Award winners show strength of China’s travel sector

SHANGHAI – The strength and potential of China’s travel industry was highlighted by this year’s TTG China Travel Awards.

The awards were conferred upon 55 stellar travel organisations who had earned the approval of its industry peers as being amongst the best in the trade.

The TTG China Travel Awards first made its debut in 2008, in recognition of the quantum progress and achievements that China and the Greater China region has and will continue to garner in the tourism industry.

Further, it strives to be the choice reference for travel agents and tour operators in their key procurement process through a deliberate effort to continuously ascertain the relevancy, dynamism and credibility of its awards.

Already in its third run, the TTG China Travel Awards is a reflection of the burgeoning travel industry in Asia, especially with respect to China and the Greater China region.

This year’s honour roll saw the addition of five new awards, namely the Best Travel Agent in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou & Shenzhen and Hong Kong & Macau as well as the Best Theme Attraction.

In 2009, a total of 11 new titles were incorporated into the awards list to acknowledge China’s emerging cities.

TTG Asia Media’s managing director, Darren Ng explained, “The awards are essential in rewarding and bringing to the forefront exceptional travel organisations who have created the benchmark for excellence and professionalism in China.

“This encourages the industry to upkeep high quality service standards and products amidst healthy competition.”

At least 12 organisations were honoured for the third consecutive yea, highlighting how the industry has earmarked prominent international and Chinese organisations that have contributed significantly to enhance China’s tourism landscape.

Some noteworthy companies this year included Air China for Chinese Airline for the Year, Singapore Airlines as the Best International Airline Serving China, The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel for Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel in Macau, Shanghai as the Best City in China (BT-MICE) and Singapore Tourism Board as the Best Overseas NTO in China Promoting BT-MICE.

Airline Awards

For airlines serving and operating in China

1. Chinese Airline of the Year
Air China

2. Best International Airline Serving China
Singapore Airlines

3. Best Business Class (Airline in China)
China Southern Airlines

Best Travel Agent Awards

4. Best Travel Agent in Beijing
China CYTS Tours Holding Co., Ltd

5. Best Travel Agent in Shanghai
Shanghai Jinjiang Tours Co. Ltd

6. Best Travel Agent in Guangzhou and Shenzhen
GZL International Travel Service Ltd

7. Best Travel Agent in Hong Kong and Macau
Hong Thai Travel Services Ltd

Travel Services Awards

8. Best City in China (BT-MICE)
Shanghai

9. Best City in China (Leisure Travel)
Sanya

10. Best Convention / Exhibition Centre in China
Shanghai World Financial Center Forum

11. Best Cruise Operator
Royal Caribbean Cruises

12. Best Theme Attraction
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

13. Best NTO Operating in China
Macau Government Tourist Office

14. Best Overseas NTO in China promoting BT-mice
Singapore Tourism Board

Hotel Chain Awards

15. Best Global Hotel Chain Operating in Greater China
Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts

16. Best Local Hotel Chain Operating in Greater China
Gloria Hotels and Resorts

17. Best Luxury Hotel Brand in Greater China
Park Hyatt

18. Best Mid-range Hotel Brand in Greater China
Holiday Inn

19 Best Budget Hotel Brand in Greater China
Jinjiang Inn

Resort Hotel Awards

20. Best Resort in China
The Ritz-Carlton Sanya

21. Best New Resort in China
Mandarin Oriental Sanya

Other Hotel Awards

22. Best Spa Resort in China
Banyan Tree Lijiang

23. Best Boutique Hotel in China
Aman at Summer Palace Beijing

24. Best Theme Hotel in China
Chimelong Hotel Guangzhou

Serviced Residence Award

25. Best Serviced Residence Operator in China
Ascott International Management

Individual Hotel Awards

26. Best Luxury Hotel in Beijing
Park Hyatt Beijing

27. Best Luxury Hotel in Shanghai
The Peninsula Shanghai

28. Best Luxury Hotel in Guangzhou
Grand Hyatt Guangzhou

29. Best Luxury Hotel in Shenzhen
InterContinental Shenzhen

30. Best Luxury Hotel in Hong Kong
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

31. Best Luxury Hotel in Macau
Altira Macau

Best Mid-range Hotel

32. Best Mid-range Hotel in Beijing
Novotel Beijing Sanyuan

33. Best Mid-range Hotel in Shanghai
Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning

34. Best Mid-range Hotel in Guangzhou
Holiday Inn Guangzhou Shifu

35. Best Mid-range Hotel in Shenzhen
Four Points by Sheraton Shenzhen

36. Best Mid-range Hotel in Hong Kong
Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees Hong Kong

37. Best Mid-range Hotel in Macau
Holiday Inn Macau

Best Business Hotel

38. Best Business Hotel in Beijing
The Regent Beijing

39. Best Business Hotel in Shanghai
The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai

40. Best Business Hotel in Guangzhou
The Garden Hotel Guangzhou

41. Best Business Hotel in Shenzhen
Futian Shangri-La Shenzhen

42. Best Business Hotel in Hong Kong
The Mira Hong Kong

43. Best Business Hotel in Macau
MGM GRAND Macau

Meeting & Conventions Hotel

44. Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel in Beijing
The Westin Beijing Financial Street

45. Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel in Shanghai
Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel

46. Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel in Guangzhou
Shangri-La Hotel Guangzhou

47. Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel in Shenzhen
Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel

48. Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel in Hong Kong
Island Shangri-La Hong Kong

49. Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel in Macau
The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel

Best New Hotel

50. Best New Hotel in Beijing
Tangla Beijing

51. Best New Hotel in Shanghai
InterContinental Shanghai Puxi

52. Best New Hotel in Guangzhou
Crowne Plaza Science City Guangzhou

53. Best New Hotel in Shenzhen
The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan

54. Best New Hotel in Hong Kong
Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui

55. Best New Hotel in Macau
Grand Hyatt Macau