“The Blue River Resort and Hot Springs in Costa Rica wins World’s Best Family Hotel” –at the World Boutique Hotel Awards, held November 8, 2018.
The Blue River Resort and Hot Springs captured two major accolades at this year’s staging of the Boutique Hotel Awards Gala Dinner; a black-tie event held on Thursday, 8th November, 2018, at the historic Merchant Taylors’ Hall, London, England.
Before an audience of members of the Master Key Society, luxury boutique property owners, top hoteliers, the travel industry and the press,the Blue River Resort and Hot Springs, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, was selected as the ‘World’s Best Family Hotel’ and also ‘America’s Best Family Hotel’.
This year’s keynote speech was delivered by Robin Sheppard,chairman of Bespoke Hotels and the Institute of Hospitality, who congratulated all nominees.
Receiving the presentations on behalf of the Blue River Resort and Hot Springs was Kevin Glassman, the Resort’s Director and Co Owner.
Mr. Glassman credited his business partner, Danny Apelboim, for his foresight and searching for“over two years to find just the right location, with natural hot springs, volcano views, blue rivers and a lush tropical forest”. He continued, “That was before spending another two years to create an immersive experience with 5 pools, butterfly gardens, spa, natural mud bath and sauna- and a list of environmentally friendly amenities that keeps growing…”
An elated Glassman thanked the management and staff of the Resort who had diligently tended to the daily needs of their guests.
The Boutique Hotel Awards, “are the world’s firstand only accolades dedicated exclusively to luxury boutique properties, providing a global arena in which hotels can showcase their unique excellence”, says Bianca Revens, Managing Director, Boutique Hotel Awards.
The Blue River Costa Rica Resort and Hot Springs offers many natural activities and Eco- Adventure Tours, including- horseback riding and nature hikes,volcano tours, waterfall tours, river rafting, zip-lining, Dinosaur Park, Coffee Plantations and Rainforest expeditions.
America’s Best Family Hotel: Blue River Resort & Hot Springs, Dos Rios, Costa Rica
Asia’s Best Family Hotel: why House, Galle, Sri Lanka
Europe’s Best Family Hotel: Wellness & Spa Hotel Villa Memories, Czech Rep.
South Asia’s Best Family Hotel: The Chiang Mai Riverside, Thailand
World’s Best Family Hotel: Blue River Resort & Hot Springs, Dos Rios, Costa Rica
“The Blue River Resort and Hot Springs in Costa Rica is World’s Best Family Boutique Hotel”
Author:
Gordon H. S. Glave
E-mail: ghglave@gmail.com
For further information contact:
Kevin Glassman
e-Mail: mail@kglassman.com
Phone: 604-734-4902
Danny Apelboim
e-Mail: beachst@aol.com
Phone 954-868-1264 (USA) 506-003-1110 (Costa Rica)
