Asia & Australasia Program 2011

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WelcomePresident of the World Travel AwardsAsia & Australasia Ceremony 2011

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When we book holidays we aim for paradiseon every front: magnificent attractions, richculture, world-class beaches and perfectweather. Thailand offers this magic mix, andI am deeply honoured that World TravelAwards is hosting its Asia & AustralasiaCeremony 2011 in this paradise corner ofSouth East Asia.

Thailand, in many ways, is a barometer forthe changes sweeping across the continentof Asia. Whilst the traditional economicpowerhouses of Europe and North Americastruggle to shake off the recession, growthin international arrivals is forecast at 5percent for 2011, according to the UNWTO.

This surge is being driven by intra-Asia travel– emerging markets such as India, China andMalaysia and their burgeoning middle classesdiscovering an insatiable appetite for travel.We expect this growth to continue for atleast the next decade, making the futurevery bright indeed for the luxury hospitalitysector.

This year is already shaping up to be themost ambitious yet in the 18-year history ofWorld Travel Awards. I am pleased to reportthat the number of organisations nominatedfor the “Oscars of the Travel Industry” hasrisen 13 per cent year-on-year.

Meanwhile the number of voters is up 11percent year-on-year, driven by a surge inconsumer voting. This reflects how thepublic now rely increasingly on World TravelAwards as their gold seal of travel excellence.

Winning a World Travel Award is the ultimatetravel accolade, with the endorsement ofover 213,000 voting travel professionalsdemonstrating to both the travel industryand the travel consumer that your brandstands in a class of its very own.

I wish to extend a special thank you to ourhost, the incredible Dusit Thani Bangkok, aswell as our event partners WeClickMedia,and media partners eTurboNews,TravelDailyNews, Travtalk and BreakingTravel News.

Honouring and promoting excellence andinnovation in travel and tourism are why weare gathered all here. Thank you for joiningus on this very special occasion, andcongratulations for your incredibleachievements.

Graham E. CookePresident and FounderWorld Travel Awards


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WelcomeChief Executive OfficerDusit InternationalAsia & Australasia Ceremony 2011

It gives me a great pleasure to welcomeyou at Dusit Thani Bangkok on this specialnight of the “Oscars of the Travel Industry”– World Travel Awards 2011.

Dusit Thani Bangkok is proud and honouredto be selected as host destination for theprestigious WTA 2011 Asia & AustralasiaCeremony, not only for our hotel itself butalso for Thailand, the world’s favouritedestination which spearheads andenhances the global development of traveland tourism.

It is great to see such a distinguished line-up of travel industry professionals, seniorexecutives from renowned travelcompanies and hoteliers representing Asia’sleading hotels, as well as media from 60countries in our hotel. Not only does thisevent recognise the best in the industry, itis also an endorsement of Thailand as aworld-class leisure and businessdestination. It is veritable proof that we inthe travel industry are all united, as weshould be.

As Thailand’s leading luxury hotel and onethat epitomises all the best that Thailandhas to offer, Dusit Thani Bangkok hopes toshare with you tonight the essence of ourcorporate philosophy: to provide anexperience that draws on the gracious Thaiculture for inspiration, and uses the “giftsof heaven to create heaven on earth.”

Thus as we honour excellence in the travelindustry tonight, allow us to also delightyou with an evening programme thatcelebrates all things truly Thai. Thisprestigious international event will be asuccessful and memorable evening not onlyfor the WTA, but also for the entire travelindustry.

My congratulations to all the nominees andwinners; and again, welcome to Dusit ThaniBangkok.

Chanin DonavanikChief Executive OfficerDusit International

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Mauritius. Much more than perfect beaches.If you’re looking for more than just miles of beautiful unspoiled, white sandy beaches and warm turquoiselagoons, Mauritius is for you. Trek in the lush interior with its majestic mountains, pristine forests and breathtaking waterfalls. Tee off on one of our world class golf courses or enjoy the great water sports onoffer. Explore the colourful markets for designer fashions and exquisite jewellery or simply relax and bepampered in a luxurious spa at one of our world-class hotels. You will be charmed by the warmth of ourwelcome and the unrivalled levels of service that brings visitors back year after year.

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In total the region – stretching fromIran in the east, through India, Thailandand Hong Kong to New Zealand and Fijiin the west – accounted for 22 per centof the global tourism industry last year,according to figures from the UnitedNations World Tourism Organisation(UNWTO).

More than 200 million international arrivalstouched down during 2010 – some 24million more than in 2009 and 20 millionabove the 2008 pre-crisis peak –generating $249 billion in revenue – or $1,220 per person.

Truly staggering figures.

As is to be expected China was the regionalsuperpower, welcoming 56 million guestslast year. However, other establisheddestinations – including Thailand, Malaysia,Hong Kong and Macau – all welcomed overten million visitors.

Following the culmination of a decades-long civil war, Sri Lanka also saw a surge intourism visitors – with nearly 50 per centmore guests last year than in 2009.

But there have also been challenges.

Nearly 200 people lost their lives in the cityof Christchurch, New Zealand, in Februarythis year, while thousands more were killed

during a devastating tsunami off the coastof Japan in March.

However, neither has derailed thetremendous rate of growth

In the skies over Asia

Malaysia Airlines – recognised last year asAsia’s Leading Airline by the World TravelAwards – has continued to go from strength-to-strength, with membership of theoneworld Alliance secured and over $800million of aircraft ordered from Boeing in thepast few months alone.

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Asia & Australasia was the first region to show signs ofrecovery from the global economic downturn of 2008/09,with tourism boosted by the economic strength ofemerging Chinese and resilient Australian markets.

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With new chairman, Tan Sri Md Nor Yusof,also now in place, and a share swap withAirAsia signed to the benefit of both parties,Malaysia Airlines is well positioned to takeadvantage of the booming tourism sector inthe region.

In Japan, All Nippon Airways is – finally –preparing to launch its Boeing 787Dreamliner programme after a number ofdelays. ANA confirmed earlier this year thenew aircraft will be based at NaritaInternational Airport in Tokyo with HongKong expecting to receive the inauguralcommercial flight in October.

“We intend to use the Dreamliner to expandour business, particularly our internationalroutes,” said ANA senior executive vicepresident, Mitsuo Morimoto. “We areaiming to increase our revenues frominternational operations significantly andthe 787 will play an instrumental role inthis.”

Korea Air – which took the title of Asia’sLeading Airline First Class in 2010 – is alsocelebrating a new era following the launchof its first Airbus A380. The inaugural flighttook off in June from Incheon InternationalAirport in Seoul bound for Tokyo baring thecodename KE380 to mark the historicmilestone in the airline’s history. Korean Airhas ordered ten A380 aircraft, with thefirst five to be delivered by the end of2011 and the remaining five by 2014.

On the ground

Asia's Leading Cruise Line, Costa Cruises,has also wasted no time in cementing itsposition at the top of its sector, ordering itstenth ship in ten years from the FincantieriShip Yard. When completed in October2014 the new ship will have a grosstonnage of 132,500 and accommodate4,928 guests in 1,854 cabins. “This neworder, the tenth in ten years, not onlyconsolidates the link between our companyand Fincantieri, but also demonstrates theleadership achieved by Costa Cruises in Asiaand its ability to drive the cruise businessand tourism in general,” said Pier LuigiFoschi, chairman Costa Crociere.

Back on dry land, Raffles Group – whichpresently comprises nine luxuriousproperties around the world – is currentlypreparing for new openings in the Maldives,Indonesia, the Philippines, China and Turkeyover the next two years.

Perhaps the most exciting is the RafflesMakati which will be situated in the heart ofthe Philippines’ fastest growingcosmopolitan centre, Makati City. Theproperty will be a true oasis in the moststunning tower ever built. The hotel willhave just 30 suites, with elegantrestaurants and a fresh perspective on thefamous “Long Bar” at Raffles HotelSingapore. A comprehensive rebrandingexercise at Raffles is also being led by DianaBanks, who was appointed a vice presidentfor sales & marketing in February this year.

Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore, has beenenjoying a strong year after the destinationwas name Asia’s Leading New Resort in 2010.Universal Studios Singapore opened in April tobolster an already stellar selection ofattractions, while the opening of both thenew Equarius Hotel and Marine Life Park in2012 is sure to keep guests coming back formore.

Luxury Asia

Thailand’s Six Senses Resorts & Spas hasrecently seen Yao Noi, Phuket, reopen after amonth of renovation. This follows the launchof Six Senses Laamu, the only resort on thevirtually uncharted Laamu Atoll, earlier thisyear. Both developments will have been notedby World Travel Awards voters as the groupseeks to maintain its title of Asia’s LeadingResort Brand.

Finally, our host this evening, Dusit ThaniBangkok, will be seeking its taste of successfollowing victories for Dusit Thani LagunaPhuket in a number of categories last year.The sister property took the awards forThailand's Leading Beach Resort, Thailand'sLeading Golf Resort and Thailand's LeadingSpa Resort in an unprecedented run ofsuccess in 2010 – with many now wonderingif Dusit Thani Bangkok can emulate theseachievements tonight…

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Since its inception in 1993, World Travel Awards has been recognising andrewarding those organisations that have made the greatest contribution tothe global travel and tourism industry.

Hollywood • New York • Las Vegas • Bahamas • London • Jamaica • Malaysia • St Lucia • Barbados • Turksand Caicos • Abu Dhabi • Newcastle • Bangalore • Durban • Sydney • Shanghai • Orlando • Poprad • Rio deJaneiro • Dubai • River Maya • Obidos • Johannesburg • Antalya • Delhi • Sharm El Sheikh • Bangkok • Qatar

With voting growing year on year – over213,000 travel professionals are nowregistered to vote – World Travel Awardscontinues to build its reputation as the‘Oscars of the travel industry’.

