The Bristol Hoteliers Association (BHA) hosted its eighth Night of the Stars glittering gala at Ashton Gate Stadium to celebrate excellence, dedication and the achievements of hospitality teams throughout the city. The evening also raised almost £3,000 for The Grand Appeal which supports Bristol’s Children Hospital.
BHA Chair Adam Flint said: “Night of the Stars isn’t just about the awards, it’s about recognising the passion, hard work and resilience that so many people bring to what they do. The past year has brought about many challenges in the industry, but as an organisation, we have stuck together to partner across many platforms and share our voice. It was a pleasure to honour those who have raised the bar, who have lifted others up, and made a real, positive, difference to the city’s hospitality sector.”
Around 400 people, representing some 25 hotels, attended the event and there was even a surprise appearance by Paddington Bear. But the real stars of the evening were the finalists and winners of nine awards, who have done so much in support of their sector.
Adam added: “It was an amazing night and I must say a huge thank you to our sponsors. Without their valuable support, the Night of the Stars could not happen, and it has become such an important part of our annual calendar, bringing the sector together and celebrating success.”
Helen Haskell, Head of Fundraising for The Grand Appeal, said: “It was so lovely to be involved in the Night of the Stars event, everyone was so friendly and generous, and it was really nice to see how much winning the awards meant to everyone. We raised nearly £3,000 from the raffle, which is incredible, and we’d like to thank everyone for all their support.”
The money will go towards a new Patients Hotel which is being built close to the hospital.
For a full list of the winners and to find out more about the Bristol Hoteliers Association, visit: www.bristol-hoteliers.co.uk.
