Awards and recognitions

Company committed to equality 2020, 2021 & 2022

Bronze Class & Industry Mover in Sustainability Yearbook 2021
Bronze Class in Sustainability Yearbook 2022

NH Hotel Group’s loyalty program, NH Rewards, won the «210 Award» for the Europe and Africa region at the Freddie Awards 2019, the most prestigious loyalty program awards in the travel industry at a worldwide level.

Following its renewal in 2018, the NH Rewards program has implemented new formulas for recognizing the loyalty of its members. In fact, the «210 Award» category seeks to identify and acknowledge programs that, with moderate penetration, lead the value proposition for their customers in terms of loyalty. At this year’s event, the Freddie Awards organization has valued more than seven million votes from frequent travelers from all over the world.

It is a priviledge for NH Hotel Group to be among the top 10 of the 100 most attractive companies to work for in Spain, for Business / Commerce students. In addition, we continue to be number 1 in our sector for Tourism and Hospitality students.

 2018 Treasury Excellence Award: Digital Transformation Project

NH Hotel Group has been recognized as one of the “Most Attractive Employers 2018″ according to 24,000 university students from more than 60 study centers in Spain.

Winner

Carbon area: NH Conference Centre Leeuwenhorst

Special mention

Water: Hesperia Lanzarote

Finalist: Responsible Business of the Year 

Best Digital Transformation Enterprise

Project Mood Room TM: NH Hotel Group and Philips Lighting present the new Mood Rooms at the NH Collection Eurobuilding hotel. Equipped with the latest in technology, lighting and sound, these rooms create different settings that can reflect and adapt to guests’ emotions. A pioneering concept that is presented as a real experience for guests.

NH Hotel Group has been recognized as one of the most attractive companies according to 22,000 university students from more than 50 study centers in Spain, and the best company within the hotel industry in Spain.“Most Attractive Employers 2017 INDUSTRY BEST”.

The Universum study awarded NH Hotel Group Spain as the most attractive company to work according to spanish professionals within the Hospitality Industry.

Project: “A new leadership for a new NH”

The jury has evaluated the format, the design of a diagnostic methodology for the hotel manager and the regional director, to make the strategic plan a reality and to be prepared for the future and growth of the hotel portfolio through the development of a solid team of hotel directors.

NH Collection Bogotá Terra 100 Royal is highly commened hotel in the 2016 edition of Green Hotelier awards. The winning hotels in four regions around the world represent those which have made the biggest commitments to sustainability with innovative programmes that positively impact their people, their community and the planet.

NH Hotel Group was awarded in the “Best Practice in CSR” category for the Corporate Volunteering Project Agoro Lodge Hotel-School (Ethiopia).

Make-A-Wish Foundation at the Annual Convention celebrated in São Paulo awarded NH Hotel Group the Corporate Partner Award Spain for the collaboration with “Hotels with a Heart”, and the Make-A-Wish “Star” in the Business Unit Italy.

NH Hotel Group, finalist for the project “Hotels with a Heart” with Menudos Corazones.

Business Travel Awards 2016. Best Upscale Brand: NH Collection

Qualitative model for people development and talent management. This award is based on an objective review process. Strengths and potentials in talent management are being identified. Each year around 200 companies from different industries apply for this award.

NH has won this seal of quality for excellent employee conditions several times. The Top Employers institute certifies companies who have completed a six-step process and have shown excellence in five areas of their Human Resources strategies: primary benefits, secondary benefits, training and development, career options and corporate culture. Only leading employers are certified and we are proud to be one of them.

NH Hotel Group obtained the best rating in the CDP reference index and in 2015 became the leading hotel company in terms of climate change management and the best rated in Europe (97 or A-), ahead of leading companies in the sector.

Best Event Space: NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding

Special recognition

Fedecom Award (Federation of Spanish Chambers of Commerce in Europe- Africa- Asia – Oceania) “Company of the Year 2015”

Best Venue and Hotel (Over 500) – NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding

Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2015: Best Initiative in Sustainable Development & Social Responsibility – Hotels With a Heart

Worldwide Hospitality Awards: Grand Prix 2015 Award – NH Hotel Group

Best Use Of Technology: NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding

Premio “Madrid Excelente” que concede el Gobierno Regional a las organizaciones que apuestan por la gestión de la calidad, la innovación, la Responsabilidad Corporativa y la confianza de sus clientes, España.