The awards programme is a global searchfor the very best travel and tourism brands,with winners from the six regionalceremonies progressing to the Grand Finalat the end of the year.

Graham E. Cooke, Founder & President,World Travel Awards, said: “World TravelAwards is a unique benchmark for industryquality and business excellence in everyregion and sector.”

“The increase in registered voters, despite aglobal recession, demonstrates the vital roleof performance delivery in a challenging andhighly competitive marketplace,” he added.

For the tourism trade, winning a WorldTravel Award is more than an award – it isan endorsement from the thousands ofprofessionals from around the globe, as wellas a gold seal to the consumer of travelexcellence guaranteed.

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88 Xintiandi has proudly won the following prestigious awards:• China’s Leading Boutique Hotel, 2008 and 2009 from World Travel

Awards, hailed by the Wall Street Journal as “e Oscars of the TravelIndustry”.

• Asia’s Best Business Branding Hotel, 2008 and 2009 from the AsiaHotel Leadership Summit, held annually by the China Tourism andHotel Management Commitee.

• China’s Leading Boutique Hotel, 2007 from World Travel Awards.• Best Boutique Hotel in China, 2007 in the World Traveller Media

‘Top 10 Awards’. It was the first year that these awards were been heldand it was a huge honour for 88 Xintiandi to be the first hotel to win inthis category.

• In 2006, 88 Xintiandi was nominated in the category for China’sLeading Hotel in the World Travel Awards.

With 53 fully equipped rooms and suites, the following are theguest benefits and facilitites:• Complimentary buffet breakfast in Executive Lounge. Try our home

make juices.• Complimentary morning tea/coffee serves in the Lobby.• Super King size beds, average room size of 60sqm.• Complimentary fruit plate with daily replenishment.• Free use of gym, sauna & steam room facilities.• Free use of broad band internet access and wireless.• Free usage of Laptop, Handphone & camera upon request.• Juice blender, Coffee machine & Tea making facilities, welcome tea.• Secretarial Facilities (our signature large executive desk with mini

business center, a 4-in-1 printer combined with scanner, fax and copymachine in Lakeview Deluxe Room)

• Pantry with Mini bar, personal private small wine cellar, Microwaveand sink.

• Surround Sound System, with max 42 inch flat screen TV, wireless in-room phone.

• Calming Angel Music to ensure that a peaceful atmosphere is createdinside the room.

• Foot Reflexology massage system available.• Ladies personal make-up corner, gadgets inclusive.• Be suprised with our own knowledge card and booklets.• All rooms with Balcony and prepared for you with aromatherapy oils.• Air Purifying and Humidity System, high performance, allergy

friendly environment.• Ray X-Well e-smog devices to reduce the negative effects of magnetic

fields and electro magnetic impulses. • Centra Star Bedding from top German brand. Centra Star is a product

combination of modern, breathable materials with innovativetechnology to create a unique sleeping experience. Some of the rangeswhich have been introduced are as follows:

Wellness (Let Vitamin E enchance your skin while you sleep)is luxurious duvet collection is wholly unique. e high qualitybedding fibre is made from a bamboo-cotton cosmetic textile withVitamin E. it has been proven that the skin absorbs this Vitamin Eduring the night, re-defining the term ‘beauty sleep’. Designed byNASA and developed in Germany.

allegro fit (Allowing allergy sufferers to sleep better)

Allegro fit is the gentlest and most effective way of preventing allergensin your sleeping environment. e anti-microbial fibre AMICOR Pureis proven to protect you and your family from allergens and bacteriaall night long.

Challenge (Not too warm, not too cold – just right)

A duvet with active temperature regulation – that is Challenge withOutlast PCM fibre. Its micro capsules mean that it is able to retainexcess body heatand radiate it back when needed, so you maintain theoptimum body temperature throughout the night.

88 Xintiandi, a Bou tique Hotel is located in the internationally-acclaimedShanghai Xintiandi, one of the city’s most exciting districts, set in former French Concession.It is conveniently located in the city centre adjacent to the business district on Huai Hai ZhongRoad and is within walking distance from an array of commercial, shopping, dining andentertainment areas. 88 Xintiandi is a home of luxurious comfort and heartfelt service. Offering53 fully equipped rooms and suites overlooking either Taipingqiao Lake and Park or Xintiandiview. e interior design is luxurious in style, showcasing a modern look. e open space designemulates the distinctive aura that flows from traditional Chinese and South East Asian style,creating a luxurious, comfortable, and uninterrupted period of rest and leisure during your stay.

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Asia

Asia’s Leading AirlineAir ChinaAir IndiaAsiana AirlinesCathay Pacific AirwaysChina AirlinesChina Southern AirlinesHainan Airlines Company LimitedJapan AirlinesKorean AirMalaysia AirlinesRoyal Brunei AirlinesSingapore AirlinesSriLankan AirlinesThai Airways International

Asia’s Leading Airline Business ClassAir ChinaAir IndiaCathay Pacific AirwaysChina AirlinesChina Southern AirlinesJapan AirlinesMalaysia AirlinesRoyal Brunei AirlinesSingapore AirlinesThai Airways

Asia’s Leading Airline Economy ClassAir ChinaAir IndiaCathay Pacific AirwaysChina AirlinesChina Southern AirlinesJapan AirlinesMalaysia AirlinesRoyal Brunei AirlinesSingapore AirlinesThai Airways

Asia’s Leading Airline First ClassAir ChinaAir IndiaCathay Pacific AirwaysChina AirlinesJapan AirlinesKorean AirMalaysia Airlines

Royal Brunei AirlinesSingapore Airlines

Asia’s Leading Airline LoungeAsiana Airlines Lounge, IncheonInternational Airport – Asiana AirlinesFirst Class Lounge, Hong KongInternational Airport – Cathay PacificAirwaysFirst Class Lounge, Narita InternationalAirport – Japan AirlinesGolden Lounge, Kuala LumpurInternational Airport – Malaysia AirlinesKAL Lounge, Incheon InternationalAirport – Korean AirRoyal First Class Lounge, SuvarnabhumiAirport – Thai Airways

Asia’s Leading AirportBangkok International Airport, ThailandHong Kong International Airport, ChinaKuala Lumpur International Airport,MalaysiaSeoul Incheon Airport, South KoreaShanghai Pudong International Airport,ChinaSingapore Changi Airport, SingaporeTokyo Narita International Airport, Japan

Asia’s Leading Airport HotelAmari Airport Hotel, ThailandAsia Airport Hotel Bangkok, ThailandInterContinental Beijing Financial StreetInterContinental Grand Stanford HongKongPan Pacific Kuala Lumpur InternationalAirport , MalaysiaRadisson Hotel, Delhi, IndiaTaj Ambassador, IndiaThe Regal Hong Kong

Asia’s Leading Beach ResortBerjaya Redang Beach Resort, MalaysiaCentara Grand Beach Resort & VillasKrabi, ThailandDusit Thani Laguna Phuket, ThailandMajorda Beach Resort, IndiaSamaya Seminyak, IndonesiaSanur Beach Hotel, IndonesiaSokha Beach Resort & Spa, CambodiaThe Empire Hotel & Country Club, BruneiThe St. Regis Bali Resort, Indonesia

Asia’s Leading Boutique Hotel88 Xintiandi Shanghai, ChinaAleenta Phuket-Phangnga, ThailandCasa Colombo, Sri LankaCasa Del Mar Langkawi, MalaysiaFour Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi,JapanHansar Bangkok Hotel, ThailandKupu-Kupu Barong, IndonesiaLan Kwai Fong Hotel, Hong KongLanson Place Hotel, Hong KongLayana Resort & Spa, ThailandMalabar House, IndiaOne Hotel Angkor, CambodiaSamui Peninsula Koh Samui, ThailandThe Balé, IndonesiaThe Chedi Club at Tanah Gajah, IndonesiaThe Sarojin, ThailandUma Ubud Bali, Indonesia

Asia’s Leading Business Car HireAlamoAvisBudgetHertzSixt

Asia’s Leading Business HotelConrad Bangkok, ThailandGrand Hyatt Beijing, ChinaGrand Hyatt Tokyo, JapanGrand Millennium Sukhumvit BangkokHansar Bangkok HotelHilton Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaHotel Nikko Dalian, ChinaInterContinental Hong KongMandarin Oriental Hong KongMandarin Oriental, SingaporePan Pacific SingaporePark Hyatt Shanghai, ChinaSwissotel The Stamford, SingaporeThe Imperial New Delhi, IndiaThe Leela Kempinski Gurgaon, IndiaThe Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore,IndiaThe Ritz Carlton Millenia, SingaporeThe Shilla Seoul, South KoreaTrident Gurgaon, India


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Asia’s Leading Business Hotel BrandHilton HotelsHyatt InterContinental Hotels GroupSwissotel Westin Hotels

Asia’s Leading Car HireAlamoAvisBudgetHertzHoliday AutosSixt

Asia’s Leading Casino ResortGalaxy, Macau Grand Lisboa Hotel, MacauMarina Bay Sands, SingaporeMGM, MacauResorts World Genting, MalaysiaSheraton Grande Walkerhill, South KoreaStarWorld, Macau The Venetian, MacauWynn, Macau

Asia’s Leading City DestinationBangkokBeijingHong KongKuala LumpurMumbaiPhuketSeoulShanghai

