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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  • 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.