The Gold Key Award for Excellence in Hospitality Design is the premier interior design competition for the hospitality industry. It is held in conjunction with the International Hotel/Motel &Restaurant Show® (IH/M&RS) taking place November 8-11, 2008, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
The 2008 Awards are sponsored by Interior Design magazine and HOTELS magazine and have a total of eight categories, which will give worldwide properties and design firms opportunities to showcase their skills and design expertise.
Finalists in each category will be profiled in sponsor publications prior to the 28th annual awards ceremony, November 10th at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City, at which time each finalist will be recognized, and the Grand Prize winners will be announced. The ceremony also will include a special “Designer of the Year” presentation and recognition of NEWH’s, the Hospitality Industry Network “Icon of the Industry” distinction.
Entry requirements include completion of the Official Entry Form and a fee of $150 for the first entry and $100 for each subsequent entry. Submissions must be received no later than July 1, 2008.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Restaurants – Casual Dining
Restaurants with either limited service or table service, and a low to mid-priced check
Restaurants – Fine Dining
Restaurants with table service, a higher than average check and an upscale experience
Lounge/Bar
Bar or lounge - within a hotel or freestanding
Best Hotel Design
Best overall property: architecture, interiors, public space and overall ambiance (new or renovation)
Guest Room
Standard guest room, including a bathroom
Suite
Guest room containing both a sleeping and a living room area, including bathroom(s)
Lobby/Reception Area
Entrance area/public space and front desk
Spa
Spa facility - within a hotel or resort
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