Awards and recognition

Merco Personas 2011
NH Hoteles rose to number 19 among the best companies to work in Spain, and ranked first in the tourism sector.

                           Top Employer CRF
Recognition obtained in Switzerland for the non-monetary benefits and development opportunities offered to employees.

2011 Súper Empresa Award
Awarded by the Expansión Group to NH Hoteles as a place where everyone wants to work in Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.

Corporate DNA Award
Awarded to the We Are All Sales programme as the best initiative in the tourism sector’s business model.

Top Employer CRF 2010 in UK and Germany.

Innovation Prize for Human Resources
The “We Are All Sales” initiative; it has won the Innovation Award for Human Resources” given by the newspaper “Expansión & Empleo” and the Business School Instituto de Empresa.

"Top Employer 2009" in the Business Units of Italy and Belgium. NH Hoteles has also received this recognition in Spain, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Mexico.

NH Hoteles, the best company in the Tourism Industry to work at. Merco Personas 2009 Award

NH Hoteles is also considered the best company in the Tourism Industry to work at, according to the Spanish MERCO ranking.

"Top Employer 2008/2009"

"Top Employer 2008/2009" in the Business Units of Spain, The Netherlands, Mexico, Switzerland and Germany. NH Hoteles also received recognition as a "GREAT PLACE TO WORK”.

NH Hoteles, the best Tourism Industry to Work

NH Hoteles is also considered the best company in the Tourism Industry to work at, according to the Spanish MERCO ranking in 2008.

“José Luis Pérez" Award

Corporate Responsibility José Luís Pérez Award 2008 and Special Mention for the NH Hoteles’ Internal Communication given by the Spanish magazine “Capital Humano”.

Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2008

Award for the Best Professional Career Development Program through the NH University Certification Program.
 

Five Star Diamond Awards

The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences has given two awards to Gran Hotel Convento di Amalfi and Donnafugata Golf, Resorts & Spa, both for their excellent quality and the service offered to guests.

TUI Nordic 2011 Award

The Hesperia Lanzarote hotel has also been awarded the Silver Blue Award, in recognition of the quality of its services and customer care.

Senses Magazine Awards

The Hesperia Lanzarote hotel has been named the Best Resort for Families and NH Resorts as the best family holiday concept.

“Golden Apple Award” 2010

Recognition for the high quality and service of our resort NH Royal Beach.

Travelzoo Award 2010 for our Hotel Hesperia Tower (Barcelona, Spain)

This award recognizes the best Spanish hotel offer.

Best Client Experience 2010

This recognition has been received by the NH Hoteles Central Reservation Office for Europe, given by the Spanish Association of Experts of Clients’ Contact Center.

La Terraza del Casino, second Michelin Star 2009

New recognition of this restaurant’s position, managed by NH Hoteles, one of the best in the international scene.

Madrid Excelente Award 2009

"Madrid Excelente" Award, granted by the regional government, is given to organizations that improve quality management, innovation, corporate responsibility and customer confidence, Spain.

NH Hoteles, "Company inspiring trust among its customers" 2009

NH Hoteles, "Company inspiring trust among its customers", according to the “Baremo de Confianza de Empresas Españolas (BCEE)” carried out by FutureBrand 2009.

Key Audience Research (KAR) 2008

NH Hoteles has been included in the list of Top Ten companies that give the best service to their customers, ranking third in the Ipsos’ Key Audience Research (KAR) 2008, in Spain. The chain is also among the 10 top companies for best quality products and services.

NH Hoteles, "Company inspiring trust among its customers" 2009 NH Hoteles, "Company inspiring trust among its customers", according to the “Baremo de Confianza de Empresas Españolas (BCEE)” carried out by FutureBrand and Ikerfiel 2008.

European Corporate Governance Survey published by HVS's in 2009

NH Hoteles ranks 6th among the most prestigious international hotel chains in this study that evaluates corporate practices such as configuration variables of the Council or the structure of the Committees structure.

Recognition of attention to shareholder 2008

Recognition of attention to the shareholder in the study of the newspaper Diario Expansión, Spain.
 

                                ISO 50001 Certification

In 2011, NH Hoteles was awarded ISO 50001 certification of its International Energy Management Systems, and is the first international hotel chain to achieve this prestigious certification in the NH Eurobuilding hotel.

Muévete Verde (Go Green) Prize
Prize awarded by Madrid Regional Government in the “Application of new technologies to mobility” category for contributing to promote electric mobility through the installation of electric car recharge points in our hotels’ car parks.

INNEO DISARP 2012 AWARD

Environmental Awareness prize to NH Hoteles for its corporate responsibility and sustainability.
 

European Commission GreenBuilding 2010

European Commission GreenBuilding certification to Spain’s NH Bálago (Valladolid) and NH Bergamo (Italy), for guaranteeing both energy efficiency and the respectful use of natural resources.

Eco-Luxury Awards 2010

Recognition for the NH Almenara (Spain) and NH Donnafugata (Italy).

“Ökobusinessplan Wien” Award. 2010

Environmental Certification Program in Vienna.

