Following last year’s wildly successful event at the Trans Resort Bali, the Gala Ceremony for the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards will grace the halls of the beautiful Villa Padierna Palace Hotel in Marbella, Spain. It will be held on October 15th for their fourth annual event. The gala ceremony will be bringing together the top hoteliers from around the world for a glittering evening of global recognition and networking.
The event will play host to Royalties, Ambassadors, celebrities, CEO’s, Presidents and Managing Directors as well GM’s of the finest and most luxurious Hotels & Resorts from around the world who will all be in attendance to be presented with the Signum Virtutis, the seal of excellence, the highest most exclusive award for the luxury hospitality and lifestyle industry.
October 15th will also see the launch of the world’s first International Hospitality Hall of Fame, headed by President & Founder Mr Frank M Pfaller. This ultra-exclusive event is designed to acknowledge, reward and immortalize the extraordinary achievements and careers of the most exceptional leaders of the Hospitality industry both past and present, which were elected by an esteemed board of fellow professionals. “The International Hospitality Hall of Fame has been conceived to celebrate brilliance in our industry. It is dedicated to recognizing the people who are making outstanding contributions to the global luxury Lebensart, and thus inspiring and educating a new generation of hoteliers and hospitality service providers.” Said Mr Pfaller.
The owner of Villa Padierna Hotels & Resorts, Don Ricardo Arranz de Miguel, Honorary Chairman and 1st. Custodian of IHHOF has graciously offered the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel to become the permanent home of The International Hospitality Hall of Fame so that tourists, guests as well as industry professionals will be able to visit and learn about the amazing achievements of the individuals that helped shape and form the Luxury Hospitality Industry.
The SSLHLA Gala Ceremony will once again be hosted by Turkish Celebrity and Luxury Panel Member Ms Ece Vahapoglu.
Notable Panel Members such as His Serene Highness Prince Massimiliano della Torre e Tasso, Her Serene Highness Princess Costanza della Torre e Tasso, Princess Bhargavi Kumari Mewar, Countess Alicia de Villapadierna-Klein, Hollywood star Antonio Banderas, the three mayors of ‘The Golden Triangle’, Marbella, Estepona and Behnahavis, Chairman-President/Founder Khalil El-Mouelhy, CEO of the SSLHLA Mrs Nicola El-Mouelhy, Hon.Chairman Frank M Pfaller, Karine Lackner, Thanos Liontos, Kenelm Jenour, SPA industry expert Berni Hawkins as well as Jean Christophe Rousseau will also be in attendance.
SSLHLA is delighted to announce Ligne St Barth, the premiere lifestyle Spa Sun & Beauty brand as an official partner of 2016 as well as World Wide Kids, Gold Emotion, Sphere Travel Media Exhibitions & Events, Adria Exclusive, The Luxury Choice, Bestof-theworld, Nichole de Carle,
SSLHLA would also like to thank the 2016 Media Partners: Essential Marbella Magazine, i-Marbella, Home & Lifestyle, Marbella Rocks, Ogee Design Magazine, The Top Tier, Horizon & Beyond, Eye of Riyadh, Eye of Dubai, Voyagers World, e-Global Travel Media, MV Hotels, On TV Channel, Carmen’s Luxury Travel, Highend-Traveller, FTN News, ELUXE Magazine, Caprice Café de Femme, Signature Media, Thesout.
Chairman, President/Founder Khalil El-Mouelhy said: “Villa Padierna Palace Hotel was the location of our first ceremony, it is where it all started for the SSLHLA . We are big fans of Spain and Marbella and we are delighted to return to this exceptional venue. The organization as well as the event have grown tremendously and continuously attract the leading lights of this exciting industry. This is not an award that everybody has nor is it an award that everybody can have. This will be a very memorable and exclusive night and we are looking forward to welcoming our winners on the 15th of October and celebrating their extraordinary achievements together with them”
Carmen’s Luxury Travel is a media partner of the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards and will be covering the awards ceremony.
For further information please visit www.sevenstaraward.com or contact info@sevenstarawards.com
Suze - Luxury Columnist
September 2, 2016 at 5:14 amI’m sure that you’ll have an amazing time in Spain, Carmen
Carmen Edelson
September 3, 2016 at 6:57 pmIt’s going to be quite the event, and I’m looking forward to meeting one of my favorite actors “Antonio Banderas”.
Jenn Coleman
September 3, 2016 at 3:02 amLooks like a really fabulous resort befitting such a glamorous event. How many days did you stay at the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel? What were your favorite amenities or activities?
Carmen Edelson
September 3, 2016 at 6:59 pmThe gala isn’t till Oct. 15. I plan on staying a few nights at the hotel, and I’ll let you know which was my favorite activity and amenity.
Kerri
September 3, 2016 at 6:30 amIt would be incredible to be able to participate in something like this. I imagine many wonderful and inspirational people to watch and meet.
Carmen Edelson
September 3, 2016 at 7:01 pmI can’t wait to be surrounded by all the most important individuals in the hospitality industry plus royalty. 🙂
Loredana
September 3, 2016 at 7:01 amThis event is indeed a famous one among industry professionals. I had no idea about the world’s first International Hospitality Hall of Fame – but it sounds like a great initiative. An event to definitely pay attention to!
Carmen Edelson
September 3, 2016 at 7:22 pmI was excited to hear that The International Hospitality Hall of Fame was being displayed at Villa Padierna Palace Hotel permanently. It’s going to be quite the event.
n
September 3, 2016 at 2:02 pmI love that location and wow, that hotel looks stunning. It should be a spectacular stay and to witness this event.
Carmen Edelson
September 3, 2016 at 7:24 pmIt’s my first time in that part of Spain. I’m hoping to stay a few more days and visit some of the other cities. Not only am I’m looking forward to my stay but also being part of the evenings events.
anna
September 3, 2016 at 11:23 pmYou’re going to have a fab time! Spain is such a beautiful country. Are you visiting other places out of Marbella?
Carmen Edelson
September 4, 2016 at 10:23 amI’m still trying to plan my trip after Marbella. I’m hoping to go visit Sevilla, and other surrounding cities.
Maria
September 3, 2016 at 11:59 pmThe hotel looks spectacular – a fitting place for this event!
Carmen Edelson
September 4, 2016 at 10:29 amI’m really looking forward to my stay at the Villa Padierna Palace, it looks spectacular.
Christina
September 4, 2016 at 6:31 amEnjoy Spain and have a fabulous time. Looks like a fun event. Have you picked out your dress yet?
Carmen Edelson
September 4, 2016 at 10:31 amI’m traveling around Europe before I attend the event. I don’t want to be carrying an evening gown with me. I’m not sure what to do? Should I buy on there or have my husband ship my gown to the hotel.
Leah
September 5, 2016 at 2:57 amAs a luxury hotel lover, I’m eager to see who wins the awards. I’m sure it will lead me to add a few more must visits to my long list of gorgeous hotels.
Carmen Edelson
September 5, 2016 at 12:22 pmI’m eager to see who the winners are too! I’m sure it will be a mix of some of the best leading hotels from around the world.
Joe Ankenbauer
September 6, 2016 at 7:27 pmIt looks like its going to quite the event! Hope its incredible!
Carmen Edelson
September 6, 2016 at 7:43 pmThanks Joe! I’m really looking forward to the event, and I’m sure it will be an unforgettable evening.