{"id":11118,"date":"2026-09-29T13:02:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T11:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghmresort.com\/?page_id=11118"},"modified":"2026-10-15T16:24:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:24:30","slug":"european-hotel-awards-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ghmresort.com\/en\/european-hotel-awards-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"EUROPEAN HOTEL AWARDS 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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EUROPEAN HOTEL AWARDS 2026 IN BORDIGHERA: GRAND HOTEL DEL MARE TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN EUROPEAN HOSPITALITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alessandro Dorrucci named \u201cGeneral Manager of the Year 2026\u201d, Vasile Chiril\u0103 honoured for operational excellence, and Bordighera recognised as \u201cEuropean Hospitality City 2026\u201d<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/4″][vc_single_image onclick=”link_image” image=”11065″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” image_hovers=”false”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bordighera, Italy \u2013 29 September 2026\u00a0\u2013 For one memorable evening, Bordighera became a European capital of hospitality<\/strong>. On Monday, 28 September,\u00a0Grand Hotel del Mare Resort & Spa\u00a0hosted the eighth edition of the\u00a0European Hotel Awards 2026, an international event celebrating excellence across the European hotel and hospitality industry.<\/p>\n

The gala evening brought together hotel professionals, executives and leading figures from across Europe, placing Bordighera and the Italian Riviera at the heart of the European hospitality community.<\/p>\n

A particularly significant moment for Grand Hotel del Mare Resort & Spa was the presentation of the\u00a0\u201cGeneral Manager of the Year 2026<\/strong>\u201d\u00a0award to\u00a0Alessandro Dorrucci<\/strong>, General Manager of the Resort.<\/p>\n

The distinction recognises his professional journey and leadership of the Resort, while also celebrating the commitment of an entire team dedicated every day to creating an exceptional guest experience through personal attention, meticulous service and a strong connection with the destination.<\/p>\n

A further distinction was presented to\u00a0Vasile Chiril\u0103<\/strong>, Operations Manager of Grand Hotel del Mare Resort & Spa, who received the\u00a0\u201cHospitality Operations Excellence 2026<\/strong>\u201d\u00a0award, recognising excellence in hospitality operations and management.<\/p>\n

The evening also carried special significance for the destination itself, with\u00a0Bordighera receiving the title of \u201cEuropean Hospitality City 2026\u201d, represented during the ceremony by Mayor\u00a0Marzia Baldassarre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Together, these three distinctions created a symbolic connection between the city, the Resort and the people who work every day to deliver outstanding hospitality, highlighting the growing international profile of Bordighera and the Italian Riviera.<\/p>\n

Grand Hotel del Mare Resort & Spa welcomed guests of the European Hotel Awards<\/strong> for an evening dedicated to elegance, hospitality and the flavours of the region, featuring a welcome reception, the official awards ceremony and a gala dinner.<\/p>\n

The event also represented an important opportunity for the international promotion of\u00a0Bordighera<\/strong> and the Riviera dei Fiori<\/strong>, bringing European hospitality professionals to the destination and allowing them to experience first-hand a region with a long-standing tradition of international tourism and refined hospitality.<\/p>\n

\u201cReceiving this recognition here, in our home and in front of our team, gives it an even deeper meaning. Being a General Manager means, above all, having the privilege and responsibility of leading people. This award therefore belongs to every member of the Grand Hotel del Mare team, who brings passion, professionalism and heart to their work every day. Bordighera\u2019s recognition makes this evening even more meaningful: hospitality does not belong to a hotel alone; it is the expression of an entire destination.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alessandro Dorrucci<\/strong>
\nGeneral Manager
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