The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) presented the winners of its 53rd annual Adrian Awards at the New York Marriott Marquis on Monday night. The Adrian Awards honor the top companies and individuals in hospitality, travel and tourism advertising, public relations and web marketing. The evening also featured specialty awards from DEPARTURES Magazine, Google, TRAVELCLICK, and TripAdvisor.
This years Adrian Awards was a night filled with undeniable talent and innovation, said Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHA, president and CEO of HSMAI. HSMAI is proud of the 2009 winners for their creativity and immense skill.
USA TODAY reporter Barbara De Lollis opened the Gala and gave the audience insight into her move from print to digital media through her Hotel Check-In blog. Today, online is where so many travelers go for their information, said De Lollis. Its immediate, its interactive and its lightening fast.
The 2010 Adrian Awards received nearly 1,100 entries from around the globe. The prestigious Platinum winners were judged to be the most extraordinary entrants from a selection of 123 Gold winners. Chosen from the Platinum winners, the highest distinction of Best of Show for the divisions of advertising, public relations and web marketing went to:
Advertising Best of Show
The San Diego Zoo and their agency M&C Saatchi for their entry that spread the message of conservation of the worlds animals. The campaign launched the Zoos new exhibit by telling the story of Phil and Harry, a pair of computer-generated mammoths living the good life in Southern California circa 12,000 B.C.
Public Relations Best of Show
Tourism Queensland and their agency Cummins Nitro for the Best Job in the World campaign that generated 34,000 candidate applications from 197 countries vying for the position of Island Caretaker, along with worldwide media coverage.
Web Marketing Best of Show
Life of a Brown Paper Bag video by the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau. The destination took one of its most treasured holiday traditions and added compelling content and humor to create an original holiday greeting video that was shared extensively and generated a tremendous ROI.
HSMAI Adrian Awards Gold Award winners were honored throughout the Gala and displayed during the Gold Award Gallery Reception, presented with partner Expedia Media Solutions, prior to the Gala.
In addition to its Adrian Awards, HSMAI recognized the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing and presented two individuals with the top honor of Lifetime Achievement. The awards recognized the recipients for their significant contributions and lasting impressions on the hospitality and travel industry.
HSMAI’s annual Albert E. Koehl Award for advertising and marketing was awarded to Sol Kerzner, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Kerzner International Holdings Limited. The Winthrop W. Grice Award for public relations excellence was bestowed upon Vivian A. Deuschl, Corporate Vice President, Public Relations, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.
A new addition to the Adrian Awards line-up was TripAdvisors Travelers’ Choice Best Hotels and Brand Awards. Their top brand award went to Ritz-Carlton.
The DEPARTURES Magazine Luxury Marketing Achievement Award was presented to Abercrombie & Kent Residence Club and ISM.
TRAVELCLICK paid tribute to the best integrated eMarketing program in the hotel industry with the eMarketer of the Year award, presented to Joie de Vivre Hospitality.
Googles Wisdom of the Crowds Award, which recognizes an integrated marketing campaign that today’s travelers and HSMAI members choose as the best in its class, went to the San Diego Zoo.
Founded in 1957, the Adrian Awards embraces every segment of the industry, including hotels, airlines, cruise lines, car rental companies, destinations, credit card companies and more. Winners are selected from a field of 1,100 entries by senior industry and media experts. For more information, visit www.adrianawards.com.
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