Editor’s Note
This article details the 2023 Diamond Excellence Awards gala, hosted by Luxury Spain in Madrid, which honors outstanding contributions to the luxury sector.
The Spanish Luxury Association – Luxury Spain held the gala for its 2023 Diamond Excellence Awards on September 25th at the Club Financiero Génova in Madrid.
The event featured an institutional welcome from Cristina Martín Blasi, Executive President of the Spanish Luxury Association, and remarks from Almudena Maíllo, Madrid City Council’s Councillor for Tourism, as well as the presence of Pablo Garde, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism.
Additionally, senior executives from brands such as Rosewood, Cartier, Chanel, American Express, Pertegaz, Porsche, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Palladium Hotel Group, Ze García, Adecco Group, Google, TikTok, Diageo, Fundación Miró, and Pictet were present, along with guests from the business and social spheres.
The 2023 Diamond Excellence Awards, granted by the Board of Directors Committee of the Spanish Luxury Association – Luxury Spain, were awarded to: Almudena Maíllo, Madrid City Council’s Councillor for Tourism; Ana De La Cueva, President of Patrimonio Nacional; Miguel Sanz, Director General of Turespaña; Ramón Aragonés, CEO of NH Hotel Group; Irene Cano, General Director of Iberia Meta; Vicky Martin Berrocal, founder of Victoria; Jordi Cruz, chef and founder of Restaurante ABaC; and Ione Astondoa, owner and COO of Astilleros Astondoa.