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Fourth Consecutive Stevie® Triumph Highlights Entrepreneurial Excellence
Amsterdam, Netherlands – November 15, 2024 – Black Platinum Gold is proud to announce that its Founder and CEO, Viola Palescandolo, has been awarded the Bronze Stevie® Award in the category of Best Female Solo Entrepreneur at the 21st Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. This prestigious recognition highlights Palescandolo’s exceptional leadership and her innovative impact on the luxury travel industry.
The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business honour the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run– worldwide. The Stevie® Award has been hailed as the world’s premier business award.
Viola Palescandolo, a former naval engineer and luxury market expert, founded Black Platinum Gold in 2017. Under her visionary leadership, the company has become the world’s first and foremost luxury travel auction platform, offering exclusive, high-end travel experiences to a discerning clientele.
“I’m honoured to be recognized among such an inspiring group of entrepreneurs,” said Palescandolo. “This award reflects our passion at Black Platinum Gold for curating extraordinary travel auctions, where every bid brings clients closer to experiencing the world’s most exclusive, one-of-a-kind destinations in a way that’s as thrilling as the journey itself.“
The Stevie® Awards are judged by a distinguished panel of over 200 business professionals worldwide, who assess each nomination based on its achievements. This recognition highlights Palescandolo’s entrepreneurial success and significant contributions to advancing the luxury travel industry.
About Black Platinum Gold
Black Platinum Gold, founded by former naval engineer Viola Palescandolo, is a premier luxury travel auction portal. The company connects discerning travellers with exclusive, high-end experiences by auctioning stays at some of the world’s most prestigious hotels and resorts. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Black Platinum Gold redefines luxury travel, offering unparalleled access to elite destinations through its seamless digital platform.
About Viola Palescandolo
Viola Palescandolo, former naval engineer, luxury superyacht expert, equestrian, and passionate traveler, founded Black Platinum Gold, the pioneering luxury travel auction platform that connects discerning travellers with premier hospitality experiences worldwide. In 2022, she launched “Unlocking Uniqueness,” introducing ultra-luxury travel as NFTs.
As CEO and sole owner, Palescandolo oversees all facets of Black Platinum Gold’s growth and innovation. Her leadership has been recognized with multiple Stevie® Awards, including Bronze in 2021, Gold in 2022 and 2023, and a Bronze in 2024. Originally from Naples, she has also lived in Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Verona, and Milan.
About the Stevie® Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, the Stevie Awards for Tezchnology Excellence, and the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide.
