The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences is renowned worldwide for awarding excellence in the global travel and luxury services sector. Each year the Academy bestows its coveted International Star Diamond Award exclusively to five star establishments that are deemed to be the pinnacle of quality by its esteemed Board of Trustees.
The International Star Diamond Award is the most prestigious emblem of achievement and true quality; an award many strive for, but few obtain. The Academy, based in New York City, is directed by Mr. Joseph Cinque and governed by an international Board of Trustees. All members of the Board are respected leaders in the industry and are themselves, world travellers.
Valuable sources from around the globe routinely submit nominations of five star establishments to The Academy for review. The Board then refines the selection to a special few that qualify for an ultimate evaluation of an anonymous visit by qualified inspectors.
Among those recognized worldwide are five star quality: Hotels, restaurants, chefs, cruise lines, airlines and destinations. Evaluations of establishments are based primarily on gastronomy, hospitality, attitude, quality, cleanliness and above all, service. The decisions of The Academy are based exclusively on whether the establishment demonstrates a commitment to excellence in luxury and service within its category and classification.