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WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS ASIA & AUSTRALASIA GALA CEREMONY 2015 On behalf of World Travel Awards, I warmly welcome you all to our Asia & Austrasia Gala Ceremony 2015, this year hosted here in Hong Kong for the first time. What better place to celebrate the best of regional hospitality than right here in one of the most dynamic, forward looking and desirable tourism destinations anywhere on earth?

I hope you’ve had a chance to explore a little before sitting down with us this evening and have taken in some of the world-beating delights on offer here.

Tonight’s exceptional event marks the end of our year-long Grand Tour 2015. Along the way we have celebrated the world’s outstanding travel brands, covering six continents and featuring over 9,000 nominees.

We began in May at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach in the United Arab Emirates with our Middle East Ceremony and were welcomed to Kempinski Seychelles Resort in June for our Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony. Both events were warmly received, leaving us in a strong position for the rest of the year. This was followed by our visit to Forte Village, Italy, for the Europe Gala Ceremony, where over 300 industry leaders from across the region joined us on the beautiful beaches of Sardinia.

Earlier this month we were welcomed to the Colombian capital of Bogotá for our Latin America Gala Ceremony - an event considered a roaring success by tourism insiders in Central and South America – before most recently hosting our Caribbean & North

America Gala Ceremony at Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas.

Following the conclusion of the regional events this evening, we will proceed to the World Travel Awards Grand Final, this year to be hosted by the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in El Jadida, Morocco, December 12th.

Each year our locations, categories, nominees and, most importantly, the number of voting travel professionals increases exponentially, revealing the tremendous public demand for the recommendation a World Travel Award signifies.

The recognition we offer is one of a kind, as no other organisation has the experience, the gravitas, or the loyal following of more than half a million travel, tourism and hospitality professionals we possess.

I wish to thank our hosts this evening, InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, and to thank you all for joining us on this special evening. Finally, congratulations to all our nominees on your endeavours and achievements this year - and the very best luck!

World Travel Awards President & Founder Graham Cooke

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WELCOME It is our great honour to host the prestigious 22nd Annual World Travel Awards Asia and Australasia Ceremony 2015, welcoming leaders and luminaries of the travel and tourism industry to InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong.

The World Travel Awards have earned the distinction of being known as the “Oscars of the Travel Industry” and the Best of the Best from the industry will win accolades here tonight.

We would like to congratulate all the winners for achieving excellence and for continually raising the benchmark in this exciting and dynamic industry.

You are truly an inspiration to us all.

We would like to sincerely thank the Hong Kong Tourism Board, our business partners and sponsors and of course Graham E. Cooke and his incredible team for making this event such a meaningful and memorable occasion.

My entire team looks forward to creating an unforgettable event, providing all of you with a glimpse of Hong Kong’s traditions and diverse culture, presenting you with culinary creations from East and West, as well as unique cultural performances.

We wish you all a memorable evening filled with long lasting experiences in Asia’s World City, Hong Kong.

Alexander O. Wassermann General Manager InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong

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ASIA

Breaking Travel News here brings you headlines from World Travel Awards winners across Asia, including the latest from Frasers Hospitality, Star Cruises and Singapore Airlines.

Frasers Hospitality is firmly on track to double its presence in China with the acquisition of a serviced residence property in the burgeoning city of Dalian for S$100.

The gateway city to north-east China, Dalian is a major port and centre for trade, industry, business and tourism. A leading city in the central government’s programme, Dalian has attracted high levels of FDI, which in 2014 were US$12.47 billion.

Ranked as one of top ten fastest growing cities of China based on a JLL research report, Dalian recorded.

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quired serviced residence in Dalian is one of the 16 new properties in China, including those in the pipeline. This will bring its portfolio in China to 30 emerging cities, the new properties, including those in the pipeline, will be located in Changsha, Dalian, Hefei, Nanchang, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Tianjin, Wuxi, Xiamen, Chengdu and that Frasers Hospitality will be adding with over 7,000 keys.

Adding to its existing portfolio in key established and Choe Peng Sum, chief executive of Frasers Hospitality said: “With a growth rate of seven per cent per annum, one cannot ignore the strength of China’s position

as the world’s second largest economy and a strong magnet for foreign direct investment.”

Frasers Hospitality is considered Asia’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand by World Travel Awards.

STAR CRUISES Asia’s Leading Cruise Line, Star Cruises, has confirmed its magnificent vessel, SuperStar Libra will be home ported in Haikou, China at Hainan Province from November 2015, to commence multiple short destination cruises to Halong Bay, Danang and Hue in Vietnam until March 2016 for a new cruise season.

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During SuperStar Libra’s five-month deployment, Star Cruises will provide thrice-weekly cruises allowing cruise passengers the opportunity to set sail for a three-day/two-night Cruise to Halong Bay every Wednesday and Friday or an alternate four-day/three-night to Danang and Hue every Sunday.

Ang Moo Lim, executive vice president sales, marketing and hotels said: “Cruising is a hassle free and relaxed form of travel and has gained much popularity in China nowadays. Millions of Chinese have cruised this year.

“This Hainan deployment is in response to increasing market demand in Greater China.

Abroad SuperStar Libra, they can indulge in a delightful Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine, cultural dance performances and theme programmes.”

SINGAPORE AIRLINES Singapore Airlines - considered Asia’s Leading Airline by World Travel Awards has signed an agreement to be the launch customer for a new ultra-long-range var-

iant of the Airbus A350 aircraft, enabling the resumption of non-stop flights between Singapore and the United States.

Singapore Airlines has 63 A350-900s on firm order and the new agreement with Airbus will see seven of these upgraded to orders for the A350-900ULR, which will have a range of up to 8,700nm. The Airline also has 20 purchase options, four of which will be converted into firm A350-900 orders. This will lift to 67 the total number of A350s on firm order with Airbus, plus 16 options.

Deliveries of the A350-900ULR aircraft are scheduled to take place in 2018, enabling the re-launch of the world’s longest non-stop flights, between Singapore and both Los Angeles and New York. The aircraft will be fitted with all-new cabin products which are currently under development. Non-stop flights between Singapore and additional points in the US are also under consideration.

“Our customers have been asking us to restart non-stop Singapore-US flights and we

are pleased that Airbus was able to offer the right aircraft to do so in a commercially viable manner,” said Singapore Airlines chief executive Goh Choon Phong. “This is another example of how we strive to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations by remaining at the forefront of product and service innovation in our industry. It will also further strengthen the Singapore hub by providing the fastest and most convenient air connectivity between North America and Southeast Asia.”

The agreement comes as Singapore Airlines is preparing to take delivery of its first A350-900 early in 2016, in line with the Airline’s longstanding policy to maintain a young and modern fleet.

Singapore Airlines operated non-stop flights between Singapore and both Los Angeles and New York until 2013, when the A340-500s that were used for the services were retired.

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HONG KONG

A few weeks, days or just hours are enough to get you hooked on the incredible city that is Hong Kong! Here Breaking Travel News takes a whistle-stop tour.

Hong Kong’s culture is a melting pot of customs and traditions, influenced by thousands of years of immigration.

Wherever you look in the city, there is a story to be told that will take you back centuries: whether it’s in the traditional Chinese festivals, cultural arts, or family-run restaurants.

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meet will be able to trace their roots back to mainland China. Human settlements date back some 30,000 years and since then the city’s population has exploded with migration from across the mainland - with each group bringing its own culture, cuisine and traditions. Although these blend seamlessly into the cultural melting pot that is Hong Kong today, you can still see evidence of these enduring influences at every turn and even expe-

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rience some of the more longstanding Chinese folk traditions first-hand.

Hong Kong culture is underpinned by the Cantonese dialect and people: early immigrants from the southerly Guangdong region of China established Cantonese as Hong Kong’s main language, bringing with them a strong cultural influence that’s evident in the city’s food, music and festivals. For an artistic expres-

premier destinations for people with serious spending power. If you’re after an iconic Alexander McQueen dress, Fendi handbag, or Chanel scent then you should make a beeline for one of Hong Kong’s swanky malls, such as the exclusive Landmark or prestigious Harbour

sion of this culture you only need watch some Cantonese opera: an elaborate art form that involves the singing of Guangdong melodies as well as a mix of martial arts, acrobatics, acting and incredible costumes.

Ko Shan Theatre is one of the last remaining venues to showcase this art. First opened in 1983 as a semi-open air theatre, it has since been renovated and now holds a 1,000 seat theatre plus a 600-seat auditorium. Operas - some of which are free to watch -are held here on an almost daily basis, plus there’s an exhibition hall on the art’s heritage.

SHOPPING Hong Kong is in the big leagues when it comes to shopping: it stands beside New York and London as one of the world’s

City. However, there’s much more to the city’s shopping mecca than famous international brands and some of the best stores are a short walk away from this glitz and glamor.

Tucked away in a backstreet of Tsim Sha Tsui’s shopping paradise is Granville Road, a hub of independent boutiques that showcase Hong Kong’s very own fashion designers. If you’re looking for quirky and fun gifts and household bits and pieces, Homeless, with branches in

Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui and Sha Tin, should be on your list. Furniture and home accessories with a twist boast a strong design aesthetic which really catches the eye.

DINING Hong Kong is also one of the most talked-about dining destinations in the world: it’s where celebrity chefs from across the globe compete to showcase their talent—and where diners come in droves to be the first to tuck in. But as densely packed as this city is with Michelin-starred restaurants and venues you’ll queue all night for, it also excels in something you’ll struggle to find anywhere else in the world—rich, local gems steeped in tradition, and humble, neighbourhood family favourites.

No visitor can leave Hong Kong without first going for some dim sum - the city’s unofficial pastime. Interwoven into every Hongkongers’ DNA, you’ll see restaurants packed from morning right through ‘til teatime with big groups sat at large round tables for yum cha (this term, meaning “to drink tea,” is interchangeable with dim sum). Although this age-old tradition is most closely associated with the people of Guangdong, the culture of the noisy teahouse - think fluttering birds in cages, trolleys stacked with steaming bamboo boxes - is firmly rooted in Hong Kong’s heritage.

MORE INFORMATION For more on visiting Hong Kong head over to the official tourism website at www.discoverhongkong.com.

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Breaking Travel News here brings you the latest from Australasia World Travel Awards winners Air New Zealand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, and Melbourne.

Air New Zealand has announced its 2015 annual result, recording normalised earnings before taxation of $496 million for the 2015 financial year, an increase of 49 per cent on the prior year. Statutory earnings before taxation were $474 million, while statutory net profit after taxation was $327 million, an increase of 24 per cent. At the same time, very strong operating cash flow of $1.1 billion was up 51 per cent on the prior year.

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Airline by World Travel Awards - declared a fully imputed final ordinary dividend of 9.5 cents per share, an increase of 73 per cent on the prior year, resulting in a 2015 full year ordinary dividend of 16 cents per share, an increase of 60 per cent on the prior year.

“Our strategic initiatives over the past three years have positioned us well to take advantage of market dynamics which have contributed to these results,” chairman Tony Carter explained. “Our investment in new efficient aircraft, the continued

development of our alliance partner relationships, world class sales and marketing execution, great customer service and strong focus on cost management have enabled Air New Zealand to achieve revenue growth against a stable cost base.

“We indicated at our interim result that lower fuel prices and current sales momentum have strengthened the company’s outlook, and this has seen the delivery of a record annual result that our shareholders and staff can be immensely proud of,” Carter added.

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS & RESORTS Australasia’s Leading Hotel Brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, also recently enhanced its customer experience by launching a dedicated site featuring Club InterContinental’s exclusive benefits and privileges for guests. The Club InterContinental offering focuses on providing a personalised end to end experience for guests, from the moment they make a reservation to stay at an InterContinental hotel or resort until the end of their stay.

Bruce Ryde, director brand marketing, luxury and lifestyle brands, IHG Asia, Middle East & Africa said: “Club InterContinental is much more than a room

category – it includes an array of bespoke privileges from the moment your make your Club InterContinental reservation to your departure from the hotel. Our guest can enjoy an array of services including dedicated staff on hand to assist you, Club rooms and access to the exclusive Club InterContinental Lounge.

