The late David Campbell became Chef de Reception at The Ritz Hotel, Paris, after gaining a wealth of International experience.
In memory of David and in acknowledgement of his dedication and passion to the industry, the International Receptionist of the Year Competition was formed, with a Trophy designed and sponsored by the Paris AICR section, to be presented each year.
Marcel Elbaz, Graham Bamford, Annie Boslem and the AICR International Committee members, worked together with the International College of Hotel Management in Adelaide, Australia, to establish the rules and format, launching the Competition in 1995. Jane Renton continued these efforts after Annie Boslem's departure two years later. The International College of Hotel Management in Adelaide continues to have representation at to competition to this day.
The Competition grows from strength to strength each year and has gained the respect of Hoteliers and Sponsors. It meets its objective as a training tool for the younger generation and the future AICR and the Hospitality Industry, with the emphasis on “Amicale”.
2010 the Receptionist of the year awards will be held in Madrid (Spain) during the month of January. For more information and registration visit read more...
Greetings from sunny Côte d’Azur! After a hiatus of more than 20 years, this international convention returns to the region in which it originated more than 40 years ago and we expect to a have great turnout. read more...
The Dubai chapter of the International Association for Front Office Managers and Assistant Hotel Managers, in partnership with the DTCM and supported by key sponsors. read more...
The receptionist of the year awards has been taken place since 1996, to view all winners of the prestigious David Campbell Trophy competition click here.
Now that all the fuss over the Receptionist of the Year Competition is over (except for our winner that should be preparing for the competition in Prague), let's meet up in a relaxed informal atmosphere and get back to simply networking. The Courtyard by Marriott & Marriott Executive Apartments, Green Community is inviting.
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Dear Amicalists,
Once again a year has passed, and on the 30th of October we saw the newest Receptionist of the Year for Dubai awarded. A total of 13 candidates from 4 and 5 star Hotels around Dubai competed eagerly for the title of Receptionist of the Year, but of course only one could win and take home with them the trophy, AED 10 000.00 and the right to compete in the International Competition in Prague, all sponsored by our partners, the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, DTCM.
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