2026
Hoteliers of the Year
Stelliers Asia 2026, presented by NORDAQ, proudly honours 25 Hoteliers of the Year, each a testament to the passion, innovation, and dedication that define the region’s hospitality industry. Collectively, they embody the diversity, creativity, and resilience of Asia’s hospitality landscape, reminding us that true hospitality is not only about service but about creating meaningful connections, lasting memories, and positive impact across communities.
General Manager
General Manager
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
Jean-Pierre Joncas
Butler
Senior Reserve Host (Butler)
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Somporn Keaboot
Chef
Executive Chef
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Daniele Cason
Concierge
Concierge Service Leader
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru,
Kota Kinabalu
James Tiking
CSR
Former General Manager
Le Méridien Bangkok
Dieter Ruckenbauer
Engineering
Director of Engineering
Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel
Boonchuay Kiatbidakul
Finance
Multi-Property Director of Finance
Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town & Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach
Nutthanont Arya
Food & Beverage
Director of Banquet
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Anusit Wisetkan
Front Office
Room Division Manager
Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort
Duangkamol Kongsuwan
Green
Director of Engineering
Capella Bangkok
Pisarn Karnjanavanich
Hotel Manager / Resident Manager
Resort Manager
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Ian Ding
Housekeeping
Executive Housekeeper
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
Naoaki Okamoto
Human Resources
Director of Human Resources
Bvlgari Resort Bali
Dama Adhyatma
Hygiene & Food Safety
Hygiene and Quality Assurance Manager
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Photcharapun Raksapakdee
Information Technology
Senior Director of Technology Innovation & Data
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi
Joy Rodrigo
Marketing & Communications
Regional Director of Public Relations and Marketing
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
Monet Goode
Mixologist
Head Bartender
Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
Chunyanuch Yodsuwan
Owner
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Interhill Hospitality
Eric Tan
Pastry Chef
Executive Pastry Chef
The St. Regis Jakarta
Kevin Lee
Revenue Management
Director of Revenue and E-commerce
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Ha Nguyen
Sales
Director of Commercial Strategy
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
Christopher Kang
Security
Director of Loss Prevention
Capella Bangkok
Pongsathorn Chularat
Sommelier
Head Sommelier
Swissôtel The Stamford
Bella Jankaew
Unsung Hero
Boat Captain
The Peninsula Bangkok
Pornchai Savatsri
Wellness & Spa
Director of Equine
NIHI Sumba
Evelien Louise Akerboom
Silver Partner
PR Partner
Media Partner
Beverage Partners
Supporting Partner
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