International Hotel Awards 
2012-2013: Asia Pacific

 

award description

The Asia Pacific Hotel Awards in association with HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad is a hotly contested competition, which includes categories for specific types and sizes of the best hotels, hotel architecture, interiors, construction and design across the entire Asia Pacific region. These awards, combined with the other regional hotel awards’ programmes, form the globally renowned International Hotel Awards. Judging was carried out through a meticulous process involving a panel of over 20 experts covering every aspect of the hospitality business.

TimeOut Best Hotels 2012
‘Best New Opening Hotel Near Shanghai’

AWARD DESCRIPTION

Since 2010, TimeOut Shanghai has been inviting the most influential figures within the hospitality industry to distribute the Best Hotels Awards each year. This year, resorts in the near surroundings of Shanghai were included in the nominees for the selection of the Best New Opening Resort Near Shanghai. The Best Hotel Awards are distributed on the basis of personal experience of the board members at the selected hotels.

China Best Design Hotels Awards
‘Best Vacational Hotel’

 

AWARD DESCRIPTION

Vacation hotels themselves have unique landscapes. The selection of the best vacation hotel was based on multiple factors, it is not only about the surroundings but much more about the corporate culture, values and philosophy. These factors allow room for creative and unique usage of the landscape, which in turn create a special experience for guests to escape the hustle of the city to reach a tranquil state of mind.

China Best Design Hotels Awards ’Best Eco Hotel’

AWARD DESCRIPTION

Sustainability is a lifelong quest, for a hotel this begins at the conception. From the design to the building materials and building techniques each and every detail has an influence on the environment. The operations of a hotel have the largest influence on the environment, sustainably responsible operations are a challenge, but the largest challenge is sharing and encouraging this amongst guests. This award recognizes this year’s best environmental protective design.

China’s Most Successful Design Awards: Diamond Award

AWARD DESCRIPTION

China’s Most Successful Designs Awards seeks to honour the top international designers and enterprises for their designs that are most successful in the Chinese market. Designs are judged by looking at an all-encompassing view of the design from its conception to its commercial outcome.