Independent Hotel Show announces award nominees

07-Aug-2014 - Last updated on 26-Apr-2021 at 19:15 GMT

The Independent Hotel Show has announced nominees for its awards

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Now in its third year, the Independent Hotel Show has announced shortlisted nominees for its two awards.

Split into two categories – Independent Hotelier of the Year and Outstanding Hotel of the Year – the awards are currently collecting votes to crown the two winners for 2014.

The Independent Hotelier of the Year category recognises hoteliers’ contribution to the independent luxury and boutique hotel sector.

2014 nominees are:

Craig Bancroft and Nigel Haworth – Northcote Manor
Kit and Tim Kemp – Firmdale Hotels
Mark Sainsbury, Michael Benyan and Jason Catifeoglou – The Zetter and Zetter Townhouse
Ian Schrager - Ian Schrager Company
David Levin - The Capital Hotel
Tim Hart - Hambleton Hall and Harts

Nominees were selected for their ‘pioneering spirit’ and ‘commitment to pushing boundaries’, as well as for their ability to develop their teams and invest in their establishments as well as the industry.

Last year’s winners were Terence and Vicki Conran and Peter Prescott from East London’s Boundary Hotel.

The Outstanding Hotel of the Year category rewards new entrants to the market that have shown a commitment to dynamism and innovation over the last three years.

2014 nominees are:

Chiltern Firehouse, London
The Lord Crewe Arms, Blanchland, County Durham
Ham Yard Hotel, London
No 131, Cheltenham
The Pig on the Beach, Studland, Dorset
The Wild Rabbit, Oxfordshire

They were shortlisted for their level of service and guest experiences, personality and style, as well as for achieving significant success in a relatively short time.

Last year’s winner was The Pig in Brockenhurst.

Judging panel

The nominees were selected by a panel including Telegraph travel writer Fiona Duncan; chief executive of Pride of Britain Hotels Peter Hancock; managing director of Ace Hotel Chris Penn; chief executive of The Ellerman Group Ciaran Fahy; owner of The Arch London Rafi Bejerano; owner of Concept Venues Mark Fuller; CEO of Nadler Hotels Robert Nadler; CEO of Mr & Mrs Smith James Lohan; general manager of The Ampersand Roberto Pajares; and Tim Etchells, managing director of the Independent Hotel Show.

“The Independent Hotel Show Awards continues to be a highlight of the show, celebrating the innovation and diversity that is the lifeblood of the industry,” Etchells said.

Votes can be cast here and the winners will be announced on 21 October.