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Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2012

28 Sep 2012
Business Traveller Asia-Pacific tonight held its much-anticipated annual awards ceremony, recognising those superstars who provide exemplary services to frequent travellers. The always-well attended event was made extra special this year by the fact that the publication was celebrating its 30th anniversary. The night, therefore, looked back to the decade of the magazine’s birth with a glamorous 80s theme. Held in the Conrad Hotel Hong Kong's grand ballroom, the ceremony was attended by leading figures from across the travel industry. Adding extra sparkle to the evening were the guests of honour, famous Cantopop singer Frances Yip and acclaimed cellist Trey Lee. To see photos from the evening, view them on Facebook and Google+ The much-coveted awards were given in 55 categories, with the winners voted for by Business Traveller Asia-Pacific readers in a poll conducted by the market research company Ipsos. Many of last year’s winners succeeded in staying at the top, including IHG's Intercontinental which took Best Business Hotel Brand in the World for the third year, and Best Business Hotel Brand in Europe for a fourth year. Another IHG brand, Holiday Inn, held on to the title of Best Mid-Market Hotel Brand in the World for an impressive twelfth year. Also a standout was Asian brand Shangri-La which swept seven titles, including Best Business Hotel Brand in Asia-Pacific and Best Business Hotel in the World for Shangri-La Singapore. The awards saw several first time winners, including Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel, which took Best New Business Hotel in Asia-Pacific, and Lufthansa, which fought off competition to earn Best European Airline. Meanwhile, Mandarin Oriental beat a crowded field to win Best Business Hotel in Jakarta. On the airline front, Singapore Airlines took three awards for Best Airline, Best Asia-Pacific Airline, Best Airline in Business and Economy, while Cathay Pacific won Best Airline First Class and the Best Frequent Flyer Programme. Qantas bagged Best Airline Premium Economy for a second year runningA new category introduced this year was Best Low-Cost Airline which went to AirAsia. (To see a complete list of the winners scroll down) The night also saw the announcement of the winners of the Business Traveller Anniversary Photo Competition, with awards attendees picking the most captivating photographs from a short list of twelve on display (see the winning photos here). With these photos offering magical memories of travels past, and the awards highlighting services that helping to make new memories today, the evening was a glorious celebration of everything special in the world of travel.   2012 BUSINESS TRAVELLER ASIA-PACIFIC AWARDS AIRLINES Best Airline in the World Singapore Airlines 1. Singapore Airlines 2. Cathay Pacific 3. Qatar Airways Best Asia-Pacific Airline Singapore Airlines1. Singapore Airlines 2. Cathay Pacific 3. Thai Airways Best China Airline Air China 1. Air China 2. China Southern 3. China Eastern Best European Airline Lufthansa1. Lufthansa 2. British Airways 3. Virgin Atlantic Best North American Airline United Airlines1. United Airlines 2. Delta Air Lines 3. Air Canada Best Middle-East/African Airline Qatar Airways1. Qatar Airways 2. Emirates 3. Etihad Airways Best Low Cost Airline AirAsia1. AirAsia 2. Jetstar 3. Cebu Pacific Best First Class Cathay Pacific1. Cathay Pacific 2. Singapore Airlines 3. Emirates Best Business Class Singapore Airlines1. Singapore Airlines 2. Cathay Pacific 3. Qatar Airways Best Premium Economy Class Qantas1. Qantas 2. Air New Zealand 3. Virgin Atlantic Best Economy Class Singapore Airlines1. Singapore Airlines 2. Cathay Pacific 3. Korean Airlines Best Frequent-Flyer Programme Cathay Pacific1. Cathay Pacific – Asia Miles 2. Singapore Airlines - Krisflyer 3. Malaysia Airlines – Enrich Miles Best Airline Lounge in Asia-Pacific Singapore Airlines1. Singapore Airlines – Changi Airport 2. Cathay Pacific – Hong Kong International Airport 3. Thai Airways - Suvarnabhumi Airport AIRPORTS Best Airport in the World Singapore Changi1. Singapore Changi 2. Hong Kong International 3. Incheon International Best Airport in Asia-Pacific Singapore Changi1. Singapore Changi 2. Hong Kong International 3. Incheon International Best Duty-Free in the World Incheon International1. Incheon International 2. Singapore Changi 3. Hong Kong International BEST CITIES Best Business City in Northeast Asia Hong Kong1. Hong Kong 2. Seoul 3. Tokyo Best Business City in Southeast Asia Singapore1. Singapore 2. Bangkok 3. Kuala Lumpur