Best Building 2010

Award to our NH Olomouc Congress (Czech Republic) for the best new or renovated building, was bestowed upon this project for its top-class design and high quality of the interior and exterior works

2009 Environment Award

2009 Environment Award given to the Hesperia Hermosilla hotel by the Madrid Regional Ministry of the Environment (Spain), the Chamber of Commerce and the CEIM (Madrid Business Confederation).

European Commission GreenBuilding 2009

European Commission GreenBuilding certification to Spain’s NH Príncipe de la Paz (Madrid), NH Podium (Barcelona) and NH Central Convenciones (Seville) Hotels, for guaranteeing both energy efficiency and the respectful use of natural resources.

European Hotel Design Awards 2009 - Category "Best standard room"

This award recognizes the quality in "environmentally responsible design" for the NH Hoteles new rooms.

Oracle's 'Enable the Eco-Enterprise' 2009

Award in which ORACLE distinguishes its partners that stand out for their sustainable policies for environmental protection.

Solar Award 2009 - Category "Companies that use renewable energy sources”

Award granted to NH Hoteles for its project “Solar Energy Hotels”.

National Energy Efficiency Award 2009. Uruguay

The NH Columbia (Uruguay) has been finalist for the National Energy Efficiency Award 2009 in the Trade and Services sector.

Environment Award 2009

Granted Hesperia Hermosilla by the Environmental Council of the Community of Madrid, the Chamber of Commerce and the CeiM.

Sustainable Tourism Action 2008

Award in the category "Sustainable Tourism Action 2008" awarded by the Community of Madrid, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Madrid and the CEOE (Spanish Confederation of Employers' Organizations).

Sustanaible Tourism 2007

Sustainable Tourism Award given by the magazine Ejecutivos to Sotogrande.

Madera Verde de Responsabilidad Ambiental (Environmental Responsibility Award)

Madera Verde de Responsabilidad Ambiental (Environmental Responsibility Award) given to Sotogrande by the Spanish Golf Federation and the Apas (Association for the Promotion of Sociocultural Activities).

III MC HR Awards

Organized by the prestigious HR consulting, Grupo MC Asociados. NH Hoteles is awarded in the category "Best practice in CSR 2012" for our Corporate Volunteering Project: Hotel School in Ethiopia.

 I RSC Hotelera Award 2012 

Organized by Intermundial Group in collaboration with the Spanish Confederation of Hotels and Tourist Accommodation. NH Hoteles has been awarded by the Environmental Strategic Plan and the solidity of its CSR strategy.

 XIII Worldwide Hospitality Awards

Held in Paris and organized by MKG Group, one of the most outstanding consultancy firms in the hospitality business. NH Hoteles was selected finalist in the category of "Best Initiative in Sustainable Development" by the Social Action Line: Up! for Hospitality.

 Make-A-Wish® Foundation. Corporate Partner Award 2012

In the Annual Convention held in São Paulo, Make-A-Wish International, a Foundation dedicated to enrich the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions, NH Hoteles was granted with the Corporate Partner Award Spain in recognition to the collaboration Up! Hospitality for the past seven years.

 If you want to know more details about our collaboration with Make-A-Wish® Foundation click here.

III Corresponsables Awards

Celebrated at CaixaForum and organized by the online portal MediaResponsable, pioneers and references in CSR communication. NH Hoteles was selected finalists by the Up! for Hospitality project Menudos Corazones (Association that helps children and young people with heart diseases).

CRS Forética MarketPlace

Meeting point for sustainable and innovative ideas related to corporate responsibility. Ecomeeting, NH Hoteles’ sustainable events, was one of the initiatives selected for the fourth edition of CSR Market Place Forética organized in Madrid.

International CR Reporting Awards 2013

Organized by Corporate Register, an international online database of Corporate Responsibility Reports. NH Hoteles has been selected finalist in the "Best Corporate Annual Report" category by the Corporate Responsibility Report 2011.

Latin American Prize for Corporate Responsibility

NH Hoteles has been honoured by the Ecumenical Forum in the Business category for its social and environmental initiatives carried out by employees, evidence of its responsible commitment in the environments where it operates.

SERES Award 2010

“SERES Award” having the most innovative and dedicated business action with disadvantaged collectives. The awarded project is called “Hotels with Heart” aimed at families with children who suffer from heart diseases and need to move to the Madrid, where their children are hospitalized. The award was given by the Asturias’ Princes.

Codespa Award

Special Mention of the Codespa Award to our Corporate Volunteer project: “Hotel School in Ethiopia”. This award was given by the Honorable President of the Foundation, the Prince of Asturias.

Motherhood Award FUNDAMIND 2009. Argentina Recognizes the solidarity and continued commitment of NH Hoteles to FUNDAMIND, an NGO dedicated to supporting and educating children and youth at risk of social exclusion and creating a culture of inclusion and nondiscrimination.

Company EUSA Prize 2009

Awarded by the University Campus EUSA in Seville. This award recognizes the "social commitment" of NH Hoteles in Andalusia.