NH Hotel Group’s 2008-2012 Environmental Action Plan wins European Business Award for the Environment. in the ‘Business & Biodiversity’ category. These prizes are awarded by the European Union’s Directorate-General for the Environment and given by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia.

According to the study “RepTrak Pulse España 2014”, undertaken by Reputation Institute, NH Hotel Group is in the Top 20 companies with the best reputation in Spain. This is the rating given by consumers who have placed NH in the 16th position in this prestigious ranking, making it the only company in the hotel sector that has been given such recognition. The study rates seven aspects: financial results, integrity, civic responsibility, leadership, innovation, work environment and product quality.

NH Hoteles, first hotel chain in the world to achieve the Gold Medal for its global environmental commitment from GBTA (Global Business Travel Association). 

Premios Capital 2013

awarded to NH Hoteles with “Environmentally Responsible Business”. This award recognize the Sustainability comitment of the company.

NH Hoteles has been honored for its environmental excellence and innovation in sustainability. The Company has received the Green Supplier Awards, an award that has been developed by IMEX and GMIC (Green Meeeting Industry Council) to recognize the sustainable policies carried out by large companies in the area of ​​MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Congress and Exhibition).

Finalists in the category “Best Initiative for Sustainable Development” for Hotels with a Heart. With this programme we support children with serious illnesses and their families when they need to be accommodated away from their own towns and cities. 

 NH Hotel Group is the first hotel chain to obtain this acknowledgement on a global scale thanks to the Group’s constant investment in sustainable innovation and its environmental social and economic focus.

Organizados por Corporate Register, referente internacional de bases de datos y publicación online de Informes de Responsabilidad Corporativa. Seleccionados finalistas en la categoría “Mejor Memoria Anual Corporativa” por la Memoria de RSC 2011.

Hotel Almenara and the Hesperia Lanzarote finalists in the category of best resorts in Spain and the Hotel Almenara SPA finalist as the best SPA in Spain by Condé Nast Traveler.

RSC Hotelera Awards (CEHAT) Second prize from the 2012 edition, to the implementation of the I Environmental Strategic Plan 2008 – 2012.

Finalists in the category “Best Initiative for Sustainable Development” for Hotels with a Heart. With this programme we support children with serious illnesses and their families when they need to be accommodated away from their own towns and cities. 

Punto de encuentro para las ideas más sostenibles e innovadoras en materia de Responsabilidad Corporativa. La propuesta de eventos eficientes, Ecomeeting, fue una de las iniciativas seleccionadas para la cuarta edición de CSR Market Place que organizó Forética en Madrid.

Celebrados en el CaixaForum de Madrid y organizados por el portal online de MediaResponsable, pioneros y referentes en la comunicación de la RSC. Seleccionan a NH Hoteles finalistas por el proyecto Up! for Hospitality con Menudos Corazones.

En la Convención Anual celebrada en Sao Paulo, Make-A-Wish International, fundación dedicada a hacer realidad las ilusiones de niños con problemas médicos, otorga el Corporate Partner Award Spain por la colaboración Up! for Hospitality en los últimos 7 años.

Si quieres conocer más detalles sobre nuestra colaboración con Make-A-Wish® Foundation, haz click aquí.

Celebrado en París y organizado por MKG Group, una de las consultoras más reconocidas del sector.  Seleccionados finalistas en la categoría de “Mejor Iniciativa en Desarrollo Sostenible” por la línea de Acción Social: Up! for Hospitality.

Convocados por el Grupo Intermundial en colaboración con la Confederación Española de Hoteles y Alojamientos Turísticos (CEHAT). Conceden a NH Hoteles el Premio por el Plan Estratégico Medioambiental y la solidez de la estrategia en el ámbito de la RSC.

Organizados por la prestigiosa consultora de RRHH, Grupo MC Asociados. Nos otorgan el Premio en la categoría “Mejor práctica en RSC 2012” por nuestro Proyecto de Voluntariado Corporativo Hotel Escuela de Etiopía

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

In the 12th edition of the KAR Study from IPSOS, NH Hoteles is the best rated company for the quality of our services and customer care. In 2012 NH Hoteles was recognized as one of the key actors in the European vacation tourism.

NH Hotel Group was honoured in 2011 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.

