Travel industry’s top winners unveiled
Click here to view photos of the winners at Travel Weekly Asia Readers' Choice Awards 2023.
On 3 October, Travel Weekly Asia Readers' Choice Awards 2023 paid tribute to the stalwarts of the Asia travel industry who have propelled the region’s tourism and hospitality into an exciting future.
This prestigious awards ceremony, held in Conrad Centennial Singapore, acknowledged those who exhibited unwavering commitment, groundbreaking developments, unparalleled service, innovation, and overall excellence.
The event, hosted by Northstar Travel Group, conferred 35 awards, highlighting the industry's best in categories ranging from hotels and resorts to airlines, destinations, cruise lines, and travel agencies.
From left: Michael Goh, Resorts World Cruises; Angie Stephen, Royal Caribbean International; Henry Yu, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Irene Chua, Northstar Travel Group's Asia vice president and group publisher, articulated the significance of this event, stating, "Recognising the travel industry's finest is not just about honouring their achievements, but fuelling their motivation to continue innovating and driving positive change. By celebrating their contributions, we inspire a collective effort towards making the industry more progressive, exciting and outstanding for all involved.”
Robert G. Sullivan, president and chief commercial officer of Northstar Travel Group, echoed these sentiments, saying, "“As the leading B-to-B information services, marketing solutions and events company in the travel industry, we are delighted to celebrate our Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards’ winners and highlight their incredible achievements in shaping the future of travel.”
The winners of the Travel Weekly Asia Readers' Choice Awards 2023, selected through votes cast by industry professionals from 8 June to 28 July 2023, are as follows:
HOTEL
- Best Hotel – Asia Pacific: Shangri-La Singapore
- Best International Hotel Chain: Hilton Hotels & Resorts
- Best Regional Hotel Chain: Pan Pacific Hotels Group
- Best Midscale Hotel Chain: Best Western Hotels & Resorts
- Best Luxury Hotel – Asia Pacific: Capella Bangkok
- Best Upscale Hotel – Asia Pacific: Momentus Hotel Alexandra
- Best Midscale Hotel – Asia Pacific: Holiday Inn Bangkok
- Best Independent Hotel – Asia Pacific: One Farrer Hotel
- Best Sustainable Hotel – Asia Pacific: PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore
INTEGRATED RESORT
- Best Integrated Resort – Asia Pacific: Resorts World Sentosa
SERVICED RESIDENCE
- Best Serviced Residence Group – Asia Pacific: The Ascott Limited
CRUISE
- Best Cruise Line – Asia Pacific: Royal Caribbean International
- Best Cruise Line – Luxury: Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Best Cruise Line – Upper Premium: Oceania Cruises
- Best Cruise Line – Expedition: Silversea Cruises
- Best Cruise Line – Family: Royal Caribbean International
- Best Cruise Line – Cuisine: Resorts World Cruises
- Best Cruise Line – Entertainment: Resorts World Cruises
- Best River Cruise Line: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
- Best Cruise Terminal: Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore
DESTINATION
- Best Destination – Asia Pacific: Thailand
- Best Island Destination – Asia Pacific: Penang
- Best Dive Destination – Asia Pacific: The Philippines
- Best Destination Marketing – Asia Pacific: Taiwan Tourism Administration
AIRLINE
- Best Airline – Asia Pacific: Singapore Airlines
- Best Airline – Europe: Turkish Airlines
- Best Airline – North America: American Airlines
- Best Airline – Middle East: Qatar Airways
- Best Low-Cost Carrier – Asia Pacific: Scoot
- Best Airport – Asia Pacific: Singapore Changi Airport
TRAVEL AGENCY
- Best Travel Agency – Asia Pacific: JTB
- Best Inbound Travel Agency – Asia Pacific: Panorama Destination
- Best Outbound Travel Agency – Asia Pacific: Chan Brothers Travel
- Best Corporate Travel Agency – Asia Pacific: FCM Travel
- Best Travel Technology Provider: Amadeus