Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam, the business event for boutique and luxury hotels, has been shortlisted in the Association of Event Organisers (AEO) Excellence Awards, taking place on 16 June.  

The 2023 edition of the event is a finalist in the highly competitive ‘Best International Trade Show - Europe’ category alongside trade events for industries including tech, packaging and logistics.  

The AEO Excellence Awards were launched to represent the best that the events industry has to offer and showcase the amazing achievements from within the industry.  

The illustrious event recognises and celebrates organisers’ achievements, standards of excellence from venues and service quality by suppliers and contractors. 

This year the awards saw record entries and four new categories including Best DEI Initiative and Best Company Initiative – both of which Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam’s parent company Montgomery Group was shortlisted for.   

In addition, Independent Hotel Show’s sister event Independent Hotel Show London was shortlisted in the 'Best UK Trade Show 2,001sqm- 4,000sqm’ category.  

Chris Skeith, CEO of the AEO, commented: “Huge congratulations to all those shortlisted, thank you to everyone who entered and to our amazing line up of judges who provide independence, insight and an external view. Thank you also to the AEO Team who work so hard to make this all happen. Good luck to the finalists and see you on 16 June.” 

Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam Event Manager Mieke Berkers added: “We’re delighted to have been shortlisted for this award. It’s a testament to the incredible hard work of the entire team in bringing our 2023 edition to life and to our community of independent hoteliers and quality suppliers for investing their time and efforts into making the show a success.”  

Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam returns to RAI Amsterdam on 12-13 March 2024. Keep up to date with the latest news at independenthotelshow.nl.