Asia & Australasia Program 2011 by World Travel Awards

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Welcome President of the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Ceremony 2011 When we book holidays we aim for paradise on every front: magnificent attractions, rich culture, world-class beaches and perfect weather. Thailand offers this magic mix, and I am deeply honoured that World Travel Awards is hosting its Asia & Australasia Ceremony 2011 in this paradise corner of South East Asia. Thailand, in many ways, is a barometer for the changes sweeping across the continent of Asia. Whilst the traditional economic powerhouses of Europe and North America struggle to shake off the recession, growth in international arrivals is forecast at 5 percent for 2011, according to the UNWTO. This surge is being driven by intra-Asia travel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; emerging markets such as India, China and Malaysia and their burgeoning middle classes discovering an insatiable appetite for travel. We expect this growth to continue for at least the next decade, making the future very bright indeed for the luxury hospitality sector. This year is already shaping up to be the most ambitious yet in the 18-year history of World Travel Awards. I am pleased to report that the number of organisations nominated for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oscars of the Travel Industryâ&#x20AC;? has risen 13 per cent year-on-year.

Meanwhile the number of voters is up 11 percent year-on-year, driven by a surge in consumer voting. This reflects how the public now rely increasingly on World Travel Awards as their gold seal of travel excellence. Winning a World Travel Award is the ultimate travel accolade, with the endorsement of over 213,000 voting travel professionals demonstrating to both the travel industry and the travel consumer that your brand stands in a class of its very own. I wish to extend a special thank you to our host, the incredible Dusit Thani Bangkok, as well as our event partners WeClickMedia, and media partners eTurboNews, TravelDailyNews, Travtalk and Breaking Travel News. Honouring and promoting excellence and innovation in travel and tourism are why we are gathered all here. Thank you for joining us on this very special occasion, and congratulations for your incredible achievements.

Graham E. Cooke President and Founder World Travel Awards

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Welcome Chief Executive Officer Dusit International Asia & Australasia Ceremony 2011 It gives me a great pleasure to welcome you at Dusit Thani Bangkok on this special night of the “Oscars of the Travel Industry” – World Travel Awards 2011. Dusit Thani Bangkok is proud and honoured to be selected as host destination for the prestigious WTA 2011 Asia & Australasia Ceremony, not only for our hotel itself but also for Thailand, the world’s favourite destination which spearheads and enhances the global development of travel and tourism. It is great to see such a distinguished lineup of travel industry professionals, senior executives from renowned travel companies and hoteliers representing Asia’s leading hotels, as well as media from 60 countries in our hotel. Not only does this event recognise the best in the industry, it is also an endorsement of Thailand as a world-class leisure and business destination. It is veritable proof that we in the travel industry are all united, as we should be.

As Thailand’s leading luxury hotel and one that epitomises all the best that Thailand has to offer, Dusit Thani Bangkok hopes to share with you tonight the essence of our corporate philosophy: to provide an experience that draws on the gracious Thai culture for inspiration, and uses the “gifts of heaven to create heaven on earth.” Thus as we honour excellence in the travel industry tonight, allow us to also delight you with an evening programme that celebrates all things truly Thai. This prestigious international event will be a successful and memorable evening not only for the WTA, but also for the entire travel industry. My congratulations to all the nominees and winners; and again, welcome to Dusit Thani Bangkok.

Chanin Donavanik Chief Executive Officer Dusit International

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

In total the region – stretching from Iran in the east, through India, Thailand and Hong Kong to New Zealand and Fiji in the west – accounted for 22 per cent of the global tourism industry last year, according to figures from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). More than 200 million international arrivals touched down during 2010 – some 24 million more than in 2009 and 20 million above the 2008 pre-crisis peak – generating $249 billion in revenue – or $1,220 per person. Truly staggering figures.

As is to be expected China was the regional superpower, welcoming 56 million guests last year. However, other established destinations – including Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Macau – all welcomed over ten million visitors.

during a devastating tsunami off the coast of Japan in March.

Following the culmination of a decadeslong civil war, Sri Lanka also saw a surge in tourism visitors – with nearly 50 per cent more guests last year than in 2009.

In the skies over Asia

But there have also been challenges. Nearly 200 people lost their lives in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, in February this year, while thousands more were killed

However, neither has derailed the tremendous rate of growth

Malaysia Airlines – recognised last year as Asia’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards – has continued to go from strengthto-strength, with membership of the oneworld Alliance secured and over $800 million of aircraft ordered from Boeing in the past few months alone.

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With new chairman, Tan Sri Md Nor Yusof, also now in place, and a share swap with AirAsia signed to the benefit of both parties, Malaysia Airlines is well positioned to take advantage of the booming tourism sector in the region. In Japan, All Nippon Airways is – finally – preparing to launch its Boeing 787 Dreamliner programme after a number of delays. ANA confirmed earlier this year the new aircraft will be based at Narita International Airport in Tokyo with Hong Kong expecting to receive the inaugural commercial flight in October. “We intend to use the Dreamliner to expand our business, particularly our international routes,” said ANA senior executive vice president, Mitsuo Morimoto. “We are aiming to increase our revenues from international operations significantly and the 787 will play an instrumental role in this.” Korea Air – which took the title of Asia’s Leading Airline First Class in 2010 – is also celebrating a new era following the launch of its first Airbus A380. The inaugural flight took off in June from Incheon International Airport in Seoul bound for Tokyo baring the codename KE380 to mark the historic milestone in the airline’s history. Korean Air has ordered ten A380 aircraft, with the first five to be delivered by the end of 2011 and the remaining five by 2014.

On the ground Asia's Leading Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, has also wasted no time in cementing its position at the top of its sector, ordering its tenth ship in ten years from the Fincantieri Ship Yard. When completed in October 2014 the new ship will have a gross tonnage of 132,500 and accommodate 4,928 guests in 1,854 cabins. “This new order, the tenth in ten years, not only consolidates the link between our company and Fincantieri, but also demonstrates the leadership achieved by Costa Cruises in Asia and its ability to drive the cruise business and tourism in general,” said Pier Luigi Foschi, chairman Costa Crociere. Back on dry land, Raffles Group – which presently comprises nine luxurious properties around the world – is currently preparing for new openings in the Maldives, Indonesia, the Philippines, China and Turkey over the next two years. Perhaps the most exciting is the Raffles Makati which will be situated in the heart of the Philippines’ fastest growing cosmopolitan centre, Makati City. The property will be a true oasis in the most stunning tower ever built. The hotel will have just 30 suites, with elegant restaurants and a fresh perspective on the famous “Long Bar” at Raffles Hotel Singapore. A comprehensive rebranding exercise at Raffles is also being led by Diana Banks, who was appointed a vice president for sales & marketing in February this year.

Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore, has been enjoying a strong year after the destination was name Asia’s Leading New Resort in 2010. Universal Studios Singapore opened in April to bolster an already stellar selection of attractions, while the opening of both the new Equarius Hotel and Marine Life Park in 2012 is sure to keep guests coming back for more.

Luxury Asia Thailand’s Six Senses Resorts & Spas has recently seen Yao Noi, Phuket, reopen after a month of renovation. This follows the launch of Six Senses Laamu, the only resort on the virtually uncharted Laamu Atoll, earlier this year. Both developments will have been noted by World Travel Awards voters as the group seeks to maintain its title of Asia’s Leading Resort Brand. Finally, our host this evening, Dusit Thani Bangkok, will be seeking its taste of success following victories for Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket in a number of categories last year. The sister property took the awards for Thailand's Leading Beach Resort, Thailand's Leading Golf Resort and Thailand's Leading Spa Resort in an unprecedented run of success in 2010 – with many now wondering if Dusit Thani Bangkok can emulate these achievements tonight…

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World Travel Awards “The Oscars of the Travel Industry” Since its inception in 1993, World Travel Awards has been recognising and rewarding those organisations that have made the greatest contribution to the global travel and tourism industry. With voting growing year on year – over 213,000 travel professionals are now registered to vote – World Travel Awards continues to build its reputation as the ‘Oscars of the travel industry’. The awards programme is a global search for the very best travel and tourism brands, with winners from the six regional ceremonies progressing to the Grand Final at the end of the year. Graham E. Cooke, Founder & President, World Travel Awards, said: “World Travel Awards is a unique benchmark for industry quality and business excellence in every region and sector.” “The increase in registered voters, despite a global recession, demonstrates the vital role of performance delivery in a challenging and highly competitive marketplace,” he added. For the tourism trade, winning a World Travel Award is more than an award – it is an endorsement from the thousands of professionals from around the globe, as well as a gold seal to the consumer of travel excellence guaranteed.

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LOBSTER SOUFFLE ‘HOR MOK STYLE’ Served on a mild green curry with baby egg plants, basil and squid ink grissini.

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ROASTED ORGANIC L AMB SADDEL IN ORIENTAL SPICES Stuffing of foie fras and royal project guinea fowl, southern massaman sauce, butternut and Thai farmed herb salad.

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THAI MANGO & PANDAN L AYER CAKE Served with coconut ice cream and royal project vanilla infused plum.

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88 XINTIANDI 88 Xintiandi, a B ou tique Hotel is located in the internationally-acclaimed Shanghai Xintiandi, one of the city’s most exciting districts, set in former French Concession. It is conveniently located in the city centre adjacent to the business district on Huai Hai Zhong Road and is within walking distance from an array of commercial, shopping, dining and entertainment areas. 88 Xintiandi is a home of luxurious comfort and heartfelt service. Oﬀering 53 fully equipped rooms and suites overlooking either Taipingqiao Lake and Park or Xintiandi view. e interior design is luxurious in style, showcasing a modern look. e open space design emulates the distinctive aura that flows from traditional Chinese and South East Asian style, creating a luxurious, comfortable, and uninterrupted period of rest and leisure during your stay.

88 Xintiandi has proudly won the following prestigious awards: • China’s Leading Boutique Hotel, 2008 and 2009 from World Travel Awards, hailed by the Wall Street Journal as “e Oscars of the Travel Industry”. • Asia’s Best Business Branding Hotel, 2008 and 2009 from the Asia Hotel Leadership Summit, held annually by the China Tourism and Hotel Management Commitee. • China’s Leading Boutique Hotel, 2007 from World Travel Awards. • Best Boutique Hotel in China, 2007 in the World Traveller Media ‘Top 10 Awards’. It was the first year that these awards were been held and it was a huge honour for 88 Xintiandi to be the first hotel to win in this category. • In 2006, 88 Xintiandi was nominated in the category for China’s Leading Hotel in the World Travel Awards.

With 53 fully equipped rooms and suites, the following are the guest benefits and facilitites: • Complimentary buffet breakfast in Executive Lounge. Try our home make juices. • Complimentary morning tea/coffee serves in the Lobby. • Super King size beds, average room size of 60sqm. • Complimentary fruit plate with daily replenishment. • Free use of gym, sauna & steam room facilities. • Free use of broad band internet access and wireless. • Free usage of Laptop, Handphone & camera upon request. • Juice blender, Coffee machine & Tea making facilities, welcome tea. • Secretarial Facilities (our signature large executive desk with mini business center, a 4-in-1 printer combined with scanner, fax and copy machine in Lakeview Deluxe Room) • Pantry with Mini bar, personal private small wine cellar, Microwave and sink. • Surround Sound System, with max 42 inch flat screen TV, wireless inroom phone.

• Calming Angel Music to ensure that a peaceful atmosphere is created inside the room. • Foot Reflexology massage system available. • Ladies personal make-up corner, gadgets inclusive. • Be suprised with our own knowledge card and booklets. • All rooms with Balcony and prepared for you with aromatherapy oils. • Air Purifying and Humidity System, high performance, allergy friendly environment. • Ray X-Well e-smog devices to reduce the negative effects of magnetic fields and electro magnetic impulses. • Centra Star Bedding from top German brand. Centra Star is a product combination of modern, breathable materials with innovative technology to create a unique sleeping experience. Some of the ranges which have been introduced are as follows: Wellness (Let Vitamin E enchance your skin while you sleep) is luxurious duvet collection is wholly unique. e high quality bedding fibre is made from a bamboo-cotton cosmetic textile with Vitamin E. it has been proven that the skin absorbs this Vitamin E during the night, re-defining the term ‘beauty sleep’. Designed by NASA and developed in Germany. allegro fit (Allowing allergy sufferers to sleep better) Allegro fit is the gentlest and most effective way of preventing allergens in your sleeping environment. e anti-microbial fibre AMICOR Pure is proven to protect you and your family from allergens and bacteria all night long. Challenge (Not too warm, not too cold – just right) A duvet with active temperature regulation – that is Challenge with Outlast PCM fibre. Its micro capsules mean that it is able to retain excess body heatand radiate it back when needed, so you maintain the optimum body temperature throughout the night.

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Asia & Australasia Nominees Asia & Australasia Gala Awards Ceremony 2011 Asia

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Asia’s Leading Airline Air China Air India Asiana Airlines Cathay Pacific Airways China Airlines China Southern Airlines Hainan Airlines Company Limited Japan Airlines Korean Air Malaysia Airlines Royal Brunei Airlines Singapore Airlines SriLankan Airlines Thai Airways International

Asia’s Leading Airline Lounge Asiana Airlines Lounge, Incheon International Airport – Asiana Airlines First Class Lounge, Hong Kong International Airport – Cathay Pacific Airways First Class Lounge, Narita International Airport – Japan Airlines Golden Lounge, Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Malaysia Airlines KAL Lounge, Incheon International Airport – Korean Air Royal First Class Lounge, Suvarnabhumi Airport – Thai Airways

Asia’s Leading Airline Business Class Air China Air India Cathay Pacific Airways China Airlines China Southern Airlines Japan Airlines Malaysia Airlines Royal Brunei Airlines Singapore Airlines Thai Airways Asia’s Leading Airline Economy Class Air China Air India Cathay Pacific Airways China Airlines China Southern Airlines Japan Airlines Malaysia Airlines Royal Brunei Airlines Singapore Airlines Thai Airways Asia’s Leading Airline First Class Air China Air India Cathay Pacific Airways China Airlines Japan Airlines Korean Air Malaysia Airlines

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Asia’s Leading Airport Bangkok International Airport, Thailand Hong Kong International Airport, China Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia Seoul Incheon Airport, South Korea Shanghai Pudong International Airport, China Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore Tokyo Narita International Airport, Japan Asia’s Leading Airport Hotel Amari Airport Hotel, Thailand Asia Airport Hotel Bangkok, Thailand InterContinental Beijing Financial Street InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur International Airport , Malaysia Radisson Hotel, Delhi, India Taj Ambassador, India The Regal Hong Kong Asia’s Leading Beach Resort Berjaya Redang Beach Resort, Malaysia Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi, Thailand Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, Thailand Majorda Beach Resort, India Samaya Seminyak, Indonesia Sanur Beach Hotel, Indonesia Sokha Beach Resort & Spa, Cambodia The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Brunei The St. Regis Bali Resort, Indonesia

Asia’s Leading Boutique Hotel 88 Xintiandi Shanghai, China Aleenta Phuket-Phangnga, Thailand Casa Colombo, Sri Lanka Casa Del Mar Langkawi, Malaysia Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, Japan Hansar Bangkok Hotel, Thailand Kupu-Kupu Barong, Indonesia Lan Kwai Fong Hotel, Hong Kong Lanson Place Hotel, Hong Kong Layana Resort & Spa, Thailand Malabar House, India One Hotel Angkor, Cambodia Samui Peninsula Koh Samui, Thailand The Balé, Indonesia The Chedi Club at Tanah Gajah, Indonesia The Sarojin, Thailand Uma Ubud Bali, Indonesia Asia’s Leading Business Car Hire Alamo Avis Budget Hertz Sixt Asia’s Leading Business Hotel Conrad Bangkok, Thailand Grand Hyatt Beijing, China Grand Hyatt Tokyo, Japan Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok Hansar Bangkok Hotel Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Hotel Nikko Dalian, China InterContinental Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Pan Pacific Singapore Park Hyatt Shanghai, China Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore The Imperial New Delhi, India The Leela Kempinski Gurgaon, India The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore, India The Ritz Carlton Millenia, Singapore The Shilla Seoul, South Korea Trident Gurgaon, India

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Asia & Australasia Nominees Asia & Australasia Gala Awards Ceremony 2011 Asia’s Leading Business Hotel Brand Hilton Hotels Hyatt InterContinental Hotels Group Swissotel Westin Hotels Asia’s Leading Car Hire Alamo Avis Budget Hertz Holiday Autos Sixt Asia’s Leading Casino Resort Galaxy, Macau Grand Lisboa Hotel, Macau Marina Bay Sands, Singapore MGM, Macau Resorts World Genting, Malaysia Sheraton Grande Walkerhill, South Korea StarWorld, Macau The Venetian, Macau Wynn, Macau Asia’s Leading City Destination Bangkok Beijing Hong Kong Kuala Lumpur Mumbai Phuket Seoul Shanghai Asia’s Leading City Hotel Dusit Thani Bangkok Grand Hyatt Mumbai, India Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Hilton Tokyo, Japan Hotel Mulia Senayan, Indonesia Marina Mandarin, Singapore Pan Pacific Manila, Philippines Pan Pacific Singapore Sofitel Metropole Hanoi, Vietnam Swissôtel Grand Shanghai, China Swissôtel Nai Lert Park, Thailand Swissotel The Stamford The Regent Grand Formosa Taipei, Taiwan The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Asia’s Leading City Resort Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa, Thailand Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, China Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Hotel Mulia Senayan, Indonesia Le Royal Méridien Shanghai, China Pangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing, China Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Sheraton Taipei Hotel, Taiwan The Fullerton, Singapore The Leela Kempinski Bangalore, India The Peninsula Hong Kong Trident Gurgaon, India Asia’s Leading City Spa Hotel Banyan Tree Bangkok Four Seasons Hilton Kuala Lumpur Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Pan Pacific Singapore The Peninsula Hotels The Ritz Carlton Beijing, Financial Street Asia’s Leading Cruise Line Costa Cruises Holland America Line Inc MSC Cruises Oceania Cruises P&O Cruises Princess Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Silversea Cruises Star Cruises

Le Sutra the Indian art hotel, India Lebua at State Tower, Thailand Metropolitan Bangkok, Thailand The Lalu Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan Asia’s Leading Destination Bali India Korea Macau Malaysia Singapore Sri Lanka Thailand Asia’s Leading Experiential Holiday Resort Alila Villas Uluwatu, Indonesia Amanresorts COMO Hotels & Resorts Uma Paro, Bhutan Orange County Resorts The Banyan Tree Lijiang, China Tree of Life Resort & Spa Jaipur, India Asia’s Leading Family Resort Four Seasons Bangkok, Thailand Four Seasons Marunouchi Tokyo, Japan JW Marriott Phuket, Thailand Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa Langkawi, Malaysia Plantation Bay, Philippines Ramada Resort, Karon Beach, Thailand Resorts World Genting, Malaysia The Excelsior, Hong Kong

Asia’s Leading Cruise Port Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand Chuuk Island (Truk), Micronesia Dalian, China Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam Osaka Port, Japan Penang Port, Malaysia Shanghai, China Asia’s Leading Design Hotel Devi Garh, India Grand Park Orchard, Singapore Hansar Bangkok Hotel, Thailand Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Indigo Pearl, Thailand klapsons, The Boutique Hotel, Singapore

Asia’s Leading Fully Integrated Resort Galaxy Macau, China Genting Highlands Resort, Malaysia Marina Bay Sands, Singapore MGM Macau, China Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore StarWorld Macau, China The Venetian Macau, China Wynn Macau, China Asia’s Leading Golf Resort Amanusa Bali, Indonesia Bandung Giri Gahana Golf Resort, Indonesia Bintan Lagoon Golf & Beach Resort, Indonesia

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Mission Hills Resort, China Nexus Resort Karambunai, Malaysia Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort, Indonesia Phoenix Seagaia Resort, Japan Spring City Golf & Lake Resort, China Sutera Harbour Marina, Golf & Country Club, Malaysia The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia The Westin Resort Macau, China Asia’s Leading Green Hotel Banyan Tree Bangkok, Thailand Fairmont Singapore La Résidence d'Angkor Hotel, Cambodia Sheraton Incheon Hotel Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Sabah, Malaysia The Orchid Hotel, India Asia’s Leading Honeymoon Resort Angsana Resort And Spa Bintan, Indonesia Banyan Tree Hotel Ringha, China Berjaya Tioman Beach Golf & Spa Resort Malaysia Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Thailand Six Senses Hideaway, Samui, Thailand Asia’s Leading Hotel Amanpuri, Thailand Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, India JW Marriott Phuket, Thailand Kempinski Hotel Suzhou, China Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong Millennium Resort Patong Phuket, Thailand Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Swissôtel Grand Shanghai, China The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia The Imperial New Delhi, India The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore, India The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Thailand The Oberoi Udaivilas, India The Peninsula Bangkok, India The Peninsula Palace Beijing, China The Ritz-Carlton, Sanya, China The St. Regis Singapore The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, India The Westin Sohna-Gurgaon, Resort & Spa, India Trident Gurgaon, India

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Asia’s Leading Hotel Brand Dusit International Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts GHM Hotels Hilton Group Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Marriott Hotels & Resorts Oberoi Hotels and Resorts Raffles Hotels & Resorts Regent International Hotels Swissotel Hotels and Resorts Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces The Peninsula Hotels The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Asia’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel Grand Hyatt Shanghai, China Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, China Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Hotel G Beijing Hotel Mulia Senayan, Indonesia InterContinental Hong Kong Lebua at State Tower, Thailand Pangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing, China The Fullerton, Singapore The Regent Grand Formosa Taipei, Taiwan Asia’s Leading Luxury Golf Resort Amanusa Bali, Indonesia Anantara Golden Triangle Resort Fuchun Resort, China Mission Hills Hainan, China The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia Asia’s Leading Luxury Hotel Fairmont Singapore Four Seasons Shanghai, China Intercontinental Asiana Saigon Hotel, Vietnam Intercontinental Shanghai Pudong, China Jumeirah Himalayas, Shanghai JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square, China Le Royal Méridien Shanghai, China Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Park Hyatt Shanghai, China Shanghai JC Mandarin, China The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, China The St. Regis Shanghai, China Trident Gurgaon, India

Asia’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas Conrad Hotels Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Jumeirah Kempinski Hotels & Resorts Mandarin Oriental Oberoi Hotels and Resorts Raffles Group Regent Hotels The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts The Ritz Carlton Asia’s Leading Luxury Resort Anantara Phuket Villas, Thailand Anantara Resort Hua Hin, Thailand AYANA Resort and Spa Bali, Indonesia Banyan Tree Phuket, Thailand Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay Four Seasons Resort Langkawi JW Marriott Phuket, Thailand Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai Mandarin Oriental, Sanya Napasai, Thailand Orient Express Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Sheraton Grande Laguna Resort Phuket, Thailand The Leela Kempinski Kovalam The St. Regis Bali Resort, Indonesia Asia’s Leading Luxury Train Deccan Odyssey Eastern & Oriental Express Maharajas Express Palace on Wheels The Golden Chariot Train The Indian Maharaja The Viceroy of India Asia’s Leading Luxury Villa Amanpulo, Philippines Ayana Villa, Ayana Resort and Spa Bali, Indonesia Banyan Tree Bintan, Indonesia Fuchun Resort, Hangzhou, China Napasai by Orient-Express, Koh Samui, Thailand Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam The Banyan Tree Lijiang, China

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Mission Hills • Dongguan

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estled against more than twenty squarekilometers of greenery between Shenzhen and Dongguan, Mission Hills Golf Club is the perfect getaway for golfers and non-golfers alike. In this world’s largest golf complex, accredited by the Guinness World Records, you will find yourself indulging in the luxury lifestyle of golfing, spa treatments, fine dining, and a whole array of leisure activities enjoyed by some of the most coveted in the golf world.

NEVER A DULL MOMENT Complete with world-class amenities, including two ﬁvestar hotels, four clubhouses, awarding-winning spas, and more, Mission Hills Golf Club is a resort destination in its own. e two hotels, Mission Hills Shenzhen and Mission Hills Dongguan, are the only 5-star hotels in China that are built along golf courses. Most of the guest

rooms have a panoramic view of the golf courses and nearby mountains. e well-equipped multi-function venues with meeting rooms of various capacities, is another great place for more party fun. You are bound to find the perfect place for whatever event you can dream of. Combined with exquisite accommodation at the hotel, it offers deluxe services, an ideal setting for both corporate events and private parties. For our fun-loving guests, you can choose to play in one or all of our twelve master golf courses designed by golf legends, such as, Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman. Mission Hills Golf Club is the world’s only club featuring designers from five continents. Golf fan or not, you would appreciate the natural beauty as well as the care and thought that was put into these unique designs. After some serious golf putting, how about a game of tennis? e Tennis Academy at Mission Hills Country

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Poolside • Shenzhen

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

Since its inception, Mission Hills Golf Club has garnered numerous awards, such as, ‘5A National Tourist Attraction’, ‘Golf Resort of the Year – Rest of the Word Category’, and ‘Best Golf and Spa Destination’.

And after all, it’s your vacation. You deserve to relax and have a great time. Enjoy a luxurious ﬁne-dining experience among 12 restaurant choices, or pamper yourself to a relaxing treatment at the award-winning Mission Hills Spa. Mission Hills has launched it’s own signature spa brand which features a streamlined menu of traditional Chinese therapies and European treatments. Choose from the spa’s extensive menu of Eastern and Western soothing treatments. Your body will thank you for taking good care of it.

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

BEST OF THE BEST Named ‘Best Golf Clubs of China’ and ‘Best Golf Courses of China’ by Golf Magazine in 2010, and consistently recognized by the golf world as one of the best golf destinations in the world, Mission Hills Golf Club understands what it takes to be the best, in every way.

PERFECT LOCATION FOR THE PERFECT VACATION With ﬂights connecting from far and near corners of the globe, Mission Hills Golf Club is closer to you than you think, no matter where you are. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of your daily grind, and recharge your body and soul at Mission Hills Golf Club, the perfect destination any time of the year. Just 40 minutes away from Shenzhen International Airport and the border to Hong Kong.

Asia’s Leading Golf Resort

T: (86 755) 2801 1722 E: hotelmarketing@missionhillschina.com

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Asia & Australasia Nominees Asia & Australasia Gala Awards Ceremony 2011 Asia’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World Centara Grand at Central World Coex Convention & Exhibition, Korea Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong Putra World Trade Centre, Malaysia RPM International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Thailand Suntec Singapore International 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 Akasaka Prince Hotel, Japan Centara Grand at Central World Fairmont Singapore Grand Hyatt Shanghai, China Hotel Equatorial Penang, Malaysia Intercontinental Asiana Saigon Hotel, Vietnam InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, Thailand Renaissance Mumbai Hotel & Convention Center, India Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, Vietnam Swissotel Nankai Osaka, Japan Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi, India The Ritz Carlton Millenia, Singapore The Venetian, Macau Asia’s Leading New Hotel Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay Sheraton Incheon Hotel The Pullman Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

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The Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong The Waldorf Astoria, Shanghai on the Bund W Taipei , Taiwan Asia’s Leading New Resort Banyan Tree Ungasan Hansar Samui, Koh Samui Mission Hills Hainan The St. Regis Lhasa Resort The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Asia’s Leading Regional Airline Bangkok Airways Dragon Air Kingfisher Airlines Ltd Mandarin Airlines Silk Air Asia’s Leading Resort Alila Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Anantara Resort & Spa Golden Triangle, Thailand Banyan Tree Phuket, Thailand Bulgari Hotels and Resorts Bali, Indonesia Capella Singapore Conrad Bali Resort & Spa, Indonesia Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, Thailand Evason Ana Mandara Resort, Vietnam Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia Fuchun Resort, China Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa, China InterContinental Huizhou Resort, China InterContinental Sanya Resort, China Pangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia Paresa Phuket. Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa, India Resorts World Genting, Malaysia Taj Lake Palace, India The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Brunei The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach Kerala, India The Leela Kempinski, Goa The Oberoi Udaivilas, India Asia’s Leading Resort Brand Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas Banyan Tree Dusit International Four Seasons Mandarin Oriental Marriott Hotels & Resorts Oberoi Hotels and Resorts

Ritz Carlton Six Senses Resorts & Spas Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts Asia’s Leading Spa Resort Amandari Resort & Spa Bali, Indonesia Amanpuri, Thailand Anantara Phuket, Thailand AYANA Resort and Spa Bali Banyan Tree Bintan, Indonesia Chikusenso Mt. Zao Onsen Resort and Spa Evason Ana Mandara Resort, Vietnam Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia Layana Resort & Spa, Thailand Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort, Thailand Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Cambodia Taj Exotica Goa, India The Andaman Langkawi, Malaysia The Evason Hua Hin Resort & Spa, Thailand The Oberoi Wildflower Hall, India Asia’s Leading Sports Tourism Destination China India Japan Korea Malaysia Singapore Thailand Asia’s Leading Suite Fuchun Villa, Fuchun Resort, China Kohinoor Suite, The Oberoi Udaivilas, India Maharaja Suite, The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore, India Maharajah's Pavilion, The Raj Palace, India Presidential Suite, The Excelsior, Hong Kong Presidential Villa, Kumarakom Lake Resort, India Royal Imperial Suite, The Imperial New Delhi, India The Mandarin Suite, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong The Oriental Suite, The Oriental Bangkok, Thailand The Peninsula Suite, The Peninsula Hong Kong The Presidential Suite, Conrad Bangkok, Thailand

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Asia & Australasia Nominees Asia & Australasia Gala Awards Ceremony 2011 Asia’s Leading Themed Resort Hard Rock Hotel Singapore Hotel Michael, Singapore Orange County Coorg Resort, India Orange County Kabini Resort, India Tokyo Disneyland Hotel

Asia’s Leading Travel Management Company American Express Business Travel Carlson Wagonlit Travel Diethelm Travel Group FCM Travel Solutions HRG

Asia’s Leading Tour Operator A&F Tour Travel Co. Ltd Asia Transpacific Borneo Eco Tours Exotissimo Travel Experience Travel Travel Indochina

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Asia’s Leading Tourist Board China National Tourism Administration Incredible India Japan National Toursit Organization Ministry of Culture and Tourism Indonesia Philippines Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Tourism Malaysia Tourism Thailand Uniquely Singapore Asia’s Leading Travel Agency Akbar Travel American Express Asiatravel.com ATE Group Circle of Asia Diethelm Travel Group Dwidaya Tour & Travel H.I.S.CO.,Ltd Indian Horizons JTB Corp Kuoni Travel India Omni Travels & Tours Passion Asia Sunflower Travel Services Ltd Yatra Travel Asia’s Leading Travel Exhibition Asia Luxury Travel Market China Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition China Outbound Travel and Tourism Market Guangzhou International Travel Fair SATTE Openworld

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Asia’s Leading Villa Fuchun Villa, Fuchun Resort, China Kupu-Kupu Barong, Indonesia Mountain View Pavilion, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, Thailand Napasai by Orient-Express, Koh Samui, Thailand Novus Villa Bali, Indonesia Rasananda Phangan Island, Koh Phangan, Thailand Santiburi Villa, Santiburi Resort Samui, Thailand Spa Pool Villa, Banyan Tree Bintan, Indonesia Asia’s Responsible Tourism Award Alila Manggis Andaman Discoveries El Nido Lagen Island Resort Orange County Resorts Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi Spice Village, Thekkady •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Bangladesh Bangladesh’s Leading Hotel Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort Dhaka Sheraton Hotel Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka Radisson Water Garden Hotel Dhaka The Westin Dhaka •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Brunei Brunei’s Leading Hotel Orchid Garden Hotel Brunei Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam Rizqun International Hotel

The Centrepoint Hotel Brunei The Empire Hotel & Country Club •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Cambodia Cambodia’s Leading Hotel Angkor Century Resort & Spa FCC Angkor Himawari Hotel Apartments InterContinental Hotel Phnom Penh Le Meridien Angkor Prince d'Angkor Hotel & Spa Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor, Cambodia Sofitel Royal Angkor Sokha Beach Resort & Spa Cambodia’s Leading Spa Resort Angkor Century Resort & Spa Foreign Correspondents Club, Angkor Le Meridien Angkor Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor Raffles Hotel Le Royal Sokha Beach Resort & Spa •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

China China’s Leading Boutique Hotel 88 Xintiandi Shanghai Banyan Tree Ringha Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski Fuchun Resort Hotel G Beijing Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund JIA Shanghai Mansion Hotel, Shanghai Sky Fortune Hotel Shanghai The Langham Yangtze Boutique, Shanghai Urbn Hotel Shanghai China’s Leading Business Hotel Empark Grand Hotel Four Seasons Shanghai Grand Hyatt Beijing Jumeirah Himalayas Shanghai Le Royal Méridien Shanghai Park Hyatt Shanghai Swissôtel Grand Shanghai The Peninsula Beijing The St. Regis Shanghai The Westin Beijing, Financial Street

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Africa & Indian Ocean Nominees Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Awards Ceremony 2011 China’s Leading City Hotel Baiyun Hotel, Guangzhou Grand Park, Kunming Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing Swissôtel Grand Shanghai Swissotel, Beijing China’s Leading City Resort Grand Hyatt Beijing Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Le Royal Méridien Shanghai Pangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing The Westin Chaoyang China’s Leading Golf Resort Fuchun Resort Gloria Resort Sanya Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa Mission Hills Shenzhen Sofitel Executive Resort Dongguan Spring City Golf & Lake Resort China’s Leading Hotel 88 Xintiandi Shanghai Four Seasons Shanghai, China Grand Hyatt Shanghai, China Jinling Hotel Jumeirah Himalayas Shanghai Parkview Hotel PuLi Hotel and Spa Sofitel Forebase Chongqing The Peninsula Palace Beijing, China The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai The St. Regis Hotel Shanghai The Westin Beijing, Financial Street China’s Leading Luxury Hotel Beijing Hotel Four Seasons Shanghai Four Seasons Shanghai Intercontinental Shanghai Pudong Jumeirah Himalayas Shanghai JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square, China Le Royal Méridien Shanghai Legendale Pangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing Park Hyatt Shanghai Shanghai JC Mandarin St Regis Beijing The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai

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The Ritz Carlton Beijing, Financial Street The St. Regis Shanghai China’s Leading Meetings & Conference Hotel Empark Grand Hotel Grand Hyatt Shanghai JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square, China Le Royal Méridien Shanghai The Kerry Centre Hotel The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai The Westin Beijing, Financial Street China’s Leading Resort Banyan Tree Ringha Banyan Tree Sanya, China Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski Fuchun Resort Gloria Resort Sanya Grand Hyatt Beijing Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa Mandarin Oriental, Sanya Narada Resort & Spa Perfume Bay Sanya Red Capital Ranch The Peninsula Beijing The Ritz-Carlton, Sanya China’s Leading Spa Resort Four Seasons Shanghai Grand Hyatt Beijing Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa Mandarin Oriental, Sanya, China PuLi Hotel and Spa Red Capital Ranch The St. Regis Hotel Beijing •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Hong Kong Hong Kong’s Leading Business Hotel Conrad Hong Kong Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Harbour Grand Kowloon InterContinental Hong Kong Langham Place Hotel Le Meridien Cyberport Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong

The Peninsula Hong Kong The Regal Hong Kong The Royal Garden Hong Kong’s Leading Hotel Conrad Hong Kong Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Grand Hyatt Hong Kong InterContinental Hong Kong JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong Landmark Mandarin Oriental Lanson Place Hotel Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong The Excelsior The Peninsula Hong Kong The Royal Garden Hong Kong’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel Conrad Hong Kong Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Hotel Icon, Hong Kong Hotel Lkf Hong Kong The Mira, Hong Kong W Hong Kong •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

India India’s Leading Airline Air India IndiGo Jet Airways Kingfisher Airlines Ltd SpiceJet India’s Leading Business Hotel Grand Hyatt Mumbai Renaissance Mumbai Hotel & Convention Center Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi The Claridges, Surajkund The Imperial New Delhi The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore The Oberoi New Delhi The Oberoi, Mumbai Trident Gurgaon India’s Leading Conference Hotel Grand Hyatt Mumbai Le Méridien Pune

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Renaissance Mumbai Hotel & Convention Center Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore India’s Leading Destination Management Company Acme Events India Cox & Kings Creative Travel Kuoni Travel India Le Passage to India Royal Tours India SITA TCI Travel Corporation India India’s Leading Green Hotel ITC Maratha ITC Maurya ITC Mughal Kumarakom Lake Resort The Claridges, Surajkund The Orchid Hotel, India India’s Leading Hotel InterContinental Nehru Place Rambagh Palace Taj Coromandel Taj Krishna Taj Lake Palace Taj Lands End The Imperial New Delhi, India The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore The Oberoi Rajvilas, India The Oberoi Udaivilas The Taj Mahal Hotel The Taj West End Trident Gurgaon Umaid Bhawan Palace India’s Leading Luxury Hotel Devi Garh Rambagh Palace Taj Lake Palace The Claridges, New Delhi The Claridges, Surajkund The Leela, Goa The Oberoi Udaivilas The Raj Palace The Taj Mahal Hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace

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India’s Leading New Business Hotel Courtyard Chennai Crowne Plaza Bengaluru Crowne Plaza Today Gurgaon Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai Hyderabad Marriott Hotel The Westin Sohna-Gurgaon, Resort & Spa India’s Leading Resort Amanbagh Alwar Angsana Oasis Spa & Resort, Bangalore Fort Aguada Beach Resort Kumarakom Lake Resort Taj Lake Palace The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach Kerala The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore The Oberoi Rajvilas The Oberoi Udaivilas The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, India The Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resort & Spa The Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resort & Spa India’s Leading Spa Resort Amarvilas Spa Resort, Agra India Ananda Himalayas Kumarakom Lake Resort Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa Taj Exotica Goa The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore The Oberoi Udaivilas The Oberoi Vanyavilas The Oberoi Wildflower Hall India’s Leading Wildlife Resort Baghvan Pench National Park, A Taj Safari Lodge Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel Mahua Kothi, A Taj Sarari Lodge Orange County Kabini Resort Spice Village, Thekkady Tiger Den Resort •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Indonesia Indonesia’s Leading Business Hotel Grand Hyatt Jakarta Hotel Mulia Senayan Hotel Sedona Manado

Mandarin Oriental Jakarta Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Tower Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers Indonesia’s Leading Golf Resort Amanusa Bali Ayodya Resort Bali Bali Golf & Country Club Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club Bintan Lagoon Golf & Beach Resort Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort Indonesia’s Leading Hotel Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Indonesia Hotel Mulia Senayan, Indonesia Hotel Vila Ombak InterContinental Mid Plaza Jakarta Karma Kandara, Bali Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Indonesia Novus Bali Villa The Legian Beach Hotel The Oberoi Lombok, Indonesia The St. Regis Bali Resort Indonesia’s Leading Resort Amandari Resort & Spa Bali AYANA Resort and Spa Bali Ayodya Resort Bali Conrad Bali Resort & Spa Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Hotel Sedona Manado Laguna Resort & Spa Matahari Beach Resort & Spa Melia Bali Villas & Spa Resort OAZIA Spa Villas Bali Samaya Seminyak Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort and Spa The Balé The Bulgari Resort Bali The St. Regis Bali Resort Wakatobi Dive Resort Indonesia’s Leading Spa Resort Amandari Resort & Spa Bali AYANA Resort and Spa Bali Banyan Tree Bintan Conrad Bali Resort & Spa The Bulgari Resort Bali The St. Regis Bali Resort

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Asia & Australasia Nominees Asia & Australasia Gala Awards Ceremony 2011 Japan Japan’s Leading Business Hotel Conrad Tokyo Grand Hyatt Tokyo Hilton Osaka Hotel Okura Tokyo Hotel Seiyo Ginza, A Rosewood Hotel New Otani Hotel Park Hyatt Tokyo Swissotel Nankai Osaka The Ritz-Carlton Osaka The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo Japan’s Leading Hotel Conrad Tokyo Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, Japan Grand Hyatt Tokyo, Japan Hilton Nagoya Hilton Osaka Hotel Okura Tokyo Hotel Seiyo Ginza, A Rosewood Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay New Otani Hotel Park Hyatt Tokyo The Imperial Tokyo, Japan The Prince Park Tower Tokyo The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa, Japan Westin Castle Hotel Nagoya Yokohama Grand InterContinental Japan’s Leading Leisure Hotel Grand Park Otaru Hilton Osaka InterContinental Tokyo Bay Swissotel Nankai Osaka The Prince Park Tower Tokyo The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa Japan’s Leading Resort Gora Kadan Ryokan Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa Phoenix Seagaia Resort The Pan Pacific Hotel Yokohama The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa Japan’s Leading Spa Resort Hakone Kowakien Yunessan

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

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Korea, South’s Leading Resort Hilton Namhae Golf and Spa Resort Jeju Grand Hotel & Ora Country Club Paradise Hotel & Casino, Busan The Shilla Jeju •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Kazakhstan’s Leading Business Hotel Astana International Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Astana Renaissance Aktau Hotel Rixos Almaty Kazakhstan’s Leading Hotel Astana International Hotel Hyatt Regency Almaty InterContinental Almaty Radisson Blu Hotel, Astana Renaissance Atyrau Hotel Rixos President Hotel Astana

Laos Laos’ Leading Hotel Cosmo Hotel Vientiane Don Chan Palace Vientiane La Residence Phou Vao Lao Plaza Hotel Vientiane Maison Souvannaphoum Novotel Vientiane The Grand Luang Prabang Hotel And Resort Villa Santi Hotel •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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Korea, South Korea, South’s Leading Business Hotel Grand Hilton Seoul Hotel Inter-Burgo Daegu Hyatt Regency Incheon, Korea Seoul Plaza Hotel Sheraton Incheon Hotel The Shilla Seoul Korea, South’s Leading Golf Resort Hilton Namhae Golf and Spa Resort Jeju Grand Hotel & Ora Country Club Nine Bridges Golf Resort - Jeju Island Korea, South’s Leading Hotel COEX InterContinental Seoul Grand Hyatt Seoul InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas JW Marriott Hotel Seoul Lotte Hotel Seoul Jamsil Sejong Hotel Sheraton Incheon Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Seoul The Shilla Seoul, South Korea The Westin Chosun W Seoul - Walkerhill

Macau’s Leading Casino Hotel Grand Emperor Hotel Hotel Lisboa, Macau Sands Macao Hotel Wynn Macau Resort Macau’s Leading Hotel Hotel Grand Lisboa Macau Landmark Hotel Macau Lisboa Hotel, Macau Mandarin Oriental Macau MGM Macau New Century Hotel & Casino Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16 The Venetian Macau The Westin Resort Macau Macau’s Leading Resort Hotel Lisboa, Macau The Venetian Macau The Westin Resort Macau •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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Setting New Standards for Leisure Experience

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Aquatic eme Park with Man-Made Beach

MISSION HILLS • HAINAN Embrace yourself in tropical paradise at Mission Hills • Hainan

uBBed HAwAII Of tHe eAS t, Hainan Island’s tropical climate and natural scenery has made it the one of the most popular destinations in China. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from the Haikou Meilan International Airport, and 90 minutes from Sanya, Hainan via highspeed train, Mission Hills • Haikou sits amidst the dramatic volcanic landscape in the city of Haikou in northern Hainan.

magazine and ‘Top 10 New International Courses 2010’, the Blackstone course was designed to be one of the world’s premier tournament courses. A-listers and professional golfers had a great time playing on the course at the inaugural Mission Hills Star Trophy. It will also be host to the Omega Mission Hills World Cup 2011 in November.

e resort offers the best in leisure in every spectrum: luxurious hotel, premium clubhouse, aquatic theme park, spectacular golf courses, mineral springs and spa facilities, fabulous shopping, a variety of gourmet dining options, and much more. Mission Hills · Haikou is the new benchmark for resort destinations. Possibly the finest on the island, the hotel at Mission Hills • Haikou is redefining luxury with its 500plus elegant guest rooms and warm, inviting service. No wonder World Hotel Association voted it as one of the ‘Top Ten Charming Hotels’.

Mission Hills Volcanic Mineral Springs, Asia’s largest of its kind, would sure be one of the highlights of your visit to Mission Hills • Haikou. Drawn from 800 metres below ground, the spring water is rich in minerals and trace elements. is pollutant-free spring water is long recognized for its restorative and beauty-enhancing properties. e quality of the water has been certiﬁed by an internationally accredited laboratory in the UK.

Mission Hills Haikou’s golf courses are among the only in the world, and the ﬁrst in Asia, built on beds of lava. Named ‘Best New International Courses of the Year 2010’ by Golf

PuRe BLISS fROM tHe deeP eARtH

With over 200 hot and cold springs in a kaleidoscope of styles hailed from all over the world – Japanese tranquility, Turkish steam baths, Roman baths and many others – you will ﬁnd yourself in bath heaven. e mineral springs are designed for both communal and private bathing experiences,

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tHe uLtIMAte LeISuRe deStINAtION with a tantalizing promise for restoration, rejuvenation, and revitalization. Don’t forget to try out other oﬀerings at the Mission Hills Volcanic Mineral Springs, like, ﬁsh-therapy tanks, mud baths, sand baths, hot stone baths and crystal pools. ey’re not just fun, but are actually good for you.

Pamper yourself in one of the many spa treatment suites, or share your love of the spa with your family in a more private setting in our elegant spa villas. A spa café, a hydrotherapy zone, a spa ritual garden, a hair and nail spa, a library, and a spa boutique complete the ultimate experience at the Mission Hills Spa.

ANCIeNt BeAuty + MOdeRN LuxuRy fuN tIMeS By tHe LAgOON Supplementary to the Mineral Springs is the Mission Hills Spa. e 20,000-square-meter spa is housed in a three-storey earthen building inspired by the Fujian Tulou. Also known as Hakka Earth Building, Fujian Tulou is an UNESCO World Heritage site, and is marveled by many for its harmonic relationship with the natural environment. is intimate connection to nature is also the essence of the Mission Hills Spa’s philosophy, one which focuses on the traditional Chinese elements of Energy, Earth and Water. Energy refers to our connection to light, heat and healing powers; Earth represents our connection to nature; and Water connects us to the source of all life.

Lava Lagoon at Mission Hills · Haikou is the island’s only outdoor aquatic theme park. Hangout on the man-made beach or play some beach soccer and volleyball. Float down the winding stream at the Lazy River. Move to the beat of the live performances on the spacious stage. Play it big with a corporate event, or intimately entertain your stylish friends to a poolside party by the Lagoon. Have it your style, your way. With its great facilities, charming weather, and easy air and train transport options, Mission Hills · Hainan is your perfect leisure paradise.

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Asia & Australasia Nominees Asia & Australasia Gala Awards Ceremony 2011 Malaysia Malaysia’s Leading Business Hotel Grand Dorset Subang Hotel Grand Dorsett Labuan Hotel Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur The Club at The Saujana Malaysia’s Leading Hotel Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Impiana KLCC Hotel & Spa, Kuala Lumpur Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur Pangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia Prince Hotel and Residence, Kuala Lumpur Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tanjung Rhu Resort The Club at The Saujana The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia’s Leading Resort Four Seasons Resort Langkawi Pangkor Laut Resort Resorts World Genting, Malaysia Sheraton Langkawi Resort Tanjong Jara Resort Tanjung Rhu Resort The Datai Langkawi Malaysia’s Leading Spa Resort Four Seasons Resort Langkawi MINES Wellness Hotel The Andaman Langkawi The Berjaya Langkawi Beach & Spa Resort The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Myanmar Myanmar’s Leading Hotel Bagan Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort Chatrium Hotel Yangon Hotel by the Red Canal Mandalay Kandawgyi Palace Hotel PARKROYAL Yangon, Myanmar Sedona Hotel Mandalay

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Sedona Hotel Yangon The Strand Traders Hotel Yangon •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Nepal Nepal’s Leading Hotel De L’Annapurna Kathmandu Gokarna Forest Resort, Kathmandu Hyatt Regency Kathmandu Park Village Resort & Spa Yak & Yeti Hotel •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Pakistan Pakistan’s Leading Hotel Avari Lahore Hotel Islamabad Marriott Hotel Islamabad Serena Hotel Karachi Marriott Hotel Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi Pearl Continental Hotel Lahore Pearl Continental Hotel, Rawalpindi Sheraton Karachi Hotel & Towers •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Philippines Philippines’ Leading Business Hotel Dusit Thani Manila Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila InterContinental Manila Mandala Spa Boracay Island Mandarin Oriental Manila Manila Hotel Marco Polo Plaza Cebu Pan Pacific Manila The Peninsula Manila Philippines’ Leading Hotel Discovery Shores Boracay Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila InterContinental Manila Mandarin Oriental Manila Plantation Bay The Peninsula Manila

Philippines’ Leading Resort Amanpulo Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila Mandala Spa Boracay Island Plantation Bay •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Republic of Palau Republic of Palau’s Leading Hotel Airai Water Paradise Hotel & Spa Carp Island Resort Palasia Hotel Palau Palau Pacific Resort Palau Royal Resort West Plaza Hotels •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Singapore Singapore’s Leading Business Hotel Conrad Centennial Singapore Singapore Marriott Hotel Swissotel Merchant Court Swissotel The Stamford The Fullerton The Oriental Singapore The Regent Singapore Singapore’s Leading Hotel Capella Singapore Four Seasons Hotel Singapore InterContinental Singapore Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Mandarin Raffles Singapore Singapore Marriott Hotel The Fullerton The Regent Singapore The Ritz-Carlton Millenia The Scarlet Singapore Singapore’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel Fairmont Singapore InterContinental Singapore Mandarin Oriental SIngapore Marina Bay Sands Raffles Singapore The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore

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Singapore’s Leading Spa Resort Four Seasons Hotel Singapore InterContinental Singapore Plaza ParkRoyal, Beach Road Raffles Singapore The Fullerton The Sentosa Resort & Spa •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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Taiwan Taiwan’s Leading Business Hotel Ambassador Hotel Kaohsiung Éclat Hotel, Taipei Les Suites Ching-Cheng Hotel, Taipei Les Suites Taipei Da-an Royal Hsinchu Hotel Sheraton Taipei Hotel The Regent Taipei The Sherwood Taipei Taiwan’s Leading City Resort Crowne Plaza Kaohsiung E-Da World Grand Hi Lai Kaohsiung The Regent Taipei, Taipei Taiwan’s Leading Conference Hotel Crowne Plaza Kaohsiung E-Da World Four Points by Sheraton Chung Ho, Taipei Sheraton Taipei Hotel, Taipei The Regent Taipei, Taipei Taiwan’s Leading Hotel Ambassador Hotel Kaohsiung Evergreen Laurel Hotel Taichung Les Suites Ching-Cheng Hotel, Taipei Royal Taipei Hotel Sheraton Taipei Hotel The Lalu The Landis Taipei The Regent Grand Formosa Taipei The Sherwood Taipei •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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Thailand Thailand’s Leading Beach Resort Aleenta Phuket Phang Nga Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Hansar Samui

Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Thailand’s Leading Business Hotel Banyan Tree Bangkok Centara Grand at Central World Chatrium Suites Bangkok Conrad Bangkok Dusit Thani Bangkok Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Swissôtel Nai Lert Park The Landmark Bangkok The Oriental Bangkok The Peninsula Bangkok The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok Thailand’s Leading City Resort Anantara Bangkok Sathorn Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa Praya Palazzo, Bangkok Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Swissôtel Nai Lert Park, Bangkok The Sukhotai, Bangkok Thailand’s Leading Golf Resort Anantara Resort & Spa Golden Triangle Bangkok Golf & Spa Resort Blue Canyon Country Club Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Santiburi Resort Samui Thailand’s Leading Hotel Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa Banyan Tree Bangkok Banyan Tree Phuket Centara Grand at Central World Chatrium Suites Bangkok Conrad Bangkok, Thailand Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok InterContinental Bangkok JW Marriott Phuket Phuket Yacht Club, Thailand Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Swissôtel Nai Lert Park The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Thailand The Peninsula Bangkok, Thailand

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Asia & Australasia Nominees Asia & Australasia Gala Awards Ceremony 2011 Thailand's Leading Lifestyle Hotel Anantara Bangkok Sathorn Banyan Tree Bangkok Indigo Pearl Thailand Lebua at State Tower The Sukhotai Thailand’s Leading Resort Amari Emerald Cove Resort Anantara Golden Triangle Resort Baan Taling Ngam, Koh Samui Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai InterContinental Hua Hin Resort Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Paresa Phuket. Pimalai Resort & Spa Rayavadee Thailand Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa Royal Cliff Hotels Group Santhiya Resort & Spa Santiburi Resort Samui The Evason Hua Hin Resort & Spa Thailand’s Leading Serviced Apartments Ascott Sathorn Bangkok Fraser Suites Sukhumvit Fraser Suites Urbana Sathorn Mayfair Marriott Executive Apartments Bangkok Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Rongratana Executive Residence Shama Sukhumvit Hotel Apartments Thailand’s Leading Spa Resort Amanpuri Anantara Resort Hua Hin Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa Banyan Tree Phuket Chiva-Som International Health Resort Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Evason Phuket InterContinental Hua Hin Resort Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort The Evason Hua Hin Resort & Spa

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Vietnam Vietnam’s Leading Business Hotel Melia Hanoi, Hanoi Park Hyatt Saigon Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon Sheraton Hanoi Hotel Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers Vietnam’s Leading Hotel Hilton Hanoi Opera Intercontinental Asiana Saigon Hotel InterContinental Westlake Hanoi New World Hotel Saigon Park Hyatt Saigon Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers Sofitel Metropole Hanoi Sofitel Plaza Hanoi Sofitel Plaza Saigon Victoria Can Tho Hotel Vietnam’s Leading Resort Evason Ana Mandara Resort Furama Resort Danang Palm Garden Resort Hoi An Swiss-Belhotel Golden Sand Resort Hoi An Vin Pearl Resort and Spa, Nha Trang Vietnam’s Leading Spa Resort Ana Mandara Dalat Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang Furama Resort GHM Nam Hai Palm Garden Resort Hoi An •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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Asia & Australasia Nominees Asia & Australasia Gala Awards Ceremony 2011 Australasia Australasia’s Leading Airline Air New Zealand Air Pacific Air Tahiti Nui Aircalin - New Caledonia Jetstar Airways Qantas Airways Virgin Blue Australasia’s Leading Airport Auckland International Airport, New Zealand Melbourne Airport, Australia Nadi International Airport, Fiji Sydney Airport, Australia Tahiti Faa'a International Airport, Tahiti Wellington International Airport, New Zealand Australasia’s Leading Airport Hotel Airways Hotel Port Moresby Hilton Melbourne International Airport Holiday Inn Auckland Airport Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel Australasia’s Leading Beach Destination Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand Aitutaki, One Foot Island, Cook Islands Bondi Beach, Sydney, NSW, Australia Cable Beach, Broome, WA, Australia Matira Beach, Bora Bora, French Polynesia Ninety Mile Beach, New Zealand Palm Beach, NSW, Australia Return to Paradise Beach, Afega, Samoa Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, QLD, Australia Wine Glass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia Australasia’s Leading Boutique Hotel BLUE Sydney, Sydney Huka Lodge, New Zealand Kirketon Hotel Sydney, Australia Medusa Hotel, Sydney, Australia The George Christchurch, New Zealand The Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart, Australia The Lyall Hotel & Spa, Melbourne, Australia The Spire Queenstown, New Zealand

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Sky City Auckland, New Zealand Star City Hotel & Casino Sydney, Australia Treasury Casino & Hotel, Brisbane, Australia Australasia’s Leading Cruise Line Celebrity Cruises Costa Cruises Cunard Line Princess Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Australasia’s Leading Destination Auckland, New Zealand Bora Bora, French Polynesia Queenstown, New Zealand Sydney, NSW, Australia Whitsunday Islands, Australia Yasawa Islands, Fiji Australasia’s Leading Family Resort Hayman, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia Paradise Resort Gold Coast, Australia Sonaisali Island Resort, Fiji The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, French Polynesia Australasia’s Leading Golf Resort Bonville Golf Resort, Australia Hyatt Regency Coolum Resort, Australia Joondalup Resort, Australia Kauri Cliffs, New Zealand Millbrook, New Zealand Quay West Resort Magenta Shores, Australia Terrace Downs High Country Resort, New Zealand The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji Australasia’s Leading Green Hotel Cradle Mountain Lodge, Australia Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa, Australia InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, French Polynesia Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort Longitude 131° Ayer's Rock, Australia Waipoua Lodge, New Zealand

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Asia & Australasia Nominees Asia & Australasia Gala Awards Ceremony 2011 Australasia’s Leading Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, Australia Hyatt Regency Guam, Micronesia InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, Australia Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast, Australia Park Hyatt Melbourne, Australia Royce Hotel, Melbourne, Australia Sheraton on the Park, Australia Sky City Grand Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia The Hotel Windsor, Melbourne, Australia The Langham Hotel Auckland, New Zealand The Observatory Hotel, Sydney, Australia Australasia’s Leading Hotel Brand Hilton Hotels InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Marriott Hotels & Resorts Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Sheraton Hotels & Resorts SPM Hotels, Resorts & Spa Westin Hotels & Resorts Australasia’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre Adelaide Convention Centre Auckland Convention Centre at THE EDGE, New Zealand Cairns Convention Centre, Australia Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia Wellington Convention Centre, New Zealand Australasia’s Leading Meetings & Conference Hotel Crown Towers, Melbourne, Australia Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 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

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Australasia’s Leading Resort Hayman, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, French Polynesia Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa, Australia Qualia Great Barrier Reef, Australia Solitaire Lodge, New Zealand The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa, Fiji Australasia’s Leading Ski Resort Bayview Chateau Tongariro, New Zealand Hotel Pension Grimus, Mount Buller, Australia Huski, Falls Creek, Victoria, Australia Perisher Ski Resort, Australia Riverrun Lodge, New Zealand The Spire Queenstown, New Zealand Australasia’s Leading Spa Resort Angsana Great Barrier Reef, Australia Cypress Lakes Resort, 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 Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia The Golden Door Health Retreat - Elysia, Hunter Valley, Australia The Sebel Reef House & Spa, Australia Australasia’s Leading Tour Operator Abercrombie & Kent All Pacific Travel Concept Artisans of Leisure Bill Peach Journeys Exodus Flying Kiwi Adventure Tours Intrepid Travel Kuoni North Star Cruises Wilderness Australia Australasia’s Leading Tourist Board New Zealand Tourism Board South Pacific Tourism Organisation

Tahiti Tourism Tourism Australia Australasia’s Leading Travel Agency Best Flights Elixir, New Zealand Flight Centre - UK Harvey World Travel Jetset Travel STA Travel Tahiti Nui Travel Australasia’s Leading Villas Double Island, Queensland Eagles Nest, New Zealand Le Tahaa Island Resort & Spa Pacific Resort Aitutaki Taveuni Palms, Fiji Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa, Cook Islands Australasia’s Responsible Tourism Award Responsible Tourism Code for the Pacific South Australian Tourism Commission Tourism Western Australia Treetops Lodge & Estate, New Zealand •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Australia Australia’s Leading Boutique Hotel Art Series The Cullen BLUE Sydney, Sydney Cape Lodge, Margaret River Chateau Yering Eight Nicholson, Perth Kirketon Hotel Sydney Medusa Hotel, Sydney The Henry Jones Art Hotel The Lyall Hotel & Spa, Melbourne The Prince, Melbourne The Sebel Reef House & Spa Australia’s Leading Business Hotel Brisbane Marriott Hotel Grand Hyatt Melbourne Hyatt Regency Perth InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto Intercontinental Perth Burswood Park Hyatt Sydney

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RACV Royal Pines Resort, Ashmore Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney The Westin Melbourne The Westin Sydney Australia’s Leading Golf Resort Bonville Golf Resort Cypress Lakes Resort Hyatt Regency Coolum Resort Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove Joondalup Resort Quay West Resort Magenta Shores RACV Royal Pines Resort, Ashmore Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Resort Australia’s Leading Hotel BLUE Sydney, Sydney Four Seasons Hotel Sydney InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto Intercontinental Perth Burswood InterContinental Sydney Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast Park Hyatt Melbourne Park Hyatt Sydney Royce Hotel, Melbourne Sheraton on the Park, Sydney Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay, Sydney The Hotel Windsor, Melbourne The Langham, Melbourne The Observatory Hotel, Sydney The Westin Melbourne Australia’s Leading Resort Cypress Lakes Resort Hayman, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland Kewarra Beach Resort & Spa Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa Longitude 131° Ayer's Rock Qualia Great Barrier ReefÂ Quay West Resort Bunker Bay, Margaret River RACV Noosa Resort Surfer's Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, Surfer's Paradise Australia’s Leading Ski Resort Astra Alpine Lodge, Falls Creek, Victoria Hotel Pension Grimus Hotham Alpine Resort

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Huski, Falls Creek Perisher Ski Resort

The Wakaya Club & Spa The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa

Australia’s Leading Spa Resort Angsana Great Barrier Reef Cypress Lakes Resort Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa, Noosa Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa The Golden Door Health Retreat - Elysia, Hunter Valley The Lyall Hotel & Spa The Observatory Hotel, Sydney The Sebel Reef House & Spa

Fiji’s Leading Resort Fiji Beach Resort & Spa Managed by Hilton InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort Outrigger on the Lagoon Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa Sonaisali Island Resort Taveuni Palms The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa Turtle Island Vatulele Island Resort Vomo Island Resort

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Fiji’s Leading Spa Resort InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa Namale Resort & Spa Qamea Resort & Spa The Wakaya Club & Spa The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa Vomo Island Resort

Cook Islands Cook Islands’ Leading Boutique Hotel Etu Moana Little Polynesian Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel The Muri Beach Club Hotel 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 Cook Islands’ Leading Villa Aitutaki Beach Villas Royale Takitumu Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa Villa Te Arau •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Fiji Fiji’s Leading Golf Resort InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa Sheraton Fiji Resort

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French Polynesia 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 Le Meridien Tahiti Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort French Polynesia’s Leading Spa Resort Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa Le Tahaa Island Resort & Spa The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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Guam’s Leading Hotel Hyatt Regency Guam Pacific Islands Club Royal Orchid Guam Hotel Guam’s Leading Resort Guam Marriott Resort & Spa Hilton Guam Resort & Spa Outrigger Guam Resort Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort The Westin Resort, Guam Guam’s Leading Spa Resort Guam Marriott Resort & Spa Hilton Guam Resort & Spa Hotel Nikko Guam Outrigger Guam Resort •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Micronesia Micronesia’s Leading Resort Aqua Resort Club Saipan Hyatt Regency Saipan Yap Pacific Dive Resort •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

New Caledonia New Caledonia’s Leading Resort L’ Escapade Island Resort Noumea Le Meridien lle des Pins Le Meridien Noumea Ramada Plaza, Noumea •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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New Zealand’s Leading Golf Resort Formosa Golf Resort Kauri Cliffs Lakes Resort Pauanui Millbrook Terrace Downs High Country Resort

Papua New Guinea’s Leading Hotel Airways Hotel Port Moresby Crowne Plaza Hotel Port Moresby Loloata Island Resort Madang Resort Hotel & Conference Centre

New Zealand’s Leading Hotel Hilton Auckland Hilton Lake Taupo InterContinental Wellington Millennium Hotel Christchurch Sky City Grand Hotel The Langham Hotel Auckland

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Vanuatu Vanuatu’s Leading Resort Hideaway Island Resort Iririki Island Resort & Spa Vanuatu Mangoes Resort Warwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa

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World’s first ceremony to promote Island Tourism World Travel Awards has unveiled a new awards programme to celebrate and reward luxury tourism to island nations. World Islands Awards will take place on the eve on ITB Berlin 2012, with Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority signed as the official partner. It is the only event of its kind dedicated to recognising Island Tourism around the world.

Through this partnership, Mauritius will spearhead the drive for the promotion of Island Tourism worldwide, as well as ensuring that it remains at the forefront of the luxury tourism map. The paradise island is currently enjoying a thriving tourism economy under the leadership of Minister of Tourism, HE Nandcoomar Bodha, and Dr Karl Mootoosamy, Director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority.

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

Dr Karl Mootoosamy, Director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, said: “Our new partnership with World Island Awards will serve as an excellent vehicle to promote the core values of Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority – in particular our emphasis on people, the environment and the capacity to ensure customer satisfaction.”

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

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

Graham Cooke, Founder, World Island Awards said: “On behalf of World Island Awards, I am delighted to have Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority as our partner. “This nation typifies luxury tourism at its finest, and serves a benchmark for how island nations can travel and tourism for social and economic betterment.” The awards will serve to reward excellence across all areas of tourism of the world’s island nations. Categories will include: “World’s Leading Island Resort”, “Asia’s Leading Island Resort” and “World’s Leading Island Destination”. Over the past thirty years, Mauritius has expanded its luxury tourism sector. The travel and tourism sector has become more vital than ever to the nation’s economy due to declining sugar prices and economic infeasibility of textile production. Limited space for tourism means that Mauritius continues to promote only elite and specialist tourism, while budget travel is not encouraged.

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Thank you to all our partners We wish to express our gratitude to our partners and supporters worldwide. In particular, we extend a heartfelt “thank you” to our gracious host Dusit Thani, Bangkok for their outstanding hospitality and professionalism. We would also like to thank our media partners Breaking Travel News, eTurboNews, Trav Talk India and all other media partners around the world.

World Travel Awards Team President & Founder Graham E. Cooke

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Senior Vice President David Falcon Group Vice President Kevin Taylor Financial Director Xiaolan Tang Commercial Director Christopher Frost Director, Global Business Sion Rapson

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GLOBAL CITIZENS DEMAND A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Today’s audience of upscale, frequent travellers wants the latest news wherever they are. BBC audiences are 94% more likely than the average affluent traveller in the region to fly first or business class and 78% more likely to stay in luxury hotels. To ﬁnd out how we can help you reach the world’s most discerning travellers, please contact: Cindy Tan (Asia) E: cindy.tan2@bbc.com T: +65 650 74246 Scott Hamilton (Australia) E: scott.hamilton@bbc.com T: +61 (0)2 9744 4597 Source: PAX 11 Markets (exclude Tokyo) till Q1 2011, Audience/ Respondents 9,864K / 18,982. Combined monthly TV and website audience.

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