A combination of bespoke experiences and service will bring Club InterContinental to life for valued guests among them a free Wi-Fi connection in the vehicle from the airport to the hotel, a gourmet breakfast buffet; complimentary pressing, a daily turndown service, a dedicated Club InterContinental room and evening drinks and light dining such as canapés.

Ryde added: “At InterContinental we know that for our guests, luxury is a mind-set and a way of experiencing life; to delight our guests we need to anticipate their needs and cater to individual preferences. It’s with this in mind that we enhanced our Club InterContinental offering, ensuring that we are meeting the needs of our discerning guests.”

ETIHAD AIRWAYS Finally, Etihad Airways has launched a second daily non-stop service from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne, creating new opportunities for international commerce and trade. The new service will be operated by a three-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with eight seats in First Class, 40 in Business Class and 280 in Economy Class. It complements the airline’s existing daily non-stop B777 flight between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi.

Etihad Airways’ president James Hogan said the launch of the airline’s second daily flight would put Etihad Airways in its strongest ever competitive position in the Melbourne market: “Becoming the only airline to offer double daily non-stop flights between Melbourne and the UAE clearly demonstrates our on-going commitment to Victoria and exponentially increases the attractiveness of our customer proposition.”

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Nexus Resort Karambunai, Malaysia Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort, Thailand Resorts World Genting, Malaysia Resorts World Sentosa Festive Hotel, Singapore RIMBA Jimbaran Bali by AYANA, Indonesia Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort, Malaysia ASIA’S LEADING FULLY INTEGRATED RESORT Marina Bay Sands, Singapore MGM Macau Mission Hills Haikou, China Resorts World Genting, Malaysia Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Sheraton Macao Hotel Cotai Central, Macau StarWorld Hotel, Macau Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Malaysia Sutera Harbour Resort, Malaysia The Venetian Macao-ResortHotel, Macau Wynn Macau ASIA’S LEADING GOLF RESORT & SPA Amanusa Bali Banyan Golf Resort, Thailand Chiang Mai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort, Thailand Danang Golf Club & Villa Resort, Vietnam Laguna Lang Co Golf Club, Vietnam Mission Hills Haikou, China Spring City Golf & Lake Resort, China Sutera Harbour Resort, Malaysia The Cambay Spa & Golf Resort, India The Lalit Golf & Spa Resort Goa, India

Victoria Golf & Country Resort, Sri Lanka ASIA’S LEADING GREEN HOTEL Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor Hotel, Cambodia Conrad Macao, Cotai Central, China Dusit Royal Princess Chiang Mai, Thailand Fairmont Singapore PARKROYAL on Pickering, Singapore Sheraton Incheon Hotel Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Sabah, Malaysia The Orchid Hotel, India The Sultan Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia ASIA’S LEADING GREEN RESORT Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa, Thailand Banyan Tree Phuket, Thailand Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor Hotel, Cambodia Evason Hua Hin, Thailand Mission Hills Shenzhen, China Naked Retreats, China ASIA’S LEADING HONEYMOON RESORT Avista Hideaway Resort and Spa, Phuket, Thailand Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali, Indonesia Berjaya Tioman Beach Golf & Spa Resort Malaysia Conrad Koh Samui, Thailand Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort, Thailand Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya, China Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort, Thailand Resorts World Sentosa - Beach Villas, Singapore Six Senses Samui, Thailand

The Pavilions, Phuket, Thailand The Samaya Seminyak, Indonesia ASIA’S LEADING HOTEL Conrad Macao, Cotai Central, China Conrad Seoul, South Korea InterContinental Osaka, Japan Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel, Shanghai, China Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Raffles Singapore Swissôtel Grand Shanghai, China The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Thailand The Oberoi New Delhi, India The St. Regis Singapore The Taj Mahal Palace, India The Westin Singapore ASIA’S LEADING HOTEL BOOKING SOLUTIONS PROVIDER roomsXML Sabre Hospitality Solutions Travel API ASIA’S LEADING HOTEL BRAND Dusit International Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Park Hotel Group PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts Raffles Hotels & Resorts Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces Tangla Hotels and Resorts The Peninsula Hotels The Ritz-Carlton

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All the Imagination You Need Prince D'Angkor Hotel & Spa is a sanctuary for tourists and corporate guests who expect excellent hospitality and friendly service.

Whether you are on business or pleasure, the Prince D'Angkor Hotel & Spa is a luxurious haven, elegantly furnished to provide you with a comfortable stay. You can enjoy a wide range of facilities and traditional Cambodian hospitality in Prince D’Angkor Hotel & Spa. Experience ultimate luxury and bask in the splendor of elegance at the Prince D’Angkor Hotel & Spa, the perfect base to explore the legendary Angkor temples and undiscovered treasures in Cambodia.

It is located in the Old French Quarters and walking distance within the Shopping Centers, Entertainment and Night Life Area and many more.

Services and facilities Luxury Accommodation Restaurants & Bars Blue Diamond Restaurant Sapphire Piano Lounge Opal Spa & Health Club Biggest Salt Water Swimming Pool Business Center MICE

Prince D’Angkor Hotel & Spa Sivatha Blvd, Svay Dangkum, Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia (855) 63 963 333

(855) 63 963 334

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ASIA’S LEADING HOTEL DINING & ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE Grand Hyatt Beijing, China InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Vietnam Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, Japan Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort, Indonesia Park Hyatt Seoul, South Korea The Landmark Bangkok, Thailand The Leela Mumbai, India ASIA’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Capri by Fraser - Changi City Singapore Capri by Fraser - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Capri by Fraser, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Conrad Koh Samui Residences, Thailand Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta, Indonesia Kempinksi Residences Bangkok, Thailand Langham Place Hotel Mongkok, Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Prince Hotel & Residence, Kuala Lumpur Raffles Residences Makati, Philippines ASIA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Excelsior Suite @ The Excelsior, Hong Kong Kohinoor Suite @ The Oberoi Udaivilas, India Maharaja Suite @ The Leela Palace Bangalore, India Maharajah’s Pavilion @ The Raj Palace, India Resorts World Sentosa Equarius Hotel, Singapore E&OE

Royal Imperial Suite @ The Imperial New Delhi, India Royal Oriental Suite @ Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Thailand The Mandarin Suite @ Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong The Peninsula Suite @ The Peninsula Hong Kong The Presidential Suite @ InterContinental Hong Kong The Ritz-Carlton Suite @ The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, Japan ASIA’S LEADING INFLIGHT DUTY FREE CONCESSIONAIRE DFASS Flemingo International IDFS Inflight Sales Group King Power Traveller ASIA’S LEADING INFLIGHT SERVICE Air India Cathay Pacific Airways China Southern Airlines Garuda Indonesia Hong Kong Airlines Japan Airlines Korean Air Malaysia Airlines Singapore Airlines ASIA’S LEADING INTEGRATED TOURISM GROUP Carlson Wagonlit Travel Cox & Kings Diethelm Travel Group FCm Travel Solutions HNA Tourism Group UNIGLOBE Travel (South Asia) ASIA’S LEADING LIFESTYLE HOTEL Conrad Seoul, South Korea Grand Hyatt Shanghai, China Hilton Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia Hotel Royal Chiao Hsi, Taiwan Pangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing, China Park Hotel Clarke Quay, Singapore Regent Taipei, Taiwan RIMBA Jimbaran Bali by AYANA, Indonesia The Fullerton, Singapore The Westin Singapore Tower Club at lebua, Thailand ASIA’S LEADING LIFESTYLE HOTEL BRAND Conrad Hotels & Resorts HNA Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts Park Hotel Group Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces Tangla Hotels and Resorts Westin Hotels & Resorts ASIA’S LEADING LOWCOST AIRLINE Air India Express AirAsia Firefly GoAir JetKonnect Jetstar Airways Nok Air West Air ASIA’S LEADING LUXURY ALL SUITE HOTEL Conrad Hong Kong Resorts World Sentosa Crockfords Tower, Singapore The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas - Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia Tower Club at lebua, Thailand

ASIA’S LEADING LUXURY BUSINESS HOTEL BRAND Conrad Hotels & Resorts Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts ASIA’S LEADING LUXURY CITY HOTEL Conrad Bangkok Hotel, Thailand Conrad Seoul, South Korea Grand Hyatt Mumbai, India Grand Park Orchard, Singapore Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, China Hilton Tokyo, Japan Pan Pacific Singapore Sheraton Taipei Hotel, Taiwan Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore The Fullerton, Singapore The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The Regent Taipei, Taiwan The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur The Westin Singapore ASIA’S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL Four Seasons Shanghai, China Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, Thailand Raffles Beijing, China Raffles Singapore The Oberoi Gurgaon, India The Oberoi Mumbai, India The Oberoi New Delhi, India The Peninsula Hong Kong The St. Regis Beijing, China The Westin Singapore

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Taste AN AFFORDABLE LUXURY

The essence of taste reaches far beyond the culinary creations of our Master Chef, Jacques Pépin.

It’s in the hand-selected furnishings of our gourmet restaurants. It’s in our richly appointed staterooms and lounges. It’s how our staff warmly welcomes you to the comfort of our country club-casual ambiance. From the serenity of our Canyon Ranch SpaClub® to the allure of more than 300 global destinations, our style reflects your tastes.

The essence of taste is

Value without compromise.

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ASIA’S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL BRAND Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas Conrad Hotels & Resorts Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Oberoi Hotels & Resorts One&Only Luxury Resorts Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces ASIA’S LEADING LUXURY RESORT Conrad Koh Samui, Thailand Gaya Island Resort, Malaysia InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Vietnam InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya, China Taj Exotica Goa The Bulgari Resort Bali The Oberoi Vanyavilas, India ASIA’S LEADING LUXURY TOUR OPERATOR Abercrombie & Kent India Asia Transpacific Journeys Asia World Enterprise Audley Travel Cox & Kings Exotissimo Travel Welgrow Travels ASIA’S LEADING LUXURY TRAIN Deccan Odyssey Eastern & Oriental Express Maharajas’ Express Palace on Wheels The Golden Chariot ASIA’S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE CENTRE Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, Thailand Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong Kuala Lumpur Convention E&OE

Centre, Malaysia Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore Tokyo International Forum, Japan ASIA’S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE DESTINATION Bangkok Beijing Hong Kong Kuala Lumpur Macau New Delhi Seoul Shanghai Singapore Tokyo ASIA’S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE HOTEL Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Thailand Fairmont Singapore Intercontinental Asiana Saigon, Vietnam InterContinental Singapore Oakwood Residence Garden Towers Bangna Bangkok, Thailand One World Hotel, Malaysia Orchard Hotel Singapore Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, Vietnam Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi, India Tangla Hotel Beijing, China The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Singapore The Venetian Macao-ResortHotel, Macau ASIA’S LEADING NEW HOTEL Fairmont Jakarta, Indonesia Intercontinental Nha Trang JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou, China

Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel, Japan Shanghai Marriott Hotel Parkview, China The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, Japan Tokyo Marriott Hotel, Japan W Beijing - Chang’An, China ASIA’S LEADING NEW RESORT Aman Tokyo, Japan Amanoi, Vietnam Dusit Devarana Hot Springs & Spa Conghua Guangzhou, China Kata Rocks, Thailand Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa, Thailand Sarai Resort & Spa, Siem Reap, Cambodia The Chedi Club, Jimbaran, Bali, Indonesia ASIA’S LEADING ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY AsiaRooms.com Asiatravel.com MakeMyTrip Rovia Yatra.com ZUJI ASIA’S LEADING PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT Amanpulo, Philippines Ariara Island, Philipines Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia Taprobane Island, Sri Lanka Telunas Private Island, Indonesia ASIA’S LEADING PRIVATE JET CHARTER Air Charter International Asia Aviation Company Asia Jet Deer Jet ExecuJet

