SAHIC AWARDS
The SAHIC Awards have been instituted to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the Hospitality Industry in the Latin American and The Caribbean region.
SAHIC AWARDS 2026
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Celebrate the industry’s trailblazers. Nominate a leader, project, or initiative that’s shaping the future and deserves recognition at the SAHIC Awards
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Recognizes individuals and their professional careers, for an outstanding contribution to the industry. Criteria include how they have defined service, excellence and performance; demonstrated clear leadership and distinguishing in management style; and what they have done to promote the hotel industry within the region.
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Recognizes the most outstanding hotel developments, whether it is a new hotel or a mixed-use hotel project. The properties should be newly built beginning operations with a maximum of 3 years of operations up to 120 days prior to SAHIC’s dates. Criteria include how they have clearly made a significant impact the market and the industry within the region; and what factors make them different from other hotels or mixed-use developments.
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Recognizes the most outstanding hotel deals and their leaders´ commitment over the past year, for both directly and indirectly improving Latin America and The Caribbean’s investment and tourism climate. The Award highlights the outstanding performance in terms of returns, volume of deals, and geographical and industry reach during the year and the implied significance to changing the face of the region as a competitive international hospitality destination.
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This prominent award is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the hospitality industry over their lifetime through their actions, deeds, and great accomplishments.
The final decision on the recipient rests with the SAHIC Executive Committee. However, well-founded suggestions of candidates to be considered for this distinction are welcome
SAHIC Awards Through the Years
2025
Hotelier of the Year: Diogo Canteras - Founding & Partner, HotelInvest
Hotelier of the Year: Ricardo Mader - Managing Director LATAM, JLL Valuation & Advisory Services LLC
Deal of the Year: AccorInvest - BTG Pactual
Best Hotel or Mixed-Use Hotel Development: Rosewood São Paulo, Ciudad Matarazzo
Special Recognition: Susana Balbo - Winemaker´s House & Spa Suites
2024
Hotelier of the Year: David Mulin - General Manager, Sofitel Legend Santa Clara
Deal of the Year: Hyatt Hotels Corporation - Dream Hotel Group
Best Hotel or Mixed-Use Hotel Development: Hotel La Compañía, Panamá
2023
Hotelier of the Year: Juan Stoessel Florez - CEO, Casa Andina Hoteles
Deal of the Year: Marriott International - City Express
Best Hotel or Mixed-Use Hotel Development: The Sofitel Barú Calablanca
Lifetime Recognition: Vinod Agarwal - General Manager, Hilton Cartagena
2020
Special Recognition: Gloria Guevara Manzo - President & CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
Best Hotel or Mixed-Use Hotel Development: Hilton Bogotá Corferias
Special Recognition “100 Years in Hospitality”: Hilton
2019
Hotelier of the Year: Patric Mendez - CEO South América, Accor
Deal of the Year: W Buenos Aires
Special Recognition: Daniel Piana - Head of DP&D
JUDGES
SAHIC Planning Committee, formed by prestigious players of the industry, is responsible of selecting the winners in each category.