Asia’s Leading City HotelDusit Thani BangkokGrand Hyatt Mumbai, IndiaHilton Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaHilton Tokyo, JapanHotel Mulia Senayan, IndonesiaMarina Mandarin, SingaporePan Pacific Manila, PhilippinesPan Pacific SingaporeSofitel Metropole Hanoi, VietnamSwissôtel Grand Shanghai, ChinaSwissôtel Nai Lert Park, ThailandSwissotel The StamfordThe Regent Grand Formosa Taipei, TaiwanThe Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Asia’s Leading City ResortBangkok Marriott Resort & Spa, ThailandHilton Beijing Wangfujing, ChinaHilton Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaHotel Mulia Senayan, IndonesiaLe Royal Méridien Shanghai, ChinaPangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing, ChinaResorts World Sentosa, SingaporeSheraton Taipei Hotel, TaiwanThe Fullerton, SingaporeThe Leela Kempinski Bangalore, IndiaThe Peninsula Hong KongTrident Gurgaon, India

Asia’s Leading City Spa HotelBanyan Tree BangkokFour SeasonsHilton Kuala LumpurMandarin Oriental Hotel GroupPan Pacific SingaporeThe Peninsula HotelsThe Ritz Carlton Beijing, Financial Street

Asia’s Leading Cruise LineCosta CruisesHolland America Line IncMSC CruisesOceania CruisesP&O CruisesPrincess CruisesRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean Cruise LineSilversea CruisesStar Cruises

Asia’s Leading Cruise PortBangkok (Laem Chabang), ThailandChuuk Island (Truk), MicronesiaDalian, ChinaHo Chi Minh City (Phu My), VietnamOsaka Port, JapanPenang Port, MalaysiaShanghai, China

Asia’s Leading Design HotelDevi Garh, IndiaGrand Park Orchard, SingaporeHansar Bangkok Hotel, ThailandHilton Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaIndigo Pearl, Thailandklapsons, The Boutique Hotel, Singapore

Le Sutra the Indian art hotel, IndiaLebua at State Tower, ThailandMetropolitan Bangkok, ThailandThe Lalu Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan

Asia’s Leading DestinationBaliIndiaKoreaMacauMalaysia SingaporeSri LankaThailand

Asia’s Leading Experiential Holiday ResortAlila Villas Uluwatu, IndonesiaAmanresortsCOMO Hotels & Resorts Uma Paro,BhutanOrange County ResortsThe Banyan Tree Lijiang, ChinaTree of Life Resort & Spa Jaipur, India

Asia’s Leading Family ResortFour Seasons Bangkok, ThailandFour Seasons Marunouchi Tokyo, JapanJW Marriott Phuket, ThailandMeritus Pelangi Beach Resort & SpaLangkawi, MalaysiaPlantation Bay, PhilippinesRamada Resort, Karon Beach, ThailandResorts World Genting, MalaysiaThe Excelsior, Hong Kong

Asia’s Leading Fully Integrated ResortGalaxy Macau, ChinaGenting Highlands Resort, MalaysiaMarina Bay Sands, SingaporeMGM Macau, ChinaResorts World Sentosa, SingaporeStarWorld Macau, China The Venetian Macau, ChinaWynn Macau, China

Asia’s Leading Golf ResortAmanusa Bali, IndonesiaBandung Giri Gahana Golf Resort, IndonesiaBintan Lagoon Golf & Beach Resort,Indonesia


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Mission Hills Resort, ChinaNexus Resort Karambunai, MalaysiaPan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort, IndonesiaPhoenix Seagaia Resort, JapanSpring City Golf & Lake Resort, ChinaSutera Harbour Marina, Golf & CountryClub, MalaysiaThe Datai Langkawi, MalaysiaThe Westin Resort Macau, China

Asia’s Leading Green HotelBanyan Tree Bangkok, ThailandFairmont SingaporeLa Résidence d'Angkor Hotel, CambodiaSheraton Incheon Hotel Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Sabah, MalaysiaThe Orchid Hotel, India

Asia’s Leading Honeymoon ResortAngsana Resort And Spa Bintan, IndonesiaBanyan Tree Hotel Ringha, China Berjaya Tioman Beach Golf & Spa ResortMalaysiaChiva-Som International Health Resort,ThailandSix Senses Hideaway, Samui, Thailand

Asia’s Leading HotelAmanpuri, ThailandFour Seasons Hotel Mumbai, IndiaJW Marriott Phuket, ThailandKempinski Hotel Suzhou, ChinaMandarin Oriental Hong KongMillennium Resort Patong Phuket,ThailandSheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaSwissôtel Grand Shanghai, ChinaThe Datai Langkawi, MalaysiaThe Imperial New Delhi, IndiaThe Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore,IndiaThe Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, ThailandThe Oberoi Udaivilas, IndiaThe Peninsula Bangkok, IndiaThe Peninsula Palace Beijing, ChinaThe Ritz-Carlton, Sanya, ChinaThe St. Regis SingaporeThe Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, IndiaThe Westin Sohna-Gurgaon, Resort &Spa, IndiaTrident Gurgaon, India

Asia’s Leading Hotel BrandDusit InternationalFour Seasons Hotels & ResortsGHM HotelsHilton GroupMandarin Oriental Hotel GroupMarriott Hotels & ResortsOberoi Hotels and ResortsRaffles Hotels & ResortsRegent International HotelsSwissotel Hotels and ResortsTaj Hotels, Resorts and PalacesThe Peninsula HotelsThe Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company

Asia’s Leading Lifestyle HotelGrand Hyatt Shanghai, ChinaHilton Beijing Wangfujing, ChinaHilton Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaHotel G BeijingHotel Mulia Senayan, IndonesiaInterContinental Hong KongLebua at State Tower, ThailandPangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing, ChinaThe Fullerton, SingaporeThe Regent Grand Formosa Taipei, Taiwan

Asia’s Leading Luxury Golf ResortAmanusa Bali, IndonesiaAnantara Golden Triangle ResortFuchun Resort, ChinaMission Hills Hainan, ChinaThe Datai Langkawi, Malaysia

Asia’s Leading Luxury HotelFairmont SingaporeFour Seasons Shanghai, ChinaIntercontinental Asiana Saigon Hotel,VietnamIntercontinental Shanghai Pudong, ChinaJumeirah Himalayas, ShanghaiJW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at TomorrowSquare, ChinaLe Royal Méridien Shanghai, ChinaMandarin Oriental, BangkokPark Hyatt Shanghai, ChinaShanghai JC Mandarin, ChinaThe Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai,ChinaThe St. Regis Shanghai, ChinaTrident Gurgaon, India

Asia’s Leading Luxury Hotel BrandAnantara Hotels, Resorts and SpasConrad HotelsFour Seasons Hotels and ResortsJumeirah Kempinski Hotels & ResortsMandarin OrientalOberoi Hotels and ResortsRaffles GroupRegent HotelsThe Leela Palaces Hotels and ResortsThe Ritz Carlton

Asia’s Leading Luxury ResortAnantara Phuket Villas, ThailandAnantara Resort Hua Hin, ThailandAYANA Resort and Spa Bali, IndonesiaBanyan Tree Phuket, ThailandConrad Sanya Haitang BayFour Seasons Resort LangkawiJW Marriott Phuket, ThailandMandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang MaiMandarin Oriental, SanyaNapasai, Thailand Orient ExpressPhulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton ReserveSheraton Grande Laguna Resort Phuket,ThailandThe Leela Kempinski Kovalam The St. Regis Bali Resort, Indonesia

Asia’s Leading Luxury TrainDeccan OdysseyEastern & Oriental ExpressMaharajas ExpressPalace on WheelsThe Golden Chariot Train The Indian MaharajaThe Viceroy of India

Asia’s Leading Luxury VillaAmanpulo, PhilippinesAyana Villa, Ayana Resort and Spa Bali,IndonesiaBanyan Tree Bintan, IndonesiaFuchun Resort, Hangzhou, China Napasai by Orient-Express, Koh Samui,ThailandSix Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay,Vietnam The Banyan Tree Lijiang, China


M I S S I O N H I L L S G O L F C L U B

Paradise Foundestled against more than twenty square-kilometers of greenery between Shenzhen

and Dongguan, Mission Hills Golf Club is theperfect getaway for golfers and non-golfers alike.In this world’s largest golf complex, accredited bythe Guinness World Records, you will find yourselfindulging in the luxury lifestyle of golfing, spatreatments, fine dining, and a whole array ofleisure activities enjoyed by some of the mostcoveted in the golf world.

NEVER A DULL MOMENT

Complete with world-class amenities, including two five-star hotels, four clubhouses, awarding-winning spas, andmore, Mission Hills Golf Club is a resort destination inits own. e two hotels, Mission Hills Shenzhen andMission Hills Dongguan, are the only 5-star hotels inChina that are built along golf courses. Most of the guest

rooms have a panoramic view of the golf courses andnearby mountains.

e well-equipped multi-function venues with meetingrooms of various capacities, is another great place formore party fun. You are bound to find the perfect placefor whatever event you can dream of. Combined withexquisite accommodation at the hotel, it offers deluxeservices, an ideal setting for both corporate events andprivate parties.

For our fun-loving guests, you can choose to play in oneor all of our twelve master golf courses designed by golflegends, such as, Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman.Mission Hills Golf Club is the world’s only clubfeaturing designers from five continents. Golf fan or not,you would appreciate the natural beauty as well as thecare and thought that was put into these unique designs. After some serious golf putting, how about a game oftennis? e Tennis Academy at Mission Hills Country

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Club is Asia’s largest tennis center with 51 courts. Iftennis is not your cup of tea, you can pick a differentsport to play in one of the six zones in our Sports andRecreation complex. e choice is all yours.

