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EVENT PREVIEW | GLOBAL RLI AWARDSGLOBAL RLI AWARDS
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Following an extremely successful first venture to the US in 2019, the Global RLI Awards his year will see the Global RLI Awards reach The Global RLI Awards 2020 shortlist has now been
its fifteenth anniversary event, and after taking finalised and as I’m sure you are all clamouring to see it, it
2020 will return to the UK and take place on the 7 May at its spiritual home of the Natural the awards far and wide across the world can be found overleaf. As the big night draws ever closer,
History Museum in London. The fifteenth edition of the awards will celebrate the best in T in recent years to exotic locations such as excitement and anticipation will grow in earnest with
this announcement as companies begin to size up their
the Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai, UAE and Universal
retail and leisure from around the globe. Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, US, the event will be competition ahead of the evening itself.
A world-class selection of judges selflessly took time out of their
returning to its iconic and spiritual home of the Natural
History Museum. own busy schedules to judge the 2020 nominations so a massive
The 2020 edition promises to be a night to remember thank you goes out to each and every one of them for their spent
as we bring together world-renowned retailers, leisure reviewing and judging the high-calibre of entries this year.
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM operators, developers, designers and architects for an Speaking about the 2019 event, Patrick Chalhoub, CEO of the
LONDON, UK evening of celebration and recognition highlighting the Chalhoub Group said: “Chalhoub Group enjoyed its successful
most visionary and innovative projects and concepts on the
partnership once again with the Global RLI Awards which
7 MAY 2020 market and in the pipeline today. recognised and celebrated Retail Excellence on a global scale at
For more info: www.rli.uk.com/awards Having now taken place in London, Los Angeles and Dubai an interesting time of change and transformation of our industry.”
over the last 14 years, where better to hold the fifteenth Michael N. Hirschfeld, Vice Chairman, JLL Retail Tenant
edition than back on home soil at the place the Global RLI Advisory Services commented: “This was the first time I attended
Awards calls home. an RLI event. It provided a good opportunity to meet with both
One of the highlights of hosting the event at the Natural existing clients and potential new ones in a well-organised and
History Museum is the spectacular setting. The evening focused venue. I look forward to further opportunities together.”
commences with the Champagne Reception, giving attendees Furthermore, Sandi Danick, Senior VP Leasing American
a chance to catch up with colleagues and friends in the Dream at Triple Five said: “The Global RLI Awards was a well
industry and make new contacts with a glass of champagne organised, creative and really fun event. Thank you for a really
and a canape or two. great experience.”
Once guests have had the chance to get reacquainted with The Global RLI Awards is taking place in association with
one another and network with peers in the sector, it will be category sponsors including ECE, “We Love Food”, MK
time to take their seat for the main event where guests will Illumination and Necsum Trison and the event would not be
be served an exquisite dinner with West End entertainment possible without their valued support and RLI would like to take
in the form of The Tina Turner Musical. this opportunity to thank them for their continued association.
The Global RLI Awards ceremony will once again be Once again, the event takes place together with the eighth
hosted by leading television and awards presenter Lucy RLI Connect Global deal-making event, a sustained platform for
Alexander whose on-site videos are always good to watch, doing business and building value through strategic partnerships,
so make sure you get yourself on camera! The awards dinner on a truly global scale. This year’s event also includes a special
presents a wonderful and rare opportunity to socialise with focus on Placemaking. The Headline Sponsor for the event for
the best of the best in the world of retail and leisure, and the eighth year running is Sands Retail, whilst the Gold Sponsor
recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the is ECE. This latest edition of RLI Connect Global will take place at
industry over the past year. the world-renowned Wembley Stadium on the 5-6 May.