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INTERNATIONAL NIGHTLIFE 2018

5TH INTERNATIONAL NIGHTLIFE CONGRESS 

The International Nightlife Congress, which reached its 5th edition in 2018, took place on November 14th at the Sutton Club in Bogotá, Colombia. The congress was held in conjunction with ExpoBar, the most important nightlife event in Colombia.

1st Conference: “Evolution & Trends of the Nightlife Industry Worldwide”

  • José Luís Benítez, President of the International Nightlife Association and Director of Institutional Relations at Palladium Hotel Group.
  • David López, Director of Grupo Costa Este, President of Fecasarm, and Executive of Spain Nightlife.
  • Paul Seres, Founder and Vice President of New York City Hospitality.

2nd Conference: “Public & Private Quality Seals”

  • Joaquim Boadas, Secretary General of the International Nightlife Association.
  • Ivan Casas, Representative of the Government Secretariat of Bogotá.

3rd Conference: “Success Case of Dubai”

  • Hayan Abou Assali, General Manager of Cavalli Club Dubai.

4th Conference: “Discussion on Tourism & Music Industry: Challenges & Advances”

Moderated by Yolanda Perdomo, former Director of Affiliate Members at the United Nations World Tourism Organization.
  • José Luís Benítez, President of the International Nightlife Association and Director of Institutional Relations at Palladium Hotel Group.
  • Juan Carlos Díaz, President of the American Nightlife Association.
  • Juan Pablo Franky, Deputy Minister of Tourism of Colombia.
  • José Duarte, Director of the District Institute of Tourism of Bogotá.
  • Zully Salazar, President of Corpoturismo Cartagena.
  • Hernán Jiménez from Candelario Bar.
  • Diego Toro, Vice President of Sony Music Andean Region.

 

IV GOLDEN MOON AWARDS 

Colombia hosted the fourth Golden Moon Awards Gala, where the Golden Moon Awards were presented in various categories to recognize excellence in different areas.

During the gala, The World's 100 Best Clubs were also announced, including the best club in the world.

 

G O L D E N   M O O N   A W A R D S   C A T E G O R I E S  -  W I N N E R S            

Best Nightlife Business Group_ Grupo Costa Este  
Best Nightlife Manager_ Hayan Abou Assali (Cavalli Club Dubai)
Best Government Supporting the Nightlife Industry_  Bogotá City Hall
Best Nightlife Awareness Campaign_ Barcelona City Hall
Most Original Action in Defense of Nightlife Prestige_                     Asobares Colombia
World's Best Club_ Hï Ibiza

 

 

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