Looking Back, Stelliers 2016: Glitz and Glamour in Macau

Join us on a journey through the years with Stelliers as we take a closer look at our history, major achievements and notable honourees of the hospitality industry!

2016

In 2016, Stelliers expanded its reach to the vibrant city of Macau for the third edition of its grand award ceremony. The third edition was held at The Parisian, which had just opened a few months prior, adding an air of excitement to the evening. 

In addition to recognising the industry outstanding hoteliers in China, the platform also expanded its reach with the launch of the Asia competition in the same year, further solidifying its position as a leading platform in the hospitality industry.

Mia Owen Tan (Michelle)

Marketing Communications Specialist turned Public Relations & Strategic Communications Pro

Award Won in 2016: Marketing and Communications Hotelier of the Year

Position in 2016: Public Relations Director, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

Current Position: Senior Hotel Communications Manager, Corporate Affairs and Strategic Relations, Greater China, IHG

2023 marks Mia Owen Tan’s 21st year as an experienced public relations and marketing communications expert within the hospitality industry. Having worked in four different hotels for Marriott and IHG, two of the world’s leading hotel management groups, Mia is regarded as a creative and passionate hotelier who holds a proven track record of media crisis management skills.

In 2016, Mia was awarded with our prestigious Greater China Marketing and Communications Hotelier of the Year award, a recognition that she considers to be one of the highlights of her career. The award not only celebrated her hard work, but also opened the door to new opportunities. Shortly after, she was invited to join IHG Greater China’s corporate office to oversee hotel communications and crisis management for all their hotels in Greater China.

For Mia, winning the Stelliers award was more than just a personal achievement. This represented validation of her dedication to the hospitality industry, to the value she brought to Marriott and IHG’s individual hotels, as well as her desire to bring more strategic and constructive value to her fellow PR leaders. Today, Mia continues to inspire and lead in her role, sharing her expertise and passion with other PR leaders in the industry.

Is there any advice that you would like to pass on to aspiring hoteliers, or hoteliers applying to Stelliers this year?

To have a passion for whatever you do, bring your creative side, and have a vision for adaptability and growth. I believe that success is idiosyncratic. So, look at opportunities in your own way and carve out your own path. As Seth Godlin said, “Be genuine, be remarkable, be worth connecting with.”

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Are you ready to showcase your hard work and dedication to hospitality to the world? Applications for Stelliers 2023 are now open! Click “Apply Now” at the end of this article to submit your application today!

Applications Close:

June 16, 2023