Passion, recognition and excellence are the cornerstones of the HAPA Awards and we ensure that our process works to identify these trademarks in the industry.
Once a registered establishment has confirmed their interest, they are required to nominate themselves from a list of awards, before the judging period begins. Winners from our most recent National Series are automatically registered.
The HAPA Awards prides itself on its unique mystery judging system that has been in place since its inception. Each establishment is visited by two mystery judges* from our panel of industry experts and corporate travellers. Each hospitality personality will also be interviewed by two judges who will either conduct a food tasting and/or a full interview. Each judge submits scores based on our HAPA scoring system and the average between the scores dictates the final score for the establishment in the category.
These results are revealed at the series’ end, which culminates in a Gala Dinner that is held in the respective country. The HAPA Awards is a non-profit platform, and the proceeds from the Gala Dinner, along with other general donations are sent to a charity in the National Series’ country.
The HAPA Regional Awards Series has been held across a number of countries in South East Asia including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Cambodia.
HAPA REGIONAL AWARDS SERIES 2016 – 2018
WINNERS LIST
MAJOR AWARD
HAPA SERVICE EXCELLENCE – BEYOND EXPECTATIONS (ACCOMMODATION)
Banyan Tree Bangkok, Thailand
The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi, Malaysia
Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15, Thailand
One Farrer Hotel & Spa, Singapore
Hatten Hotel Melaka, Malaysia
InterContinental Singapore
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Indonesia
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Thailand
Sofitel So Singapore
Dorsett Grand Labuan, Malaysia
Dorsett Singapore
Japamala Resort, Malaysia
G Hotel Penang, Malaysia
Genting Grand, Malaysia
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, Malaysia
Pathumwan Princess Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
HAPA SERVICE EXCELLENCE – BEYOND EXPECTATION (DINING)
Acqua Restaurant, Thailand
Marini’s On 57, Malaysia
Marble 8, Malaysia
Crystal Jade Palace Restaurant Jakarta, Indonesia
Naughty Nuri’s Warung, Malaysia
Crystal Jade Golden Palace Singapore
The Beer Factory Sunway Giza, Malaysia
Punjab Grill Restaurant, Singapore
M Marini Caffe, Malaysia
HAPA HOTEL OF THE YEAR – EXTRAORDINARY STAY
Banyan Tree Bangkok, Thailand
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Thailand
InterContinental Singapore
Hatten Hotel Melaka, Malaysia
G Hotel Penang, Malaysia
HAPA RESORT OF THE YEAR – BEST DISCOVERY
The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi, Malaysia
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, Malaysia
Japamala Resort, Malaysia
Aava Resort & Spa, Thailand
Sofitel Sentosa, Singapore
HAPA RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR – DESTINATION RESTAURANT (HOTEL/RESORT)
Vertigo, Banyan Tree Bangkok, Thailand
Jala Restaurant, The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi, Malaysia
Le Gran Café , Hotel Gran Mahakam, Indonesia
Saffron, Banyan Tree Bangkok, Thailand
Romsai, Banyan Tree Bangkok, Thailand
Prego, The Westin Nusa Dua Bali, Indonesia
Ltitude Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, Genting Grand, Malaysia
HAPA RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR – UNIQUE RESTAURANT (INDEPENDENT)
Acqua Restaurant, Thailand
Marble 8, Malaysia
AMUZ Gourmet Restaurant, Indonesia
Marini’s On 57, Malaysia
