As a testament to its exceptional portfolio of the finest hotels and resorts in the region,
Preferred Hotel Group congratulates its Asia Pacific properties on receiving numerous
awards and accolades in the last three months.
Ananda in the Himalayas
Rishikesh, India - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Favourite Spa in Asia - 2010 SpaFinder Readers' Choice Awards
Destination Spas - Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Travel Awards 2010 (UK)
India's first and only destination spa has swept the eighth annual awards of SpaFinder by
winning, not only the most-coveted Crystal Award for "Favourite Spa in Asia", but also five
more awards in other categories. It was also ranked number two by Condé Nast Traveller
readers for its ambiance and décor.
Andara Resort & Villas
Phuket, Thailand - Preferred Boutique
Best Villa and Condo Development - Thailand Property Awards 2010
Its second consecutive win at the Thailand Property Awards 2010 for the Best Villa and
Condo Development, Andara won on the basis of its superb location and features, high
quality of finishing, along with its environmentally friendly design.
Angkor Palace Resort & Spa
Siem Reap, Cambodia - Summit Hotels & Resorts
ASEAN Green Hotel Standard Award
For the second consecutive year, the resort was awarded the ASEAN Green Hotel Standard
Award for its environmental and energy conservation practices. These include a water-saving
campaign, using energy-saving lights, and using treated wastewater to maintain the lush
garden on the 11-hectare site.
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Borneo, Malaysia - Preferred Boutique
Resort Development Category - Malaysia Property Award 2010 (FIABCI)
The Malaysia Property Award is the gold standard for developers and owners in the real
estate industry, and winners will go on to compete at the FIABCI International Prix d'
Excellence Award, the "Oscars" of the real estate industry. A key player in eco-tourism, the
resort's villas and facilities were built with minimal impact on their surroundings. The resort
also independently funds a Marine Ecology Research Centre and farms its own seafood to
reduce pressure on ocean life.
Hotel Mulia Senayan
Jakarta, Indonesia - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Best City Hotel in Jakarta - TTG Travel Awards 2010, Asia Pacific
TTG Travel Awards serves a benchmark for high standards across the industry, and winners
are determined by votes cast by TTG readers and the travel industry across Asia Pacific.
This is the third consecutive year that the hotel has won this award.
The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts
India - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
World Travel Market (WTM) Global Award
WTM's Global Media Network, comprising key travel industry media around the world, put
forward organisations and individuals that have contributed to their region's tourism industry.
Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts secured an award in recognition of its standards of
excellence and rapid expansion carried out while giving back to the local community
Regal Airport Hotel
Hong Kong - Summit Hotels & Resorts
Best Airport Hotel in the World - Business Traveller Awards 2010
Best Airport Hotel - TTG Travel Awards 2010, Asia Pacific
The awards recognize the hotel's comprehensive services and facilities as an airport hotel.
This is the third consecutive year the hotel has won the Business Traveller Award and the
sixth consecutive year for the TTG Award.
Royal Plaza on Scotts
Singapore - Summit Hotels & Resorts
Best Independent Hotel - TTG Travel Awards 2010, Asia Pacific
The fourth consecutive year for this award, TTG voters recognized the hotel's distinctiveness
as an independent offering personable service.
The Upper House
Hong Kong - Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Best Business Hotels 2010 - Wallpaper UK
2010 Luxe List: The Region's Best New Hotels and Resorts - DestinAsian
100 Best Hotels in The World - The Sunday Times Travel (UK)
Best Boutique Hotel in Asia Pacific - Business Traveller Awards 2010, Asia-Pacific
The 2010 World Travel Awards
The World Travel Awards are regarded as the highest achievement that a travel product can
receive. Votes are cast by 183,000 travel professionals, including travel agencies, tour and
transport companies, and tourism organizations in over 160 countries across the globe.
Preferred Hotel Group's Asia Pacific winners are:
Asia's Leading Resort
The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala, Kerala, India (Preferred Hotels & Resorts)
India's Leading Conference Hotel
The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore, Bangalore, India (Preferred Hotels & Resorts)
India's Leading Resort
The Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resort & Spa, Kerala, India (Preferred Hotels & Resorts)
Indonesia's Leading Business Hotel
Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia (Preferred Hotels & Resorts)
The 2010 World Luxury Hotel Awards
The 2010 World Luxury Hotel Awards are accepted as the pinnacle of achievement for hotels
and a symbol of excellence chosen by 50 travel industry consultants and tour operators.
Preferred Hotel Group's Asia Pacific winners are:
Global Category
Luxury Spa Hotel
La Flora Resort & Spa Khao Lak, Khao Lak, Thailand (Summit Hotels & Resorts)
Luxury Hotels Brand
lebua Hotels & Resorts, Thailand (Preferred Hotels & Resorts)
Luxury Boutique Hotel
The Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur, Udaipur, India (Preferred Hotels & Resorts)
Luxury Diplomatic Hotel
Dusit Thani Hua Hin, Hua Hin, Thailand (PHG Travel Partner)
Country Category
Luxury Hotel, Cambodia
Angkor Palace Resort & Spa, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Summit Hotels & Resorts)
Luxury Business Hotel, Thailand
lebua at State Tower, Bangkok, Thailand (Preferred Hotels & Resorts)
Luxury Hotel, India
The Imperial New Delhi, New Delhi, India (Preferred Hotels & Resorts)
Luxury City Hotel, India
The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore, Bangalore, India (Preferred Hotels & Resorts)
Luxury Boutique Hotel, Cambodia
The Sothea, Siem Reap, Cambodia (Preferred Boutique)
Travel + Leisure China Travel Awards 2010
Given by one of the top travel publications in China, these awards are voted on by its
discerning readers.
Best New Hotels in China
Les Suites Orient, Bund Shanghai, Shanghai, China (Preferred Hotels & Resorts)
Top 100 Hotels in China
The Opposite House, Beijing, China (Preferred Hotels & Resorts)
Best New Boutique Hotels in China
The Upper House, Hong Kong (Preferred Hotels & Resorts)
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About Preferred Hotel Group
Celebrating over 40 years of excellence, Preferred Hotel Group is a leading provider of
business solutions for independently owned and operated hotels and resorts around the
world. Services include sales, marketing, technology, distribution, and quality assurance.
Comprised of more than 800 best-in-class hotels in over 70 countries, Preferred Hotel Group
encompasses five distinct brands: Preferred Hotels & Resorts (www.PreferredHotels.com),
Preferred Boutique (www.PreferredBoutique.com), Summit Hotels & Resorts
(www.SummitHotels.com), Sterling Hotels (www.SterlingHotels.com), and Historic Hotels of
America (www.HistoricHotels.org). Preferred Hotel Group also offers I Prefer™
(www.IPrefer.com), an exclusive global guest benefits program, as well as Preferred Golf™
(www.PreferredGolf.com), a membership program with entrée to the world's most
spectacular luxury golf resorts. For more information, visit www.PreferredHotelGroup.com.
In September 2007, the company entered the luxury real estate market with the launch of
Preferred Residences - a membership and exchange program for luxury shared ownership
resorts that provide an exceptional level of service and amenities. Preferred Residences are
held to exacting standards derived from the same Preferred Global Standards of
Excellence™ on which the company has built its 41-year heritage in the hospitality industry.
For more information, please visit www.PreferredResidences.com.
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