Stelliers Asia 2025 Hoteliers of the Year Unveiled!
On Friday, September 26, the stars of Asian hospitality shone brightly at the Stelliers Asia 2025 Grand Awards Ceremony, presented by NORDAQ, held at the magnificent Capella Bangkok.
In front of industry leaders, partners, and peers, the evening celebrated the region’s most outstanding hoteliers across 21 award categories, recognising excellence, innovation, and dedication at every level of the industry.
From General Manager and Chef to Green, Housekeeping, Wellness & Spa, and more, each Hotelier of the Year represents the very best of hospitality in Asia today.
View the full list of 2025 Hoteliers of the Year here
Now in its 12th edition, Stelliers follows a simple but powerful mission: to elevate every hotel professional – so they feel seen, valued, and inspired to lead.
The 2025 Hoteliers of the Year embody this spirit; from rising stars and behind-the-scenes champions to seasoned leaders, the Awards shine a spotlight on the people whose passion and dedication continue to shape Asia’s hospitality industry.
This year’s edition attracted a record-breaking number of applications from hoteliers across 12 countries in Asia – including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam – underscoring the broad reach and growing prestige of Stelliers as a leading hotelier recognition platform.
This year, Stelliers Asia 2025 was presented by NORDAQ, reinforcing a shared commitment to innovation and sustainability in hospitality. NORDAQ enables hotels and resorts to produce premium water on-site using local potable sources and an advanced filtration and bottling system and eliminating the need for water transportation and single-use plastics.
“At NORDAQ, we believe the future of hospitality rests in creating extraordinary experiences with responsibility and innovation at heart,” said Johanna Mattson, CEO at NORDAQ. “We are proud to present this year’s Awards alongside Stelliers, supporting the people who make the industry truly remarkable.”
Stelliers also welcomed the support of additional valued partners this year, including:
JUMAstudio – Supporting Partner
A sustainable design platform known for its innovative approach to uniforms, soft furnishings, gifts, slippers, and lifestyle products — using recycled and upcycled materials to create elegant, custom-made products for some of the world’s top hotels and resorts. For this year's Stelliers finalists, JUMAstudio created an exclusively designed, limited-edition scarves
Mouton Cadet – Beverage Partner
Mouton Cadet was founded in 1930 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild with a vision to share the richness of Bordeaux with a wider audience. Mouton Cadet’s winemaking philosophy has always been rooted in a commitment to quality, from vineyard to glass.
Pernod Ricard – Beverage Partner
Serving iconic brands such as Martell, Royal Salute, The Glenlivet, G.H. Mumm, Perrier-Jouët, Chivas Regal, Jameson, and ABSOLUT, Pernod Ricard are dedicated to traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand building, and global distribution, setting the standard for excellence in the spirits and wine industry.
The Grand Awards Ceremony may have drawn to a close, but the celebration continues. Join us on Stelliers’ social media channels to relive the highlights, congratulate this year’s winners and finalists, and share your own messages of support for the incredible people shaping the future of hospitality.