Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2019 announced on 12th September 2019.


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PUBLISHED September 16, 2019

The winners of the regions most prestigious travel awards were announced on 12th September 2019 at an exclusive presentation luncheon at the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong.

The Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards is now in its 28th year and continues to celebrate the best in the travel and hospitality industry as voted by some of the regions most qualified judges: the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific readers.

These 30,000-plus individuals are frequent travellers taking an average of 19 business trips a year, and their views provide valuable industry feedback.

Between April and June, Business Traveller Asia-Pacific sent out a voting poll to subscribers, with the results independently compiled by market research company Business Intelligence.

Today, the airports, hotels, airlines and destinations that have most impressed this discerning audience have been crowned as the winners of their category.

Singapore Airlines was once again a major winner, winning the overall award for Best Airline in the World and Best Asia-Pacific Airline for the 19th year running. The airline also held on to the awards for: Best First Class and Best Economy Class, while Qatar Airways picked up the Best Business Class award this year. Singapore Airlines also won Best Premium Economy Class and claimed the prize for Best Frequent-Flyer Programme. Cathay Pacific picked up the Best Airport Lounge award again this year.

American Airlines won the award for Best North American Airline again. Best Chinese Airline went to China Southern Airlines, while Qatar Airways won Best Middle Eastern/African Airline and Lufthansa won Best European Airline.

The honour of Best Business Hotel Brand in the World went to Grand Hyatt once again marking its seventh consecutive year at the top, while Shangri-La held on to the title of Best Business Hotel Brand in Asia-Pacific and Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong again took home the award for Best Business Hotel in the World. At the same time, the Best Business Hotel in Asia-Pacific this year was again taken by event host Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong.

Ascott remains undefeated in the category of Best Serviced Residence Brand in Asia-Pacific, having held the title since 2004 when the award was introduced. Meanwhile, the Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific this year was again voted as Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore.

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