Executive Jet Asia Jet Charter Asia NetJets China ASIA’S LEADING RESORT Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa, China Banyan Tree Macau Banyan Tree Phuket, Thailand Bulgari Resort Bali, Indonesia Evason Ana Mandara - Nha Trang, Vietnam Fuchun Resort, China InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort, Thailand Mission Hills Haikou, China Six Senses Yao Noi, Thailand The Oberoi Udaivilas, India The Venetian Macao-ResortHotel, Macau ASIA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Frasers Hospitality Lanson Place Oakwood Shama The Ascott Limited ASIA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Ascott Raffles City Chengdu, China Fraser Suites Insadong, Seoul, South Korea Fraser Suites Singapore Fraser Suites Top Glory, Shanghai, China Lanson Place Bukit Ceylon, Malaysia Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta, Indonesia Shama Luxe at Xintiandi, China

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ASIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Amanpuri, Thailand Banyan Tree Bintan, Indonesia Evason Ana Mandara - Nha Trang, Vietnam Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa, India InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort, Thailand Karma Kandara Resorts, Indonesia Layana Resort & Spa, Thailand Pullman Khao Lak Katiliya Resort & Spa, Thailand Six Senses Con Dao, Vietnam Taj Exotica Goa, India The Villas Bali Hotel & Spa, Indonesia ASIA’S LEADING SPORTS RESORT Club Med Bali Mission Hills Shenzhen, China Royal Hills Hotel Group, Thailand Thanyapura Phuket, Thailand ASIA’S LEADING THEMED HOTEL Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, China Disney’s Hollywood Hotel, Hong Kong Hard Rock Hotel Singapore Panda Hotel, Hong Kong ASIA’S LEADING THEMED RESORT Hard Rock Hotel Singapore Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya, China Resorts World Genting, Malaysia Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Tokyo Disney Resort, Japan

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ASIA’S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR Asia World Enterprise Buffalo Tours Cox & Kings Destination Asia Diethelm Travel Group Exotissimo Travel Luxury Travel Ltd. Pacific Holidays Trails of Indochina Vietravel Yampu Tours ASIA’S LEADING TOURIST ATTRACTION Angkor Temples, Cambodia Borobudur Temple Compounds, Indonesia Great Wall of China Ha Long Bay, Vietnam Intramuros, Philippines Taj Mahal, India Terracotta Warriors, China The Forbidden City, China Tokyo Imperial Palace, Japan Victoria Peak, Hong Kong ASIA’S LEADING TOURIST BOARD China National Tourism Administration Incredible India Japan National Tourism Organization Korea Tourism Organisation Ministry Of Tourism, Indonesia Philippines Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Tourism Malaysia Tourism Thailand Your Singapore ASIA’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY Asia World Enterprise Asiatravel.com Destination Asia Diethelm Travel Group JTB Corp

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Kuoni India Trails of Indochina Vietravel ASIA’S LEADING TRAVEL CLUB Chan Brothers Travel Club DreamTrips The Bespoke Travel Club ASIA’S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY Carlson Wagonlit Travel Cox & Kings Diethelm Travel Group FCm Travel Solutions HNA Tourism Group ITL World UNIGLOBE Travel (South Asia) ASIA’S LEADING TRAVEL MERCHANDISING SOLUTION PROVIDER Abacus Amadeus Asia Datalex ASIA’S LEADING TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER Abacus Amadeus Asia Illusions Online JETMAX Mystifly Consulting (India) Pvt. Ltd. QuadLabs Travelport

The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas - Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia Viceroy Bali, Indonesia W Retreat Koh Samui, Thailand ASIA’S LEADING VILLAS Amanpulo, Philippines Belmond Napasai Koh Samui, Thailand Fuchun Resort, China Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam The Banyan Tree Lijiang, China The Villas at AYANA Resort, Indonesia ASIA’S LEADING WEDDING VENUE Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, China Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay, China Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort, Indonesia Pangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia Shangri-La’s Sanya Resort & Spa, China The Racha, Thailand The Royal Begonia, Sanya, China The Westin Sanya Haitang Bay Resort, China

ASIA’S LEADING VILLA RESORT Amandari, Bali, Indonesia Amanpulo, Phililpines Amanpuri, Thailand Banyan Tree Sanya Evason Hua Hin, Thailand Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Bali Kata Rocks, Thailand Soneva Kiri Resort, Thailand E&OE

Asia Nominees 2015 ASIA’S MOST ROMANTIC RESORT Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa Samui, Thailand Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa, India InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort, Thailand Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya, China Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort, Thailand Le Méridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa, Thailand Rambagh Palace, India Resorts World Sentosa - Beach Villas, Singapore Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam ASIA’S RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARD Alila Manggis, Indonesia Andaman Discoveries El Nido Resorts Orange County Resorts Six Senses Yao Noi, Thailand Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia Spice Village, Thekkady, India AFGHANISTAN’S LEADING HOTEL Hotel Intercontinental Kabul Safi Landmark Hotel & Suites The Kabul Serena Hotel BANGLADESH’S LEADING HOTEL Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel Dhaka The Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka Hotel The Westin Dhaka

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BHUTAN’S LEADING HOTEL Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa Taj Tashi Uma by COMO, Paro Uma by COMO, Punakha BRUNEI’S LEADING HOTEL Orchid Garden Hotel Brunei Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam The Brunei Hotel The Empire Hotel & Country Club CAMBODIA’S LEADING HOTEL Angkor Century Resort & Spa InterContinental Phnom Penh Le Méridien Angkor Park Hyatt Siem Reap Prince d’Angkor Hotel & Spa Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort CAMBODIA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Personality Suite @ Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor Presidential Suite @ Park Hyatt Siem Reap Prince Royal Suite @ Prince D’Angkor Hotel & Spa Royal Suite @ Borei Angkor Resort & Spa CAMBODIA’S LEADING RESORT Angkor Century Resort & Spa Borei Angkor Resort & Spa Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor Shinta Mani Resort Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort Sokha Beach Resort Song Saa Private Island

CAMBODIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Angkor Century Resort & Spa Le Méridien Angkor Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor Raffles Hotel Le Royal Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort CAMBODIA’S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR 2World Travel (Cambodia) ABOUTAsia Travel Diethelm Travel Group First Travel Khiri Travel STB Travel & Tours CHINA’S LEADING BEACH RESORT Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa Banyan Tree Sanya Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya The Ritz-Carlton, Sanya CHINA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Banyan Tree Ringha Cachet Boutique Shanghai Fuchun Resort Le Passage Mohkan Shan The Langham Xintiandi Urbn Hotel Shanghai CHINA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Four Seasons Shanghai Grand Hyatt Beijing Hilton Beijing Wangfujing InterContinental Beijing Financial Street Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Kempinski Hotel Wuxi China Park Hyatt Shanghai Swissôtel Grand Shanghai The Westin Beijing Chaoyang The Westin Beijing, Financial Street

CHINA’S LEADING CITY HOTEL DoubleTree by Hilton Guangzhou Grand Park Kunming Swissotel Beijing, Hong Kong Macau Center Swissôtel Grand Shanghai The Peninsula Shanghai The St. Regis Beijing CHINA’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Conrad Macao, Cotai Central Grand Hyatt Shanghai JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square, China Le Royal Méridien Shanghai Regent Hotel Beijing The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai The Ritz Carlton Beijing, Financial Street The Westin Beijing, Financial Street CHINA’S LEADING DESIGN HOTEL Andaz Shanghai Blossom Hill Hotels & Resorts Hangzhou Blossom Hill Hotels & Resorts Suzhou Grand Hyatt Shenzhen Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Kempinski Hotel Dalian Kempinski Hotel Qingdao Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort The St. Regis Tianjin

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CHINA’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay InterContinental Sanya Haitang Bay Resort Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya Renaissance Sanya Resort & Spa Shangri-La’s Sanya Resort & Spa The Royal Begonia, Sanya The Westin Sanya Haitang Bay Resort CHINA’S LEADING HOTEL Four Seasons Shanghai Grand Hyatt Shanghai, China Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Mandarin Oriental, Sanya Swissôtel Grand Shanghai The Peninsula Palace Beijing The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai The PuLi Hotel & Spa The Ritz-Carlton, Sanya The Westin Beijing Financial Street CHINA’S LEADING HOTEL BRAND Conrad Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Kempinski Hotels Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Marriott International Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Tangla Hotels and Resorts Westin Hotels & Resorts CHINA’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES InterContinental Beijing Financial Street Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Kempinski Hotel Chengdu China

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CHINA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Jinmao Presidential Suite @ The Westin Beijing Chaoyang Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Shanghai Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Hotel Wuxi China Presidential Suite @ Regent Hotel Beijing Presidential Suite @ The Westin Beijing Financial Street The Peninsula Suite @ The Peninsula Beijing The Ritz Carlton Suite @ The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street CHINA’S LEADING LIFESTYLE HOTEL BRAND Conrad Hotels & Resorts HNA Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts Park Hotel Group Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Tangla Hotels and Resorts Westin Hotels & Resorts CHINA’S LEADING LOW-COST AIRLINE 9 Air China United Airlines Ruili Airlines Spring Airlines West Air CHINA’S LEADING NEW HOTEL Beijing Marriott Hotel Central JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou Shanghai Marriott Hotel Parkview W Beijing - Chang’An

CHINA’S LEADING PRIVATE JET CHARTER Asia Jet Deer Jet Lily Jet Nanshan Jet Tag Aviation CHINA’S LEADING RESORT Banyan Tree Hangzhou Banyan Tree Sanya Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay Fuchun Resort Grand Hyatt Beijing Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa InterContinental Sanya Haitang Bay Resort Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya Le Méridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort & Spa Mandarin Oriental, Sanya Renaissance Sanya Resort & Spa Shangri-La’s Sanya Resort & Spa The Peninsula Beijing The Ritz-Carlton, Sanya The Royal Begonia, Sanya The St. Regis Lhasa Resort The Westin Sanya Haitang Bay Resort CHINA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Frasers Hospitality Oakwood Shama The Ascott Limited CHINA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai Ascott Raffles City Beijing Fraser Suites Chengdu Fraser Suites Guangzhou Fraser Suites Suzhou Fraser Suites Top Glory, Shanghai

Oakwood Premier Guangzhou Shama Luxe at Xintiandi CHINA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Angsana Tengchong Hot Spring Village Banyan Tree Hangzhou Banyan Tree Sanya Four Seasons Shanghai Fuchun Resort, China Hilton Sanya Resort and Spa Mandarin Oriental, Sanya, China Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort The St. Regis Beijing CHINA’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY China Comfort Travel China CYTS Tours CITS - China International Travel Service CTSHK - China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Jinjiang Travel CHINA’S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY BCD Travel BTG International Travel & Tours Carlson Wagonlit Travel China HNA Tourism Group HRG China CHINA’S LEADING VILLA RESORT Banyan Tree Hangzhou Brilliant Resort & Spa Kunming Kayumanis Nanjing Private Villa & Spa Pullman Sanya Yalong Bay Villas and Resort

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CHINA’S LEADING WEDDING VENUE Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay InterContinental Sanya Haitang Bay Resort Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya Renaissance Sanya Resort & Spa Shangri-La’s Sanya Resort & Spa The Royal Begonia, Sanya The Westin Sanya Haitang Bay Resort INDIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Grand Hyatt Mumbai ITC Maurya, New Delhi Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi The Imperial New Delhi The Leela Palace Bangalore The Oberoi Mumbai The Oberoi New Delhi The Westin Gurgaon Trident Gurgaon Trident, Bandra Kurla Trident, Hyderabad INDIA’S LEADING CITY HOTEL Grand Hyatt Mumbai The Imperial New Delhi The Oberoi Mumbai The Taj Mahal Hotel The Westin Gurgaon INDIA’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Clarks Exotica Resort & Spa Bangalore Fairmont Jaipur Grand Hyatt Mumbai Hyatt Regency Gurgaon Renaissance Mumbai Hotel & Convention Center Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi The Leela Palace Bangalore

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INDIA’S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY Abercrombie & Kent India Caper Travel - India Cox & Kings Creative Travel Le Passage to India Sita Destination Management Travel Corporation (India) Limited INDIA’S LEADING HERITAGE HOTEL Maidens Hotel, Delhi Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan The Claridges, New Delhi The Imperial New Delhi Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan INDIA’S LEADING HOTEL Fairmont Jaipur Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai Rambagh Palace Taj Lake Palace The Imperial New Delhi The Leela Palace Bangalore The Oberoi New Delhi The Taj Mahal New Delhi Umaid Bhawan Palace INDIA’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Serviced Apartments, Pune Grand Hyatt Mumbai Residences The Leela Ambience Gurgaon Hotel & Residences The Residence Hotel & Apartments INDIA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Grand Presidential Suite @ Taj Lake Palace

