The European Journalists’ Award from the "Royal Spas of Europe"
			The Royal Spas Award is an acknowledgement for outstanding and exceptional journalism encountered in reporting on the “Royal offers” of the Royal Spas of Europe. It is presented annually for contributions which provide well-informed and professional coverage of the wide range of products in the constantly expanding market of health and spa tourism.
			These contributions are awarded a prize by Royal Spas of Europe, who think it important that the broad and ever-increasing range of wellness services is covered by knowledgeable journalists.
			The award is being presented for the seventh time in 2009.
			The prize is a one-week stay for 2 people free of charge at a Royal Spa of the winner’s choice.
			The winners will be chosen by the board of directors of Royal Spas of Europe.
		Rules of Entry:
			Entries must have already been published or broadcast. Entries not in English or German must be submitted in the original version accompanied by a translation into English or German.
			All journalists are eligible to participate.
			The judges’ decision is final.
			Entries for the current contest will be judged in the period from 1st March 2008 to 28th February 2009. The prize will be awarded at the ITB Berlin (International Tourism Exchange Berlin) in the spring of 2009.
			For further information contact: Royal Spas of Europe e.V. Press Office Kurgartenstr. 1 D-53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 26 41 - 801-153 Fax: +49 (0) 26 41 - 801-198 e-mail: press@royal-spas.net