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STELLIERS announced 20 winning hoteliers of the year. The seventh edition of the hotelier Awards ceremony was held virtually for the very first time, continuing the tradition of celebrating exceptional hoteliers across Asia, despite the unprecedented year that has been.
Earlier in the year the Finalist Announcement, which was also held virtually, attracted over 2000 viewers. The Stelliers hotelier Awards, is a recognised symbol of excellence and a powerful establishment for inspiring the younger generation to enter the hospitality industry.
In light of the global health crisis that has challenged the world, Stephane de Montgros shared that “more than ever, the heartfelt stories of great hoteliers manoeuvring through this complicated situation had to be told”. Stelliers understood the importance of continuing to shine a light on the industry and the individuals who have persevered through the past year.
In 2020, Stelliers welcomed applications from over 85 properties from across Asia, South Asia and Greater China. The inspiring achievements of this year’s winners both impressed and touched our judges. Winners of each category were decided by an expert judging panel over the course of the year. The two-round judging process was based on a combination of facts presented in the applications, virtual interviews, and testimonials, which ensured that the winner of each category was truly deserving.
The renowned professionals who judged the applications, each holds a significant amount of industry-specific expertise and knowledge. This high-ranking jury includes Jenny Soo, Regional Director & Head of Workplace Experience Asia Pacific Corporate Solutions, JLL – Jones Lang LaSalle Property, Christophe Laurent, Group Values Ambassador, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, Christine Gamarra, Senior Operations Lead, Deloitte, Diane Fermin Roeder, Communications Specialist in the hospitality industry and Julia Monk, Hospitality Thought Leader, Architect & Interior Designer. And at this time Michael Schmitt from Waldorf Astoria Chengdu was named as General Manager of the Year.
