Public Invited to Select 28th Annual Providencia Award Winner
Grandview Public Market
Boca Raton, FL – Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB) announces the start of the online public voting process to select the recipient of the esteemed 28th annual Providencia Award. The award is given annually to a local business, organization or individual who has demonstrated an extraordinary contribution to the vitality and prosperity of The Palm Beaches as a desirable tourist destination.
As part of the selection process, the community is invited to cast their vote for the winner of the 28th annual Providencia Award beginning April 8, 2019 through April 29, 2019 by 11:59 p.m. through this link: https://palmbeachpost.gatehousecontests.com/28th-Annual-Providencia-Awards.
This year’s three finalists are Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Grandview Public Market and Palm Beach Outlets.
“These finalists for the prestigious award are all outstanding entities in our local tourism community,” said Jorge Pesquera, president and CEO for DTPB. “With a resort, a food hall and an outlet shopping mall, you see a varied representation of what helps our destination offer ‘something for everyone.’ We’re motivated to recognize these industry partners, because they’re a direct reflection of what makes The Palm Beaches the perfect place to visit. We congratulate each of these businesses and wish them the best of luck as the award goes to public vote.”
The 28th annual Providencia Award winner will be announced during a Travel Rally Day + Providencia Award ceremony at The Royal Poinciana Plaza on May 10, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
“This is our seventh year supporting the Providencia Award, and we’re thrilled with the partnership,” said Tim Burke, publisher of The Palm Beach Post. “It’s exciting to be part of the interactive process that gives our audience and the community a voice in the vote, and it speaks volumes about this area’s support of the local tourism industry that so many people cast their votes every year.”
Following the initial application process, a committee of local tourism representatives selected the three finalists. Each nominee demonstrated excellence in contributing to the growth of the local tourism industry; implementing innovative marketing, public relations and social media initiatives; and creating awareness of The Palm Beaches as a premier tourist destination.
Some highlights of the finalists’ exceptional contributions to Palm Beach County’s tourism industry include:
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is an intimate ocean retreat that offers a quintessential, modern Palm Beach experience. Situated on a private beach on seven oceanfront acres, the resort invokes the relaxed glamour of America’s original resort destination. With the Atlantic as its sparkling playground, Eau Palm Beach takes luxury to the next level; with distinctive amenities, impeccable service, and unexpected experiences.
Grandview Public Market is a food hall, entertainment venue and community hub showcasing 12 local chef-driven concepts. It has a curated lineup of entertainment including music, workshops, tastings, family dinners, children’s classes and community events. Visitors from across the world are able to taste, see, listen, and play at Grandview. Visitors leave with a sense of what Southern Florida living is truly about. With its proximity to the Brightline, Palm Beach International Airport and its unique geography, Grandview has breathed new life into a neighborhood that has long been overlooked by tourists and locals alike. Since opening, it has garnered attention from major fashion brands, national press outlets, and social media accounts with large followings. Most importantly, Grandview has become a beloved part of the local community.
Since its grand opening in 2014, Palm Beach Outlets has helped shine the spotlight on Palm Beach County around the world. With the mix of amazing attractions and resorts in the county, Palm Beach Outlets has been noted as the “missing piece of the puzzle” for visitors and locals, as well as giving everyone an outlet shopping option that never before existed in Palm Beach County. As shopping is one of the top reason’s tourists visit Florida, Palm Beach Outlets has filled a need. With brand names such as Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Nike Factory Store, Calvin Klein and J. Crew Factory, Palm Beach Outlets continues to be a “must stop” for those interested in shopping and dining and has transformed the Palm Beach Lakes corridor into a vital, thriving destination. Palm Beach Outlets is a success story that any community interested in tourism and economic growth would cheerfully welcome!”
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