MISSION
To celebrate the world's finest value, moderate and luxury hotels and restaurants committed to the highest standards of quality service and to promote the global appreciation of travel, dining and cultural exploration. The Irhas celebrates legends of the travel and dining industry and those in the creative community that assist traveler's and foodies in planning unforgettable experiences.

The 2008 Irhas
International Restuarant & Hotel Awards

In the tradition of the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards, The Irhas & the International Restaurant and Hotel Awards are the world’s most prestigious awards recognizing the best value, moderate, and luxury travel establishments in the industry.

The 2008 Irhas gala ceremony will honor Irha Award Honorees, Supporting Recipients and Grand Award Hotels and Restaurants from The International Restaurant & Hotel Awards competition on November 16th, 2008 at the home of the Golden Globes, The Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, California, USA. The star-studded gala ceremony will be hosted by Mark DeCarlo from Taste of America on the Travel Channel and will include a Spotlight on New Orleans.

2008 IRHA AWARD HONOREES

2008 SUPPORTING RECIPIENTS

2008 GRAND AWARD NOMINEES
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International Value Restaurant of the Year
International Moderate Restaurant of the Year
International Luxury Restaurant of the Year
International Value Hotel of the Year
International Moderate Hotel of the Year
International Luxury Hotel of the Year

Additional statues will be presented to the 2008 Best New Hotels and Restaurants of the Year and the 2008 Best Conceptual Design Hotels & Restaurants of the Year Presented by ARTRAVEL. Several subcategory recipients to be highlighted include the Green Award, Best Spa, Most Organic/Sustainable, Best Wine List and more.

The International Restaurant and Hotel Awards conducts one awards season each year open to restaurants and hotels anywhere in the world. All hotels and restaurants are judged within main categories based on service rates. All participating hotels and restaurants are considered for citywide, countrywide and worldwide recognition.

Additional information on the Irha Award Honorees & Grand Awards click Here

CATEGORIES
Selected first, second, and third place hotels and restaurants from all subcategories receive certificates of achievement, exposure on www.IRHAwards.com for a year and in the high quality, full color, hardcover IRHA Book. The International Restaurant & Hotel Awards has six main categories determined by value, moderate, and luxury rates and multiple subcategories for restaurants and hotels.

HOTELS: Best Design, Endless Amenities, Breathtaking Views, Green Award (Eco Bulding), Best Suite, Best of City, Family Friendly, Best Bed & Breakfast, Best Water Feature (Pool, Beach or Jacuzzi), Best Spa, Best Lobby, Best Hotel Bar, Best New Hotel of the Year, International Hotel of the Year, Best Conceptual Design Hotel Presentedy by ARTRAVEL Magazine

RESTAURANTS: Best Design, Best Brunch, Best Views, Best Cafe, Best of City, Best Specialty Item, Best Ethnic Cuisine, Most Organic/Sustainable, Best Wine List, Best Dessert, Best New Restaurant of the Year, International Restaurant of the Year, Best Conceptual Design Restaurant Presentedy by ARTRAVEL Magazine


GRAND AWARD NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS
Grand Award nominees will receive free passes to attend The Annual Irhas gala ceremony. The IRHA Jury selects the Grand Award recipients to be presented onstage with a coveted Irha statue. Nominees will receive additional exposure in the IRHA Book, online and in the gala ceremony program. Grand Award recipients will receive maximum exposure through IRHA, media partners and sponsors, online exposure and the IRHA enhanced media campaign.

BEST OF CITY & COUNTRY
TRAVELER'S DIRECTORY
Starting with the 2009 awards season, all participating restaurants & hotels will be listed in the IRHA Traveler's Directory. The top scoring restaurants and hotels in each city are recognized and move onto countrywide consideration. Top countrywide recipients will be considered with first place hotels and restaurants from all subcategories for the prestigious worldwide IRHA Grand Awards, presented at the gala ceremony. All Best of City & Country recipients receive additional exposure in the Traveler's Directory and are marked with the Best of City and Best of Country seals.

THE IRHA BOOK
In addition, the first, second and third place subcategory award recipients, Best of Country recipients and IRHA Grand Award hotels and restaurants will be published in a high-quality, full color, hardcover annual International Restaurant and Hotel Awards Book distributed to industry leaders & stars and through-out the hospitality & travel community. The top submissions in each subcategory will also receive listing in the IRHA Directory online and in the IRHA Book.

EXPERT JURY PANEL
IRHA is judged by a board of esteemed Hospitality Industry professionals with extensive experience in IRHA subcategory fields. Click to view IRHA Judges

IRHA ADVISORY BOARD
The IRHA Advisory Board is an international network of experts who have agreed to provide meaningful guidance in different areas including design, service, culinary trends, green building, regional tastes, nutrition and exciting industry developments. The board has no voting power in the judging process but will advise IRHA in awards structure and subcategory judgment guides.

INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY AWARDS, INC. &
FARMANI GROUP
IRHA is a division of International Hospitality Awards, Inc. and is co-produced by the Farmani Group. Established in 1987, the Farmani Group founded several charities, businesses and organizations, including the award-winning VUE magazine, The Lucie Awards (the “Oscars” of photography), International Photography Awards, London International Creative Competition, Px3-PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS, FotoFolio, Focus On AIDS, Hollywood Film Festival, Art For New York, Farmani Gallery, aNet Communications, Fontographics and FYIdesign.

A group of Los Angeles travel and dining enthusiasts working in the arts, events & entertainment industries recognized the need for an awards show to celebrate the art of traveling. They sought to create a show in the hospitality and travel industry that represents every travel budget and establishment, regardless of size and price to promote cultural exploration. After seeking out a production company with a tremendous amount of experience and a proven track record of success, The Irhas & the International Restaurant and Hotel Awards were born.

The driving force behind the concept to unite an entire industry with one common goal was to create an international industry event that could honor recognizable legends, spotlight new household names and showcase top travel and dining establishments, regardless of size. The Irhas will be the true "Golden Globes" of the Industry with an extraordinary show any foodie or traveler would love to attend or watch. The true spirit of the awards is to unite all international media outlets, industry organizations, leaders and stars under one roof using the IRHA platform to showcase the best of the Industry.

The International Restaurant & Hotel Awards is a division of International Hospitality Awards, Inc.