Bethlehem, PA (November 26, 2024) – Historic Hotel Bethlehem is pleased to announce that it was recognized as the winner of Historic Hotels of America Best Social Media of a Historic Hotel, an honor that was announced November 21 at the 2024 Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony and Gala. The designation of 2024 Historic Hotels of America^® Awards of Excellence Winner was conferred to the hotel by Historic Hotels America^®, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for celebrating and recognizing the finest historic hotels in the United States.

Each year, Historic Hotels of America^® honors the most exemplary historic hotels, hoteliers, and leadership practices through this exclusive awards program. The Historic Hotels of America® Awards of Excellence are presented to historic hotels and hoteliers demonstrating innovative leadership, stewardship, and contribution to furthering the recognition, preservation, and celebration of these preeminent historic hotels and their histories.

“We are delighted to honor Historic Hotel Bethlehem with this prestigious award. It was chosen from an exclusive group of nominees and considered for several categories. It stands among the finest hotels and hoteliers in the world,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. “We applaud the dedication and passion of the individuals working at these iconic and legendary historic hotels that keep the stories alive from the past and make staying or celebrating special occasions at these historic hotels memorable experiences.”

Historic Hotel Bethlehem Managing Partner Bruce Haines said, “This annual award is presented to a hotel that actively engages consumers by sharing the best of its history through social media, including Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram with interesting historical facts and stories. HHA specifically recognized our team’s outstanding 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Historic Hotels/Resorts campaign. Without the timeless stories, legacy, and history of Historic Hotel Bethlehem’s amazing guests, associates, partners, and community, this award would not be possible. To each of you, thank you.”

Historic Hotel Bethlehem, located adjacent to the newest US UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Historic Moravian Bethlehem, is celebrating over 100 years as a community hotel. Guests enjoy the luxury historic destination hotel’s original 1922 elegance in its 125 guest rooms and 9 new extended stay suites along with the grandeur of the lobby, two distinct restaurants, two elegant ballrooms and seven meeting rooms. The hotel also offers an Executive Conference Center, Ladies Boutique Shoppe, Steel Magnolia Spa & Salon, Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, and the Hotel B Ice Cream Parlor serving Penn State Creamery ice Cream. The hotel is affiliated with Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. USA Today named Historic Hotel Bethlehem the ”#1 Best Historic Hotel in the Nation” in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. For more information visit hotelbethlehem.com.

Historic Hotels of America® is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across the United States of America. The National Trust for Historic Preservation was chartered by U.S. Congress in 1949 and is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is leading the movement to save the places where our history happened. To be nominated and selected for membership in this prestigious program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old; designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark or listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; and recognized as having historical significance. Of the more than 300 historic hotels inducted into Historic Hotels of America from 44 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, all historic hotels faithfully preserve their authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity. For more information, please visit HistoricHotels.org.