The AA has today announced four shortlists for the AA Hospitality Awards 2022.
Categories include AA Spa Hotel of the Year, AA Housekeeper of the Year, AA Sustainable Award and the newly launched AA Accessible Award.
The awards ceremony will be held on Monday 26 September at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London.
The AA Hospitality Awards is one of the industry’s most prestigious and highly anticipated events.
This year’s Awards, hosted by Gabby Logan and spanning 15 categories, will name the best hotels, restaurants, and spas across the UK.
The awards will also celebrate remarkable figures from the industry with awards such as the Lifetime Achievement Award, Chef’s Chef Award and more.
Simon Numphud, Managing Director at AA Media said: “We are delighted to share the shortlists for four AA Hospitality Award categories, celebrating the UK’s most dedicated housekeepers, most sustainable and accessible hotels, and the top spa hotels.
“We look forward to crowning the winners at the awards ceremony next month, recognising the hard work and passion of so many teams behind these incredible businesses, and reconnecting in person with the industry after a challenging few years.”
The newly launched AA Accessible Award recognises establishments that have gone above and beyond to champion inclusivity in the hospitality sector and is sponsored by Blue Badge Access Awards.
The shortlist for the Accessible Award is Rudding Park in Harrogate, North Yorkshire and Twr y Felin Hotel in St Davis, Pembrokeshire
The AA Sustainable Award recognizes a clear commitment to sustainability, demonstrated through good practice and policy to make a positive contribution to reducing impact on the environment.
The shortlist for the AA Sustainable Award is Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort in Burnley, Lancashire, Swinton Estate in Masham, North Yorkshire and The Goodwood Hotel in Goodwood, West Sussex
The AA’s ultimate accolade for hotels in the UK, the AA Spa Hotel of the Year is awarded to outstanding examples of a spa hotel. This year’s shortlist includes Lime Wood in Lyndhurst, Hampshire, The Scarlet in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, and The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village in Wrea Green, Lancashire.
Recognising outstanding commitment and performance, identifying a housekeeper who goes above and beyond the call of duty, the AA Housekeeper of the Year is sponsored by Sealey.
The shortlist for 2022 includes Anna Chrzastek from Farncombe Estate, Cotswolds; Emma Lucking from Kettering Park Hotel and Spa in Kettering, Northamptonshire; and Diane Payne from Rockliffe Hall in Darlington, County Durham.
For more information and tickets to the AA Hospitality Awards 2022, please visit: www.aahospitalityawards.com
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