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*Read our latest article:
"Best Practices on Monitoring Hotel Review Sites" August 2008.

*Chief eBusiness Strategist Max Starkov will present during the 4th Annual MICE Asia Executive Congress to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia July 14-15.

*HeBS client AmericInn® Wins 2008 Interactive Media Award for its website. This was the only Hotel Chain honored with an outstanding achievement award in website development.

*HeBS Receives two 2008 Summit International Awards. Read more here.

*Hospitality eBusiness Strategies Receives "Official Honoree" Distinction for the 12th Annual Webby Awards in 2008 - the only award within the hotel category this year. Read the press release here.

*View a live recording of the recent HeBS and StarCite webinar titled: "Maximize Your Hotel's Online Presence: Drive New Business Development with Targeted eMarketing."

*Read EyeforTravel's Interview with Max Starkov, HeBS' Chief eBusiness Strategist.

 
 

 

Awards

Interactive Media Awards

These Interactive Media Awards™ illustrate that these websites have excelled in all areas of the judging criteria and represent a very high standard of planning, execution and overall professionalism.

IMA Outstanding Achievement Award in Hotel/Resort Category

Interactive Media Awards

HeBS Client: AmericInn Hotels
Click here to view award certificate

HeBS Client: Le Parc Suite Hotel
Click here to view award certificate

View the HeBS IMA Award Gallery here

 

Summit International Awards

Summit International AwardsThe Summit Creative Awards recognizes and celebrates the creative accomplishments of small and medium sized advertising agencies and other creative groups. Over the fifteen years, the competition has established itself as the premier arbiter of creative excellence for firms of this size. Entries in 21 creative categories are judged against a stringent set of standards. During the blind judging events, judges search for innovative and creative concepts, strong executions and the ability to communicate and persuade.

Hospitality eBusiness Strategies received one Silver and one Bronze 2008 Summit Creative Award for its clients:

Silver Award Winner:
HeBS Client: Hotel Amarano Burbank
http://www.hotelamarano.com/

Bronze Award Winner:
HeBS Client: Le Parc Suites
http://www.leparcsuites.com

 

The Webby Awards

Webby AwardsHailed as the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, Interactive Advertising, Online Film & Video, and Mobile Websites. The awards are judged by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization.

Webby Awards Honoree in the Tourism Category:

The 12th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from over 60 countries and all 50 states. Of the entries submitted to the 12th Annual Webby Awards, fewer than 15% were distinguished as an Official Honoree. This honor signifies an outstanding caliber of work.

HeBS Client: Cape Eleuthera resort community in the Bahamas
http://www.capeeleuthera.com

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Adrian Awards

Adrian Awards LogoThe Adrian Awards are presented by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI), the international organization of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of hospitality, travel, and tourism. The awards recognize the highest standards of excellence in website design and marketing, based on creative innovation and success in meeting practical objectives such as increased conversion rates and ROIs. Winners were chosen from 1,300 entries submitted from all over the world.

Hospitality eBusiness Strategies received two Gold awards and
one Bronze award for Web Marketing for its clients:

GOLD Award Winners:
HeBS Client: Shell Vacations Hospitality
http://www.ShellHospitality.com

HeBS Client: King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort
http://www.KingandPrince.com

BRONZE Award Winner:
HeBS Client: Daytona Hotels
http://www.DaytonaHotels.com

 

Davey Awards

The annual International Davey Awards honors the achievements of the "Creative Davids" who derive their strength from big ideas, rather than stratospheric budgets.

Davey Silver Award Winner in the Travel Category:

HeBS Client: Daytona Hotels by Ocean Waters
http://www.daytonahotels.com

 

W3 Awards

The W3 Awards honor superior creativity on the web and recognize the individuals behind award winning web sites, web advertising and web marketing programs. They are sanctioned and judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, an invitation-only body consisting of top-tier professionals from a "Who's Who" of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms.

W3 Silver Winners in Hotel and Lodging:

The Silver distinction is awarded to outstanding websites entered that represent a high standard of excellence.

HeBS Client: Keys Caribbean Luxury Home Rentals
http://www.keyscaribbean.com/

HeBS Client: New Harmony Inn
http://www.newharmonyinn.com

W3 Silver Winners in Real Estate:

HeBS Client: Keys Caribbean Residences
http://www.keyscaribbeanresidences.com/

 

Web Marketing Association 2007 WebAwards

The Web Marketing Association was founded in 1997 to help set a high standard for Internet marketing and web development on the World Wide Web. The WebAward recognizes the very best of website design and development, where entries are judged on several criteria including: innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting and ease of use.

Outstanding Website in Hotel and Lodging for 2007 WebAward

HeBS Client: New Harmony Inn
Click here to see award.

Hotel and Lodging Standard of Excellence 2007 WebAward

HeBS Client: Shell Vacations Hospitality
Click here to see award.

HeBS Client: Mountain Park Lodges
Click here to see award.

HeBS Client: New Yorker Hotel
Click here to see award.

HeBS Client: Heart of America Restaurants & Inns
Click here to see award.

