The AHRESP Awards, an annual event organized by the Associação da Hotelaria, Restauração e Similares de Portugal (AHRESP), is one of the most prestigious ceremonies in the hospitality industry. The 2024 edition, held in Casino Estoril, Lisbon, continued the tradition of recognizing the outstanding contributions and achievements of professionals and businesses in the sector. This year’s event was marked by a dazzling display of talent, innovation, and dedication, reflecting the resilience and creativity of the hospitality industry in Portugal and beyond.

The AHRESP Awards 2024 brought together industry leaders, chefs, hoteliers, restaurateurs, and other key stakeholders. The ceremony was a glamorous affair, with an elegant dinner showcasing the best of Portuguese cuisine. The event is a celebration of individual and collective achievements. The awards were distributed across several categories, each highlighting a specific aspect of the hospitality industry. Here are some of the notable winners.

Gastronomic Ambassador

Aims to distinguish the establishment and/or chef that promotes the adoption of Portuguese gastronomic culture (recipes, wines and others), the preferential use of regional products (certified or not) and seasonal, in national territory.

Lídia Brás – Restaurante Stramuntana | Vila Nova de Gaia · Porto

Best Restaurant

Aims to distinguish a restaurant establishment with a unique concept and an original decoration, which stands out for its innovation, not only in service but also in gastronomy.

Solar dos Presuntos | Lisboa

Best Tourist Accommodation

Aims to distinguish tourist accommodation that stands out for the excellence of its’ service (reception, housekeeping, comfort, facilities, technological innovation and environmental sustainability).

Herdade da Malhadinha Nova | Albernoa · Beja

Environmental Sustainability

Aims to distinguish the establishment that stands out for its organizational implementation of energy efficiency, water saving and efficient waste management policies.

Cooking and Nature Emotional Hotel | Alvados · Leiria

Promising Destination

Aims to distinguish the destination that contributed most to boosting the growth and development of its region (e.g. region, city, village).

Açores · Rotas Açores | Ilha do Faial

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