China rakes in prizes at World Travel Awards
THE Twenty-fourth instalment of the World Travel Awards Asia and Australasia took place in Shanghai, China this year. The official gala ceremony was held in China’s economic capital, at the Grand Kempinski Hotel last weekend. The gala ceremony also showcased some of China’s finest traditions, including Kirin – a celebration, through song, of the mythical animals of Kylin who promote peace and prosperity.
Prior to the ceremony, media and guests were treated to a tour of the city’s famous attractions, which included Yu Garden, the Old City Town, Jade Buddha Temple and Tian Zi Fang area.
Here are some of the winners: 2017: Intercontinental Sydney
Australia’s Leading Hotel Residences 2017: Hilton Surfers Paradise Residences
Australia’s Leading Hotel Suite 2017: Presidential Suite @ Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa
Australia’s Leading Lodge 2017: Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef
Australia’s Leading Resort 2017: One& Only Hayman Island, Great Barrier Reef
Australia’s Leading Travel Agency 2017: Flight Centre
New Zealand’s Leading Boutique Hotel 2017: The George Christchurch
New Zealand’s Leading Business Hotel 2017: Crowne Plaza Auckland
New Zealand’s Leading Car Rental Company 2017: Sixt
New Zealand’s Leading Hotel 2017: Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa New Zealand’s Leading Hotel Residences 2017: Residences at Pullman Auckland
New Zealand’s Leading Hotel Suite 2017: Penthouse @ Hotel Montreal
New Zealand’s Leading Resort 2017: Eagles Nest
China’s Leading Airport Hotel 2017: Hilton Beijing Capital Airport
China’s Leading Beach Resort 2017: Intercontinental Sanya Haitang Bay Resort
China’s Leading Boutique Hotel 2017: Cachet Boutique Shanghai
China’s Leading Business Hotel 2017: Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai
China’s Leading Car Rental Company 2017: Europcar
China’s Leading City Hotel 2017: The Peninsula Shanghai
China’s Leading Conference Hotel 2017: JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square, China
China’s Leading Design Hotel 2017: Hotel Éclat Beijing
China’s Leading Destination Management Company 2017: China International Travel Service
China’s Leading Family Resort 2017: MGM Grand Sanya
China’s Leading Hotel 2017: Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai
China’s Leading Hotel Brand 2017: Marriott Hotels
China’s Leading Hotel Residences 2017: THE ONE Executive Suites Shanghai
China’s Leading Hotel Suite 2017: Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai
China’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel Brand 2017: HNA Hospitality Group
China’s Leading Low-cost Airline 2017: West Air
China’s Leading New Hotel 2017: Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, China
China’s Leading Online Travel Agency 2017: Tuniu
China’s Leading Private Jet Charter 2017 : Deer Jet
China’s Leading Resort 2017: Intercontinental Sanya Haitang Bay Resort
China’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2017: Frasers Hospitality
China’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2017: Ascott Raffles City Chengdu
China’s Leading Travel Agency 2017: Tuniu
China’s Leading Travel Management Company 2017: HNA Tourism Group
China’s Leading Villa Resort 2017 :Pullman Sanya Yalong Bay Villas and Resort
China’s Leading Wedding Venue 2017: Renaissance Sanya Resort & Spa