Hyderabad, 20 May, 2012: Hospitality major Epicurus, in association with South India Hotels and Restaurants Association (SIHRA), today organised the first edition of ‘South India Hospitality 2012 Awards’ function at Hitex, Madhapur, in Hyderabad .

SIHRA president Mr K Shyamrajulu graced the occasion and gave away the prestigious awards to the winners. Hogging the limelight from Andhra Pradesh at the awards function were Taj Krishna, which bagged the prestigious ‘Best Five-Star Hotel Deluxe’ award, Marriott, which won the ‘Best Five-Star Hotel’ award, N Convention that won the ‘Best Convention Centre’, and The Spicy Venue, which was chosen for the ‘Best Andhra Cuisine’ award.

The first edition of Epicurus South India Hospitality 2012 Awards gave away 20 awards each for the five states down south – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry – under Best Five-Star Hotel Deluxe, Best Five-Star, Best Three-Star, Best Management, Best Three-Star, Best Andhra Cuisine, Budget Hotel, Chinese Restaurant, Resorts and Theme Park, Mid-Day Meal, Convention Centre, Biryani, Haleem, Veg Restaurant, Multi-Cuisine, Chinese Off Hotel, Oldest Hotels, Best Consultant, Event Management, Best Hotel Uniform and Equipment Manufacturers.

Speaking on the occasion, Andhra Pradesh Hotels and Restaurants Association advisor Mr MD Nagaraju said that these awards were being give for the first time in south India. “We have instituted these awards to encourage the hospitality sector that has been providing state-of-the-art facilities and offering delicious menus to customers. We will be giving away All India Hospitality Awards from next year onwards,” Mr Nagaraju said