Luxury Hoteliers Magazine 2nd Quarter 2018 | Page 30

ABOUT CEO Forbes Travel Guide Recognized by UICH Les Clefs d’OR Forbes Travel Guide CEO Jerry Inzerillo has been honored with a “Membre d’Honneur” Certificate to Les Clefs d’Or, presented during the 65th Union Internationale des Concierges d’Hotels Les Clefs d’Or Congress in Seoul, Korea. “Forbes Travel Guide has always understood the value of outstanding service and the role the hotel concierge plays in creating exceptional guest experiences,” says Robert Marks, President of Les Clefs d’Or USA. “We look forward to building on the partnership between Forbes and Les Clefs d’Or as we help to set the standards of true luxury service in the hospitality industry.” Under his leadership, the Forbes Travel Guide has become an internationally recognized, trusted and respected authority evaluating service excellence in over 2,000 of the world’s finest properties. “I’m excited and proud to join one of the world’s most enduring icons of service,” says Mr. Inzerillo. “With the help of Les Clefs d’Or International, we will be able to recognize and even determine the future of hotel service around the globe.” Moxy Fever Moxy Amsterdam Houthavens celebrated its launch in the Netherlands with TV personality Koen van Dijk, actress Holly Mae Brood and Dutch DJ La Fuenta hosting a nautically themed Coming Out Party. Staying true to the hotel’s dockside location in the regenerated Houthavens area, a former lumber yard and still working dock, the Moxy Crew lowered the gang plank and encouraged around 400 guests to explore their more rebellious side. Moxy lifeguards served guests in the pool at the ‘Wet and Wild’adult-only pool party while an ‘Into the Woods’ playroom lured guests into a lumberjack-inspired den through a tunnel of branches and vines. “Through bold programming and fun local partners that speak to the dynamism of the location, Moxy 30 ILHA Talk to us Hoteliers - tell us your story! What interests you? How did you get to where you are today? Share with us, email and send pics to [email protected] created an unforgettable party that spoke perfectly to modern travelers and the local creative community,” said John Licence, VP Premium and Select Brands, Europe at Marriott International.  “Amsterdam is renowned for its irreverent and playful spirit, making it an ideal destination for Moxy Hotels to make a splash.”