2025 Hoteliers of the Year
Stelliers Greater China 2025 proudly honours 24 Hoteliers of the Year, each one a testament to the leadership, innovation, and dedication that define the region’s hospitality industry. Together, they represent the diversity, creativity, and resilience of Greater China’s hospitality landscape, reminding us that true hospitality is not only about exceptional service but about creating meaningful connections, unforgettable experiences, and lasting positive impact within our communities.
GENERAL MANAGER
OF THE YEAR
Hugo Montanari
Managing Director
Rosewood Hong Kong
BUTLER
OF THE YEAR
Vittorio Dincao
Executive Manager – Hotel Operations
Galaxy Macau
CONCIERGE
HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
Sofia Metello
Chief Concierge
Londoner Grand,
A Luxury Collection Hotel, Macao
ENGINEERING
HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
James Li
Director of Engineering
The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin
FRONT OFFICE
HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
Eric Si Tou
Director of Rooms
MGM Macau & MGM Cotai
HOUSEKEEPING
HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
Ka Woon, Mavis Lai
Executive Housekeeper
City of Dreams, Macau
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
Xavier Yeh
Director of Information Technology
Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen
OWNER
OF THE YEAR
Tom Tai
Co-General Manager, Hotel and Service Apartment Department, Yuexiu Commercial
Guangzhou Yuexiu Commercial Real Estate Management Co., Ltd
SOMMELIER
OF THE YEAR
CORPORATE
HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
Cheryl Chi
Group Director CRM, Loyalty & Partnerships
Wharf Hotels Management Limited
FINANCE
HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
Jane Lao
Vice President, Finance
Melco Resorts & Entertainment
GREEN
HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
Justin Li
Assistant Vice President – Sustainability & Technical Services
Galaxy Macau
HUMAN RESOURCES
HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
Winfynn Xiao
Senior Director – Human Resources
Atlantis Sanya
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
Jairo Ortiz
Director of Marketing Communications
The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai
REVENUE MANAGEMENT
OF THE YEAR
Christina Zhang
Director of Revenue Management
Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen
UNSUNG HERO
OF THE YEAR
CHEF
OF THE YEAR
Jan Ruangnukulkit
Executive Chef
Banyan Tree Macau
CSR
HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
Ada Ng
Director of Impact and Sustainability
Rosewood Hong Kong
FOOD & BEVERAGE
HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
Kevin Chan
Executive Assistant Manager – Food & Beverage
MGM Shanghai West Bund
HOTEL MANAGER / RESIDENT
MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Stephan Van Tilburg
Hotel Manager – The Universal Studios Grand Hotel,
Universal Beijing Resort
HYGIENE & FOOD SAFETY
HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
Carmen Wong
Senior Manager – Hygiene
Rosewood Hong Kong
MIXOLOGIST
OF THE YEAR
Ming Hong, Frederick Ma
Resort Master Mixologist
Grand Lisboa Palace
SALES
HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
Peter Wang
Director of Global Sales, China
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
WELLNESS & SPA
HOTELIER OF THE YEAR
Dirk Chen
Director of Wine
Mandarin Oriental, The Landmark Hong Kong
Helen Jiang
Dormitory Attendant
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya
Miya Zhang
Senior Director of Spa
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
Silver Partners
Beverage Partners
Supporting Partner
Media Partner
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