Holiday Inn Barrow-in-Furness and South Lakes awarded in Aberdeen

The Giving Something Back RBH Award, sponsored by Enva, was awarded to Holiday Inn Express Barrow in Furness & South Lakes.

RBH, a UK hospitality management company, brought together its portfolio of over 50 hotels in Aberdeen to celebrate the achievements of the past year at its annual awards night. 

The award recognised the hotel that demonstrated the most effective activities and policies to actively contribute to RBH’s commitment to its people, community and environment. 

The evening followed on from RBH’s 2-day Olympic-themed annual conference and recognised outstanding performance across eight categories.

Giving Something Back Award (Image: Submitted)

Filipe Chaby-Rodrigues, General Manager at Holiday Inn-Express in Barrow, said winning the award is a 'symbol' of all the work done at the hotel.

He said: “Being awarded the ‘Giving Something Back Award’ means so much to the team, customers, community, and myself. It is a symbol of the amazing work that has been done and the culture that has been built at the hotel.

"I am immensely proud of our team's hard work and dedication. This award is a testament to their exceptional efforts in making a positive impact in the community and Hotel.

"I would also like to extend my thanks to our community and customers at the Holiday Inn Express Barrow-In-Furness that are all engaged in what we do. From Love Barrow Patrons, Barrow Bid Community, Mental Health UK, Furness Jobs and Skills Conferences, St Marys Hospice, Project John, Age UK, Barrow Foodbank, Cando FM and many many more groups we are involved with all make this possible, allowing the team to do what we love and getting involved."

"We extend our gratitude to RBH Management for this recognition and will continue our endeavours in nurturing the strong community feel that defines the Holiday Inn Barrow-In-Furness."

Other winners given in the North West included the Best Innovation Award, which was awarded to The Lyndene Hotel, Blackpool and the General Manager of the Year Award, awarded to Annie Brown from The Municipal Hotel Liverpool.