The 2018 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards (SSLHLA), held in Crete at the amazing Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort, showcased the pinnacle in luxury hospitality and lifestyle to the world.
Winners hailing from Nigeria, Bali, Fiji, Cyprus, Greece, Mauritius, Maldives, Turkey, Russia, Zanzibar, South Africa, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and Austria were present at the highly exclusive Gala Ceremony held at the stunning Cretan Resort.
HSH Prince Massimiliano della Torre e Tasso, Baroness Nerina Keeley, Greek Star Nina Lotsari, Carmen Edelson, Thanos Liontos, Amani Vernescu, star Photographer Oliver Jiszda, Miriam Seferian and Andrea Luri were amongst the Luxury Panel Members of the SSLHLA in attendance in order to present winners with the SIGNUM VIRTUTIS , the seal of excellence.
Entertainment for the evening was provided by talented Greek Mainstream Star Naya who mesmerized the crowd with her Voice, high energy and stunning looks.
The event was hosted by Turkish Celebrity presenter Ece Vahapoglu who brought glitz and glamour to the stage with her impeccable style and beauty.
Winners included Out of the Blue Capsis Elite resort which received 2 Signum Virtutis Plaques for the Hotel Sector and Spa sector. The Maldives Received the Seven Stars Destination Award which was collected by Her Excellency D.r. Hala Hameed, and Barbaros Reserve Bodrum received the Seven Stars Residential Development Award.
Other special Awards recipients on the night were Yacht Sailing, Ask 2 Travel, Hanging Gardens of Bali, Wyndham Grand Kalamis, Sumahan on the Water, Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet, Zacharias Chnaris, Aldemar Hotels, Anemos Grand Luxury Resort, Transcorp Hilton Wyndham Grand Kalamis, Abuja and KSM Human Resources, and Luxury Hair Salon N11 Vienna.
The event also featured the very first Seven Stars Pantheon of Hospitality, Sponsored by SWOLE O’clock, which awards individuals with exceptional achievements and careers within the luxury Hospitality and lifestyle industry.
The inductees of the Seven Stars Pantheon were Valentine Ozigbo- CEO of Transcorp Hotels, Nir Peretz- Owner of Hanging Gardens of Bali, Samvel Sarukhanyan-General Manager of Mriya Resort & Spa and Patrick Recasens- Managing Director Pullman & Thalasso Leisure Division Italy.
The inductees received the Seven Stars Pantheon Ring as well as the Swole O’clock Nicholson Automatic watch from the Classic Collection. In addition, they were also treated to a portrait session with Star photographer Oliver Jiszda.
Winners from Greece included The Ecali Club, Aldemar Hotels, CHC Hotels, Anemos Luxury Grand Resort, Stella Island and Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort and Villa Octo
Khalil El-Mouelhy, Chairman President/Founder said, “the event was a great success with winners from over 15 different countries. We are delighted to have been the first Luxury Hospitality Award to host an event in Crete and I am sure it will not be the last time. This great Island offers fantastic hospitality, a great climate, and warm people. I would like to thank all our Winners for traveling great distances to be with us and we are both happy and thankful to have been able to celebrate their success with them. I would also like to thank the Team of the Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort for their support and for helping to make this evening of celebrations a great success”.
Partners of the event were Deli France, TO’AK, Chora Art & Home Mykonos, Ariadne Athens Skin Wellness, Quality Focus, SHENKHA, SWOLE O’Clock, Olga Karaververi, and Samourakis Jewellry, Mastic Tears.
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