Tamarind Springs, Malaysia
Naughty Nuri’s Warung, Malaysia
Punjab Grill Restaurant, Singapore
ALBA 1836 Restaurant, Singapore
Crystal Jade Golden Palace Singapore
HAPA ICON OF THE YEAR – HOSPITALITY ENTREPRENEUR
Dato Shaheen Shah, Ri-Yaz Hotels & Resorts, Malaysia
Cher Ng, ZOUK Club KL, Malaysia
Dr. Kahar Tjandra, Hotel Gran Mahakam, Indonesia
Modesto Marini, Marini’s Group, Malaysia
Alessandro Frau, Acqua Restaurant, Thailand
Lee Teck Kuan, Geographic Explorer Resto-Bar, Malaysia
Dr. Richard Helfer, One Farrer Hotel & Spa, Singapore
Matteo Trabaldo Togna, ALBA 1836 Pte Ltd, Singapore
Gilles Marx, AMUZ Gourmet Restaurant, Indonesia
Surya Jhunjhnuwala, Naumi Hotels Pte Ltd, Singapore
HAPA GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR – THE AMBASSADOR OF HOSPITALITY
Vincent Lelay, Sofitel Sentosa & Sofitel So, Singapore
Philip Wong, Dorsett Singapore
S. Tamizhselvan S/Subramaniam, Marini’s On 57, Malaysia
Shirley Lai Swee Fong, Fraser Place Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
HAPA KING OF KITCHENS – THE AMBASSADOR OF CUISINE
Chef James Ho, Ruyi & Lyn Restaurant, Malaysia
Chef Alessandro Frau, Acqua Restaurant, Thailand
Chef Antione Rodriquez, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Chef Luca Piras, ALBA 1836 Restaurant, Singapore
Chef Aun Chin Poh, One Seafood Restaurant, Malaysia
Chef Gilles Marx, AMUZ Gourmet Restaurant, Indonesia
Chef Federico Michieletto, Marini’s On 57, Malaysia
HAPA F&B PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR– CHAMPION OF INNOVATION
Lee Teck Kuan, Geoventure Cheras, Malaysia
Mr Somthop Sa-Ngiemnarongkul, Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Thailand
HEAVENS OF HOSPITALITY
HAPA NIGHTSPOT OF THE YEAR – “THE PLACE”
Zouk Club KL, Malaysia
Marini’s On 57, Malaysia
Moon Bar, Banyan Tree Bangkok, Thailand
The Roof, Malaysia
The Beer Factory Sunway Giza, Malaysia
HAPA SPA OF THE YEAR – HEAVENLY EXPERIENCE
Heavenly Spa, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Indonesia
Vintergrated Wellness, The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi , Malaysia
Heavenly Spa, The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, Malaysia
Avi Spa, Avillion Port Dickson, Malaysia
So Spa by Sofitel, Singapore
Swasana Spa, Impiana KLCC Hotel, Malaysia
So Spa, So Sofitel Bangkok, Thailand
Martha Tilaar Center Kuningan, Indonesia
HAPA GOLF COURSE OF THE YEAR – EXHILARATING EXPERIENCE
Kota Permai Golf & Country Club, Malaysia
Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club, Malaysia
HAPA BEST 5-STAR HOTEL – EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Banyan Tree Bangkok, Thailand
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Thailand
InterContinental Singapore
Genting Grand, Malaysia
One Farrer Hotel & Spa, Singapore
G Hotel Penang, Malaysia
Pathumwan Princess Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
Dorsett Grand Labuan, Malaysia
HAPA BEST 4-STAR HOTEL – EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15, Thailand
Impiana KLCC Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hatten Hotel Melaka, Malaysia
HAPA BEST 5-STAR RESORT – MOMENTOUS EXPERIENCE
The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi, Malaysia
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, Malaysia
Sofitel Sentosa, Singapore
Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, Indonesia
The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia
HAPA BEST FAMILY & RECREATIONAL RESORT – DELIGHTED EXPERIENCE
The Andaman, A Luxury Collect Resort Langkawi, Malaysia
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Indonesia
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, Malaysia
Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, Indonesia
Miri Marriott Resort & Spa, Malaysia
HAPA BOUTIQUE HOTEL/RESORT – EXCEPTIONAL LIFESTYLE & LIVING EXPERIENCE
Sofitel So Singapore
Japamala Resort, Malaysia
Aava Resort & Spa,Thailand
Dash Seminyak Bali, Indonesia
Hotel Gran Mahakam, Indonesia
HAPA BEST SERVICED RESIDENCE – PERFECT LIVING
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Thailand
FLAVOURS OF HOSPITALITY
HAPA BEST ASIAN CUISINE – FLAVOURS OF ASIA
Crystal Jade Golden Palace Singapore
Saffron, Banyan Tree Bangkok, Thailand
Naughty Nuri’s Warung, Malaysia
Punjab Grill Restaurant, Singapore
Geoventure Cheras, Malaysia
Tamarind Springs, Malaysia
Crystal Jade Palace Restaurant Jakarta, Indonesia
HAPA BEST WESTERN CUISINE – FLAVOURS OF THE WEST
Acqua Restaurant, Thailand
Marble 8, Malaysia
Vertigo, Banyan Tree Bangkok, Thailand
ALBA 1836 Restaurant, Singapore
Ugolini Bangkok, Thailand
Marini’s On 57, Malaysia
Signature by the Hill, The Roof, Malaysia
AMUZ Gourmet Restaurant, Indonesia
Prime, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
HAPA BEST CASUAL DINING/ALL DAY DINING – MOST CONTEMPORARY EXPERIENCE
Seasonal Taste, The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, Malaysia
Romsai, Banyan Tree Bangkok, Thailand
Escape Restaurant & Lounge, One Farrer Hotel & Spa, Singapore
The Beer Factory Sunway Giza, Malaysia
Iberico Kitchen, Malaysia
Naughty Nuri’s Warung, Malaysia
HAPA EXTRAORDINARY CONCEPT DINING – MOST INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCE
Acqua Restaurant, Thailand
Jala Restaurant, The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi, Malaysia
Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Marble 8, Malaysia
Ltitude Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, Genting Grand, Malaysia
Ruyi & Lyn Restaurant, Malaysia
Dining in the Dark KL, Malaysia
PASSIONS OF HOSPITALITY
HAPA ASIAN MASTERCHEF – MASTER OF AUTHENTICITY
Chef James Ho, Ruyi & Lyn Restaurant, Malaysia
Chef Javed Ahamad, Punjab Grill Restaurant, Singapore
Chef Justin Rondihon Stimol, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Chef Aun Chin Poh, One Seafood Restaurant, Malaysia
Chef Andy Seng, Genting Grand, Malaysia
HAPA WESTERN MASTERCHEF – MASTER OF FINE CUISINE
Chef Alessandro Frau, Acqua Restaurant, Thailand
Chef Luca Piras, ALBA 1836 Restaurant, Singapore
Chef Gilles Marx, AMUZ Gourmet Restaurant, Indonesia
Chef Tony Khoo, Marina Mandarin Singapore
Chef Kong Kok Kiang, One Farrer Hotel & Spa, Singapore
Chef Valmurugan Subramaniam, Samplings on the Fourteenth Restaurant, Berjaya
Times Square Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
HAPA PASTRY MASTERCHEF – CAPTAIN OF CREATIVITY
Chef Kongrit Chinpala, Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Thailand
HOSPITALITY FROM THE HEART
HAPA FRONT OFFICE EXCELLENCE – COURTEOUS EFFICIENCY
InterContinental Singapore
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Thailand
Japamala Resort, Malaysia
Genting Grand, Malaysia
The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi, Malaysia
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, Malaysia
HAPA CONCIERGE EXCELLENCE – THE EXTRA MILE
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Thailand
Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15, Thailand
Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali, Indonesia
Japamala Resort, Malaysia
Dorsett Grand Labuan, Malaysia
Genting Grand, Malaysia
HAPA HOUSEKEEPING EXCELLENCE – AN ADDED TOUCH
Japamala Resort, Malaysia
Dorsett Singapore
Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15, Thailand
