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Celebrating Star Diamond Award to Suzhou hotel

By Zhou Furong & Song Wenwei (China Daily Jiangsu Bureau)
Updated: 2010-05-21 16:47
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The American Academy of Hospitality Science (AAHS) has awarded Suzhou New City Garden Hotel as "STAR DIAMOND AWARD" hotel for its excellence in service and consistency in quality control. Mr. Joseph Cinque, President and Founder of AAHS, personally presented the award to the hotel at the award ceremony held in the hotel on 15th May.

The AAHS is the world's premiere organization for awarding excellence in travel, cuisine, luxury products and services. The "STAR DIAMOND AWARD" is the most prestigious emblem of achievement and supreme quality in hospitality industry in the world. Based on the strict criteria, there are only 300 hotels worldwide designated "STAR DIAMOND AWARD", of which fewer than 20 are in China.

The Academy has also issued an award of personal achievement to Mr. Sun Ziyuan, General Manager of the New City Garden Hotel, for his excellent leadership and ongoing contributions to Chinese hospitality industry.

Mr. Sun Ziyuan said, "We're very lucky to be awarded the "STAR DIAMOND AWARD". This honor will definitely encourage all my associates here to continue to deliver unique service to our customers."