And after all, it’s your vacation. You deserve to relax andhave a great time. Enjoy a luxurious fine-diningexperience among 12 restaurant choices, or pamperyourself to a relaxing treatment at the award-winningMission Hills Spa. Mission Hills has launched it’s ownsignature spa brand which features a streamlined menuof traditional Chinese therapies and Europeantreatments. Choose from the spa’s extensive menu ofEastern and Western soothing treatments. Your bodywill thank you for taking good care of it.

BEST OF THE BEST

Named ‘Best Golf Clubs of China’ and ‘Best Golf Coursesof China’ by Golf Magazine in 2010, and consistentlyrecognized by the golf world as one of the best golfdestinations in the world, Mission Hills Golf Clubunderstands what it takes to be the best, in every way.

Since its inception, Mission Hills Golf Club hasgarnered numerous awards, such as, ‘5A NationalTourist Attraction’, ‘Golf Resort of the Year – Rest of theWord Category’, and ‘Best Golf and Spa Destination’.

ese awards not only reflect Mission Hills’commitment to excellence, but also represent state-of-the-art facilities and services that would be enjoyed bythose who want the best.

PERFECT LOCATION FORTHE PERFECT VACATION

With flights connecting from far and near corners of theglobe, Mission Hills Golf Club is closer to you than youthink, no matter where you are. Take a break from thehustle and bustle of your daily grind, and recharge yourbody and soul at Mission Hills Golf Club, the perfectdestination any time of the year.

Just 40 minutes away from Shenzhen InternationalAirport and the border to Hong Kong.

Asia’s Leading Golf Resort

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Asia’s Leading Meetings &Conference CentreBangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorldCentara Grand at Central WorldCoex Convention & Exhibition, KoreaHong Kong Convention & ExhibitionCentre, Hong KongPutra World Trade Centre, MalaysiaRPM International Exhibition &Conference Centre, ThailandSuntec Singapore InternationalConvention & Exhibition Centre,SingaporeTokyo International Forum, Japan

Asia’s Leading Meetings &Conference DestinationBangkokBeijingHong KongKuala LumpurMacauNew DelhiSeoulShanghaiSingaporeTokyo

Asia’s Leading Meetings &Conference HotelAkasaka Prince Hotel, JapanCentara Grand at Central WorldFairmont SingaporeGrand Hyatt Shanghai, ChinaHotel Equatorial Penang, MalaysiaIntercontinental Asiana Saigon Hotel,VietnamInterContinental Grand Stanford HongKongMandarin Oriental, Bangkok, ThailandRenaissance Mumbai Hotel & ConventionCenter, IndiaSheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, VietnamSwissotel Nankai Osaka, JapanTaj Palace Hotel New Delhi, IndiaThe Ritz Carlton Millenia, SingaporeThe Venetian, Macau

Asia’s Leading New HotelConrad Sanya Haitang BaySheraton Incheon Hotel The Pullman Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

The Ritz Carlton, Hong KongThe Waldorf Astoria, Shanghai on the BundW Taipei , Taiwan

Asia’s Leading New ResortBanyan Tree UngasanHansar Samui, Koh SamuiMission Hills HainanThe St. Regis Lhasa ResortThe Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa

Asia’s Leading Regional AirlineBangkok AirwaysDragon AirKingfisher Airlines LtdMandarin AirlinesSilk Air

Asia’s Leading ResortAlila Ubud, Bali, IndonesiaAnantara Resort & Spa Golden Triangle,ThailandBanyan Tree Phuket, ThailandBulgari Hotels and Resorts Bali, IndonesiaCapella SingaporeConrad Bali Resort & Spa, IndonesiaDusit Thani Laguna Phuket, ThailandEvason Ana Mandara Resort, VietnamFour Seasons Resort Langkawi, MalaysiaFuchun Resort, ChinaHilton Sanya Resort & Spa, ChinaInterContinental Huizhou Resort, ChinaInterContinental Sanya Resort, ChinaPangkor Laut Resort, MalaysiaParesa Phuket.Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa, IndiaResorts World Genting, MalaysiaTaj Lake Palace, IndiaThe Empire Hotel & Country Club, BruneiThe Leela Kempinski Kovalam BeachKerala, IndiaThe Leela Kempinski, GoaThe Oberoi Udaivilas, India

Asia’s Leading Resort BrandAnantara Hotels, Resorts and SpasBanyan TreeDusit InternationalFour SeasonsMandarin OrientalMarriott Hotels & ResortsOberoi Hotels and Resorts

Ritz CarltonSix Senses Resorts & SpasTaj Hotels, Resorts and PalacesThe Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts

Asia’s Leading Spa ResortAmandari Resort & Spa Bali, IndonesiaAmanpuri, ThailandAnantara Phuket, ThailandAYANA Resort and Spa BaliBanyan Tree Bintan, IndonesiaChikusenso Mt. Zao Onsen Resort and SpaEvason Ana Mandara Resort, VietnamFour Seasons Resort Langkawi, MalaysiaLayana Resort & Spa, ThailandLe Meridien Khao Lak Beach & SpaResort, ThailandRaffles Hotel Le Royal, CambodiaTaj Exotica Goa, IndiaThe Andaman Langkawi, MalaysiaThe Evason Hua Hin Resort & Spa, ThailandThe Oberoi Wildflower Hall, India

Asia’s Leading Sports Tourism DestinationChinaIndiaJapanKorea MalaysiaSingaporeThailand

Asia’s Leading SuiteFuchun Villa, Fuchun Resort, ChinaKohinoor Suite, The Oberoi Udaivilas, IndiaMaharaja Suite, The Leela PalaceKempinski Bangalore, IndiaMaharajah's Pavilion, The Raj Palace, IndiaPresidential Suite, The Excelsior, HongKongPresidential Villa, Kumarakom LakeResort, IndiaRoyal Imperial Suite, The Imperial NewDelhi, IndiaThe Mandarin Suite, Mandarin OrientalHong KongThe Oriental Suite, The Oriental Bangkok,ThailandThe Peninsula Suite, The Peninsula HongKongThe Presidential Suite, Conrad Bangkok,Thailand


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Asia’s Leading Themed ResortHard Rock Hotel SingaporeHotel Michael, SingaporeOrange County Coorg Resort, IndiaOrange County Kabini Resort, IndiaTokyo Disneyland Hotel

Asia’s Leading Tour OperatorA&F Tour Travel Co. LtdAsia TranspacificBorneo Eco ToursExotissimo TravelExperience TravelTravel Indochina

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Asia’s Leading VillaFuchun Villa, Fuchun Resort, ChinaKupu-Kupu Barong, IndonesiaMountain View Pavilion, Four SeasonsResort Chiang Mai, ThailandNapasai by Orient-Express, Koh Samui,ThailandNovus Villa Bali, IndonesiaRasananda Phangan Island, Koh Phangan,ThailandSantiburi Villa, Santiburi Resort Samui,ThailandSpa Pool Villa, Banyan Tree Bintan, Indonesia

Asia’s Responsible Tourism AwardAlila ManggisAndaman DiscoveriesEl Nido Lagen Island Resort Orange County ResortsSix Senses Hideaway Yao NoiSpice Village, Thekkady

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s Leading HotelDhaka Regency Hotel & ResortDhaka Sheraton HotelPan Pacific Sonargaon DhakaRadisson Water Garden Hotel DhakaThe Westin Dhaka

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Brunei

Brunei’s Leading HotelOrchid Garden Hotel BruneiRadisson Hotel Brunei DarussalamRizqun International Hotel

The Centrepoint Hotel BruneiThe Empire Hotel & Country Club

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Cambodia

Cambodia’s Leading HotelAngkor Century Resort & SpaFCC AngkorHimawari Hotel ApartmentsInterContinental Hotel Phnom PenhLe Meridien AngkorPrince d'Angkor Hotel & Spa Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor, CambodiaSofitel Royal AngkorSokha Beach Resort & Spa

Cambodia’s Leading Spa ResortAngkor Century Resort & SpaForeign Correspondents Club, AngkorLe Meridien AngkorRaffles Grand Hotel D'AngkorRaffles Hotel Le RoyalSokha Beach Resort & Spa

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China

China’s Leading Boutique Hotel88 Xintiandi ShanghaiBanyan Tree RinghaCommune by the Great Wall KempinskiFuchun ResortHotel G BeijingHotel Indigo Shanghai on the BundJIA ShanghaiMansion Hotel, ShanghaiSky Fortune Hotel ShanghaiThe Langham Yangtze Boutique, ShanghaiUrbn Hotel Shanghai

China’s Leading Business HotelEmpark Grand HotelFour Seasons ShanghaiGrand Hyatt BeijingJumeirah Himalayas ShanghaiLe Royal Méridien ShanghaiPark Hyatt ShanghaiSwissôtel Grand ShanghaiThe Peninsula BeijingThe St. Regis ShanghaiThe Westin Beijing, Financial Street


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China’s Leading City HotelBaiyun Hotel, GuangzhouGrand Park, Kunming Marco Polo Parkside, BeijingSwissôtel Grand ShanghaiSwissotel, Beijing

China’s Leading City ResortGrand Hyatt BeijingHilton Beijing WangfujingLe Royal Méridien ShanghaiPangu 7 Star Hotel BeijingThe Westin Chaoyang