Best Business City in the World Hong Kong1. Hong Kong 2. Singapore 3. London Best Leisure Destination in Asia-Pacific Bali1. Bali 2. Bangkok 3. Singapore HOTELS Best Business Hotel Brand in the World InterContinental1. InterContinental 2. Grand Hyatt 3. Four Seasons Best Business Hotel Brand in Asia-Pacific Shangri-La1. Shangri-La 2. Peninsula 3. Grand Hyatt Best Business Hotel Brand in Europe InterContinental1. InterContinental 2. Hilton Hotels & Resorts 3. Sheraton Best Business Hotel Brand in North America Hilton Hotels & Resorts1. Hilton Hotels & Resorts 2. Grand Hyatt 3. Sheraton Best Business Hotel Brand in Middle East/Africa Jumeirah1. Jumeirah 2. Hilton Hotels & Resorts 3. InterContinental Best Mid-Market Hotel Brand in the World Holiday Inn1. Holiday Inn 2. Courtyard by Marriott 3. Novotel Best Business Hotel in the World Shangri-La, Singapore1. Shangri-La, Singapore 2. Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong 3. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Best Business Hotel in Asia-Pacific Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong1. Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong 2. Shangri-La, Singapore 3. The Peninsula, Hong Kong Best Airport Hotel in Asia-Pacific Regal Airport, Hong Kong1. Regal Airport, Hong Kong 2. Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Singapore 3. Pan Pacific KLIA, Kuala Lumpur Best New Business Hotel in Asia-Pacific Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel1. Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel 2. The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong 3. The Fullerton Bay, Singapore Best Resort Hotel in Asia-Pacific W Retreat & Spa Bali - Seminyak1. W Retreat & Spa Bali - Seminyak 2. Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa 3. Banyan Tree Phuket Best Boutique Hotel in Asia-Pacific Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund1. Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund 2. The Upper House, Hong Kong 3. The Quincy Hotel, Singapore Best Business Hotel in Bangkok Mandarin Oriental1. Mandarin Oriental 2. Grand Hyatt Erawan 3. Shangri-La Best Business Hotel in Beijing Grand Hyatt Beijing 1. Grand Hyatt 2. Raffles 3. China World Best Business Hotel in Guangzhou Garden Hotel Guangzhou1. Garden Hotel 2. The Westin 3. Shangri-La Best Business Hotel in Hanoi Hotel Sofitel Legend Metropole1. Hotel Sofitel Legend Metropole 2. InterContinental Hanoi Westlake 3. Hilton Hanoi Opera Best Business Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City Park Hyatt Ho Chi Minh City 1. Park Hyatt 2. InterContinental Asiana Saigon 3. The Caravelle Best Business Hotel in Hongkong Island Shangri-La1. Island Shangri-La 2. Four Seasons 3. InterContinental Best Business Hotel in Jakarta Mandarin Oriental1. Mandarin Oriental 2. Shangri-La 3. Grand Hyatt Best Business Hotel in Kuala Lumpur Hilton1. Hilton 2. Mandarin Oriental 3. Grand Hyatt Best Business Hotel in Macau Grand Hyatt1. Grand Hyatt 2. Mandarin Oriental 3. Hotel Okura Best Business Hotel in Manila Makati Shangri-La1. Makati Shangri-La 2. The Peninsula 3. Crowne Plaza Best Business Hotel in Melbourne Park Hyatt Melbourne1. Park Hyatt 2. Grand Hyatt 3. The Langham Best Business Hotel in Mumbai The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower1. The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower 2. Grand Hyatt 3. The Oberoi Best Business Hotel in New Delhi The Oberoi1. The Oberoi 2. The Taj Palace 3. The Leela Best Business Hotel in Osaka Hyatt Regency Osaka1. Hyatt Regency 2. The Ritz-Carlton 3. Hilton Best Business Hotel in Seoul Lotte1. Lotte 2. Grand Hyatt 3. Shilla Best Business Hotel in Shanghai Pudong Shangri-La1. Pudong Shangri-La 2. Grand Hyatt 3. Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund Best Business Hotel in Shenzhen    Futian Shangri-La1. Futian Shangri-La 2. Grand Hyatt 3. JW Marriott Best Business Hotel in Singapore Grand Hyatt Singapore1. Grand Hyatt 2. Shangri-La 3. Fullerton Bay Best Business Hotel in Sydney InterContinental Sydney1. InterContinental 2. Shangri-La 3. Hilton Best Business Hotel in Taipei W Taipei1. W Taipei 2. Le Meridien 3. Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Best Business Hotel in Tokyo Park Hyatt Tokyo1. Park Hyatt 2. Mandarin Oriental 3. ANA InterContinental Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific Ascott Raffles Place Singapore1. Ascott Raffles Place Singapore 2. Ascott Jakarta 3. Parkroyal Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur Best Serviced Residence Brand in Asia-Pacific Ascott1. Ascott 2. Oakwood 3. Marriott Executive Apartments    
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