happy for you!
Carmen Edelson
October 10, 2017 at 7:58 pmThank you so much, Melody! I really appreciate all the support.
Tami
October 11, 2017 at 1:16 amMust have been a wonderful event…fun to see the beautiful gowns, hear about the awards given out, and also to learn you got to be on the panel! Athens is truly a special place!
Carmen Edelson
October 16, 2017 at 1:43 pmAthens is wonderful! It was a truly memorable night 🙂
Amy
October 12, 2017 at 11:32 amWow, Carmen! A true testament to your hard work and dedication to the luxury travel lifestyle. Well earned spot on that panel….what an experience!
Carmen Edelson
October 16, 2017 at 1:43 pmThank you very much, Amy!
Melody Pittman
October 12, 2017 at 10:06 pmWow! What an incredible event. And how lucky that you go to go! Everyone looked so beautiful! I am sure this is a night that you will never forget, especially since you go to be on the panel. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Carmen Edelson
October 16, 2017 at 1:44 pmThank you for reading, Melody! It was a fabulous and memorable event 🙂
Nicola Hilditch-Short
October 15, 2017 at 9:42 pmLooks like a great and prestigious event to be invited to and I am sure there were many interesting people to meet there. Too posh for me though!! ha ha
Carmen Edelson
October 16, 2017 at 1:46 pmHah! You just need a ball gown, that’s all 😉