China’s Leading Golf ResortFuchun ResortGloria Resort SanyaHilton Sanya Resort & SpaMission Hills ShenzhenSofitel Executive Resort DongguanSpring City Golf & Lake Resort

China’s Leading Hotel88 Xintiandi ShanghaiFour Seasons Shanghai, ChinaGrand Hyatt Shanghai, ChinaJinling HotelJumeirah Himalayas ShanghaiParkview HotelPuLi Hotel and SpaSofitel Forebase Chongqing The Peninsula Palace Beijing, ChinaThe Portman Ritz-Carlton ShanghaiThe St. Regis Hotel ShanghaiThe Westin Beijing, Financial Street

China’s Leading Luxury HotelBeijing HotelFour Seasons ShanghaiFour Seasons ShanghaiIntercontinental Shanghai PudongJumeirah Himalayas ShanghaiJW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at TomorrowSquare, ChinaLe Royal Méridien ShanghaiLegendalePangu 7 Star Hotel BeijingPark Hyatt ShanghaiShanghai JC MandarinSt Regis BeijingThe Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai

The Ritz Carlton Beijing, Financial StreetThe St. Regis Shanghai

China’s Leading Meetings &Conference HotelEmpark Grand HotelGrand Hyatt ShanghaiJW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at TomorrowSquare, ChinaLe Royal Méridien ShanghaiThe Kerry Centre HotelThe Portman Ritz-Carlton ShanghaiThe Westin Beijing, Financial Street

China’s Leading ResortBanyan Tree RinghaBanyan Tree Sanya, ChinaCommune by the Great Wall KempinskiFuchun ResortGloria Resort SanyaGrand Hyatt BeijingHilton Sanya Resort & SpaMandarin Oriental, SanyaNarada Resort & Spa Perfume Bay SanyaRed Capital RanchThe Peninsula BeijingThe Ritz-Carlton, Sanya

China’s Leading Spa ResortFour Seasons ShanghaiGrand Hyatt BeijingHilton Sanya Resort & SpaMandarin Oriental, Sanya, ChinaPuLi Hotel and SpaRed Capital RanchThe St. Regis Hotel Beijing

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Leading Business HotelConrad Hong KongGrand Hyatt Hong KongHarbour Grand KowloonInterContinental Hong KongLangham Place HotelLe Meridien CyberportMandarin Oriental Hong KongSheraton Hong Kong Hotel & TowersThe Landmark Mandarin Oriental, HongKong

The Peninsula Hong KongThe Regal Hong KongThe Royal Garden

Hong Kong’s Leading HotelConrad Hong KongFour Seasons Hotel Hong KongGrand Hyatt Hong KongInterContinental Hong KongJW Marriott Hotel Hong KongLandmark Mandarin OrientalLanson Place HotelMandarin Oriental Hong KongThe ExcelsiorThe Peninsula Hong KongThe Royal Garden

Hong Kong’s Leading Lifestyle HotelConrad Hong KongGrand Hyatt Hong KongHotel Icon, Hong KongHotel Lkf Hong KongThe Mira, Hong KongW Hong Kong

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India

India’s Leading AirlineAir IndiaIndiGoJet AirwaysKingfisher Airlines LtdSpiceJet

India’s Leading Business HotelGrand Hyatt MumbaiRenaissance Mumbai Hotel & ConventionCenterTaj Palace Hotel New DelhiThe Claridges, SurajkundThe Imperial New DelhiThe Leela Palace Kempinski BangaloreThe Oberoi New DelhiThe Oberoi, MumbaiTrident Gurgaon

India’s Leading Conference HotelGrand Hyatt MumbaiLe Méridien Pune


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Renaissance Mumbai Hotel & ConventionCenterTaj Palace Hotel New DelhiThe Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore

India’s Leading DestinationManagement CompanyAcme Events IndiaCox & KingsCreative TravelKuoni Travel IndiaLe Passage to IndiaRoyal Tours IndiaSITATCI Travel Corporation India

India’s Leading Green HotelITC MarathaITC MauryaITC MughalKumarakom Lake ResortThe Claridges, SurajkundThe Orchid Hotel, India

India’s Leading HotelInterContinental Nehru PlaceRambagh PalaceTaj CoromandelTaj KrishnaTaj Lake PalaceTaj Lands EndThe Imperial New Delhi, IndiaThe Leela Palace Kempinski BangaloreThe Oberoi Rajvilas, IndiaThe Oberoi UdaivilasThe Taj Mahal HotelThe Taj West EndTrident GurgaonUmaid Bhawan Palace

India’s Leading Luxury HotelDevi GarhRambagh PalaceTaj Lake PalaceThe Claridges, New DelhiThe Claridges, SurajkundThe Leela, GoaThe Oberoi UdaivilasThe Raj PalaceThe Taj Mahal HotelUmaid Bhawan Palace

India’s Leading New Business HotelCourtyard ChennaiCrowne Plaza BengaluruCrowne Plaza Today GurgaonFour Seasons Hotel MumbaiHyderabad Marriott HotelThe Westin Sohna-Gurgaon, Resort & Spa

India’s Leading ResortAmanbagh AlwarAngsana Oasis Spa & Resort, BangaloreFort Aguada Beach ResortKumarakom Lake ResortTaj Lake PalaceThe Leela Kempinski Kovalam BeachKeralaThe Leela Palace Kempinski BangaloreThe Oberoi RajvilasThe Oberoi UdaivilasThe Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, IndiaThe Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resort & SpaThe Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resort & Spa

India’s Leading Spa ResortAmarvilas Spa Resort, Agra IndiaAnanda HimalayasKumarakom Lake ResortPark Hyatt Goa Resort & SpaTaj Exotica GoaThe Leela Palace Kempinski BangaloreThe Oberoi UdaivilasThe Oberoi VanyavilasThe Oberoi Wildflower Hall

India’s Leading Wildlife ResortBaghvan Pench National Park, A Taj SafariLodgeLaxmi Vilas Palace HotelMahua Kothi, A Taj Sarari LodgeOrange County Kabini ResortSpice Village, ThekkadyTiger Den Resort

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Indonesia

Indonesia’s Leading Business HotelGrand Hyatt JakartaHotel Mulia SenayanHotel Sedona Manado

Mandarin Oriental JakartaSheraton Bandung Hotel & TowerSheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers

Indonesia’s Leading Golf ResortAmanusa BaliAyodya Resort BaliBali Golf & Country ClubBali Handara Kosaido Country ClubBintan Lagoon Golf & Beach ResortPan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort

Indonesia’s Leading HotelFour Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan,IndonesiaHotel Mulia Senayan, IndonesiaHotel Vila OmbakInterContinental Mid Plaza JakartaKarma Kandara, BaliMandarin Oriental Jakarta, IndonesiaNovus Bali VillaThe Legian Beach HotelThe Oberoi Lombok, IndonesiaThe St. Regis Bali Resort

Indonesia’s Leading ResortAmandari Resort & Spa BaliAYANA Resort and Spa BaliAyodya Resort BaliConrad Bali Resort & SpaFour Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran BayHotel Sedona ManadoLaguna Resort & SpaMatahari Beach Resort & SpaMelia Bali Villas & Spa ResortOAZIA Spa Villas BaliSamaya SeminyakSheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort andSpaThe BaléThe Bulgari Resort BaliThe St. Regis Bali ResortWakatobi Dive Resort

Indonesia’s Leading Spa ResortAmandari Resort & Spa BaliAYANA Resort and Spa BaliBanyan Tree BintanConrad Bali Resort & SpaThe Bulgari Resort BaliThe St. Regis Bali Resort


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Japan

Japan’s Leading Business HotelConrad TokyoGrand Hyatt TokyoHilton OsakaHotel Okura TokyoHotel Seiyo Ginza, A Rosewood HotelNew Otani HotelPark Hyatt TokyoSwissotel Nankai OsakaThe Ritz-Carlton OsakaThe Strings by InterContinental Tokyo

Japan’s Leading HotelConrad TokyoFour Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi,JapanGrand Hyatt Tokyo, JapanHilton NagoyaHilton OsakaHotel Okura TokyoHotel Seiyo Ginza, A Rosewood HotelInterContinental Tokyo BayNew Otani HotelPark Hyatt TokyoThe Imperial Tokyo, JapanThe Prince Park Tower TokyoThe Strings by InterContinental TokyoThe Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa,JapanWestin Castle Hotel NagoyaYokohama Grand InterContinental

Japan’s Leading Leisure HotelGrand Park OtaruHilton OsakaInterContinental Tokyo BaySwissotel Nankai OsakaThe Prince Park Tower TokyoThe Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa

Japan’s Leading ResortGora Kadan RyokanHilton Odawara Resort & SpaPhoenix Seagaia ResortThe Pan Pacific Hotel YokohamaThe Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa

Japan’s Leading Spa ResortHakone Kowakien Yunessan

Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa Okinawa Marriott Resort and Spa The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa

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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s Leading Business HotelAstana International HotelRadisson Blu Hotel, AstanaRenaissance Aktau HotelRixos Almaty

Kazakhstan’s Leading HotelAstana International HotelHyatt Regency AlmatyInterContinental AlmatyRadisson Blu Hotel, AstanaRenaissance Atyrau HotelRixos President Hotel Astana

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Korea, South

Korea, South’s Leading Business HotelGrand Hilton SeoulHotel Inter-Burgo DaeguHyatt Regency Incheon, KoreaSeoul Plaza HotelSheraton Incheon Hotel The Shilla Seoul

Korea, South’s Leading Golf ResortHilton Namhae Golf and Spa ResortJeju Grand Hotel & Ora Country ClubNine Bridges Golf Resort - Jeju Island

