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Thursday 2 March 2017
Ewald Biemans Honored by HSMAI and National Geographic

International (HSMAI) and National Geographic
presented the 60th Annual stood on stage honoring
Adrian Awards. Ewald Biemans’ passionate com-
Biemans, owner and mitment and measurable
Managing Director of results. Biemans’ work was
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort recognized as a success
was recognized with a story in how providing a
Gold Adrian Award as memorable, fulfilling va-
the Leader in Sustainable cation while caring for the
Tourism, presented by environment can be mu-
HSMAI and National tually inclusive.
Geographic Traveler. “It’s always wonderful to
Adding to the prestigious be able to celebrate the
award, which was pre- innovators of our industry.
sented before a crowd Their outstanding work
of 1,000, is that Biemans is challenges and inspires
the first individual to ever the rest of the profession,”
receive the honor, which said Robert A. Gilbert,
until now has only been CHME, CHBA, president
won by destinations or or- and CEO of HSMAI.
ganizations. The annual Adrian Awards
There were 200 submis- recognizes excellence in
-Bucuti & Tara Beach EAGLE BEACH - Amidst the best work and brightest sions in the category and travel advertising, digital
Resort owner Biemans glittery backdrop of New minds were honored as the award was one of the marketing and public rela-
is the first individual York City on February 21, the Hospitality Sales & evening’s highlights as ex- tions, and the leaders be-
to receive this award. 2017, the hospitality world’s Marketing Association ecutives from both HSMAI hind the work. q

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