Stelliers Asia 2025 Honors Asia’s Top Hoteliers at Capella Bangkok, Presented by NORDAQ
Stelliers Asia 2025: Honoring the Region’s Finest Hoteliers Presented by NORDAQ, the prestigious Stelliers Asia Grand Awards Ceremony was held at Capella Bangkok, celebrating excellence in hospitality—from rising stars to seasoned leaders. A night dedicated to the people behind Asia’s most exceptional experiences.
Special thanks to the Stelliers team for having Luxury Society Asia be part of this unforgettable evening. Here are some moments captured last Friday.
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.
Winners were selected through a rigorous evaluation process led by a distinguished Judging Panel of industry leaders and global executives, including:
Simon Kahn, Chief Marketing Officer at Google APAC
Dr. Jennifer Cronin, Interim Chief Executive Officer at The Star Gold Coast
Mark De Cocinis, Former CEO at Boutique Group
Bernhard Bohnenberger, Co-Founder & CEO at Discover Collection
Yona He, Head of Asset Management & Owner Relations, JAPAC at Oracle
“This year’s winners remind us that hospitality is about people – their care, creativity, and resilience,” said Stephane de Montgros, Co-Founder of Stelliers. “By celebrating these individuals, we hope every hotel professional feels recognised, valued, and inspired to continue leading the industry forward.”
As Title Partner of Stelliers Asia 2025, NORDAQ underscored its shared commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence in hospitality.
“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 Asia 2025 Awards Ceremony, presented by NORDAQ Highlights:
21 winners recognised across 21 award categories, spanning every department of hotel operations.
A prestigious black-tie Awards Ceremony at Capella Bangkok, attended by more than 200 hospitality leaders and VIP guests.
A celebration of both rising stars and established leaders, reflecting the depth and diversity of Asia’s hospitality talent from across the region.
The evening concluded with an after party at Le Du Kaan, offering winners and guests the chance to celebrate together in style high above Bangkok.
View the 2025 Hoteliers of the Year here.
Download Grand Awards Ceremony photo assets here.
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.
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.
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.
Please Note: Stelliers Asia is distinct from Stelliers Greater China, which is an exclusive competition for professionals within the Greater China hospitality industry. For details on Stelliers Greater China, stay tuned for upcoming announcements.
Please visit www.stelliers.com for more information.
