Bulgaria’s Best Hotel Restaurant 2022

Bansko, 15 December 2022 – Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko’s fine-dining restaurant, Come Prima, has been recognised as “Bulgaria’s Best Hotel Restaurant 2022” by the World Culinary Awards.

Votes were cast online by hotel guests as well as culinary-industry professionals and on the organisation’s official website from 7 June to 31 August 2022, for a range of categories, including best restaurants, best hotel restaurants, culinary festivals and culinary destinations. The winners were announced during the official gala ceremony, which took place on Tuesday, 13 December at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

Culinary experts, professionals, and influencers from all over the world gathered to celebrate the most anticipated evening in the international culinary industry. Executive Chef Nikola Todorov and Ivo Ichev, Food and Beverage Manager, were also present at the event and had the pleasure of accepting the trophy on behalf of the hotel.

“I am very touched to be able to accept this award on behalf of the entire team. We are pleased that our quest for culinary excellence and innovation is recognized and rewarded by our guests,” commented Nikola Todorov.

“This award is a great recognition for our team spirit and the excellent cooperation between the kitchen and the service team. The praise of our guests motivates us to continue to strive to create new culinary highlights for our guests,” added Ivo Ichev.

The World Culinary Awards aims to drive up standards within the culinary industry by rewarding the organisations that are leaders in their field. It was developed with a mission to serve as the definitive benchmark of excellence in the culinary sphere. More information on all the winners is available at https://worldculinaryawards.com/winners/2022.

This year was very successful for Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko. The hotel has already been awarded three other international awards – “Bulgaria’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2022”, “Bulgaria’s Best Hotel Spa 2022” and “Bulgaria’s Best Ski Hotel 2022”, by the World Travel Awards, World Spa Awards and World Ski Awards, respectively.

If you would like to try the new winter menu of chef Nikola Todorov at the award-winning Come Prima Restaurant and have a wonderful stay at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko, you can learn more about the special accommodation offers here: https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-grand-arena/overview#Offers.

 

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About Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko:
Being the only ski-in and ski-out hotel in the area, Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko is located in the very heart of the most popular and vibrant winter resort in the Balkans – Bansko, right across from the Gondola lift station, which gives access to 75 km of ski runs groomed at a high international level, suitable for all skiers, from complete beginners to advanced ones. The luxury hotel is the only international branded winter resort in this part of the Balkans and is open year-round. It features 157 Alpine-style rooms, including 26 suites and an exclusive Presidential Suite, a fully renovated Kempinski The Spa with brand-new and unique thermal facilities, four conference rooms and eight restaurants and bars with spectacular views of the majestic Pirin Mountains. Graced with European flair, the hotel grants the ultimate Kempinski ski, gourmet and spa experience.

About Kempinski:
Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today the Kempinski Group operates 80 hotels and residences in 34 countries and currently has more than 25 prestigious projects under development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. www.kempinski.com www.ghadiscovery.com

Media contact:
Emiliya Belcheva · PR and Marketing Manager
Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
96, Pirin Street · 2770 Bansko · Bulgaria
T +359 749 88568 · M +359 889 920 030 · [email protected]