Grand Presidential Suite @ The Taj Mahal New Delhi Peacock Suite @ ITC Gardenia Presidential Suite @ Grand Hyatt Mumbai Presidential Suite @ The Leela Ambience Gurgaon Hotel & Residences Presidential Suite @ The Oberoi Gurgaon Presidential Suite @ The Oberoi Mumbai Presidential Suite @ The Raj Palace Royal Imperial Suite @ The Imperial New Delhi SURYAVANSHI SUITE @ Rambagh Palace

The Westin Sohna Resort & Spa Vivanta by Taj - Fort Aguada

INDIA’S LEADING LUXURY TRAVEL AGENCY Abercrombie & Kent India Bespoke Tours & Travels Ltd Compass India Holidays Creative Travel Easy Tours of India Evaneos-Travel Luxury India Holidays

INDIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Amanbagh Alwar Ananda Himalayas Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa Kairali - The Ayurvedic Healing Village Kumarakom Lake Resort Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa Taj Exotica Goa The Oberoi Udaivilas The Westin Sohna Resort and Spa

INDIA’S LEADING ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY Cleartrip Expedia India MakeMyTrip Yatra.com INDIA’S LEADING RESORT Amanbagh Alwar Clarks Exotica Resort & Spa Bangalore Kumarakom Lake Resort Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa Taj Lake Palace The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore The Oberoi Amarvilas The Oberoi Rajvilas The Oberoi Udaivilas The Taj Mahal Palace

INDIA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Citadines Apart’hotel Oakwood Somerset Serviced Residence INDIA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Fraser Suites New Delhi Oakwood Premier Pune Somerset Greenways Chennai Taj Wellington Mews Luxury Residences Mumbai

INDIA’S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR Cholan Tours Cox & Kings TCI Travel Corporation India Terra Ignota Tours Thomas Cook (India) Travel World Experiences INDIA’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY Akbar Travels of India Cox & Kings International Travel House

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INDIA’S LEADING WILDLIFE RESORT Baghvan Lodge Kanha Earth Lodge Mahua Kothi Lodge Orange County Kabini Resort Spice Village, Thekkady INDONESIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Grand Hyatt Jakarta Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta Mandarin Oriental Jakarta Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers The Ritz Carlton Jakarta INDONESIA’S LEADING HOTEL Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta Hotel Vila Ombak InterContinental Jakarta MidPlaza Mandarin Oriental Jakarta Raffles Jakarta The Oberoi Lombok The St. Regis Bali Resort INDONESIA’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta The Mayflower, Jakarta Marriott Executive Apartments INDONESIA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Grande Astor Presidential Suite @ The St. Regis Bali Resort Mandarin Suite @ Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta Presidential Suite @ Grand Hyatt Jakarta Presidential Suite @ Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta Presidential Suite @ Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort Presidential Suite @ The E&OE

Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan Presidential Suite @ The RitzCarlton Jakarta, Pacific Place INDONESIA’S LEADING RESORT AYANA Resort and Spa Bali Conrad Bali Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay InterContinental Bali Resort RIMBA Jimbaran Bali by AYANA Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort The Bulgari Resort Bali The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas - Nusa Dua, Bali The St. Regis Bali Resort INDONESIA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Frasers Hospitality Oakwood Somerset Serviced Residence The Ascott Limited INDONESIA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Ascott Jakarta Fraser Residence Menteng Jakarta Fraser Residence Sudirman, Jakarta Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta The Mayflower, Jakarta Marriott Executive Apartments INDONESIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Amandari, Bali Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa AYANA Resort and Spa Bali Banyan Tree Bintan Conrad Bali InterContinental Bali Resort Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort

RIMBA Jimbaran Bali by AYANA The Bulgari Resort Bali The St. Regis Bali Resort The Villas Bali Hotel & Spa JAPAN’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL ANA InterContinental Tokyo Conrad Tokyo Grand Hyatt Tokyo Hilton Osaka Hotel Sheraton Hiroshima Hotel Swissôtel Nankai Osaka The Peninsula Tokyo The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo The St. Regis Osaka The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo The Westin Sendai JAPAN’S LEADING HOTEL Conrad Tokyo Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, Japan Grand Hyatt Tokyo Imperial Hotel,Tokyo InterContinental Osaka InterContinental Tokyo Bay InterContinental Yokohama Grand Park Hyatt Tokyo Swissôtel Nankai Osaka The Peninsula Tokyo The St. Regis Osaka The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo The Westin Tokyo JAPAN’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Chairman’s Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi Presidential Suite @ Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Presidential Suite @ Park Hyatt Tokyo Royal Suite @ The St. Regis Osaka The Peninsula Suite @ The

Peninsula Tokyo JAPAN’S LEADING RESORT Gôra Kadan Ryokan Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa HOSHINOYA Kyoto Phoenix Seagaia Resort The Windsor Hotel TOYA Resort & Spa JAPAN’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND BridgeStreet Global Hospitality Citadines Apart’hotel Frasers Hospitality Oakwood JAPAN’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka Oakwood Premier Tokyo Midtown JAPAN’S LEADING SPA RESORT Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa Okinawa Marriott Resort & Spa The Windsor Hotel TOYA Resort & Spa KAZAKHSTAN’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Donatello Boutique Hotel Orbita Boutique Hotel Vintage Boutique Hotel KAZAKHSTAN’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL InterContinental Almaty Radisson Hotel, Astana Renaissance Aktau Hotel Rixos Almaty

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KAZAKHSTAN’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL InterContinental Almaty Radisson Hotel, Astana Renaissance Aktau Hotel Rixos Almaty Rixos Borovoe Hotel Rixos President Astana Hotel Royal Tulip Almaty The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty KAZAKHSTAN’S LEADING HOTEL InterContinental Almaty Radisson Hotel, Astana Rahat Palace Hotel Renaissance Atyrau Hotel Rixos President Astana Hotel KAZAKHSTAN’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidental Suite @ Radisson Hotel, Astana Presidental Suite @ Rixos Almaty Presidential Suite @ Renaissance Aktau Hotel Presidential Suite @ Royal Tulip Almaty Royal Suite @ Rixos President Astana Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Suite @ The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty KAZAKHSTAN’S LEADING SPA RESORT Radisson Hotel, Astana Rixos Almaty Rixos Borovoe Hotel Rixos President Astana Hotel The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty KAZAKHSTAN’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY Otrar Travel Travel System Unit Travel Agency

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KYRGYZSTAN’S LEADING HOTEL Ak Keme Hotel Club Hotel Golden Dragon Hotel LAOS’ LEADING HOTEL Amantaka Angsana Maison Souvannaphoum Belmond La Residence Phou Vao Don Chan Palace Hotel & Convention Salana Boutique Hotel The Grand Luang Prabang Hotel And Resort LAOS’ LEADING TOUR OPERATOR ABOUTAsia Travel Laos Travel Tiger Trail Viengchampa MALAYSIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Hilton Kuala Lumpur JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur The Westin Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA’S LEADING HOTEL Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur Hatten Hotel Melaka Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Capri by Fraser, Kuala Lumpur E&O Residences Kuala Lumpur Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Pacific Regency Hotel Suites Prince Hotel & Residence, Kuala Lumpur The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur Presidential Suite @ Hilton Kuala Lumpur Presidential Suite @ InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Presidential Suite @ JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur Presidential Suite @ Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Presidential Suite @ The Westin Kuala Lumpur The Ritz-Carlton Suite @ The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA’S LEADING RESORT Four Seasons Resort Langkawi Pangkor Laut Resort Resorts World Genting, Malaysia Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa MALAYSIA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Ascott Kuala Lumpur E&O Residences Fraser Place Kuala Lumpur Fraser Residence Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Four Seasons Resort Langkawi The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort, Langkawi The Berjaya Langkawi Resort The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa MONGOLIA’S LEADING HOTEL Hotel Blue Sky Tower Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace Ramada Ulaanbaatar Citycenter Shangri-La Hotel, Ulaanbaatar Terelj Hotel & Spa Ulaanbaatar Hotel MONGOLIA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace Presidential Suite @ Terelj Hotel and Spa Presidential Suite @ Ulaanbaatar Hotel The Shangri-La Suite @ Shangri-La Hotel, Ulaanbaatar MYANMAR’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon PARKROYAL Yangon Sedona Hotel Yangon Traders Hotel Yangon MYANMAR’S LEADING HOTEL Belmond Governor’s Residence Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon Kandawgyi Palace Hotel Sedona Hotel Yangon Thahara Inle Heritage The Strand Yangon

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MYANMAR’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ PARKROYAL Yangon Presidential Suite @ Shangri-la Yangon Royal Lake Suite @ Chatrium Hotel Royal Lake Yangon Royal Sedona Suite @ Sedona Hotel Yangon MYANMAR’S LEADING RESORT Hotel by the Red Canal Mandalay Inle Princess Resort Mandalay Hill Resort Myanmar Treasure Resort, Ngwe Saung Sedona Hotel Mandalay The Strand Yangon MYANMAR’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY Exotic Myanmar Travels and Tours Than Than Travel Tour Mandalay NEPAL’S LEADING HOTEL Barahi Jungle Lodge, Chitwan Crowne Plaza KathmanduSoaltee Gokarna Forest Resort, Kathmandu Hotel Annapurna Kathmandu Hyatt Regency Kathmandu Shangri-La Village Pokhara Yak & Yeti Hotel PAKISTAN’S LEADING HOTEL Avari Lahore Avari Towers Islamabad Marriott Hotel Islamabad Serena Hotel Karachi Marriott Hotel PAKISTAN’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Avari E&OE

Lahore Presidential Suite @ Islamabad Serena Hotel Presidential Suite @ Karachi Marriott Hotel PAKISTAN’S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY AEG American Express Travel Services Best Buy Travel & Tour Quality Aviation PHILIPPINES’ LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Dusit Thani Manila InterContinental Manila Pan Pacific Manila Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila The Peninsula Manila PHILIPPINES’ LEADING HOTEL Discovery Shores Boracay Dusit Thani Manila Fairmont Makati, Philippines InterContinental Manila Manila Hotel New World Manila Bay Hotel The Peninsula Manila PHILIPPINES’ LEADING HOTEL GROUP Bellevue Hotels & Resorts Crimson Hotels & Resorts Richmonde Hotels & Resorts Seda Hotels PHILIPPINES’ LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Fairmont Makati, Philippines Presidential Suite @ New World Manila Bay Hotel Presidential Suite @ Pan Pacific Manila The Peninsula Suite @ The Peninsula Manila

PHILIPPINES’ LEADING RESORT Amanpulo Dedon Island Resort Mandala Spa & Resort Villas, Boracay Moevenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu New World Manila Bay Hotel Plantation Bay Resort & Spa PHILIPPINES’ LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Ascott The Residence Frasers Hospitality Oakwood PHILIPPINES’ LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Amorsolo Mansion Ascott Makati Fraser Place Manila Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center Manila PHILIPPINES’ LEADING SPA RESORT Amanpulo Eskaya Beach Resort & Spa Mandala Spa & Resort Villas, Boracay Plantation Bay Resort & Spa Two Seasons Coron Island Resort & Spa REP OF PALAU’S LEADING HOTEL Airai Water Paradise Hotel & Spa Palasia Hotel Palau Palau Pacific Resort

SINGAPORE’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Conrad Centennial Singapore Mandarin Oriental Singapore Orchard Hotel Singapore Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore Pan Pacific Singapore Sheraton Towers Singapore Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel Swissotel Merchant Court Swissôtel The Stamford The Regent Singapore The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Singapore The St. Regis Singapore The Westin Singapore SINGAPORE’S LEADING CITY HOTEL Conrad Centennial Singapore InterContinental Singapore Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore Pan Pacific Singapore Park Hotel Clarke Quay Raffles Singapore The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore The Regent Singapore The Westin Singapore SINGAPORE’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Conrad Centennial Singapore Fairmont Singapore Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Grand Hyatt Singapore InterContinental Singapore

SINGAPORE’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL klapsons The Boutique Hotel Naumi Hotel New Majestic Hotel The Scarlet Singapore Wangz Hotel

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SERENA HOTELS

Serena Hotels across the world, work under the umbrella of the Aga Khan Foundation for Economic Development. They are a hospitality brand of international repute, owned and operated by Tourism Promotion Services, that has within its portfolio a collection of 35 luxury hotels, resorts, safari lodges, resorts and heritage properties in Afghanistan, Kenya, Mozambique, Pakistan, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Tanzania and Uganda. The Islamabad Serena Hotel, Kampala Serena Hotel and Nairobi Serena Hotel are members of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World and Zanzibar Serena Hotel and Kirawira Serena Camp are members of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

The Hotels’ business philosophy has established them as a tourism leader in the industries where they are located.

The Hotels, with properties aim to promote and project the cultural values and heritages of the countries where they are located. Serena Hotels’ interiors and operating style also reflect and transmit local traditions and culture, making them different from other hotel chains across the world.

A glance around the public areas, guest rooms, terraced gardens and grounds of the luxurious properties attests to the company’s respect for local traditions.

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The eye is held entranced by locallyinspired architecture, the opulent detail of the mirror work and uniquely crafted furniture, all the work of traditional craftsmen and skilled artisans.

The success of the local approach is best reflected in the personalized treatment guests receive from hotel staff, an aspect that has been widely praised in social media. The Hotels have an extensive training and mentorship program for all associates aimed at increasing and honing their skill set, thus making them ready for the next level of responsibility.

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Corporate social responsibility is high on Serena Hotels list of priorities, and the Hotels are proud of their Cultural and Sports Diplomacy Initiatives operating under the banner of the Serena Environmental and Educational Development Programme (SEED). The Initiatives aim to connect communities with each other.

The Hotels also manage boutique properties in the Northern regions of Pakistan, specifically in Shigar and Khaplu. Though Serena Shigar Fort and Serena Khaplu Palace are fine examples

of historical architecture in and of themselves, the heritage properties’ business models, and focus on adaptive reuse, ensure that Serena Hotels has set a benchmark for the hospitality industry in Pakistan.

These boutique Hotels use indigenously sourced materials in all aspects of their operations.

Employees and community members are provided with skills development training by the Hotel management thus enhancing the community’s overall skill set and employability prospects. In Shigar for example, the Hotel runs a Vocational Center for women to equip them with sowing and embroidery skills. Local women are also taught how to make cakes and jams with local fruit. Male members of the community are provided opportunities to train with the Hotel. In addition to enhancing their skill set, they are also trained in hygiene methods.

The emphasis on communicating traditional cultures through physical space has also birthed the idea for a new tangible Program – the Cultural Diplomacy Initiative. The initiative’s objective is to host entertainment programs depicting various cultures from around the world. Over the past two years alone, Serena Hotels - Pakistan have showcased numerous events of public interest focused on bringing international and local cultures to the forefront of the Pakistani public’s consciousness. Funds raised through ticket sales are donated entirely to the health,

education and humanitarian assistance sectors.

These cultural initiatives have gained a traction and popularity with the public, not only for their entertaining nature, but also because – at their heart – they aim to develop peace and foster relationships between communities. In this way, the Hotels are working on a very tangible level to promote the most positive aspects of the areas where they are located. The Cultural Diplomacy Initiative runs parallel to the Adventure and Sports Diplomacy Initiatives both of which carry forward the Hotels objective of bringing together different segments of society.

Serena Hotels founded the Adventure Diplomacy Group to take Samina Baig to the top of the seven of the highest summits across seven continents. The Group facilitated the formation of a world record for Pakistan and for Samina. Serena Hotels brought together five diplomatic missions under one roof, time and time again, to fulfill this aim. The Sports Diplomacy Initiatives also cuts across various segments of society to promote healthy interaction.

In this way, the aim of nurturing local achievements and promoting development is embedded in the Serena Hotels philosophy. People are encouraged to form networks and share knowledge, ideas and joy through their interaction with the physical spaces within these unique architectural masterpieces.

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2015

SINGAPORE’S LEADING HOTEL Capella Singapore InterContinental Singapore Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Bay Sands Pan Pacific Singapore Raffles Singapore The Fullerton The Ritz-Carlton Millenia The St. Regis Singapore The Westin Singapore SINGAPORE’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Capella Singapore Capri by Fraser, Changi City, Singapore Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Singapore The Residences at W Singapore - Sentosa Cove SINGAPORE’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Chairman Suite @ Marina Bay Sands Presidential Suite @ Conrad Centennial Singapore Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Presidential Suite @ Grand Hyatt Singapore Presidential Suite @ Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Presidential Suite @ Pan Pacific Singapore Presidential Suite @ Raffles Singapore Presidential Suite @ Swissôtel The Stamford Presidential Suite @ The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore Presidential Suite @ The St. Regis Singapore SINGAPORE’S LEADING LIFESTYLE HOTEL Fairmont Singapore InterContinental Singapore Mandarin Oriental Singapore Raffles Singapore E&OE

The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore The Westin Singapore SINGAPORE’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Ascott The Residence Frasers Hospitality Great World Serviced Apartments Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Singapore SINGAPORE’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Ascott Raffles Place Singapore Fraser Suites Singapore Great World Serviced Apartments Singapore Lanson Place Winsland Serviced Residences Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard, Singapore SINGAPORE’S LEADING SPA RESORT Capella Singapore Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Raffles Singapore The Singapore Resort & Spa Sentosa SINGAPORE’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY ASA Holidays Chan Brothers CTC Travel Dynasty Travel Flight Centre SA Tours SOUTH KOREA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Conrad Seoul Grand Hilton Seoul InterContinental Seoul Coex Park Hyatt Seoul Sheraton Incheon Hotel

SOUTH KOREA’S LEADING HOTEL Conrad Seoul Grand Hyatt Seoul InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas InterContinental Seoul Coex JW Marriott Hotel Seoul Park Hyatt Seoul Sheraton Incheon Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Seoul The Shilla Seoul The Westin Chosun Seoul W Seoul - Walkerhill SOUTH KOREA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Extreme Wow Suite at W Seoul-Walkerhill Penthouse Suite at Conrad Seoul Presidential Suite at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul Presidential Suite at The RitzCarlton Seoul SOUTH KOREA’S LEADING RESORT Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort Paradise Hotel & Casino The Shilla Jeju SOUTH KOREA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Frasers Hospitality Marriott Executive Apartments Oakwood Somerset Serviced Residence SOUTH KOREA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Fraser Place Central Seoul Fraser Place Namdaemun Fraser Suites Insadong, Seoul Oakwood Premier Coex Center Seoul Somerset Palace Seoul Yeouido Park Centre, Seoul Marriott Executive Apartments

SRI LANKA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Amangalla Amanwella Galle Fort Jetwing Vil Uyana The Fortress Resort & Spa The River House The Wallawwa SRI LANKA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Best Western Elyon Colombo Cinnamon Grand Colombo Hilton Colombo Jetwing Lighthouse Galle The Galle Face Hotel SRI LANKA’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Buckingham Place Tangalle Ceylon City Hotel Cinnamon Lodge Habarana Jetwing Yala Mount Lavinia Hotel The Paradise Resort and Spa, Dambulla SRI LANKA’S LEADING HOTEL Casa Colombo Cinnamon Grand Colombo Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo Heritance Ahungalla Hotel Hilton Colombo Taj Samudra Colombo SRI LANKA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Cinnamon Grand Colombo Presidential Suite @ Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo Presidential Suite @ Mahaweli Reach Hotel Presidential Suite @ Vivanta by Taj - Bentota Royal Suite @ Casa Colombo

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Me e t in g f a c ilit i es , rec ogn i sed by t h e w o r l d .

At the 5-star One World Hotel, you can expect ample space, luxuriously appointed with spectacular chandeliers and state-of-the-art facilities including simultaneous interpretation system, live feed facility and mood lighting with variable colour setting and free Wi-Fi. However, what makes corporate functions here extra special is the opportunity to put fun back into functions.

Anything’s possible in One World. To add some excitement to your next event, speak to our Conventions and Events team today at 03-7712 2289 or email cne@oneworldhotel.com.my

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Asia Nominees 2015

2015

SRI LANKA’S LEADING RESORT Cinnamon Lodge Habarana Heritance Kandalama Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions Jetwing Blue Jetwing Lighthouse Galle Vivanta by Taj - Bentota SRI LANKA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Barberyn Ayurvedic Beach Resort Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions Jetwing Lagoon Jetwing Lighthouse Saman Villas The Fortress Resort & Spa SRI LANKA’S LEADING WEDDING VENUE Eden Resort & Spa Beruwela Heritance Ahungalla Heritance Tea Factory Jetwing Blue Saman Villas The Elephant Corridor, Sigiriya SRI LANKA’S LEADING WELLNESS RESORT Amaya Lake Resort Dambula Barberyn Reef Ayurveda Resort Dalmanuta Gardens & Spa Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions TAIWAN’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Palais de Chine Hotel Regent Taipei San Want Residences Taipei Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel The Westin Taipei

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TAIWAN’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL E-Da Royal Hotel Fleur de Chine Hotel Sun Moon Lake Four Points by Sheraton Zhonghe, Taipei Regent Taipei Sheraton Grande Taipei Hotel TAIWAN’S LEADING HOTEL Ambassador Hotel Kaohsiung Hotel Les Suites Ching-Cheng Hotel, Taipei Hotel Royal Chiao Hsi Hotel Royal-Nikko Taipei Palais de Chine Hotel Regent Taipei The Lalu W Taipei TAIWAN’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Grand Hyatt Taipei Presidential Suite @ Millennium Vee Hotel Taichung Presidential Suite @ Regent Taipei Presidential Suite @ Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel TAJIKISTAN’S LEADING HOTEL Dushanbe Serena Hotel Hotel Lotus Hyatt Regency Dushanbe Sheraton Dushanbe Hotel THAILAND’S LEADING BEACH RESORT Aleenta Phuket Resort & Spa Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa Samui Anantara Phuket Villas Dusit Thani Hua Hin Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket InterContinental Hua Hin Resort InterContinental Samui Baan

Taling Ngam Resort Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort & Spa The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Trisara Resort THAILAND’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Chillax Resort Hansar Samui Indigo Pearl, Phuket Pimalai Resort & Spa SALA Phuket Resort & Spa Samui Peninsula Koh Samui Sukhothai Treasure Resort & Spa The Sarojin THAILAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Centara Grand at Central World Conrad Bangkok Dusit Thani Bangkok Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15 InterContinental Bangkok Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Swissôtel Nai Lert Park, Bangkok The Peninsula Bangkok The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok THAILAND’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Angsana Laguna Phuket Dusit Thani Hua Hin Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach InterContinental Hua Hin Resort InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort & Spa The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa

THAILAND’S LEADING HOTEL Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel Banyan Tree Phuket Conrad Bangkok, Thailand Hilton Pattaya InterContinental Bangkok Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit Swissôtel Nai Lert Park, Bangkok The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok The Peninsula Bangkok THAILAND’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Mövenpick Residence Karon Beach Phuket Oriental Residence Bangkok The Aetas Residence Urbana Sathorn Bangkok THAILAND’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel Presidential Suite @ Conrad Bangkok Presidential Suite @ Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Royal Oriental Suite @ Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok The Peninsula Suite @ The Peninsula Bangkok Tower Club Lebua Suite @ Tower Club at lebua THAILAND’S LEADING LIFESTYLE HOTEL Anantara Bangkok Sathorn Banyan Tree Bangkok Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok Le Meridien Bangkok Tower Club at lebua

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Te Manava LuxuryVillas & Spa

