More than 10 Kuban hotels named among the best at the National Hotel Award

The country's best hotels in 40 categories were announced at a ceremony in Moscow. More than 170 nominees from 35 regions were selected to advance to the finals.

The award ceremony was attended by executives from leading hotel chains and independent hotels, representatives of the tourism industry, industry associations, and city governments from all over Russia.

«In recent years, we have been systematically developing tourism and services. We have introduced modern standards, classified accommodation facilities, and established transparent and understandable rules for businesses and tourists. The results of the National Hotel Award are a symbol of professional success. They also serve as a sign of recognition from our guests, who have placed their trust in us and continue to return to our hotels time and again. The Krasnodar Region currently has over 10,000 accommodation facilities. About 40 new establishments are added annually. Today, the demand from holidaymakers is growing rapidly. They expect quality, safety, digital convenience, and a personalised approach. It is important that our hotel business not only meets these expectations, but also anticipates them, setting a high bar for the whole country,» said Alexander Ruppel, Deputy Governor of the Krasnodar Region.

The candidates were evaluated based on a set of criteria established by the jury and expert panel. The winners were determined following a three-stage selection process.

Kuban hotels and hoteliers were recognised as the best in 14 of the 40 award categories. Among the winners are Hills Polyana Hotel in Sochi (Best Small Hotel), Green Flow Healing Hotel in Sochi (Best Hotel Concept), RODINA Grand Hotel & SPA in Sochi (Best Healthy Lifestyle Concept), and Barkhatnye Sezony City Hotel in the village of Sirius (Best Infrastructure for People with Disabilities).

Winners in other categories included Rosa Springs in Sochi (Best Hotel Innovation), HILLS POLYANA Hotel & SPA in Sochi (Best Landscape Design), Freestyle Rosa Khutor in Sochi (Best Hotel Renovation Project), Mövenpick Resort & SPA Anapa Miracleon in Anapa (Best Spa Hotel), Life Balance hotel Rosa Springs in Sochi (Best Health Resort), and MED kitchen & bar restaurant at Hills Polyana Hotel in Sochi (Best Hotel Restaurant). Ski Inn Rosa Khutor SPA Hotel in Sochi was recognised as the Best Ski Hotel, Bridge Resort in the village of Sirius (near Sochi) was selected as the Best Family Hotel, and the Metropol Grand Hotel in Gelendzhik was honoured with the award for Best Five-Star Hotel. Irina Sokolova, CEO of RODINA Grand Hotel & SPA Sochi, was named Person of the Year.

***

The National Hotel Award has been presented annually since 2019. The practices of leaders set standards for contemporary Russian hospitality industry and emphasise its importance for the country's economy and tourist appeal. The award is organised by the Russian Hotel Association.