Korea, South’s Leading HotelCOEX InterContinental SeoulGrand Hyatt SeoulInterContinental Grand Seoul ParnasJW Marriott Hotel SeoulLotte Hotel Seoul JamsilSejong HotelSheraton Incheon Hotel The Ritz-Carlton SeoulThe Shilla Seoul, South KoreaThe Westin ChosunW Seoul - Walkerhill

Korea, South’s Leading ResortHilton Namhae Golf and Spa ResortJeju Grand Hotel & Ora Country ClubParadise Hotel & Casino, BusanThe Shilla Jeju

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Laos

Laos’ Leading HotelCosmo Hotel VientianeDon Chan Palace VientianeLa Residence Phou VaoLao Plaza Hotel VientianeMaison SouvannaphoumNovotel VientianeThe Grand Luang Prabang Hotel AndResortVilla Santi Hotel

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Macau

Macau’s Leading Casino HotelGrand Emperor HotelHotel Lisboa, MacauSands Macao HotelWynn Macau Resort

Macau’s Leading HotelHotel Grand Lisboa MacauLandmark Hotel MacauLisboa Hotel, MacauMandarin Oriental MacauMGM MacauNew Century Hotel & CasinoSofitel Macau At Ponte 16The Venetian MacauThe Westin Resort Macau

Macau’s Leading ResortHotel Lisboa, MacauThe Venetian MacauThe Westin Resort Macau

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s Leading Business HotelGrand Dorset Subang HotelGrand Dorsett Labuan HotelGrand Millennium Kuala LumpurJW Marriott Hotel Kuala LumpurRitz-Carlton Kuala LumpurThe Club at The Saujana

Malaysia’s Leading HotelGrand Millennium Kuala LumpurHilton Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaImpiana KLCC Hotel & Spa, Kuala LumpurLe Meridien Kota KinabaluMandarin Oriental Kuala LumpurPangkor Laut Resort, MalaysiaPrince Hotel and Residence, Kuala LumpurSheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaTanjung Rhu ResortThe Club at The SaujanaThe Datai Langkawi, MalaysiaThe Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia’s Leading ResortFour Seasons Resort LangkawiPangkor Laut ResortResorts World Genting, MalaysiaSheraton Langkawi ResortTanjong Jara ResortTanjung Rhu ResortThe Datai Langkawi

Malaysia’s Leading Spa ResortFour Seasons Resort LangkawiMINES Wellness HotelThe Andaman LangkawiThe Berjaya Langkawi Beach & Spa ResortThe Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa

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Myanmar

Myanmar’s Leading HotelBagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort Chatrium Hotel YangonHotel by the Red Canal MandalayKandawgyi Palace HotelPARKROYAL Yangon, MyanmarSedona Hotel Mandalay

Sedona Hotel YangonThe StrandTraders Hotel Yangon

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Nepal

Nepal’s Leading HotelDe L’Annapurna KathmanduGokarna Forest Resort, Kathmandu Hyatt Regency KathmanduPark Village Resort & SpaYak & Yeti Hotel

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Pakistan

Pakistan’s Leading HotelAvari Lahore HotelIslamabad Marriott HotelIslamabad Serena HotelKarachi Marriott HotelPearl Continental Hotel KarachiPearl Continental Hotel LahorePearl Continental Hotel, RawalpindiSheraton Karachi Hotel & Towers

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Philippines

Philippines’ Leading Business HotelDusit Thani ManilaHyatt Hotel and Casino ManilaInterContinental ManilaMandala Spa Boracay IslandMandarin Oriental ManilaManila HotelMarco Polo Plaza CebuPan Pacific ManilaThe Peninsula Manila

Philippines’ Leading HotelDiscovery Shores BoracayHilton Cebu Resort & SpaHyatt Hotel and Casino ManilaInterContinental ManilaMandarin Oriental ManilaPlantation BayThe Peninsula Manila

Philippines’ Leading ResortAmanpuloHilton Cebu Resort & SpaHyatt Hotel and Casino ManilaMandala Spa Boracay IslandPlantation Bay

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Republic of Palau

Republic of Palau’s Leading HotelAirai Water Paradise Hotel & SpaCarp Island ResortPalasia Hotel PalauPalau Pacific ResortPalau Royal ResortWest Plaza Hotels

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Singapore

Singapore’s Leading Business HotelConrad Centennial SingaporeSingapore Marriott HotelSwissotel Merchant CourtSwissotel The StamfordThe FullertonThe Oriental SingaporeThe Regent Singapore

Singapore’s Leading HotelCapella SingaporeFour Seasons Hotel SingaporeInterContinental SingaporeMandarin Oriental SingaporeMarina MandarinRaffles SingaporeSingapore Marriott HotelThe FullertonThe Regent SingaporeThe Ritz-Carlton MilleniaThe Scarlet Singapore

Singapore’s Leading Lifestyle HotelFairmont SingaporeInterContinental SingaporeMandarin Oriental SIngaporeMarina Bay SandsRaffles SingaporeThe Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore


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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Leading Boutique HotelAmangallaAmanwellaGalle FortJetwing Vil UyanaLighthouse Hotel & SpaThe River House

Sri Lanka’s Leading Business HotelCasa ColomboCinnamon Grand ColomboHilton ColomboJetwing Lighthouse GalleThe Regency at the Galle Face Hotel

Sri Lanka’s Leading HotelAyurveda PavilionsCasa ColomboCeylon Continental Hotel ColomboCinnamon Grand ColomboHilton ColomboSaman VillasTaj Exotica BentotaTaj Samudra ColomboThe Dutch HouseTrans Asia Colombo

Sri Lanka’s Leading ResortAyurveda PavilionsEden Resort and Spa BeruwelaHeritance KandalamaJetwing BlueLighthouse Hotel & SpaTaj Exotica Bentota

Sri Lanka’s Leading Spa ResortAyurveda PavilionsJetwing LighthouseLighthouse Hotel & SpaSaman VillasSribudhasa Ayurveda Walauwa Resort

Sri Lanka’s Leading Wellness HotelAyurveda Resort PanaduraBarberyn Beach Ayurveda ResortJetwing Ayurveda PavilionsMuthumuni Ayurveda Beach ResortNooit Gedacht Ayurveda Health ResortParadise Island ResortSiddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort The Elephant Corridor, Sigiriya

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Taiwan

Taiwan’s Leading Business HotelAmbassador Hotel KaohsiungÉclat Hotel, Taipei Les Suites Ching-Cheng Hotel, TaipeiLes Suites Taipei Da-anRoyal Hsinchu HotelSheraton Taipei HotelThe Regent TaipeiThe Sherwood Taipei

Taiwan’s Leading City ResortCrowne Plaza Kaohsiung E-Da WorldGrand Hi Lai Kaohsiung The Regent Taipei, Taipei

Taiwan’s Leading Conference HotelCrowne Plaza Kaohsiung E-Da WorldFour Points by Sheraton Chung Ho, TaipeiSheraton Taipei Hotel, TaipeiThe Regent Taipei, Taipei

Taiwan’s Leading HotelAmbassador Hotel KaohsiungEvergreen Laurel Hotel TaichungLes Suites Ching-Cheng Hotel, TaipeiRoyal Taipei HotelSheraton Taipei HotelThe LaluThe Landis TaipeiThe Regent Grand Formosa TaipeiThe Sherwood Taipei

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Thailand

Thailand’s Leading Beach ResortAleenta Phuket Phang NgaDusit Thani Laguna PhuketHansar Samui

Renaissance Phuket Resort & SpaThe Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa

Thailand’s Leading Business HotelBanyan Tree BangkokCentara Grand at Central WorldChatrium Suites Bangkok Conrad BangkokDusit Thani BangkokGrand Millennium Sukhumvit BangkokRoyal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & TowersSheraton Grande SukhumvitSwissôtel Nai Lert ParkThe Landmark BangkokThe Oriental BangkokThe Peninsula BangkokThe Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok

Thailand’s Leading City ResortAnantara Bangkok Sathorn Bangkok Marriott Resort & SpaPraya Palazzo, BangkokSiam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Swissôtel Nai Lert Park, BangkokThe Sukhotai, Bangkok

Thailand’s Leading Golf ResortAnantara Resort & Spa Golden TriangleBangkok Golf & Spa ResortBlue Canyon Country ClubDusit Thani Laguna PhuketSantiburi Resort Samui

Thailand’s Leading HotelBangkok Marriott Resort & SpaBanyan Tree BangkokBanyan Tree PhuketCentara Grand at Central WorldChatrium Suites Bangkok Conrad Bangkok, ThailandFour Seasons Hotel BangkokInterContinental BangkokJW Marriott PhuketPhuket Yacht Club, ThailandRoyal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & TowersSwissôtel Nai Lert ParkThe Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, ThailandThe Peninsula Bangkok, Thailand


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Thailand's Leading Lifestyle HotelAnantara Bangkok Sathorn Banyan Tree BangkokIndigo Pearl ThailandLebua at State TowerThe Sukhotai

Thailand’s Leading ResortAmari Emerald Cove ResortAnantara Golden Triangle ResortBaan Taling Ngam, Koh SamuiBangkok Marriott Resort & SpaDusit Thani Laguna PhuketFour Seasons Resort Chiang MaiInterContinental Hua Hin Resort Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort Mandarin Oriental Dhara DheviParesa Phuket.Pimalai Resort & SpaRayavadee ThailandRenaissance Koh Samui Resort & SpaRoyal Cliff Hotels Group Santhiya Resort & Spa Santiburi Resort SamuiThe Evason Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Thailand’s Leading ServicedApartmentsAscott Sathorn BangkokFraser Suites SukhumvitFraser Suites Urbana SathornMayfair Marriott Executive ApartmentsBangkokPan Pacific Serviced SuitesRongratana Executive Residence Shama Sukhumvit Hotel Apartments

