67 National & International Awards
• The year 2007 began with the Pacific Area Travel Writes Association (PATWA) awarding The Orchid, its PATWA International Award for the Best Chain Hotel for Eco Tourism. The award was presented to Mr Vithal Kamat, Executive Chairman and Managing Director, The Orchid in ITB, Berlin.
• Ecotel awarded us the "Certificate of Achievement" for successfully completing 10 years as an Ecotel. The award was presented to Mr Kannampilly, Director, The Orchid in April 2007.
• The World of Travel & Tourism bestowed Orchid with the award for the "Best Eco-Friendly hotel, 2007" The same was accepted on behalf of The Orchid by Mr. K. P. Kannampilly, Director, The Orchid.
• Today's Traveller Achievement award for "Innovative Hospitality Concepts". The award was accepted by Mr. Vithal Kamat, Executive Chairman & Managing Director, The Orchid.
• Hospitality India award for "The Best Ecotel Group". The award was presented to Mr. Vithal Kamat, Executive Chairman & Managing Director, The Orchid from Mr. Praful Patel, Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Government of India.
• CII-ITC Sustainability Award - Commendation Certificate for Strong Commitment among the Medium Business Organization for the year 2007. The award was accepted by Mr. Vithal Kamat, Executive Chairman & Managing Director.
• Star Achievers Awards for the category of 'Most Technologically Advanced Hotel of the Year' is given by ITM-IHMCT, and was accepted by Mr. Vithal Kamat, Executive Chairman & Managing Director, on 4th April, 2007.
• BSE and NASSCOM Foundation has given certificate to The Orchid an Ecotel Hotel for Social and Corporate Governance Awards under the category of Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practice on 14th December, 2007.
• Star Hospitality Award - presented to Mr. Vithal Kamat, Executive Chairman & Managing Director, on February 20, 2008 for Path breaking Profession & Achievement in Environmental Consciousness.
• The International Council of Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) honored our Chairman and Managing Director Mr. Vithal Kamat with lifetime contribution award 'Hall of Fame Lifetime Contribution in Hospitality Industry Award' given at the ITB, Berlin 2008.
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