June Briggs Awards Winners Announced: 54 Below and More!

Briggs Inc. today announced the 11th annual June Briggs Awards winners for Excellence in Destination Management Services. The awards honor New York City's leading businesses that have excelled in performance and service in the destination management and hospitality industry www.JuneBriggsAwards.com. The presentation of the awards will take place January 7, 2013 at 6pm at The Pierre New York a Taj Hotel (2 E. 61st Street).

The 11th Annual June Briggs Awards winners include:

Adam Moss (editor in chief of New York Magazine)
Ian Schrager (hotelier, Ian Schrager Company)
54 Below (Broadway's Nightclub)
Maritz Travel (Global leader in incentive travel programs)

A destination management company (DMC) operates with extensive knowledge of the destination they serve. A DMC provides design and implementation services for events, activities, tours, transportation and program logistics for meetings, incentive programs and special events.

As part of the evening, there will be a special performance from Broadway legend and original Annie, Andrea McArdle.

The June Briggs Awards for Destination Management Excellence in New York City are named in honor of the visionary founder of the DMC industry in New York, June Briggs.

"The hospitality industry is the cornerstone of New York City's economy and its global image," said Anthony Napoli, President of Briggs Inc. "We are proud that the June Briggs Awards has grown in prestige and importance over the past 11 years as it recognizes those who have made exceptional contributions to this vital business."

Past recipients of the June Briggs Awards include: Ivanka Trump and Trump Soho, The New York Yankees, New York Marriott Marquis, Carey Limousine, Macy's, Ken Palmer of Patina Group, Tavern on the Green, The Cipriani Group, Great Performances, The '21' Club, Starbright Floral Design, The Four Seasons Hotel, Remi Restaurant, Bermuda Limousine, Academy Motorcoach and Chez Josephine.