Celebrating Excellence At The Brightstar Awards

 

On Thursday, 13th March, we came together for a truly special evening - the Brightstar Awards. It was a night dedicated to celebrating the incredible people who bring this industry to life, delivering outstanding service and unforgettable guest experiences every single day. 

 

The Barn Hotel & Spa did a stellar job hosting the event, with a team who thought of everything to make the event truly special. The venue provided the perfect setting for our celebrations, and we’re also delighted to congratulate them on winning Hotel of the Year - a fantastic and well-earned achievement! 

 

We’d also like to extend our congratulations to all our award winners: 

 

People Hotel of the Year: Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - Castle Bromwich 

Quality Hotel of the Year: Oddfellows On The Park 

Commercial Hotel of the Year: Huttons Hotel 

Chairman’s Award – Special Recognition: James Hubble 

Central Star of the Year: Holly Arnott 

Rising Star of the Year: Alison McPhie 

Commercial Star of the Year (Accor): Sarah Noury 

Central Star of the Year (Accor): Christopher Howarth 

Hotel Leader of the Year (Accor): Kerry Plant 

 

'Our people work tirelessly all year, and it is a pleasure to spend an evening recognising their hard work and achievements', said Nik Gupta, Brightstar’s CEO. 'Hospitality is so much more than a job - it’s a passion.'  

 

The dedication, warmth, and commitment of our teams define what this industry is all about, and we couldn’t be prouder to recognise their achievements.