Berlin, 7 March 2023. The annual TUI Global Hotel Awards ceremony was held in Berlin yesterday evening, where more than 300 hotel partners and TUI employees were gathered to celebrate the outstanding achievements delivered by the top 100 hotels in TUI's portfolio. Within 12 categories, selected from a pool of over 13.000 hotels across 180 destinations, 9 hotels have been recognized as being the best of the best according to reviews by TUI guests.

TUI Global Hotel Awards

Tui's annual Global Hotel Award winners are based on feedback from TUI's more than 16 million guests in 2022. This includes everything from service to food, facilities, and overall experience. Over 800 hotels have achieved the award criteria with an accomodation overall score of at least 8.8.

These are the winning hotels of the TUI Global Hotel Awards of 2023 :
Best Hotel TUI Nordic : TUI BLUE Barut Andiz.
Best Hotel TUI Belgium : Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection.
Best Hotel TUI Netherlands : TUI BLUE Palm Garden.
Best Hotel TUI Germany, Austria & Switzerland : TUI BLUE Barut Andiz.
Best Hotel TUI Poland : Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria.
Best Hotel TUI UK & Ireland : Grand Park Hotel Rovinj.
New Best Hotel TUI BLUE : TUI BLUE Barut Andiz.
Best Hotel Overland : Hotel Andromeda.
Best Hotel Eastern Mediterranean : Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel & Suites.
Best Hotel Western Mediterranean : Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia.
Best Hotel Long Haul : Veligandu Island Resort & Spa.
New : Best Hotel Sustainability People Award : Cretan Malia Park.
New : Best Hotel Sustainability Planet Award : Creta Maris Resort.
New: Best Hotel Sustainability Progress Award: Fushifaru Maldives.
Sustainability Innovation Award: Atlantica Hotels & Resorts.
Best Hotel Overall Sustainability: Cretan Malia Park.
TUI Care Foundation Award: Aitken Spence Hotels.
Best Hotel Globally: Lindos Blu Luxury Hotel & Suites.
Lifetime Achievement: Nikos Daskalantonakis, Grecotel Hotels & Resorts.

Lifetime Achievement Award

The TUI Lifetime Achievement award recognizes individuals or organisations that have made invaluable contributions to the industry. This year's recipient, Nikos Daskalanatonakis, founder and owner of Grecotel Hotels and Resorts was honoured for his unwavering dedication to excellence, perseverance, and innovative vision within the tourism industry. With his more than 40 years in the industry, Mr. Daskalanatonakis is well known for his commitment to creating a personalised and culturally immersive experience for his guests, offering them a warm welcome and genuine connection to the local community.

Sustainability

At the TUI Global Hotel Awards 2023 sustainability was highlighted, and the award now includes categories that reflect TUI´s recently published Sustainability Agenda. New categories for this year include People, Planet, and Progress, and highlight the award winners' contributions to sustainability efforts within these areas. The winners within this category are selected by an external committee and judged according to uniquely set criteria. This year, TUI is also giving out a Sustainability Innovation Award. This is to recognise and celebrate a hotel company that is investing in new technology to accelerate the sustainable transformation of their company and the industry. The award was given to Atlantica Hotels & Resorts for their efforts to implement and use new technology to accelerate their sustainable transformation. A great example being their efforts in the Greek island of Rhodes; where they have invested in the latest solar panel technology, e-mobility for electric cars, a water desalination plant, and for their involvement in the Co-Lab Rhodes.

BLUE DESIGN.

Each TUI BLUE hotel has a contemporary design with high-quality materials and stylish yet functional furnishings — all adapted to the needs of our guests. The design of our TUI BLUE hotels are inspired by the architecture, colours and design trends of the local region.

BLUE TASTE.

EA wide variety of regional and international delicacies awaits you at TUI BLUE. At our hotels, you can enjoy live cooking, delicious buffets and excellent multi-course menus in a welcoming and romantic atmosphere. The food and drinks we serve delight all types of eaters, including children, health-conscious people, vegetarians, vegans and those with food intolerances and allergies.

BLUEF!T.

EA wide variety of regional and international delicacies awaits you at TUI BLUE. At our hotels, you can enjoy live cooking, delicious buffets and excellent multi-course menus in a welcoming and romantic atmosphere. The food and drinks we serve delight all types of eaters, including children, health-conscious people, vegetarians, vegans and those with food intolerances and allergies.

BLUE EXPERIENCES.

Do you like to see and do new things while on holiday? At TUI BLUE, our experiences are as unique as you and your holiday destination. You can join our cooking classes or wine tastings, immerse yourself in local culture or nature during one of our excursions, enjoy some wellness time at the BLUE® Spa, watch live entertainment in the evening, and much more. Regardless of what you choose, we'll help you collect unforgettable memories.

BLUE GUIDES.

Our BLUE® Guides are your local expert contacts for all aspects of your holiday at TUI BLUE. Ask them for excellent tips on local excursions, shopping, nightlife, and anything else that might interest you during your stay. You can also get in touch with our BLUE® Guides before you arrive via the BLUE® App.

BLUE CONNECT.

With the BLUE® App you'll always have your holiday planner with you. You can use our app to find :
Comprehensive info about the hotel and surrounding area, with tips for excursions
The updated daily activities programme
A digital bulletin board for exchanging ideas and making plans with other hotel guests
For some hotels, you can make bookings and reservations for services directly in the app. For example, you may be able to reserve a table in the restaurant or a daybed or register for a fitness class or the kids' club. Of course, all of our TUI BLUE hotels are equipped with free Wi-Fi so you can use the app without worry.