HX: The Hotel Experience - Editor's Choice Awards Winners


As we wrap up the first exciting day of HX: The Hotel Experience, we are celebrating the winners of the Editor’s Choice Awards for the 2017 show. The award was given to five exhibitors recognizing best new products within the categories of food & beverage, foodservice equipment, guest amenities, hotel products and technology. Out of the five winners, a Kenneth F. Hine “Best in Show” Award was selected as well.


The 2017 Editor’s Choice Awards winners are:


FOOD & BEVERAGE: Amenity Services Cafexpress Touch - A water saturation and pre-infusion cycle soaks soft pods before brewing to reveal a richer tasting cup of coffee. The brewer produces crema without a milk additive to produce a coffeehouse experience at an exceptional value.


FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT: Vulcan LWE Steamer - This electric steamer operates on up to 50% less energy than traditional models, saving on utility costs, but also operates with up to 90% less water. Where traditional models use up to 35 gallons per hour, the Vulcan ENERGY STAR® LWE does the same job with just 3.5 gallons per hour.


GUEST AMENITIES: Publix Super Market - Publix Delivery, Powered by InstaCart is an e-commerce and delivery service that allows customers to place their grocery orders online and have their items delivered right to their doorsteps. This grocery delivery service is as easy as it sounds.


HOTEL PRODUCTS: Aquavault Flexsafe - A secure solution that keeps your phone, wallet, money, and other essential items safe from would-be thieves. The FlexSafe is cut-resistant and includes RFID blocking material to help keep your digital assets secure. The integrally locking flap allows it to lock on almost any fixed object. It is also flexible and easily packable in even the smallest carry-on.


TECHNOLOGY: Media Carrier Media Box - is a digital library that enables us to offer newspapers and magazines to a top-class audience for download. The Media Box provides frequent flyers in airline lounges and guests of exclusive four-and five-star hotels with renowned international publications. Due to the electronic distribution, the titles are always up to date, in some cases even before the print edition is available.


The Kennith F. Hine “BEST IN SHOW” Awards was presented to Media Carrier.


Judges for the 2017 Editor’s Choice Awards were Beth Lorenzini, FER Magazine, Christina Trauthwein, Hotel Business, Glen Hasek, Green Lodging News, and Kris Burnett, Hospitality Upgrade.

We look forward to more exciting things during tomorrow’s final day of HX: The Hotel Experience 2017. For more information about HX, its competition winners, and the overall show, visit www.thehotelexperience.com

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