Thailand’s Leading Spa ResortAmanpuriAnantara Resort Hua HinBangkok Marriott Resort & SpaBanyan Tree PhuketChiva-Som International Health ResortDusit Thani Laguna PhuketEvason PhuketInterContinental Hua Hin Resort Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa ResortThe Evason Hua Hin Resort & Spa

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Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s Leading HotelDedeman Silk Road TashkentHotel InterContinental TashkentHotel Samarkand PlazaLe Grande PlazaRadisson SAS Hotel TashkentTashkent Palace

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Vietnam

Vietnam’s Leading Business HotelMelia Hanoi, HanoiPark Hyatt SaigonRenaissance Riverside Hotel SaigonSheraton Hanoi HotelSheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers

Vietnam’s Leading HotelHilton Hanoi OperaIntercontinental Asiana Saigon HotelInterContinental Westlake HanoiNew World Hotel SaigonPark Hyatt SaigonSheraton Saigon Hotel & TowersSofitel Metropole HanoiSofitel Plaza HanoiSofitel Plaza SaigonVictoria Can Tho Hotel

Vietnam’s Leading ResortEvason Ana Mandara ResortFurama Resort DanangPalm Garden Resort Hoi AnSwiss-Belhotel Golden Sand Resort HoiAnVin Pearl Resort and Spa, Nha Trang

Vietnam’s Leading Spa ResortAna Mandara DalatEvason Ana Mandara Nha TrangFurama ResortGHM Nam HaiPalm Garden Resort Hoi An

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Australasia

Australasia’s Leading AirlineAir New ZealandAir PacificAir Tahiti NuiAircalin - New CaledoniaJetstar AirwaysQantas AirwaysVirgin Blue

Australasia’s Leading AirportAuckland International Airport, NewZealandMelbourne Airport, AustraliaNadi International Airport, FijiSydney Airport, AustraliaTahiti Faa'a International Airport, TahitiWellington International Airport, NewZealand

Australasia’s Leading Airport HotelAirways Hotel Port MoresbyHilton Melbourne International AirportHoliday Inn Auckland AirportStamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel

Australasia’s Leading Beach DestinationAbel Tasman National Park, New ZealandAitutaki, One Foot Island, Cook IslandsBondi Beach, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaCable Beach, Broome, WA, AustraliaMatira Beach, Bora Bora, French PolynesiaNinety Mile Beach, New ZealandPalm Beach, NSW, AustraliaReturn to Paradise Beach, Afega, SamoaWhitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands,QLD, AustraliaWine Glass Bay, Freycinet National Park,Tasmania, Australia

Australasia’s Leading Boutique HotelBLUE Sydney, SydneyHuka Lodge, New ZealandKirketon Hotel Sydney, AustraliaMedusa Hotel, Sydney, AustraliaThe George Christchurch, New ZealandThe Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart,AustraliaThe Lyall Hotel & Spa, Melbourne, AustraliaThe Spire Queenstown, New Zealand

Australasia’s Leading Boutique ResortBedarra Island Resort, Queensland,AustraliaBlanket Bay, New ZealandClaremont Country Estate & NatureReserve, New ZealandDouble Island, Queensland, AustraliaPacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook IslandsTaveuni Palms, Fiji

Australasia’s Leading Business Car HireAvisBudgetDrive Away HolidaysEuropcarHertz

Australasia’s Leading Business HotelCrowne Plaza Hotel Auckland, NewZealandGrand Hyatt Melbourne, AustraliaInterContinental Melbourne The Rialto,Australia InterContinental Wellington, New ZealandPark Hyatt Sydney, AustraliaRadisson Plaza Hotel Sydney, AustraliaThe Westin Melbourne, AustraliaThe Westin Sydney, Australia

Australasia’s Leading Business TravelAgentABC TravelCorporate Travel ManagementFCm Travel SolutionsPhil Hoffmann TravelPure TravelSpencer Travel

Australasia’s Leading Car HireAvisBudgetEuropcarHertzHoliday AutosThrifty

Australasia’s Leading Casino ResortBurswood Entertainment Complex,AustraliaPullman Reef Hotel Casino, Cairns,Australia

Sky City Auckland, New ZealandStar City Hotel & Casino Sydney, AustraliaTreasury Casino & Hotel, Brisbane,Australia

Australasia’s Leading Cruise LineCelebrity CruisesCosta CruisesCunard LinePrincess CruisesRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean Cruise Line

Australasia’s Leading DestinationAuckland, New ZealandBora Bora, French PolynesiaQueenstown, New ZealandSydney, NSW, AustraliaWhitsunday Islands, AustraliaYasawa Islands, Fiji

Australasia’s Leading Family ResortHayman, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland,AustraliaParadise Resort Gold Coast, AustraliaSonaisali Island Resort, FijiThe St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, FrenchPolynesia

Australasia’s Leading Golf ResortBonville Golf Resort, AustraliaHyatt Regency Coolum Resort, AustraliaJoondalup Resort, AustraliaKauri Cliffs, New ZealandMillbrook, New ZealandQuay West Resort Magenta Shores,AustraliaTerrace Downs High Country Resort, NewZealandThe Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa,Fiji

Australasia’s Leading Green HotelCradle Mountain Lodge, AustraliaDaintree Eco Lodge & Spa, AustraliaInterContinental Bora Bora Resort &Thalasso Spa, French PolynesiaJean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands ResortLongitude 131° Ayer's Rock, AustraliaWaipoua Lodge, New Zealand


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Australasia’s Leading HotelFour Seasons Hotel Sydney, AustraliaHyatt Regency Guam, MicronesiaInterContinental Melbourne The Rialto,AustraliaPalazzo Versace, Gold Coast, AustraliaPark Hyatt Melbourne, AustraliaRoyce Hotel, Melbourne, AustraliaSheraton on the Park, AustraliaSky City Grand Hotel, Auckland, NewZealandSydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at CircularQuay, Sydney, AustraliaThe Hotel Windsor, Melbourne, AustraliaThe Langham Hotel Auckland, NewZealandThe Observatory Hotel, Sydney, Australia

Australasia’s Leading Hotel BrandHilton HotelsInterContinental Hotels & ResortsMarriott Hotels & ResortsOutrigger Hotels & ResortsSheraton Hotels & ResortsSPM Hotels, Resorts & SpaWestin Hotels & Resorts

Australasia’s Leading Meetings &Conference CentreAdelaide Convention CentreAuckland Convention Centre at THEEDGE, New ZealandCairns Convention Centre, AustraliaMelbourne Convention and ExhibitionCentre, AustraliaSydney Convention & Exhibition Centre,AustraliaWellington Convention Centre, NewZealand

Australasia’s Leading Meetings &Conference HotelCrown Towers, Melbourne, AustraliaFour Seasons Hotel Sydney, AustraliaInterContinental Wellington, New ZealandSheraton on the Park, Sydney, AustraliaSky City Grand Hotel, Auckland, NewZealandThe Langham Hotel Auckland, NewZealandThe Westin Sydney, Australia

Australasia’s Leading ResortHayman, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland,AustraliaHilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, FrenchPolynesiaLilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa,AustraliaQualia Great Barrier Reef, AustraliaSolitaire Lodge, New ZealandThe Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa,Fiji

Australasia’s Leading Ski ResortBayview Chateau Tongariro, New ZealandHotel Pension Grimus, Mount Buller,AustraliaHuski, Falls Creek, Victoria, AustraliaPerisher Ski Resort, AustraliaRiverrun Lodge, New ZealandThe Spire Queenstown, New Zealand

Australasia’s Leading Spa ResortAngsana Great Barrier Reef, AustraliaCypress Lakes Resort, AustraliaHilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, FrenchPolynesiaInterContinental Bora Bora Resort &Thalasso Spa, French PolynesiaPaihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel, NewZealandPalazzo Versace, Gold Coast, AustraliaSouthern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island,AustraliaThe Golden Door Health Retreat - Elysia,Hunter Valley, AustraliaThe Sebel Reef House & Spa, Australia

Australasia’s Leading Tour OperatorAbercrombie & KentAll Pacific Travel ConceptArtisans of Leisure Bill Peach JourneysExodusFlying Kiwi Adventure ToursIntrepid TravelKuoni North Star CruisesWilderness Australia

Australasia’s Leading Tourist BoardNew Zealand Tourism BoardSouth Pacific Tourism Organisation

Tahiti TourismTourism Australia

Australasia’s Leading Travel AgencyBest FlightsElixir, New ZealandFlight Centre - UKHarvey World TravelJetset TravelSTA TravelTahiti Nui Travel

Australasia’s Leading VillasDouble Island, QueenslandEagles Nest, New ZealandLe Tahaa Island Resort & SpaPacific Resort AitutakiTaveuni Palms, FijiTe Manava Luxury Villas & Spa, CookIslands

Australasia’s Responsible Tourism AwardResponsible Tourism Code for the Pacific South Australian Tourism CommissionTourism Western AustraliaTreetops Lodge & Estate, New Zealand

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Australia

Australia’s Leading Boutique HotelArt Series The CullenBLUE Sydney, SydneyCape Lodge, Margaret RiverChateau YeringEight Nicholson, PerthKirketon Hotel SydneyMedusa Hotel, SydneyThe Henry Jones Art HotelThe Lyall Hotel & Spa, MelbourneThe Prince, MelbourneThe Sebel Reef House & Spa

