AN AWARD FOR
PEOPLE CRAFTING DESTINATIONS

DATES

OCTOBER 27, 2024 - SUBMISSIONS

OCTOBER 30, 2024 to NOVEMBER 8 PUBLIC VOTES

NOVEMBER 8 - JUDGES VOTES

NOV 14, 2024 - CEREMONY

We aim to give visibility to the brightest minds and inspire the next generation of hospitality market players by identifying the upcoming scene of destinations builders.

With our award ceremony, we are focusing on highlighting the work of people building indie places with a true passion. The craft hospitality is a niche asset class that has the potential to truly transform the future of hospitality.

ABOUT A.C.L.A

As the hospitality industry is evolving and consolidating, The Arts & Craft Lobby Awards aim to foster the new wave in the sector. We aim to give visibility to the brightest minds and inspire the next generation of hospitality market players by identifying the upcoming scene of destinations builders.

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With our awards ceremony, we are focusing on highlighting the work of people building indie places with a true passion. The craft hospitality is a niche asset class that has the potential to truly transform the future of hospitality.

WHAT WE ARE
LOOKING FOR

For the project categories, judges are looking for entries that best fit the three judging criterias. These are:

7 CATEGORIES
SUBMISSIONS

SUSTAINABLE PLACE

SUSTAINABILITY

1 PRIZE

SUSTAINABLE PLACE

DESIGN

1 PRIZE

FURNITURE DESIGN

EXPERIENCE

2 PRIZES

Restaurant & bar
Hotel & Short Stay

INTERIOR DESIGN

2 PRIZES

Restaurant & bar
Hotel & Short Stay

SUSTAINABLE PLACE

SUSTAINABILITY

1 PRIZE

SUSTAINABLE PLACE

DESIGN

1 PRIZE

FURNITURE DESIGN

EXPERIENCE

2 PRIZES

Restaurant & bar
Hotel & Short Stay

INTERIOR DESIGN

2 PRIZES

Restaurant & bar
Hotel & Short Stay

THE A.C.L.A JURY

HOW TO ENTER A.C.L.A?

A.C.L.A was created by the creative studio LOBBY and judged by a panel consisting of leading figures from the hospitality industry.

Submissions are opened to everyone owning a place somewhere. It can be a hotel, workspace, coffee shop/restaurant or a hybrid spot. 

A.C.L.A is dedicated to indie projects owned by individuals or company of less than 50 employees. Every shortlisted and winning entry will be published on our media partner GOODMOODS and its audience, bringing significant recognition to successful entrants. 

Taking advantage of its audience reach. Shortlisted and winning projects will also be able to attend an exclusive event with renowned industry professionals November 14, 2024. 

All winners will also receive a trophy designed by Le Cann Studio & LOBBY Designers, and a certificate.

SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT

ONE PLACE
TO CELEBRATE

We are gathering all project owners and people from the industry November 14 at Espace Niemeyer