2019 “Best for Our Guests” Awards Announced
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.
