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Awards & Recognitions

As a result of his comprehensive efforts, Celso has achieved, among others, the following awards and recognitions:

Awards:

  • Two Michelin Stars (Vila Joya, 2013-2016)

  • World’s Leading Boutique Resort, by World Travel Awards (Vila Joya, 2013)

  • World’s Best Culinary Hotel, by Boutique Hotel Awards (Vila Joya, 2016)

  • World's Leading Fine Dining Restaurant, by World Travel Awards (Vila Joya, 2014)

  • 22nd World’s Best, by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, by San Pellegrino (Vila Joya, 2014)

  • Europe´s Leading Boutique Hotel, by World Travel Awards (Vila Joya, 2013-2016)

  • Europe’s Best Culinary Hotel, by Boutique Hotel Awards (Vila Joya, 2016)

  • Portugal’s Leading Boutique Hotel, by World Travel Awards (Vila Joya, 2013-2016)

  • Portugal’s Best Boutique Hotel, by Publituris Travel Awards (Vila Joya, 2013)

  • Golden Key, by Expresso Magazine "Boa Cama Boa Mesa" (Vila Joya, 2013, 2014)

  • Golden Fork, by Expresso Magazine "Boa Cama Boa Mesa" (Vila Joya, 2013, 2014)

  • Gastronomic Award for the International Gourmet Festival, by Revista de Vinhos (Vila Joya, 2014)

  •  Insider's Select, by Expedia (Internacional Design Hotel, 2011, 2012)

  • Honorary Mention for Best Hotel Refurbishment, by Tourism of Portugal (Internacional Design Hotel, 2010)

  • Portugal’s Best 4 Star Hotel, by Publituris Travel Awards (Internacional Design Hotel, 2009)

  • New Jewel of Brazilian hotel industry, by Exame Magazine (Villa Europa & Caudalie Wine Spa, 2007)

  • Top Ten “Hip Hotels”, by Expedia (Farol Design Hotel, 2005)

  • Top 40 Beach Hotels in Europe, by Elle Magazine (Farol Design Hotel, 2007)

 

Nominations:

  • Best Hotel Director, by Xénios, Publituris & Portugal’s Hotel Directors Association (2017)

  • Portugal’s Best Boutique Hotel, by Publituris Travel Awards (Vila Joya, 2016)

  • Portugal’s Best 4 Star Hotel, by Publituris Travel Awards (Internacional Design Hotel, 2012)

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