Australia’s Leading Business HotelBrisbane Marriott HotelGrand Hyatt MelbourneHyatt Regency PerthInterContinental Melbourne The Rialto Intercontinental Perth BurswoodPark Hyatt Sydney


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RACV Royal Pines Resort, AshmoreRadisson Plaza Hotel SydneyThe Westin MelbourneThe Westin Sydney

Australia’s Leading Golf ResortBonville Golf ResortCypress Lakes ResortHyatt Regency Coolum ResortHyatt Regency Sanctuary CoveJoondalup ResortQuay West Resort Magenta ShoresRACV Royal Pines Resort, AshmoreSheraton Mirage Port Douglas Resort

Australia’s Leading HotelBLUE Sydney, SydneyFour Seasons Hotel SydneyInterContinental Melbourne The Rialto Intercontinental Perth BurswoodInterContinental SydneyPalazzo Versace, Gold CoastPark Hyatt MelbournePark Hyatt SydneyRoyce Hotel, MelbourneSheraton on the Park, SydneySydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at CircularQuay, SydneyThe Hotel Windsor, MelbourneThe Langham, MelbourneThe Observatory Hotel, SydneyThe Westin Melbourne

Australia’s Leading ResortCypress Lakes ResortHayman, Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandKewarra Beach Resort & SpaLilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & SpaLongitude 131° Ayer's RockQualia Great Barrier ReefÂ Quay West Resort Bunker Bay, MargaretRiverRACV Noosa Resort Surfer's Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa,Surfer's Paradise

Australia’s Leading Ski ResortAstra Alpine Lodge, Falls Creek, VictoriaHotel Pension GrimusHotham Alpine Resort

Huski, Falls CreekPerisher Ski Resort

Australia’s Leading Spa ResortAngsana Great Barrier ReefCypress Lakes ResortLilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & SpaPalazzo Versace, Gold CoastSheraton Noosa Resort & Spa, NoosaSouthern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo IslandThe Byron at Byron Resort and SpaThe Golden Door Health Retreat - Elysia,Hunter ValleyThe Lyall Hotel & SpaThe Observatory Hotel, SydneyThe Sebel Reef House & Spa

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Cook Islands

Cook Islands’ Leading Boutique HotelEtu MoanaLittle PolynesianManuia Beach Boutique HotelMoana Sands Beachfront HotelThe Muri Beach Club Hotel

Cook Islands’ Leading ResortCrown Beach Resort & SpaEtu MoanaLittle PolynesianPacific Resort AitutakiPacific Resort RarotongaTamanu BeachThe Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa

Cook Islands’ Leading VillaAitutaki Beach VillasRoyale TakitumuRumours Luxury Villas & SpaTe Manava Luxury Villas & SpaVilla Te Arau

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Fiji

Fiji’s Leading Golf ResortInterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and SpaSheraton Fiji Resort

The Wakaya Club & SpaThe Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa

Fiji’s Leading ResortFiji Beach Resort & Spa Managed byHiltonInterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and SpaJean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands ResortOutrigger on the LagoonSofitel Fiji Resort & SpaSonaisali Island ResortTaveuni PalmsThe Westin Denarau Island Resort & SpaTurtle IslandVatulele Island ResortVomo Island Resort

Fiji’s Leading Spa ResortInterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and SpaNamale Resort & SpaQamea Resort & SpaThe Wakaya Club & SpaThe Westin Denarau Island Resort & SpaVomo Island Resort

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French Polynesia

French Polynesia’s Leading ResortFour Seasons Resort Bora BoraHilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & SpaInterContinental Bora Bora Resort &Thalasso SpaInterContinental Moorea Resort & SpaLe Meridien TahitiSofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach ResortThe St. Regis Bora Bora Resort

French Polynesia’s Leading SpaResortHilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & SpaHilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & SpaInterContinental Bora Bora Resort &Thalasso SpaLe Tahaa Island Resort & SpaThe St. Regis Bora Bora Resort

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Guam

Guam’s Leading HotelHyatt Regency GuamPacific Islands ClubRoyal Orchid Guam Hotel

Guam’s Leading ResortGuam Marriott Resort & SpaHilton Guam Resort & SpaOutrigger Guam ResortSheraton Laguna Guam ResortThe Westin Resort, Guam

Guam’s Leading Spa ResortGuam Marriott Resort & SpaHilton Guam Resort & SpaHotel Nikko GuamOutrigger Guam Resort

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Micronesia

Micronesia’s Leading ResortAqua Resort Club SaipanHyatt Regency SaipanYap Pacific Dive Resort

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New Caledonia

New Caledonia’s Leading ResortL’ Escapade Island Resort NoumeaLe Meridien lle des PinsLe Meridien NoumeaRamada Plaza, Noumea

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New Zealand

New Zealand’s Leading Boutique HotelCotter HouseEichardt's Private HotelHuka LodgeOhtel, WellingtonQueenstown Park HotelThe Charlotte Jane

The George ChristchurchThe Spire Queenstown

New Zealand’s Leading Business HotelCrowne Plaza Hotel AucklandHilton AucklandInterContinental WellingtonMillennium Hotel QueenstownPullman AucklandSky City Grand Hotel, AucklandStamford Plaza AucklandThe Langham Hotel Auckland

New Zealand’s Leading Golf ResortFormosa Golf ResortKauri CliffsLakes Resort PauanuiMillbrookTerrace Downs High Country Resort

New Zealand’s Leading HotelHilton AucklandHilton Lake TaupoInterContinental WellingtonMillennium Hotel ChristchurchSky City Grand HotelThe Langham Hotel Auckland

New Zealand’s Leading Luxury LodgeAzur Luxury LodgeBlanket BayClaremont Country Estate & NatureReserveHuka LodgeLake Okareka LodgeLake Taupo LodgeSolitaire LodgeThe Lodge At Cape KidnappersTreetops Lodge & EstateWharekauhau Lodge and Country Estate

New Zealand’s Leading ResortBlanket BayCavalli Beach-House RetreatEagles NestLake Okareka LodgePaihia Beach Resort & Spa HotelSolitaire Lodge

New Zealand’s Leading Ski ResortBayview Chateau TongariroRiverrun LodgeSkotel Alpine ResortThe Spire Queenstown

New Zealand’s Leading Spa ResortKimi Ora Spa ResortPaihia Beach Resort & Spa HotelThe Langham Hotel AucklandWharekauhau Lodge and Country Estate

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea’s Leading HotelAirways Hotel Port MoresbyCrowne Plaza Hotel Port MoresbyLoloata Island ResortMadang Resort Hotel & ConferenceCentre

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Samoa

Samoa’s Leading HotelLa Vasa ResortLe Lagoto ResortSa'Moana ResortSiufaga Beach Resort

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Tonga

Tonga’s Leading ResortFafa Island ResortMala Island ResortMounu Island ResortVilla Mamana at Telekivava'u

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Vanuatu

Vanuatu’s Leading ResortHideaway Island ResortIririki Island Resort & SpaVanuatu Mangoes ResortWarwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa


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World Island AwardsHotel Adlon KempinskiBerlin, Germany6 March 2012

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World Islands Awards will take place on the eve on ITB Berlin 2012, withMauritius Tourism Promotion Authoritysigned as the official partner. It is theonly event of its kind dedicated torecognising Island Tourism around the world.

The inaugural ceremony will take place at Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Berlin’s mostexclusive five-star hotel, on 6 March 2012.

The two-year agreement comes hot on the heels of Mauritius being named one of the coolest destinations for 2011 byFuturebrand and British Airways, and beingvoted “World’s Leading Island Destination” at the 2010 World Travel Awards.

Through this partnership, Mauritius willspearhead the drive for the promotion of Island Tourism worldwide, as well asensuring that it remains at the forefront of the luxury tourism map.

The paradise island is currently enjoying a thriving tourism economy under theleadership of Minister of Tourism, HENandcoomar Bodha, and Dr KarlMootoosamy, Director, MauritiusTourism Promotion Authority.

Dr Karl Mootoosamy, Director, MauritiusTourism Promotion Authority, said: “Our newpartnership with World Island Awards willserve as an excellent vehicle to promote thecore values of Mauritius Tourism PromotionAuthority – in particular our emphasis onpeople, the environment and the capacity to ensure customer satisfaction.”

The Indian Ocean nation – which is bestknown for its azure waters, white beachesand luxury spas – will also showcase itself as a world-class destination to travelprofessionals and media from around the world.

Graham Cooke, Founder, World Island Awards said: “On behalf of World IslandAwards, I am delighted to have MauritiusTourism Promotion Authority as our partner.

“This nation typifies luxury tourism at itsfinest, and serves a benchmark for howisland nations can travel and tourism forsocial and economic betterment.”

The awards will serve to reward excellenceacross all areas of tourism of the world’sisland nations.

Categories will include: “World’s LeadingIsland Resort”, “Asia’s Leading Island Resort”and “World’s Leading Island Destination”.

Over the past thirty years, Mauritius hasexpanded its luxury tourism sector. Thetravel and tourism sector has become morevital than ever to the nation’s economy dueto declining sugar prices and economicinfeasibility of textile production.

Limited space for tourism means thatMauritius continues to promote only elite andspecialist tourism, while budget travel is notencouraged.

World’s first ceremony topromote Island Tourism

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World Travel Awards hasunveiled a new awardsprogramme to celebrateand reward luxurytourism to island nations.


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