The Road Less Travelled

TONGA SORT RARO PACIFIC RE Star 4 Rarotonga, Muri Beach,

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THAILAND’S LEADING LUXURY ALL SUITE HOTEL 137 Pillars House Katiliya Mountain Resort & Spa Tower Club at lebua THAILAND’S LEADING RESORT Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa Samui Anantara Phuket Villas Banyan Tree Phuket Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai InterContinental Hua Hin Resort InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort Le Méridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Pimalai Resort & Spa The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai The Evason Hua Hin Resort & Spa Trisara Resort THAILAND’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Ascott The Residence Marriott Executive Apartments Oakwood Somerset Serviced Residence THAILAND’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Anantara Baan Rajprasong Ascott Sathorn Bangkok Oakwood Residence Sukhumvit 24 Bangkok Somerset Park Suanplu Bangkok

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THAILAND’S LEADING SPA RESORT Amanpuri Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa Anantara Bophut Koh Samui resort & spa Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa Banyan Tree Phuket Chiva-Som International Health Resort Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Layana Resort & Spa Lé Meridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai The Evason Hua Hin Resort & Spa The Pavilions, Phuket, Thailand Trisara Resort THAILAND’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY Diethelm Travel Group Oriental Escape Sun Leisure World Thai Travel Centre UZBEKISTAN’S LEADING HOTEL Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent International Hotel Tashkent Radisson Hotel, Tashkent VIETNAM’S LEADING BEACH RESORT AVANI Quy Nhon Resort & Spa Evason Ana Mandara - Nha Trang Furama Resort Six Senses Ninh Van Bay VIETNAM’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Anantara Hoi An Hotel Majestic Ho Chi Minh City

La Residence Hotel & Spa Hue Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa VIETNAM’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL InterContinental Asiana Saigon InterContinental Hanoi Westlake Park Hyatt Saigon Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon Sheraton Hanoi Hotel Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers VIETNAM’S LEADING CITY HOTEL Anantara Hoi An Caravelle Saigon Park Hyatt Saigon Rex Hotel Ho Chi Minh City Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers VIETNAM’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL AVANI Hai Phong Harbour View Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel Hotel Majestic Ho Chi Minh City Intercontinental Asiana Saigon Rex Hotel Ho Chi Minh City Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi VIETNAM’S LEADING HONEYMOON RESORT AVANI Quy Nhon Resort & Spa Fusion Maia Resort GHM Nam Hai Six Senses Ninh Van Bay

Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel Intercontinental Asiana Saigon Park Hyatt Saigon Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Sunrise Nha Trang Beach Hotel & Spa VIETNAM’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Colonial Presidential Suite @ Hotel Majestic Ho Chi Minh City Presidential Suite @ Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel Presidential Suite @ Park Hyatt Saigon Presidential Suite @ Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers Royal Suite @ Hanoi Daewoo Hotel VIETNAM’S LEADING RESORT Evason Ana Mandara - Nha Trang Fusion Maia Resort InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort Six Senses Ninh Van Bay Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang VIETNAM’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Frasers Hospitality Sedona Somerset Serviced Residence

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Pacific Resort Aitutaki

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TONGA SORT RARO PACIFIC RE Star 4 Rarotonga, Muri Beach,

TE MANAVA LUXURY VIL LAS & SPA Muri Beach, Rarotonga, 5 Star

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2015

VIETNAM’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Fraser Suites Hanoi Sedona Suites Hanoi Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City Sherwood Residence Somerset Grand Hanoi Somerset Vista Ho Chi Minh City VIETNAM’S LEADING SPA RESORT Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang Furama Resort Danang GHM Nam Hai InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort Palm Garden Resort Hoi An Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa Six Senses Ninh Van Bay VIETNAM’S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR Buffalo Tours Ecosea Travel HG Travel Luxury Travel Ltd. Saigontourist Travel Service TNK Travel Vietravel VIETNAM’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY Asiana Travel Ecosea Travel First Choice Travel (Vietnam) Vietravel VIETNAM’S MOST ROMANTIC RESORT Anantara Mui Ne Resort Evason Ana Mandara - Nha Trang Fusion Maia Resort GHM Nam Hai Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang

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BALI’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Ametis Villa Hotel Tugu Bali L Hotel Seminyak The Damai Uma by COMO, Ubud BALI’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Bali Residences @ Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali Bulgari Residences @ The Bulgari Resort Bali Residence Villas @ Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Residences @ Alila Villas Soori The Strand Residence @ The St. Regis Bali Resort BALI’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Amanusa Suite @ Amanusa Bali Conrad Penthouse Suite @ Conrad Bali EXTREME WOW Suite @ W Retreat and Spa Bali Seminyak Grande Astor Presidential Suite @ The St. Regis Bali Resort Grande Lagoon Suite @ The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua The Legian Suite @ The Legian Bali The Penthouse @ Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa BALI’S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA Presidential Villa @ Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali Presidential Villa @ The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas - Nusa Dua, Bali Royal Villa @ Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay The Beach House Villa @ The Legian Bali

BALI’S LEADING MICE HOTEL AYANA Resort and Spa Bali Conrad Bali Grand Hyatt Bali InterContinental Bali Resort Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran RIMBA Jimbaran Bali by AYANA Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas - Nusa Dua, Bali BALI’S LEADING RESORT Anantara Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa AYANA Resort & Spa Bali Conrad Bali Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Grand Hyatt Bali InterContinental Bali Resort RIMBA Jimbaran Bali by AYANA The Bulgari Resort Bali The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas - Nusa Dua, Bali The Oberoi, Bali The St. Regis Bali Resort W Retreat & Spa Bali Seminyak BALI’S LEADING SPA RESORT Amandari Anantara Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa AYANA Resort and Spa Bali Conrad Bali Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay InterContinental Bali Resort Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort RIMBA Jimbaran Bali by AYANA The Bulgari Resort Bali

The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua The Oberoi, Bali The St. Regis Bali Resort BALI’S LEADING VILLA RESORT Alila Villas Uluwatu Ametis Villa Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali Karma Jimbaran Resort Karma Kandara Resort Semara Luxury Villa Resort Viceroy Bali HONG KONG’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL J Plus Hotel by Yoo Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong, Central, Hong Kong Lanson Place Hotel The Luxe Manor The Mira Hong Kong The Pottinger Hong Kong Upper House HONG KONG’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Conrad Hong Kong InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong InterContinental Hong Kong JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong Langham Place Hotel Hong Kong Le Méridien Cyberport Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong The Peninsula Hong Kong The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

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HONG KONG’S LEADING CITY HOTEL Conrad Hong Kong Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Harbour Grand Hong Kong Hotel ICON W Hong Kong HONG KONG’S LEADING HOTEL Conrad Hong Kong Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Harbour Grand Kowloon InterContinental Hong Kong JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong The Excelsior The Peninsula Hong Kong The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong HONG KONG’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Mandarin Suite @ Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Peninsula Suite @ The Peninsula Hong Kong Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Presidential Suite @ InterContinental Hong Kong The Ritz-Carlton Suite @ The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong HONG KONG’S LEADING LIFESTYLE HOTEL Conrad Hong Kong Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Ovolo Southside The Mira, Hong Kong W Hong Kong

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HONG KONG’S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Harbour Grand Hong Kong InterContinental Hong Kong The Langham Hong Kong The Peninsula Hong Kong The Upper House HONG KONG’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Oakwood - Asia Pacific Shama The Ascott Limited The Bauhinia Apartments Central HONG KONG’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Citadines Ashley Hong Kong Oakwood Apartments Mid Levels East Hong Kong Shama Central, Hong Kong Somerset Victoria Park Hong Kong The Bauhinia Apartments Central The Henry V Casuseway Bay 2

MACAU’S LEADING HOTEL Conrad Macao, Cotai Central Grand Hyatt Macau Hotel Grand Lisboa Macau Hotel Lisboa Landmark Hotel Macau Mandarin Oriental Macau MGM Macau Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16 Wynn Macau MACAU’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Chairman Suite @ Conrad Macao, Cotai Central Grand Salon Suite @ Wynn Macau Presidential Suite @ Grand Coloane Resort Presidential Suite @ Mandarin Oriental, Macau Royal Suite @ The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel MACAU’S LEADING RESORT Banyan Tree Macau Grand Coloane Resort Hotel Lisboa The Venetian Macao-ResortHotel

MACAU’S LEADING CASINO RESORT Grand Emperor Hotel Hotel Lisboa Sands Macao The Venetian Macao-ResortHotel Wynn Macau Resort

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AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING AIRLINE Air New Zealand Air Tahiti Nui Fiji Airways Jetstar Airways Qantas Airways Virgin Australia AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING AIRPORT Auckland International Airport, New Zealand Brisbane Airport, Australia Cairns Airport, Australia Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand Melbourne Airport, Australia Perth International Airport, Australia Sydney Airport, Australia Tahiti Faa'a International Airport, Tahiti Wellington International Airport, New Zealand AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING AIRPORT HOTEL Airways Hotel Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Holiday Inn Auckland Airport, New Zealand PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport, Australia Rydges Sydney Airport, Australia Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel, Australia AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING AIRPORT LOUNGE Air New Zealand Koru Lounge, Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand Cathay Pacific Airline Lounges, Australia & New Zealand Qantas First Lounges, Sydney & Melbourne, Australia

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Silver Kris Lounge, Singapore Airlines, Melbourne, Australia Virgin Australia Airport Lounges, Australia AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL BLUE Sydney, Australia Gaia Retreat & Spa, Australia Huka Lodge, New Zealand Medusa Hotel, Sydney, Australia The George Christchurch, New Zealand The Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart, Australia The Lyall Hotel & Spa, Australia The Spire Queenstown, New Zealand AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE ISLAND RESORT Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands Paradise Bay, Long Island, Australia Qualia Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island, Australia Taveuni Palms, Fiji Turtle Island, Fiji Vomo Island Resort, Fiji AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE RESORT Blanket Bay, New Zealand Double Island, Queensland, Australia Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands Pacific Resort Rarotonga, Cook Islands Taveuni Palms, Fiji The Remote Resort, Fiji

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AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING BUSINESS CAR RENTAL COMPANY Alamo Car Hire Avis Budget Europcar Hertz AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Crowne Plaza Auckland, New Zealand Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Australia InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, Australia InterContinental Sydney, Australia InterContinental Wellington, New Zealand Park Hyatt Sydney, Australia SKYCITY Grand Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay, Australia The Westin Melbourne, Australia The Westin Sydney, Australia AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY Avis Budget Europcar Hertz Thrifty AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING CASINO RESORT Crown Perth, Australia Jupiter Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, Australia Sky City Auckland, New Zealand The Star, Australia Treasury Casino & Hotel, Brisbane, Australia

AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Crown Towers, Australia Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, Australia InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, Australia InterContinental Wellington, New Zealand Sheraton on the Park, Sydney, Australia Sky City Grand Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand The Langham Hotel Auckland, New Zealand The Westin Sydney, Australia AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING CRUISE LINE Celebrity Cruises Crystal Cruises Cunard Cruise Line Oceania Cruises P & O Cruises Princess Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises Royal Caribbean International AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING DESTINATION Auckland, New Zealand Bora Bora, French Polynesia Cairns, Australia Fraser Island, Australia Gold Coast, Australia Queenstown, New Zealand Sydney, Australia Whitsunday Islands, Australia Yasawa Islands, Fiji AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING EXECUTIVE CLUB LOUNGE 9 Lounge @ Crown Metropol Perth, Australia Club InterContinental @ InterContinental Sydney, Australia Club InterContinental @ InterContinental Wellington, E&OE

Australasia Nominees 2015 New Zealand Crystal Club Lounge @ Crown Towers, Australia Elandra Retreat Club @ Surfer's Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, Australia Executive Club @ Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, Australia Grand Club Lounge @ Grand Hyatt Melbourne.

Australia Westin Executive Club Lounge @ The Westin Sydney, Australia AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING EXPERIENTIAL LUXURY PROPERTY Annandale, New Zealand Crystalbrook Lodge, Australia El Questro Wilderness Park, Australia Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, Australia Spicers Peak Lodge, Australia The Owners Cottage at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand The Owner’s Cottage at Wharekauhau, New Zeeland AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING FAMILY RESORT InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa, Fiji One&Only Hayman Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia Pacific Resort Rarotonga, Cook Islands Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa Gold Coast, Australia The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, French Polynesia The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji

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AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING GREEN HOTEL Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa, Australia InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, French Polynesia Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort, Fiji Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge, Australia Waipoua Lodge, New Zealand AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING HOTEL Crown Towers, Australia Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, Australia InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, Australia Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast, Australia Park Hyatt Melbourne, Australia Park Hyatt Sydney, Australia Pullman Sydney Hyde Park, Australia Sheraton on the Park, Australia SKYCITY Grand Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand The Hotel Windsor, Melbourne, Australia The Langham Hotel Auckland, New Zealand The Langham, Sydney, Australia AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING HOTEL BOOKING SOLUTIONS PROVIDER eTourism Instant Bookings JETMAX RMS Hospitality Solutions Sabre Hospitality Solutions Starfleet Welman Technologies

AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING HOTEL BRAND Hilton Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Marriott International Radisson Hotels & Resorts Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Westin Hotels & Resorts AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE CENTRE Cairns Convention Centre, Australia Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre, New Zealand Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island. Australia Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre, New Zealand AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE DESTINATION Adelaide City, Australia Auckland, New Zealand Brisbane, Australia Melbourne, Australia Sydney, Australia The City of Perth, Australia Wellington, New Zealand AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING NEW HOTEL DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street, Australia Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji The Brando, French Polynesia

Taveuni Palms, Fiji Turtle Island, Fiji Vahine Island, French Polynesia Viwa Island Resort, Fiji AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING RESORT Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, Australia Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, French Polynesia Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, French Polynesia InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa, Fiji Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort, Fiji Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa, Australia Millbrook Resort, New Zealand One&Only Hayman Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands Qualia Great Barrier Reef, Australia SKYCITY Auckland, New Zealand Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa, Cook Islands The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, French Polynesia The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Citadines Apart'hotel Frasers Hospitality Meriton Serviced Apartments Somerset Serviced Residence

AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT Fafa Island Resort, Tonga Laucala Island, Fiji Nukubati Island Resort, Fiji ASIA & AUSTRALASIA GALA CEREMONY

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AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Citadines on Bourke Melbourne, Australia Fraser Suites Perth, Australia Fraser Suites Sydney, Australia Somerset on the Pier Hobart, Australia World Tower, Sydney, Australia AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING SPA RESORT Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore, Australia Gaia Retreat & Spa, Australia Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, French Polynesia InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, French Polynesia Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel, New Zealand Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast, Australia The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji

AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY BYOjet Concierge Traveller Flight Centre Harvey World Travel House of Travel Jetset Travel STA Travel Tahiti Nui Travel AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY American Express Global Business Travel Corporate Travel Management (CTM) FCm Travel Solutions Pan Pacific Destination Management Travel Management Group Turama Pacific Travel Group

AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR Abercrombie & Kent Flying Kiwi Adventure Tours G Adventures Intrepid Travel Scenic Tours Virgin Australia Travel

AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING VILLA RESORT Double Island, Queensland Eagles Nest, New Zealand Emaho Sekawa Resort, Fiji Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, French Polynesia Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort, Fiji Pacific Resort Aitutaki Taveuni Palms, Fiji Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa, Cook Islands

AUSTRALASIA'S LEADING TOURIST BOARD Cook Islands Tourism South Pacific Tourism Organisation Tahiti Tourism Tourism Australia Tourism Fiji Tourism New Zealand

AUSTRALASIA'S MOST ROMANTIC RESORT Hidden Cove Eco Retreat, Vanuatu Royal Davui Island Resort, Fiji Seabreeze Resort Samoa The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, Tahiti Turtle Island, Fiji

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AUSTRALASIA'S RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARD G Adventures South Australian Tourism Commission Tourism Western Australia Treetops Lodge & Estate, New Zealand Whale Watch Kaikoura AUSTRALIA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Art Series The Cullen Cape Lodge, Margaret River Emporium Hotel Gaia Retreat & Spa Medusa Hotel, Sydney The Henry Jones Art Hotel The Langham, Sydney The Lyall Hotel & Spa The Prince, Melbourne Woodbridge on the Derwent AUSTRALIA'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Brisbane Marriott Hotel Grand Hyatt Melbourne InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto Park Hyatt Sydney Sheraton Melbourne Hotel Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay The Westin Melbourne The Westin Sydney AUSTRALIA'S LEADING HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel Sydney InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto InterContinental Sydney Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast Park Hyatt Melbourne Park Hyatt Sydney Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park Pullman Sydney Hyde Park Sheraton Melbourne Hotel Sheraton on the Park, Sydney Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay, Sydney The Hotel Windsor, Melbourne AUSTRALIA'S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Art Series The Cullen Art Series The Olsen Emporium Hotel Hilton Surfers Paradise Residences Palazzo Versace The Star, Astral Residences AUSTRALIA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Presidential Suite @ Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa Presidential Suite @ Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay Royal Suite @ Sheraton on the Park Royal Suite @ The Hotel Windsor, Melbourne The Australia Suite @ InterContinental Sydney AUSTRALIA'S LEADING LODGE Bamurru Plains Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley Longitude 131째 Ayer's Rock Saffire Freycinet Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef Silky Oaks Lodge Whare Kea Lodge, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand AUSTRALIA'S LEADING RESORT Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore Cypress Lakes Resort Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley E&OE

Australasia Nominees 2015 Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa Longitude 131° Ayer's Rock One&Only Hayman Island, Great Barrier Reef Qualia Great Barrier Reef Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa Surfer's Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa AUSTRALIA'S LEADING SPA RESORT Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley Gaia Retreat & Spa Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa Palazzo Versace Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa The Reef House AUSTRALIA'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY BYOjet Concierge Traveller Flight Centre Harvey World Travel Australia Hunter Travel Group Jetset Travel Mann Travel Phil Hoffmann Travel COOK ISLANDS' LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Etu Moana Little Polynesian Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel The Muri Beach Club Hotel

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COOK ISLANDS' LEADING RESORT Crown Beach Resort & Spa Etu Moana Little Polynesian Pacific Resort Aitutaki Pacific Resort Rarotonga Tamanu Beach The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa COOK ISLANDS' LEADING VILLA RESORT Aitutaki Escape Pacific Resort Aitutaki Royale Takitumu Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa FIJI'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Governor's Bure @ The Wakaya Club & Spa Hilltop Estate @ Laucala Island Resort Imperial Suite @ Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa Royal And Regent Suites @ The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa Royal Beach House @ Qamea Resort & Spa The Royal @ Vomo Island Resort FIJI'S LEADING RESORT Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa Taveuni Palms The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa Turtle Island

FIJI'S LEADING SPA RESORT Namale Resort & Spa Qamea Resort & Spa The Wakaya Club & Spa The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa Vomo Island Resort FRENCH POLYNESIA'S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA Otemanu Luxury Beachfront Villa @ Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora Presidential Over Water Villa @ Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa Royal Overwater Villa @ The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort The Royal Beach Villa @ Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa Two Bedrooms Pool Beach Villa @ Le Méridien Bora Bora FRENCH POLYNESIA'S LEADING RESORT Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa InterContinental Resort Tahiti Le Méridien Bora Bora The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort Vahine Island FRENCH POLYNESIA'S LEADING SPA RESORT Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort GUAM'S LEADING HOTEL Hyatt Regency Guam Pacific Islands Club Guam Royal Orchid Guam Hotel The Westin Resort, Guam GUAM'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Hyatt Regency Guam Presidential Suite @ Pacific Star Resort & Spa Presidential Suite @ Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort Presidential Suite @ The Westin Resort, Guam GUAM'S LEADING RESORT Hilton Guam Resort & Spa Outrigger Guam Resort Pacific Star Resort & Spa Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort The Westin Resort, Guam GUAM'S LEADING SPA RESORT Hilton Guam Resort & Spa Outrigger Guam Resort Pacific Star Resort & Spa Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort The Westin Resort, Guam MICRONESIA'S LEADING RESORT Hyatt Regency Saipan Kosrae Nautilus Resort Manta Ray Bay Resort Pacific Treelodge Resort Yap Pacific Dive Resort

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NEW CALEDONIA'S LEADING RESORT Le Méridien lle des Pins Le Méridien Nouméa Ramada Plaza, Noumea NEW ZEALAND'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Eichardt's Private Hotel Hotel DeBrett Huka Lodge Ohtel, Wellington Queenstown Park Hotel The George Christchurch The Spire NEW ZEALAND'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Crowne Plaza Auckland Hilton Auckland InterContinental Wellington Millennium Hotel Queenstown Pullman Auckland Sky City Grand Hotel, Auckland Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa The Langham Hotel Auckland NEW ZEALAND'S LEADING HOTEL Hilton Auckland Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa InterContinental Wellington Pullman Auckland Rydges Wellington SKYCITY Grand Hotel Solitaire Lodge The Langham Hotel Auckland The Spire

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Australasia Nominees 2015 NEW ZEALAND'S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Hilton Lake Taupo Residences at Pullman Auckland The Bolton Hotel The Rees Hotel NEW ZEALAND'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Grand Presidential Suite @ SKYCITY Grand Hotel Presidential Penthouse Suite @ Pullman Auckland Presidential Suite @ Hilton Auckland Hotel Presidential Suite @ InterContinental Wellington Royal Suite @ The Langham Hotel Auckland NEW ZEALAND'S LEADING RESORT Blanket Bay Eagles Nest Lake Okareka Lodge Millbrook Resort Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown SKYCITY Auckland, New Zealand Solitaire Lodge NEW ZEALAND'S LEADING SPA RESORT Kimi Ora Spa Resort Millbrook Resort Hotel Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Hotel Pullman Auckland The Langham Hotel Auckland Wharekauhau Lodge and Country Estate

PAPUA NEW GUINEA'S LEADING HOTEL Airways Hotel Port Moresby Crowne Plaza Port Moresby Lae International Hotel Madang Resort Hotel & Conference Centre SAMOA'S LEADING HOTEL La Manumea Resort Le Lagoto Resort Sa'Moana Resort Seabreeze Resort Samoa Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa TONGA'S LEADING RESORT Fafa Island Resort Mala Island Resort Mounu Island Resort VANUATU'S LEADING BOUTIQUE RESORT Eratap Beach Resort Tamanu on the Beach The Havannah The Terraces Vanuatu Resort Villa 25 VANUATU'S LEADING RESORT Eratap Beach Resort Iririki Island Resort & Spa The Havannah Vanuatu Mangoes Resort Warwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa

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MAJESTIC MAZAGAN

Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort is a unique destination less than an hour south of Casablanca, in the heart of an authentic region full of contrasts. Discover Morocco that is fascinating and intense, traditional and modern, historic and cultural. The resort covers 250 hectares, bordering a magnificent 7km beach on the Atlantic coast, and benefits from a mild and temperate climate all year round.

ROOMS AND SUITES: Overlooking the grand swimming pool dotted with palm and date trees, and surrounded by orange-scented gardens, laze in the shade of a parasol, lulled by the gentle babble of nearby fountains.

The comfortable, sophisticated and modern rooms reflect Arab-Moorish style, with design and furnishings produced by local artisans, emphasising the Moroccan way of life.

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THE INTIMACY OF PRIVATE VILLAS Mazagan villas, each with their own private swimming pool and garden, offer space and light, accentuating the sumptuousness of their Moroccan surroundings. These luxurious villas are situated alongside the golf course offering magnificent views of the fairways and greens and the Atlantic coastline. Guests staying in Mazagan

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Villas can enjoy the full service and facilities in the resort or take pleasure in comfort of the Villa.

Savour cuisines from around the world The restaurants at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort are a unique experience, combining the best of world cuisine with the refinement and variety of Moroccan gastronomy. From Moroccan and Lebanese cuisine at the stylish

Morjana Oriental Restaurant & Lounge, to relaxed cocktails and an open grill at Chiringuito Beach Club, Mazagan offers up to 12 restaurants and bars to cater for every taste.

MAZAGAN SPA Surrounded by gardens, in the shade of palm trees, Mazagan Spa is an intimate sanctuary including an authentic Moroccan Hammam. Discover traditional beauty secrets while enjoying a massage on the warm marble table or in one of the Hammam’s private treatment rooms.

Benefit from a wellness check and private ‘trainer’ who will develop personalised programmes including gentle exercise.

Mazagan Golf Course and Club House Designed by Gary Player, the Mazagan Golf Course is an 18 hole, par 72 links course that stretches 7km alongside the beach and dunes by the ocean coastline, making it the longest course in Morocco.

The course has plenty of surprises in store for golfers of all levels of skill.

The clubhouse includes a restaurant, a magnificent sea view terrace, a bar and a pro-shop.

UNFORGETTABLE FAMILY EXPERIENCES AT MAZAGAN With a Baby Club, a Kids Club and Club Rush for teens, Mazagan offers a varied programme for children, with the focus on beach activities and discovering the local culture. Childcare professionals cater for all ages, from nannies for babies aged three months and over, to sports coaches for older children, or DJ sessions for teenagers. With almost unlimited experiences for kids of all ages, parents can find plenty of opportunities for precious time together!

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A WORLD RICH IN ACTIVITIES Mazagan offers an infinite choice of activities including swimming, jogging, Nordic walking, tennis, horse riding, gym, fitness classes, cookery classes, shopping and much more. A water sports centre offers surfing, wind surfing and jet-skiing.

MAGICAL NIGHTS AT MAZAGAN CASINO AND ALIAS NIGHTCLUB Mazagan Casino provides an exciting entertaining environment with a diverse range of thrilling slot and table games.

Being the biggest Casino in North Africa with a surface area of 3000 m², Mazagan Casino offers more than 460 slot machines and 40 table games. It provides

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the latest generation of slots for a truly exciting experience, and diverse table games: Roulette, Black Jack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Texas Hold’em Poker, Punto Banco … Mazagan Casino also provides a private gaming area for its VIP guests where they can experience table games in a relaxing and comfortable environment.

Fariss Club, the casino loyalty program, provides special offers and exclusive benefits reserved to our clients. Fariss Club cardholders can earn points using their cards at the game that become redeemable throughout the Resort Alias Night Club is a magnificent venue created specifically for Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort. The bar and lounge area provide just the right blend of

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spaciousness and intimacy, and the subtle and spectacularly-presented mix of music will keep the sophisticated crowd dancing into the early hours.

CONFERENCE CENTRE Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort boasts an impressive, luxurious 2,000m² conference centre that can be adapted to suit all kinds of events : conferences, seminars, board meetings, business events, private soirées and weddings. The conference centre can accommodate up to 1,300 persons theatre style and 1,100 person for a banquet. The resort also has the facilities to hold plenary and subcommittee meetings outdoors.

For more information visit www.mazaganbeachresort.com

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W HERE MYTH M EETS LUXURY Embedded in the mythical hills of Monkey Mountain in the heart of the Son Tra Peninsula nature reserve, the five-star InterContinental® Danang Sun Peninsula Resort is a work of art as much as a resort. Set in 39 hectares of stepped gardens leading down to our very own private bay, all rooms and villas have panoramic view of the sea and cascading hills.

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RELAXING SIGHTSEEING WITH THE ROPEWAY Nowadays, ropeways are not just there to move people from the valley to the top of the mountain. Besides the classic application of ropeways in winter sports, LEITNER ropeways is also very successful with projects in the alternative use of ropeways – for example with transport systems to tourist attractions. Thanks to their outstanding architecture, cable-drawn transport systems are often tourist attractions in their own right and offer a very positive experience for the passengers. The adventure of the ride on an aerial tramway is an experience in itself. Passengers are offered a view from above that they would have missed had they been traveling in a tour bus or private car. Furthermore, cable-drawn transport systems ensure a stress-free trip that saves time and is also ecologically friendly. Steep sections can be overcome easily and the last obstacles for visiting the fortress of Narikala in Tbilisi, the recreational area in Ordu or the Ritten near Bolzano are eliminated.

Bolzano (IT) – Ride to the plateau with view to the Dolomites

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Tiblisi (GE) – Visiting the historical fortrtess

Bergama (TR) - Visiting the archeological site by ropeway

Ordu (TR) – By ropeway to the beach

Barcelona (ESP) – View over the city

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World Ski Awards set for a return to

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World Ski Awards has revealed A-ROSA Kitzbühel will host its annual Gala Ceremony for the third consecutive year.

A-ROSA Kitzbühel will welcome industry leaders to the World Ski Awards on November 20th-22nd for a three day programme of unrivalled networking events, dinners, and exclusive ski experience activities.

The highlight of the event will be the red carpet World Ski Awards Gala Ceremony 2015 itself on the evening of November 21st. Ski tourism figureheads and market leaders from North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Australasia will be in attendance as the World Ski Awards winners are unveiled.

The A-ROSA Kitzbühel is nestled among the Tyrolean Mountains against a magnificent Alpine backdrop. The view of the famous Hahnenkamm peak and the steep slopes is sure to take your breath away.

Sion Rapson, managing director, World Ski Awards, said: “In 2013 were made the decision to launch World Ski Awards in reaction to overwhelming demand from the ski industry for a programme that was fair and transparent. Our decision was richly rewarded in when industry

leaders from around the world joined us at A-ROSA Kitzbühel for our inaugural event. Last year World Ski Awards returned to A-ROSA Kitzbühel stronger than ever. The event was a phenomenal success and welcomed ski tourism leaders from across the world.

“As we begin our 2015 search we feel we have created programme with a mission to serve as the definitive benchmark of excellence, and to help to foster a new era of growth in ski tourism. This year we are aiming higher than ever, with our team presently scouring ski tourism

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destinations around the world in order to assess the countless nominations we have received. When voting opens later this year, members of the ski tourism community will again have a chance to make their voices heard on this more prestigious of stages.”

As well as accolades for the best products from the world’s leading ski tourism nations, awards for the ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’, ‘World’s Best Ski Hotel’, ‘World’s Best Ski Chalet’, and ‘World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel’ will be presented on the evening of November 21st.

Uwe Schramm, general manager at host hotel A-ROSA Kitzbühel said:

“The entire team and I are enormously proud that the A-ROSA Kitzbühel has again been selected as venue for this glamorous event.

He added: “Having hosted the international players and representatives from the finest ski hotels, chalets, boutique hotels and skiing destinations from all over the world at last year’s event, we are now looking forward to welcoming back the figureheads and market leaders of the ski tourism industry.”

World Ski Awards, the only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the ski hospitality industry, is the sister organisation of World Travel Awards.

MORE INFORMATION Launched in 2013, World Ski Awards aim is to drive up standards within the ski industry by rewarding the organisations that are leaders in their field. Votes are cast by professionals working within the ski industry – senior executives, travel buyers, tour operators, agents and media - and by the public (ski tourism consumers).

For more information on the upcoming World Ski Awards Gala Ceremony 2015 visit the official website at www.worldskiawards.com.

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Kitzbuehel „The most legendary City of Sports in the Alps“.

The home of skiing is the home of the World Ski Awards 2015 in Kitzbuehel.

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KITZBÜHEL The historic ski town effortlessly combines tradition with sophistication. Here Best in Travel takes a tour.

The celebrated Hahnenkamm, its long sporting tradition, and pioneering ventures into Alpine golf and winter sports have all contributed to Kitzbühel’s worldwide reputation. Today the town remains a place of contrasts, where rustic Tyrolean guesthouses rub shoulders with international designer boutiques. Visitors can experience Kitzbühel in many ways, from the alleyways in the medieval old town and the breath-taking pistes to the town’s elegant hotels and scenic hiking trails. Tyrol’s most sophisticated resort attracts visitors from all over the world, including celebrities, with its traditional character combined with modern flair.

Kitzbühel has been writing skiing history for 120 years, with the town boasting the ideal location and climate. In the

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long-established ski region around the Kitzbüheler Horn, the Nordstau weather effect ensures virtually guaranteed snow from December to April. Thanks to the grass cover up to the summits, skiing is possible even with small amounts of snow. There are also 820 snow cannons to create the perfect conditions for winter sports. And even if you don’t come to Kitzbühel to ski, you’ll find plenty to do with winter hiking, snowshoe walks, and horse-drawn carriage rides, or simply stroll around the picturesque town centre. In addition to sports there are lots of events that make Kitzbühel a fascinating winter destination. For example, the town’s advent celebrations with a traditional Christmas market and the New Year’s Eve fireworks on the Rasmusleiten create a romantic and magical atmosphere. High-profile events like the Hahnenkamm Races and the Valartis Snow Polo World Cup reflect Kitzbühel’s more sophisticated and international side.

Kitzbühel is also the ideal destination for those who want to pamper body, mind and soul. With its pure mountain air, alpine climate and breath-taking scenery, it’s the perfect setting for a healthy and relaxing break. From traditional Alpine wellness to modern beauty treatments, Kitzbühel has it all - combining luxury and relaxation as no other resort can. The town has a wide selection of sports and wellness hotels offering treatments that range from peat baths to sports massage.

As well as the beauty parlours, day spas and yoga studios, visitors can enjoy outdoor activities to boost their energy levels.

Kitzbühel’s lakes, waterfalls and ‘places of energy’ are also popular destinations for an active yet tranquil getaway.

MORE INFORMATION For more information on visiting Kitzbühel head over to www.kitzbuehel.com.

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World Golf Awards, the most prestigious awards programme in the golf tourism industry, has revealed Conrad Algarve will host its Gala Ceremony 2015.

After welcoming the inaugural Gala Ceremony in 2014, the luxurious property will receive the returning World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony on November 7th this year.

Conrad Algarve is one of the most modern five star hotels in the region.

The luxury hotel is uniquely styled, from the guest rooms to the private balconies, from the majestic spa to the five individual restaurants and bars, offering a sophisticated range of fine Portuguese and international cuisine. With contemporary design and technology flowing through the

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luxurious accommodation in harmony with beautiful natural surroundings, guests will find everything they require for a great holiday in the Algarve.

World Golf Awards Managing Director Chris Frost said: “It is an honour to be returning to the wonderful Conrad Algarve in southern Portugal for our second Gala Ceremony; the hotel was instrumental in the success of the inaugural World Golf Awards in 2014.

The Algarve is the centre of the golfing world, and it surprised nobody when Portugal took the title of World’s Best

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Golf Destination last year. With voting set to open in just a few short weeks it will be down to you, the voters, to decide if the destination is able to hold on to this most prestigious of crowns.”

Voting for the World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony 2015 opened on March 1st.

“The Conrad Algarve is extremely proud to be hosting the World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony for the second year in a row,” said Conrad Algarve General Manager Joachim Hartl. “It was an incredible pleasure to be part of the

first edition of such a prestigious event in which Portugal was inclusively awarded as the World’s Best Golf Destination and makes more than sense to extend this connection with the golf hospitality industry. The Conrad Algarve Team will be more than happy to welcome all the participants and make the most of this evening that will take place on the November 7th 2015.”

Golf sponsor Quinta do Lago will also offer World Golf Awards guests a chance to enjoy its three award-winning championship golf courses – the South Course, Laranjal, and new North Course, which was co-designed by Beau Welling and European Ryder Cup-winning captain Paul McGinley.

Each has been expertly designed to complement its natural surroundings, while offering its own set of unique challenges.

Wide lakes, undulating fairways and strategic bunkers characterise the terrain, along with carefully tended greens, which are considered to be among the best in Portugal.

John Dwyer, chief executive at Quinta do Lago, said: “It was a great privilege for Quinta do Lago to play a leading role in the first World Golf Awards. The visibility it brought created a great buzz about the resort and its success helped cap a special year for us, which included the re-opening of the North Course. To be involved again is a great honour and a tremendous opportunity to showcase our five-star facilities to some of the top names in the golf industry.”

MORE INFORMATION World Golf Awards serves to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism, world class courses and golf destinations.

Golf tourism constitutes a vital segment in the global travel and tourism marketplace. An estimated 60 million golfer visits will take place in 2015 to the 32,000 golf courses and resorts worldwide.

The 2015 World Golf Awards will focus on the leading 130 nations who are shaping the future of this dynamic industry.

While celebrating and rewarding excellence across golf resorts, courses and the golfing destinations throughout the world, World Golf Awards will strive to ultimately raise the golf tourist customer experience and stimulate both the domestic and international golf tourism market.

For nomination information please visits www. worldgolfawards.com.

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