NH Hotel Group was the only Company of the industry recognized in the first edition of the ranking MercoEmpresas Responsables in 2011, which included the 50 most responsible companies in Spain. In 2015, the Company is in 25th position in the ranking Merco Responsabilidad y Gobierno Corporativo, where the 100 companies in Spain with best performance are included. Furthermore, NH Hotel Group has confirmed for the ninth year running that it is a top company in the Spanish tourist industry where reputation is concerned, according to the Monitor Empresarial de Reputación Corporativa (Merco).

Reconocimiento al compromiso responsable demostrado en los entornos donde opera la Compañía y que se pone de manifiesto en las iniciativas sociales y medioambientales que lleva a cabo. Otorgado en el marco de la Cátedra Abierta de Responsabilidad Social y Ciudadana organizada por el Foro Ecuménico.

NH Hoteles ha recibido el TRI Award, otorgado por CETRI (Círculo Europeo para la Tercera Revolución Industrial). De entre las medidas sostenibles implantadas por NH Hoteles desde 2003, los premios destacan los esfuerzos realizados por la Compañía en eficiencia energética, uso de materiales biodegradables, diseño de habitaciones sostenibles, implantación de ascensores que ahorran y reutilizan energía y gestión de residuos.

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

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

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.

Recognition of the joint project with Fundación Menudos Corazones, “Hotels with a Heart”, designed for families with children suffering from heart disease who must travel from their usual home towns whilst the children are in hospital.

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

Special mention for our project “Hospitality School in Ethiopia”. The award was presented by the President of Honour of the Foundation, the Prince of Asturias.

Reconocimiento al proyecto “Hoteles con Corazón” dirigido a familias de niños con enfermedades cardíacas que han de desplazarse de su ciudad de residencia mientras están hospitalizados. El premio fue recogido por nuestro Presidente, Gabriele Burgio, de manos de los Príncipes de Asturias.

European Commission GreenBuilding certification to: NH Príncipe de la Paz in Madrid, NH Podium in Barcelona and NH Central Convenciones in Seville. Hotels that guarantee the respectful use of natural and energy resources.

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.

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.

Concedido por el Campus Universitario EUSA en Sevilla. Reconoce el “Compromiso Social” de NH Hoteles en Andalucía.

Reconoce la solidaridad y el compromiso continuo de NH Hoteles FUNDAMIND, ONG dedicada al apoyo y educación de niños y jóvenes en riesgo de exclusión social y la generación de una cultura de inclusión y no discriminación.

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

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

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

Sustainable Turistic Activity 2009 to Hesperia Hermosilla due to its commitment with the optimization of resources by the Environmental Council of the Community of Madrid, the Chamber of Commerce and the CeiM.

Reconocimiento de la atención al accionista en el Estudio Atención al Accionista del Diario Expansión, España.

NH Hoteles, Empresa que genera más confianza entre sus clientes, según el Baremo de Confianza de Empresas Españolas (BCEE) elaborado por FutureBrand e Ikerfel.

Según el Baremo de Confianza de Empresas Españolas (BCEE) elaborado por FutureBrand en 2009.

Nuevo reconocimiento al posicionamiento de este restaurante, gestionado por NH Hoteles, entre los mejores del panorama internacional.

Winning Solution for the Social Responsibility Business Market and as Best Initiative in the Social Action category for “Menudos Corazones”.

Premio Mano Solidaria 2007 por nuestro compromiso y colaboración con la Fundación Obra Padre Mario. Buenos Aires (Argentina)

NH Hoteles ha recibido el Premio al Mejor Evento Responsable 2008, otorgado por Eventoplus, por su NH Day, día solidario de puertas abiertas.

El proyecto de alojamiento gratuito para padres con niños enfermos de corazón de NH Hoteles y Fundación Menudos Corazones fue la iniciativa más votada entre las 70 iniciativas de RSC presentadas al II CSR Market Place que organizó Forética en Madrid.

Premio al Emprendedor Solidario 2008 y Premio Teresa de Calcuta a la Solidaridad 2008 por “Todos somos parte”, participación en la Obra del Padre Mario, Argentina.

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).

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).

Reconocimiento de la atención al accionista en el Estudio Atención al Accionista del Diario Expansión, España.

NH Hoteles ha sido incluida en el Top Ten de las empresas que mejor atienden a sus clientes, alcanzando la tercera posición en el Key Audience Research (KAR) 2008 en España por Ipsos. La cadena también se encuentra entre las 10 primeras Compañías con mejor calidad de productos y servicios.

Sustainable Tourism Award given by the magazine Ejecutivos to Sotogrande.