 

Interactive Media Awards

The Interactive Media Awards™ recognize the highest standards of excellence in website design and development and honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievement.

IMA Outstanding Achievement in Travel/Tourism

HeBS Client: Cranwell Resort
Click here to see award

HeBS Client: Daytona Hotels by Ocean Waters
Click here to see award

HeBS Client: Indian Wells
Click here to see award

IMA Outstanding Achievement Award in Hotel/Resort Category
HeBS Client: Mountain Park Lodges
Click here to view award

View the HeBS IMA Award Gallery here.

 

Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards

The IAC Awards are produced by the Web Marketing Association to honor excellence in online advertising, recognize the individuals and organizations responsible, and showcase award winning Internet advertising.

The Web Marketing Association (WMA) was founded in 1997 to help set a high standard for Internet marketing and corporate web development on the World Wide Web.

Best Hotel and Lodging Online Campaign
Web Marketing Association has awarded HeBS’ Choice Hotels CHOC banner ads the highest award in the travel and hospitality category.

HeBS Client: Choice Hotels Banner Ads
Click here to view award.

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W3 Awards

The W3 awards are sanctioned and judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts consisting of top-tier professionals from media, advertising and marketing firms. The W3 Awards honor superior creativity on the web and recognize the individuals behind award winning web sites, web advertising and web marketing programs.

W3 Gold Winners in Hotel and Lodging: The Gold distinction is awarded to the best website entries in the hospitality industry.

HeBS Client: RIU Cancun Portal
http://www.Riu.com/Cancun/

HeBS Client: Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort
http://www.TranquilityBay.com

W3 Silver Winners in Hotel and Lodging:
The Silver distinction is awarded to outstanding websites entered that represent a high standard of excellence.

Structure and Navigation:
HeBS Client: Historic Hotels of America
www.HistoricHotels.org

Hotel and Lodging: Silver Winner in HeBS Client: Waterstone Resorts & Vacation Homes
www.WaterstoneResorts.com


Interactive Media Awards

The IMC is a nonprofit organization of leading web designers, developers and other web-related professionals. The competition is designed to elevate standards of excellence on the Internet. These 2006 Interactive Media Awards™ (IMA) in the Travel/Tourism category recognize the very best of hospitality, travel and tourism websites based on planning, execution, professionalism and standards compliance.

IMA Best in Class in Travel/Tourism
HeBS Client: St. Paul Hotel
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IMA Outstanding Achievement in Travel/Tourism
HeBS Client: New Yorker Hotel
Click here to view award

HeBS Client: Indigo Reef Resort
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Web Marketing Association 2006 WebAwards

The Web Marketing Association was founded in 1997 to help set a high standard for Internet marketing and web development on the World Wide Web. The WebAward recognizes the very best of website design and development, where entries are judged on several criteria including: innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting and ease of use.

Best Travel Website of the Year 2006 WebAward

HeBS Client: RIU Hotels and Resort - RIU Cancun Portal
Click here to see award.

Hotel and Lodging Standard of Excellence 2006 WebAward

HeBS Client: Waterstone Resorts & Vacation Homes
Click here to see award.

HeBS Client: Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort
Click here to see award.

HeBS Client: 360° Hotel Group - Hotel Nexus Seattle
Click here to see award.

HeBS Client: Historic Hotels of America
Click here to see award.

 

HSMAI Professional of the Year Finalist:

HeBS Chief eBusiness Strategist Max Starkov was one of 3 finalists for the prestigious award of HSMAI’s "Professional of the Year," along with two other hospitality industry leaders who have continuously demonstrated excellence this past year. The award was presented on June 8, 2006 at HSMAI’s 13th Annual Frank W. Berkman Tourism Achievement Black Tie Gala Dinner at the Rainbow Room in New York City.

The purpose of the event was to recognize those individuals and organizations that have made inspiring and significant contributions to the tourism industry in New York City.

 

Web Marketing Association
2006 Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards

HeBS Client: RIU Hotels and Resort

Microsite:
RIU Special Offers has been awarded the Outstanding Microsite/landing page award
Click here to see example.

Email Newsletter:
Best Hotel and Lodging Email message campaign award
Click here to see example.

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HSMAI "eMarketer of the Year Award"

HSMAI Golden Click Awards

HeBS Clients:

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HSMAI Golden Click Awards

HeBS Clients:

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HSMAI Gold Click Awards

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Internet Technology Award:

Max Starkov and Jason Price, as co-founders and executives of Whale Media, their second Internet start-up, won the Microsoft 2001 Worldwide RAD Award for the SmartSuite Web-based technology applications, inventory management and online reservation systems for hospitality.

This prestigious, much coveted award is given to application developers who make the best use of Microsoft technology to provide business benefits to customers in the retail industry.

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eCommerce Patents:

Max Starkov, with his first Internet start-up, co-authored and won patent approval for an innovative Web-based application for Dynamic Bargaining Process to Facilitate Consumer-Driven Purchase Demand in the travel industry (Serial # 09/557,325), an industry first.

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