2026
Finalists Announcement

August 21
17:00

Beijing Time (UTC+8)

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Join us for the official reveal of this year’s Stelliers Greater China 2026 finalists - a celebration of the hotel industry’s most inspiring leaders, innovators, and rising stars across the region.

Broadcast live across Greater China, this virtual event will spotlight the exceptional individuals who are redefining excellence in hospitality. Whether you're supporting a colleague, representing your property, or passionate about the industry, this is your front-row seat to discover who’s leading the way in 2026.

OUR 2026 JUDGES

  • Rainer Burkle in plaid blazer with blurred background

    Rainer Burkle

    Former Area Vice President Luxury
    Marriott International, Greater China

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  • Portrait of a person wearing a black blazer with a gold floral brooch, against a dark background.

    May Wong

    CEO
    Dong Luxury Travel Collection

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  • Kevin Tan in a black suit standing outdoors with greenery in the background.

    Kevin Tan

    Vice President of American Express Global Business Travel

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  • Portrait of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a dark suit jacket and light blue shirt, standing in a modern office setting.

    William Mackay

    Former President of Operations at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific

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  • A woman with shoulder-length dark brown hair wearing a red blazer, layered pearl necklaces, a green ring, a black beaded bracelet, and black pants, sitting on a wooden stool against a plain gray background.

    Sarah Chen

    Former Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing
    Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality Group

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Stelliers Greater China Partners

Silver Partners

Beverage Partners

Supporting Partners

PR Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When will the Virtual Finalists Announcement take place?

    The broadcast will go live on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 17:00 Beijing Time (UTC+8). Visitors will be able to tune in from anywhere in the world.

  • Where can I watch the broadcast?

    A livestream link will be available at the top of this web page. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back on the day of the announcement.

  • Can I rewatch the broadcast after it ends?

    Yes! A full replay will be available shortly after the livestream ends.

  • I'm a finalist – what happens next?

    Stelliers Greater China 2026 finalists will receive an official email from the Stelliers team detailing the next steps and scheduling the online interview.

  • How are finalists selected?

    Stelliers finalists are selected by our independent judging panel through a rigorous review process.

  • Who were Stelliers Greater China 2025 applications open to?

    Stelliers Greater China 2026 applications were open to hoteliers in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.

Award Categories

This year’s award categories are:

BUTLER

CHEF

CONCIERGE HOTELIER

CONTRACT (CASUAL) HOTELIER

CORPORATE HOTELIER

ENGINEERING HOTELIER

FINANCE HOTELIER

FOOD & BEVERAGE HOTELIER

FRONT OFFICE HOTELIER

OWNER

PASTRY CHEF

REVENUE MANAGEMENT HOTELIER

SALES HOTELIER

SECURITY HOTELIER

SOMMELIER

UNSUNG HERO

WELLNESS & SPA HOTELIER

GENERAL MANAGER

GREEN HOTELIER

HOTEL MANAGER/RESIDENT MANAGER

HOUSEKEEPING HOTELIER

HUMAN RESOURCES HOTELIER

HYGIENE & FOOD SAFETY HOTELIER

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HOTELIER

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS HOTELIER

MIXOLOGIST

Stay in the Loop

Be the first to hear about finalist stories, exclusive interviews, and all things Stelliers leading up to the Grand Awards Ceremony in December.

Person holding a sleek award trophy with the inscription 'Stelliers Asia 2024', against a dark background illuminated with purple and blue lighting.

Save the Date

Stelliers
Greater China 2026

Grand Awards
Ceremony

December 11th, 2026

at

MGM Shanghai West Bund