Emprendedor Solidario and Teresa de Calcuta a la Solidaridad 2008 Awards

Awards for our collaboration in the "Todos Somos Parte" Project (Obra Padre Mario, Argentina)

NH Hoteles wins CSR II Market Place of Forética

The proposed “free accommodation” project with sick children who suffer from heart disease of NH Hoteles and Menudos Corazones Foundation was the most voted among the 70 initiatives submitted in the CSR II Market Place organized by Forética in Madrid.

Best Responsible Event Award 2008

NH Hoteles has received the Best Responsible Event Award 2008, designed by Eventoplus for its solidarity day, NH Day.

Mano Solidaria Award 2007

Mano Solidaria Award 2007 for our commitment in collaboration with the Fundación Obra Padre Mario. Buenos Aires (Argentina).

Sourcing Community Award

Recognition granted by the Global Sourcing Council to the NH Sustainable Club as the best initiative in global provisioning and sustainable and socially responsible supply system.

Award of Fundación Corresponsables

The Project “NH Sustainable Club” has won the Award of “Fundación Corresponsables to the innovation” in the category Great Company. This award was given by the Presidential Minister of the Spanish Government, Ramón Jáuregui.

International Prize “Procurecon Awards 2009”

NH Hoteles has been granted with this award for its initiative Club NH Sustainable suppliers, whose objective is the development initiatives that promote a more accountable and efficient use of natural resources.

   Best New Hotelier Award

Jordi Caralt, Director General of NH Resorts, was awarded the best new hotelier award at the International Tourism Fair (WTM) in London.

 Condé Nast Traveller Prize

The Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana hotel won the prize in the Best International Resort category.

      European Hotel Design Awards 2011

The NH Palacio de Tepa hotel (Madrid, Spain) received the award in the category “Best Rehabilitation of building for hotel use” in Europe.

  MercoEmpresas Responsables 2011

NH Hoteles is the sector’s only company listed in the new Merco Empresas Responsables (Responsible Companies Review) ranking that includes Spain’s 50 most responsible companies.

  Sector leader in MercoEmpresas 2011

NH Hoteles has again been recognised as the Company with the Best Reputation in the Spanish Tourism Sector, ranking 18th in the general classification.

       El Economista Ranking

With 35% of votes, NH Hoteles was voted the tourism sector company best appreciated by the magazine’s readers.

Key Audience Research (KAR) Study 2011

NH Hoteles has been rated as one of the best hotel chains according to the study conducted by the consultancy firm Ipsos.

Best Hotel Chain 2012 by the Club de Gourmets magazine

NH Hoteles has been recognized as the Best Hotel Chain 2012 by the readers of the spanish Club de Gourmets magazine. These awards aim to honor companies that have excelled in their professional trajectory.

Best building renovation for hotel use in 2011 by the European Hotel Design Awards

An ambitious restoration project has rescued for NH Hoteles chain an important 19th-century aristocratic mansion in the heart of Madrid’s Barrio de las Letras district.

New Michelin Star NH Hoteles

Vermeer Restaurant Hotel NH Barbizon Palace (Amsterdam) has been awarded the new 2011 edition of the Michelin Red Guide for quality, creativity and dedication.

European Hotel Design Award 2010

European Hotel Design Award 2010”, in the category of “Refurbishment of an existing hotel” to NH Porta Rossa (Italy).

Construction of the year 2010: NH Olomouc Congress

The Czech Ministry for Industry and Trade, the Foundation for Architecture and Building Development, the National Alliance of Entrepreneurs and the magazine "Economy and Stavitel" have unanimously chosen the hotel NH Olomouc Congress (Czech Republic) as the winner of the prestigious award.

Five Star Diamonds Award

“Five Star Diamonds Award”, given by the prestigious American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. NH Hoteles has been awarded with 3 prizes: Best Development of European Resort, Gran Hotel Convento di Amalfi and Donnafugata Golf, Resorts & Spa (Italy).

Golden Apple Award 2010

NH Royal Beach Resort, located in Playa Bavaro (Punta Cana, Dominican Republic) has been awarded with the prestigious "Golden Apple Award" for its high quality and service standards.

NH Hoteles, a company with the best corporate reputation in the Tourism sector. MERCO 2009

NH Hoteles has been recognized as the company with the best corporate reputation in the Tourism sector index in Spanish Corporate Reputation Monitor.

Key Audience Research (KAR) 2009

NH Hoteles will be one of the hotel companies to successfully to reap in the coming years as the Key Audience Research (KAR) 2009 developed by Ipsos in Spain. It also has been assessed as the hotel chain that maintains the best relations with the media.

NH Hoteles, the best Corporate Reputation within the Tourism Industry. MERCO 2008

According to the Spanish MERCO index, NH Hoteles is also considered to have the Best Corporate Reputation within the Tourism Industry, in the 44th place of the global list.

"José Luis Pérez" Award. Corporate Responsibility "José Luis Pérez" Award 2008.

Principe Felipe Award for Business Excellence 2006

Principe Felipe Award for Business Excellence 2006, in the Tourism Excellence category, granted by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce.