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"The 2015 awards have been a phenomenal success and the ceremony on Friday evening was a great way to celebrate the world's best venues. The competition is tougher than ever and we're constantly scanning the globe for venues that demonstrate quality, performance and reputation in hosting events. Clients who book events at these venues play a huge role during voting and this year we had an overwhelming response. So the venues that made it as finalists are truly special and we'll be celebrating them in the year ahead. " - Habib Amir, Global Managing Director, Prestigious Venues

"One Great George Street is honoured to have been recognised as ‘The World’s Most Prestigious Conference Venue’ up against over 2000 applicants and tough competition from our fellow finalists The Savoy and Dubai’s Burj Al Arab. As a venue, we are very fortunate to boast a prestigious address, a stunning historic building and state-of-the-art facilities ideal for conferences. However, as is often the case; it is something far more personal to which we owe this award. Our people. And I’d like to take this opportunity to thank both the people who have experienced our services and taken the time to vote, and our internal team at One Great George Street who strive to exceed expectations every day! Thank you – this award’s for you." - Katie McCarthy, Marketing Manager, One Great George Street

"We were delighted to be nominated and hope to be short listed again next year. Congratulations to all the winners especially Shangri-La Maldives for winning the Most Prestigious Romantic Venue category." - Shaun Bowles, General Manager, Eynsham Hall

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank Prestigious Venues and for everyone that voted for The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel. We are honored to have been nominated for the Prestigious Star Awards, and be among finalists that are the top in our industry. The hospitality world is a very dynamic field and we work very hard every day to make our guests happy, while also continuously trying to evolve, not only as a property but as a brand." - Tatiana Bermeo, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator, The Carlyle New York

"We are honoured Necker Island won The World’s Most Prestigious Venue in 2015. This was a wonderful surprise and truly appreciated. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted for us and to Prestigious Venues for a fantastic evening." - Katherine Beach, Sales Executive, Virgin Limited Edition

"It was great collaborating with this exclusive program and a pleasure to be part of the award's success as well as also being a winner. It shows that in addition to a great location, service excellence and luxury, the success of Gran Melia Rome is made also by the people who work hard to deliver an excellent service and to make every event unforgettable." - Romina Lupattelli, Senior International Sales Manager, Gran Melia Rome Villa Agrippina

"LOLA Staffing are delighted to have been recognised as the ‘Most Prestigious Event Supplier’ at the Prestigious Star Awards 2015! Every day we provide hospitality staff to hundreds of prestigious venues and hotels, helping our clients provide excellent service to their guests. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our staff for their hard work and our clients for placing their trust in LOLA. Also a big thank you to Prestigious Venues for hosting a great Awards evening and to everyone who voted for us!" - Paula Juskiewicz, Marketing Manager, LOLA Staffing

"The team at Hampton Court Palace are thrilled to have been recognised as the ‘The World’s Most Prestigious Gala Dinner Venue’. We were up against some tough opposition with both the Hurlingham Club and Plaisterers' Hall shortlisted alongside us, but we are delighted to have come out on top. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire team at Hampton Court Palace who continue to provide a first-class service to all of our guests and clients that matches the prestigious nature of the venue. I would also like to thank everyone who voted for Hampton Court Palace and the team at Prestigious Venues for a wonderful evening!" - Liz Young, Head of Events & Commercial Services, Historic Royal Palaces

"The team at One Whitehall Place & The Royal Horseguards Hotel are absolutely delighted to have won "The Worlds Most Prestigious Christmas Party Venue" award for a second year in a row! The setting of One Whitehall Place lends itself brilliantly to the festive season, with its magnificent surroundings and special views across the River Thames and London Eye. This year we are aiming even higher, with our Mission in Whitehall & Dickensian Christmas party events and we don't stop there! We continue our festivities with a Family Festive Feast with Father Christmas on Christmas Day and a sensational Black Tie Dinner Dance taking place on New Years Eve, completed with views over London's fireworks from the London Eye. We look forward to creating amazing experiences and memories for all of our guests again this year." - Sally Kefford, Deputy VCGM, The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

"We are honoured to have won a Prestigious Star Awards 2015. It’s a fantastic reward for the team of people who have made our hotel the Most Prestigious Meeting Venue 2015, it demonstrates our top position in the luxury hotel business." - Kees Hogetoorn, Director of Sales & Marketing, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

"We are honoured to win the award for The World’s Most Prestigious Networking Event Venue in 2015. We’d like to thank everyone who voted for us and we’re delighted to win. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire team at Atlantis The Palm for their dedication in providing first class service and amazing experiences to our guests and clients." - Serge Zaalof, President and Managing Director, Atlantis, The Palm

"We wanted to reposition as Sydney’s luxury, celebrity and fashion hotel and this global award absolutely acknowledges our efforts this year with very high profile media events." - Sonia Lefevre, General Manager, The Langham, Sydney

"The whole team at Thornbury Castle is honoured to have won the award for Most Prestigious Product Launch Venue. It was a wonderful surprise and we would like to thank Prestigious Venues for hosting such an amazing event." - Tracy Tennant, General Manager, Thornbury Castle

"The Hotel Plaza Athénée New York is thrilled to have been selected as The Most Prestigious Film Location Venue. Our ideal location on Manhattan’s Upper East Side overlooks a charming tree lined street and is steps from Madison Avenue and Central Park, the epicenter of New York. Our “picture perfect” hotel is the impeccable setting for our enthusiastic team. We are dedicated to the genuine care of our guests and look forward to welcoming each one of them back to their “home away from home”. Thank you very much for this honor and recognition! " - Pamela Feick, Director of Sales & Marketing, Hotel Plaza Athénée New York

"We are delighted to have been recognised amongst the crème de la crème of the world’s most prestigious venues. This award is a testimony to our first-class team who go above and beyond to create the most memorable occasions. The Hurlingham Club has been recognised as a world-class exhibition venue, where our guests can enjoy a game of cricket, croquet or tennis, followed by a casual outdoor garden party, sit down dinner for 800 or a formal reception for up to 1200. Our venue is unique and we are very proud of the heritage we bring to London." - Mark Scholfield, Catering Executive, The Hurlingham Club