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Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards 2024: The Best in Luxury Travel and Hospitality Across the Asia Pacific

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Jun 13, 2024 / 998 Views

The hallowed halls of Capella Bangkok played host to the 2024 Luxury Awards event of Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macau last night. Presented in partnership with The Mall Group, the second iteration of the annual event spotlighted establishments at the pinnacle of luxury Travel and hospitality across the Asia-Pacific region. The event was attended by prestigious hospitality leaders, including the Vice Presidents, General Managers, and Directors of Sales and Marketing from the industry’s most celebrated brands, including the Rosewood, Raffles, and Six Senses.

The 2024 Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards span over 20 categories and 15 countries and territories, reflecting the broad spectrum of luxury travel in the Asia-Pacific region, with the highest vote-getters ranked in top-10 and top-5 lists. From the busiest cities to the most secluded destinations, the winners showcase the best in high-end travel, as chosen by Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau’s readers. Voting for the best in the industry was open January through March of 2024 and garnered more than 200,000 votes through Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau’s online voting forum.

The evening began with BurdaLuxury’s CEO, Björn Rettig, and Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macau, Jeninne Lee-St. John, taking to the stage to shed light on the places and people that make Asia Pacific No. 1 in the world of hospitality.

“I am delighted to celebrate the second annual Luxury Awards,” said Björn Rettig, CEO of BurdaLuxury. “This event showcases the excellence and innovation within the hospitality and travel sector, and we are honoured to highlight the remarkable destinations and experiences that continue to make Asia Pacific the epicentre of luxury travel.”

“It’s been an exciting 12 months for hospitality in Asia Pacific, and so gratifying that that we’ve come back in print in time to celebrate all the best hotels in the Business along with so many fantastic new openings,” said Jeninne Lee-St. John, Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macau. “I’m so happy for all the winners of our 2024 Luxury Awards, who prove that if you give guests amazing, unique, meaningful experiences, they’ll never forget you. Forging connections is one of the most important benefits of Travel, and something we strive to foster in these awards and our storytelling every day. That wouldn’t be possible without such a dedicated, inspiring hospitality community in this region.”

The Travel + Leisure 2024 Luxury Awards winners by country:

(Image: The Langham, Gold Coast/Instagram)

Australia

Best City Hotels: Capella Sydney
Best Island + Beach Hotels: The Langham, Gold Coast
Best Upcountry Hotels: Saffire Freycinet
Best Hotel Pools: JW Marriot Gold Coast Resort & Spa
Best Hotel Spas: COMO Shambala Urban Escape at COMO The Treasury Perth

(Image: Six Senses Krabey Island/Instagram)

Cambodia

Best City Hotels: Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Best Island + Beach Hotels: Shinta Mani Wild, a Bensley Collection
Best Upcountry Hotels: Shinta Mani Wild, a Bensley Collection
Best Hotel Pools: Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor
Best Hotel Spas: Six Senses Krabey Island

Hong Kong

Best City Hotels: Regent Hong Kong
Best Hotel Pools: Fullerton Ocean Park
Best Hotel Spas: Asaya at Rosewood Hong Kong

Indonesia

Best City Hotels: Park Hyatt Jakarta
Best Island + Beach Hotels: Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
Best Upcountry Hotels: Capella Ubud
Best Hotel Pools: The Mulia Resort & Villas
Best Hotel Spas: Como Shambala Estate

Japan

Best City Hotels: The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Best Island + Beach Hotels: Park Hyatt Niseko
Best Upcountry Hotels: Park Hyatt Niseko
Best Hotel Pools: ANA Intercontinental Beppu Resort & Spa
Best Hotel Spas: Harnn Heritage Spa at ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa