NEW YORK, NY (September 27, 2011) On September 26, 2011, the New York City Association of Hotel Concierges (NYCAHC) announced the winners of the fifth annual Concierge Choice Awards during a black-tie event at the Pierre Hotel on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
The tourism industry, one of New York City’s most vibrant economic sectors, honored many of the city’s leading venues, recognizing institutions and individuals who had produced superior visitor experiences over the last year. NYCAHC established the prestigious Concierge Choice Awards in 2007 to recognize the city’s elite in the tourist, theater, restaurant, retail, service, and transportation industries. Based on the feedback that the concierges receive from their guests throughout the year, they nominate and then select the crème de la crème in 16 categories.
Dominic Alfonzetti, President of the NYC Association of Hotel Concierges and Chef Concierge at the InterContinental New York Barclay, said in his remarks, “Our industry is on track to meet Mayor Bloomberg’s goal of 50 million visitors in 2012. It is the nominees and winners of the Concierge Choice Awards who give guests a superior experience that they will share with their friends back home.”
Davler Media Group, publisher of City Guide and Promenade magazines, hosted the awards dinner. The Co-Masters of Ceremonies included respected concierges Peter Johnson of the Kimberly Hotel and McKinley Winston of the St. Regis Hotel. They presented awards to the businesses and individuals representing the best in NYC hospitality. Below are the list of categories and winners.
- Tourist Transportation – Helicopter Flight Services
- Private Tour Service – Signature Tours
- Last Minute/Emergency Service – Windsor Pharmacy
- Specialty Store – B & H Photo Video & Pro Audio
- Department Store – Bloomingdale's
- Casual Dining – DBGB
- New Restaurant – La Silhouette
- Classic NYC Restaurant – The River Café
- Elegant Dining – Daniel
- Chef – Daniel Boulud
- Individual Maitre d' / Manager – Felix Albano, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
- Tourist Attraction – Top of the Rock
- Live Music Club – Garage Restaurant and Cafe
- Comedy Club – Carolines on Broadway
- Broadway Show – The Book of Mormon
- Community Choice Award – Helene Galek, China Grill Management
The Community Choice Award, presented to Helene Galek of China Grill Management, recognizes individual who did the most to support to the Association’s endeavors. All of the Concierge Choice Awards nominees and winners can be found on the event website, www.conciergechoiceawards.com.
Commenting on the evening, David Miller, CEO of Davler Media said, “We are proud to host an event that recognizes excellence in hospitality for the 48 million visitors coming to NYC this year.”
About NYCAHC
The New York City Association of Hotel Concierges (NYCAHC) is an incorporated, not-for-profit group that fosters growth and development in the concierge profession and the hospitality industry at large. The association, comprised of over 140 members, represents approximately 51 hotels or nearly 28,000 rooms in the New York metropolitan area. Besides hotels, corporate members of NYCAHC include top shopping destinations, restaurants, sightseeing, and tour companies.
In 2003, NYCAHC tapped into its extensive network of local leaders in the hospitality industry and began an annual fundraising initiative to donate to New York City-based charities. In the eight years since it began, the fund has donated thousands of dollars to numerous charities and local causes. In this way, NYCAHC is working to be a vital member of and a positive force for the New York City community. A portion of the proceeds from the Concierge Choice Awards will benefit the Les Clefs d'Or Relief Fund and the NYCAHC Charitable Fund.
About Davler Media Group
Davler Media Group is the publisher of City Guide and Promenade magazines. These print and online publications help New York metropolitan area residents and visitors make informed decisions about where to go and what to do in New York. Through a combination of editorials, guides, listings, calendars, and a comprehensive directory, Davler Media publications offer expert insight into the hot spots for out-of-towners as well as chic new places for natives in need of a recommendation. City Guide alone publishes over 3 million copies annually and circulates in over 300 locations– reaching an annual readership in excess of 12.8 million. For more information, visit www.davlermedia.com.
- City Guide magazine is the leading publication serving the NYC visitor market.
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