The 2009 Hotel Catey Awards will see the industry's most influential figures come together as the gathering of the good and the great from the hotel industry.   

The Hotel Catey Awards is an opportunity to be associated with the "Oscars" of the hotel industry. The Hotel Catey Award is a desirable accolade: peer group recognition from a meticulous judging panel. Candidates in each category are nominated by their peers and winners are chosen by judging panels selected for their expertise and industry knowledge.

The Hotel Cateys are THE awards to align sponsors brands with what is the best in the hotel industry through sponsorship of an award category. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Rob Adam on 020 8652 3814 or email robert.adam@rbi.co.uk.

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Hotel Restaurant Manager of the Year Award sponsored by

3663 First for Foodservice, the UK’s leading foodservice wholesale distributor is proud to offer its continued support for Hotel Cateys in 2009.
 
3663’s comprehensive offering meets all catering requirements in food, equipment, and wine- where chefs can be assured of excellent choice and customer service.

With our exceptional scale, expertise and experience in the catering arena, 3663 welcomes the opportunity to invest in and support the development of young people who represent the future for the industry.   3663 look forward to serving them in the future.

For further information please visit www.3663.co.uk.

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Spa Manager of the Year Award sponsored by

Alacer build world class software for hotels, restaurants, leisure clubs, spas and golf clubs, in fact, any hospitality business. Our approach to software is refreshingly different; all products operate seamlessly together as one system, operating from one database, making Alacer the system of choice for the requirements of the complex Spa Hotel market.

Our single solution provides powerful functionality for Front of House, Leisure and Spa, Golf, Conference and Banqueting and Food and Beverage areas.

The one system concept enables teams to work together seamlessly, whilst automatically building the most powerful customer profile in the industry.

For further information please visit www.alacer.co.uk

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Food and Beverage Manager of the Year Award sponsored by

beacon is the UK’s largest purchasing consortium for the independent hospitality industry, with more than 2,000 members.

The buyers at beacon have a wealth of experience and an expert knowledge of the best suppliers, products and current price trends.  They use their knowledge to secure the best deals for beacon customers, sourcing products and services across a wide range of categories, including food and drink, housekeeping, utilities, equipment and refurbishment.
beacon customers can expect better pricing and discounts from a huge range of industry-leading suppliers. Easy ordering and hassle free monthly billing. As well as dedicated account management, and a range of services such as a supplier directory, quarterly newsletter and website.

For further information, please visit www.beaconpurchasing.co.uk

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Hotelier of the Year sponsored by


For more information please visit www.casnagroup.co.uk

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Hotel Chef of the Year More Than 250 covers sponsored by



Convotherm is the brand at the centre of many top hotels, restaurants and cost sector kitchens around the world.  As one of the leading manufacturers of accelerated cooking equipment, Convotherm is the brand to which prestigious chefs turn, when they plan their kitchen.

With over 30 years experience in the development of professional and hotel kitchen units, Convotherm has a range of models to suit every outlet, all of which will help to reduce energy and labour costs, whilst boosting profts and customer satisfaction.

Convotherm also leads the way with a host of technolgical breakthroughs including the Advanced Closed System, the Disappearing Door, Press&Go and Crisp&Tasty.  In addition the new easyTOUCH multifunctional touch panel is an operating system that creates completely new possibilities for chefs and takes accelerated cooking to the next stage. 

For more information please visit www.enodisuk.com. 

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Front of House Team of the Year Award sponsored by

Bringing Hollywood to hotel rooms

Filmbank supplies movies to hotels internationally only 10-12 weeks after cinema release. Hotel rooms can be the first place guests see a movie if they have missed it in the cinema.

Movies are an ideal platform for hotels to create entertainment packages for their guests and align themselves with the most powerful and influential consumer brand - Hollywood. Filmbank are keen to work with front-of-house teams to incentivise them to promote these packages to guests.

Filmbank, owned by Warner Bros. and Sony Pictures, represents these and other Hollywood, Bollywood and independent film studios, working with hotel groups to deliver and promote exceptional in-room entertainment.

For more information please visit www.filmbank.co.uk

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Outstanding Contribution of the Year Award sponsored by

Gauntlet Insurance is the UK’s leading supplier of insurance and risk management solutions specialising in the hospitality and leisure industry.

We understand in the current commercial climate that insurance and risk management costs need to be reduced wherever possible.

We have a proven track record within the industry and are capable of providing extensive cover at very competitive rates. We are also able to act without causing too much disruption to busy workloads.

Our website www.gauntletinsurance.co.uk provides a rapid premium indication, risk management and claims guidance; as well as contact information to our specialist Gauntlet team.

For further information please visit www.gauntletinsurance.co.uk

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Housekeeper of the Year Award sponsored by



Sysco Guest Supply Europe is a division of Sysco Inc. – a ‘Fortune 100’ company with an annual turnover in excess of $37 billion. We are the world’s largest, fully integrated supplier of amenities and in-room accessories to the hotel and travel industry.

Products include personal care amenities, from prestigious brands such as Bulgari, Hermés, Crabtree & Evelyn, Pecksniff’s, Acca Kappa, Agraria and Neutrogena to customised programs, tailored specifically to requirement. We also provide a wide range of in-room accessories, housekeeping supplies and textiles.

Sysco Guest Supply has contracts with 45 of the top 50 major hotel companies across the USA and globally, we supply to around 32,000 hotels in over 90 countries through our offices in the UK, USA, Canada and Hong Kong. Our dedicated team of manufacturers and distributors worldwide ensures that wherever you are, Sysco Guest Supply is global in reach, local in service.

For almost 30 years, we have been at the forefront of creativity and continue to innovate in terms of our products and packaging design. Our proven track record and our continuing dedication to our hotel partners means we are best placed to meet the ever changing needs and challenges of our industry. 

For further information please visit www.guestsupply.co.uk

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The Green Hotel of the Year Award sponsored by

 

The PURE Water Company provides hospitality and catering professionals with a competitively priced, environmentally friendly alternative to bottled mineral water.

Human Resources Team of the Year Award sponsored by

ThirdForce is an established provider of technology enabled learning solutions and services.We are a specialist in our field with over 25 years experience in the industry,which provides us with a strong platform to evolve, grow and embrace new technologies and concepts. ThirdForce products have touched over 17 million users in education, government, care, hospitality and commercial organisations. All of our products encompass the latest technologies in e-learning with unique wrap-around services and infrastructure to provide a complete solution to our customers. Hospitality and Leisure group Clients include Accor, IHG, MacDonald Hotels, Malmaison and Hotel Du Vin.

For further information please visit www.thirdforce.com

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 Conference and Banqueting Award sponsored by