The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (AAHS) is globally recognized for identifying and honoring excellence in luxury hospitality, travel, and services. Each year, the Academy bestows the prestigious International Star Diamond Award—the highest accolade of quality and achievement in the industry—to only a select group of Five and Six Star establishments and professionals.
Our qualifications go beyond a one-time review; they reflect consistent excellence year after year. Recipients represent the pinnacle of luxury across hotels, resorts, restaurants, chefs, airlines, spas, cruise lines, golf courses, destinations, luxury products, and services.
Being honored with the Star Diamond Award signals to the world that you uphold the highest standards of service, innovation, and experience.
Only those who meet and exceed the Academy’s exacting standards are invited into the exclusive Star Diamond circle.
Every award recipient undergoes a rigorous evaluation process, including:
Past honorees include Jean-Georges (NYC), La Pergola (Rome),
The Dorchester Collection, Alain Ducasse, and Heinz Beck—
setting the bar for prestige and recognition.
We recognize excellence in: