The 2024 Luxury Awards by Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macau were announced on 13 June 2024. Over 20 categories, and 15 countries and territories in consideration for the awards, which are in their second year, defined the broad spectrum of luxury travel in the Asia-Pacific region.
The event, held at Capella Bangkok, was attended by the who’s who of the luxury hospitality industry, including some of the most important business personalities representing brands such as Rosewood, Raffles and Six Senses.
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Who are the big winners?
Singapore’s Raffles Singapore (Best Hotels), Marina Bay Sands (Best Hotel Pools), and Oasis Spa, Oasia Resort Sentosa (Best Hotel Spas) were the big winners from the city state.
Other winners from the region included several top hospitality names. Among them were Cambodia’s Raffles Hotel Le Royal (Best City Hotels) and Shinta Mani Wild, a Bensley Collection (Best Island + Upcountry Hotels); Regent Hong Kong (Best Hotels) and The Fullerton Ocean Park (Best Hotel Pools) from Hong Kong; Malaysia’s EQ Kuala Lumpur (Best City Hotels and Best Hotel Pools) and The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi (Best Beach, Island + Upcountry Hotels); and, Thailand’s Capella Bangkok (Best City Hotels) and JW Marriot Khao Lak Resort & Spa (Best Beach + Island Resorts).
The winners were chosen by popular vote. More than 200,000 votes were cast through Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau’s online voting forum from January to March 2024.
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A special print edition released
Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau also released a special print edition, The Hotels Issue 2024, at the event. The special issue is available on newsstands across Southeast Asia and is part of their mission to relaunch special print editions of the magazines, which started with their Tastemakers 2023 issue in December.
The 2024 print publication lineup includes Family Travel (April), The Hotels Issue (June), Travel for Good (September) and Tastemakers 2024 (December).
The 2024 Luxury Awards were presented in partnership with The Mall Group and featured Remy Martin cognac and Lady Trieu gin via Alchemy Thailand; Dewar’s whisky via Bacardi Thailand Limited; Chalong Bay rum and Signature Cocktail Co. via Bootleggers Group; Acqua Panna natural mineral water and S.Pellegrino sparkling water; Orri adaptogenic beverages; and Panpuri Wellness.
The evening included a live band performance from Tontrakul, a folk band from Thailand’s Isan region, as well as DJ performances by Alex Edels and Ashima.
On the occasion, Björn Rettig, CEO of BurdaLuxury, said, “I am delighted to celebrate the second annual Luxury Awards. This event showcases the excellence and innovation within the hospitality and travel sector, and we are honoured to highlight the remarkable destinations and experiences that continue to make Asia Pacific the epicentre of luxury travel.”
Jeninne Lee-St. John, Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macau, said, “It’s been an exciting 12 months for hospitality in Asia Pacific, and so gratifying that we’ve come back in print in time to celebrate all the best hotels in the business along with so many fantastic new openings.”
“I’m so happy for all the winners of our 2024 Luxury Awards, who prove that if you give guests amazing, unique, meaningful experiences, they’ll never forget you,” added Lee-St. John.
For the full list of winners, visit Travel and Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau’s website.
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