As the global MICE industry finds itself in a new season of exciting growth, M&C Asia Stella Awards 2023 is a timely occasion for the industry to celebrate the best of Asia’s MICE industry.

The exclusive awards ceremony was held at Hybrid Broadcast Studio in Sands Expo & Convention Centre on 16 August 2023, in conjunction with M&C Asia Connections 2023, a flagship event of M&C Asia which matches Asia's top suppliers with pre-qualified international buyers through a hosted buyer programme.

Organised by Northstar Meetings Group, M&C Asia Stella Awards 2023 recognises excellence and outstanding performance in the Asian MICE industry to spur growth and best practices within Asia’s MICE industry.

With 29 awards across six categories, M&C Asia Stella Awards 2023 honoured the best of MICE destinations, convention centres, destination management companies, hotels, integrated resorts and sustainability efforts.

Irene Chua, vice president and group publisher, Asia, for Northstar Travel Group, said: “We are thrilled to celebrate these industry leaders who constantly push the boundaries of excellence and innovation every year in elevating the meetings experience for their guests. Their professionalism, passion and adaptability are truly remarkable, and we salute them for contributing to the growth and development of organisations operating in Asia’s MICE industry.”

Finalists for each category were determined by industry stakeholders during the open voting period and were selected by majority votes from fellow meeting planners.

Winners of M&C Asia Stella Awards 2023:

MICE Destination

Best MICE Destination (Asia) – Singapore

Best Meeting & Incentive Destination (Asia) – Thailand

Best Conference & Exhibition Destination (Asia) – South Korea

MICE City

Best Meeting City (Asia) – Jeju

Best Incentive City (Asia) – Gyeonggi

Best Convention City (Asia) – Macao

Best Exhibition City (Asia) – Taiwan

Convention & Visitors Bureau

Best Convention & Visitors Bureau (Asia) – MEET TAIWAN

Convention Centre

Best Convention Centre (North Asia) – AsiaWorld-Expo

Best Convention Centre (Southeast Asia) – Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands

Sustainability Venues

Best Sustainability Initiative (Hotel) – The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok

Best Sustainability Initiative (Convention Centre) – Queen Sirikit National Convention Center

Integrated Resort

Best Integrated Resort (MICE) – Sands Resorts Macao

Hotel Chain

Best Meeting Hotel Chain – Hyatt Hotels Corporation

MICE Planners

Best Professional Exhibition Organiser (Asia) – Informa Markets

Best Professional Conference Organiser (Asia) – MCI

Best Destination Management Company (Asia) – World Express

Meeting Hotels

Best Meeting Hotel (China) – The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

Best Meeting Hotel (Hong Kong) – JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong

Best Meeting Hotel (Macao) – Galaxy Macau

Best Meeting Hotel (Taiwan) – Grand Hyatt Taipei

Best Meeting Hotel (Japan) – Hilton Tokyo

Best Meeting Hotel (South Korea) – Grand Hyatt Seoul

Best Meeting Hotel (Indonesia) – The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas Nusa Dua, Bali

Best Meeting Hotel (Malaysia) – One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya

Best Meeting Hotel (Singapore) – Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Best Meeting Hotel (Thailand) – Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre

Best Meeting Hotel (Vietnam) – Furama Resort Danang

Best Meeting Hotel (Philippines) – Fairmont Makati

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Source: Meetings & Conventions Asia