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DestinAsian Announces Winners of 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards Poll

Jakarta, Indonesia, 20 March 2024 – DestinAsian magazine has once again tallied up the results of its annual poll for the Readers’ Choice Awards, which is featured in the March/May 2024 print issue. Now in its 17th year, the Award gives readers the chance to cast their votes and recognize the best of the luxury travel industry in the Asia-Pacific region.

The latest poll was conducted between August and November 2023, with DestinAsian readers nominating their favourites in 36 different categories including hotels and resorts, serviced residences, airlines, airports, cruise lines, and destinations. Optional comments allowed voters to elaborate on the attributes of their top picks, be it friendliness of staff and service, convenient location, modern facilities, quality of dining options, comfort, and design.

“This edition of the RCA is bigger than ever in its scope, and we’re honoured to provide travellers with a platform to reflect on and share their experiences around the Asia Pacific,” says DestinAsian publisher Ronald Liem. “As the poll continues to evolve and grow in step with the times, we’ve made some adjustments to better reflect the astounding diversity of the luxury hospitality scene in our home region.”


BEST BOUTIQUE RESORTS AND INDONESIA'S RESORTS

Among the distinguished winners at this year's RCA, the category for Boutique Resorts has seen Bulgari Resort crowned as the Best Boutique Resort for 2024. Bali was the standout destination, with ten exceptional resorts being recognized for their excellence. The Apurva Kempinski Bali, The St. Regis Bali Resort, The Ritz Carlton, Bali, Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach, Alila Seminyak, Andaz Bali, W Bali – Seminyak, Conrad Bali, Alila Villas Uluwatu, and AYANA Resort Bali grace the list, each showcasing the finest in luxury and relaxation.

Best Boutique Resorts in Asia - Bulgari Resorts Bali

https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2024-winners/best-boutique-resorts


Best Indonesia Resorts:

https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2024-winners/indonesia-resorts



INDONESIA'S CITY HOTELS

Discover the urban oasis of Indonesia with the best city hotels, as voted in the prestigious RCA. Each property offers a unique blend of comfort and sophistication, from the sophisticated ambience of Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta and Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta to the lavish indulgence of The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan and Grand Hyatt Jakarta. Joining the ranks are Intercontinental Jakarta Pondok Indah, Shangri-La Jakarta, AYANA Midplaza, The Langham, Raffles Jakarta, and Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel, making Jakarta a vibrant destination for discerning travellers.

Best Indonesia Hotels:

https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2024-winners/indonesia-city-hotels


BEST DESTINATIONS: THE TIMELESS BALI

For the final category, readers nominated their favourite city and island destinations. Bali was once again voted Best Island, continuing an unbroken winning streak since these awards began in 2006. Respondents cited the easy access to nature and the warmth of the local people, in addition to Bali’s many enriching cultural activities.


Best Islands:

https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2024-winners/best-islands


DestinAsian congratulates all this year’s winners and thanks the tens of thousands of readers who participated in the survey. The full results can be found in the March/May 2024 print issue of the magazine and will also be published online on from 13th of March, 2024.


About DestinAsian’s Readers’ Choice Awards

Now in its seventeenth year, DestinAsian’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards is the longest-standing and most trusted recognition of excellence in the Asia-Pacific travel industry. The latest poll was conducted between August and November 2023, with DestinAsian readers nominating their regional favourites in 36 different categories including hotels and resorts, serviced residences, airlines, airports, cruise lines, and destinations. Optional comments allowed voters to elaborate on the attributes of their favourite places to stay, be it the quality of service, unique location, exceptional dining options, or standout design. The results showcase the best in Asia-Pacific travel today.

https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2024-winners/



About DestinAsian:

Established in 2001, Asia’s own homegrown luxury media brand DestinAsian is a multi-award-winning travel and lifestyle magazine focused on the Asia-Pacific region with a print run of 25,000 copies and a readership of 75,000 per edition. DestinAsian is published in print five times a year and distributed in Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong Macau, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Online, our newly revamped website, DestinAsian.com, brings evocative travel writing and stunning photography and video reaching hundreds of thousands more people around the globe, DestinAsian.com is setting new benchmarks for luxury travel story-telling in the digital space.


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