PHILADELPHIA (August 12, 2019) — The Philadelphia Area Concierge Association (PACA) which is the premier hospitality industry organization for professional concierges throughout the region, is proud to announce the 2019 The Best for Our Guests award winners, honoring those restaurants, services, retailers, tour companies and attractions which have provided the utmost in customer service and unparalleled experiences for the tens of thousands of guests, residents and tenants that the concierges assist with recommendations on a yearly basis.
The winners was announced at a ceremony on Monday, August 12 at Fitler Club
The Best for Our Guests Categories/Nominees/Winners
FINE DINING
WINNER: Barclay Prime Nominees: Bibou/Vernick Food & Drink
CASUAL DINING
WINNER: Parc Nominees: Gran Caffe L’Aquila, Sampan
NEW RESTAURANT
WINNER: Alpen RoseNominees: Cry Baby Pasta/Fiore
RETAILER
WINNER: Boyd’s / Macy’s (tie) Nominee: Anthropologie
CULTURAL ATTRACTION
WINNER: Philadelphia Museum of Art Nominees: The Barnes/Penn Museum
TOURIST SITE
WINNER: Independence National Historic Park Nominees: Franklin Institute, One Liberty Observation Deck
THEATER
WINNER: Walnut Street Theater Nominees:Academy of Music, Wilma Theater
MUSIC VENUE
WINNER: The Kimmel Center for the Performing ArtsNominees: The Met Philadelphia/Wells Fargo Center World Cafe Live
TOURS/TRANSPORTATION
WINNER: Philadelphia Trolley Works Big Bus Company Nominees: Free Tours by Foot
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
WINNER: Franklin Institute Nominees: Academy of Natural Science, Philadelphia Zoo
Nomination Criteria: All selections were by Philadelphia Area Concierge Association members.
Media contact: Fran Nachman, Lead Concierge Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Events Director, Philadelphia Area Concierge Association Phone: 215-869-1344 email: fgn2479@gmail.com
Founded in 1996 the Philadelphia Area Concierge Association is a non-profit service industry organization comprised of the region’s hotel, corporate and residential concierges.
