Asia Luxury Travel Market Honoured with 'Five Star Diamond Award'
JUNE 18, 2008. Asia Luxury Travel Market, the region's leading event aimed exclusively at the luxury end of the travel industry, was last night presented with the prestigious Five Star Diamond Award by The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences.
Vittorio Gai, International General Manager, presented the award to Mr. Jay Martens, ALTM's event director at the show's glittering opening party at Shanghai Sculpture Space.
Commenting on this achievement Jay Martens said: "We are honoured to have received this highly coveted award that recognises the success of ALTM and its determination to drive the luxury travel industry forward in this region and act as a conduit for providers and buyers to meet."
Given by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences based in New York, USA, this highly sought after award is given to recipients for their commitment towards excellence in luxury and service, with in-depth evaluations conducted and reviewed by an international board of trustees.
All members of the Board are respected leaders in the industry and are themselves, world travelers. Valuable sources around the globe routinely submit nominations for review and the board then refines the selection to those who qualify for the ultimate evaluation.
The decisions of the American Academy are based on whether a nominee demonstrates a commitment to excellence and hospitality within its category and classification. Over the past couple of decades, the Five Star Diamond Award has become the most prestigious emblem of achievement and true quality in the world today.
For more information please visit the ALTM website www.altm.com.cn and www.stardiamondaward.com.
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