2025 HSMAI Commercial Awards Asia Pacific
Are you ready to be one of the first HSMAI Commercial Awards winners in Asia Pacific?
We want
the disruptors and pioneers,
the bold and the visionary,
the leaders and changemakers
to apply for this year’s HSMAI Commercial Awards
Join HSMAI in celebrating the power of collaboration and knowledge exchange in the dynamic world of hospitality. This isn’t just another conference – it’s your chance to shine as an Award Winner!
Elevate your performance and network with industry leaders who are driving change and redefining success. Showcase your hotel’s groundbreaking achievements and innovative strategies on Asia Pacific’s only Commercial Strategy Conference for Hoteliers.
Who will the Award Winners be?
At HSMAI APAC, we firmly believe in the power of sharing best practices to elevate performance in our industry and region. Award winners are the standout individuals in the hospitality sector who have made remarkable contributions. As a winner, you’ll have the opportunity to display your hotel’s creativity, share innovative ideas, and proudly highlight your talents at the Commercial Strategy Conference (CSC), on the 29th May, 2025. This conference is the premier platform for showcasing your achievements.
We eagerly anticipate the participation of industry professionals from the Asia Pacific region, who will bring their unique ideas that have turned into success stories and driven business growth.
Applications Close 30th April, 2025
(sorry, no exceptions)
HSMAI PRIZES
- HSMAI: 1-year Membership in HSMAI
- Recognition at the Annual Conference and in our Winners Circle webpage
- Choice of 1 HSMAI Certification, choose from:
- Certified Hospitality Revenue Management Executive (CRME)
- Certified Hospitality Digital Marketer (CHDM)
- Certified Hotel Sales Leader (CHSL)
CHOICE OF EDUCATIONAL PRIZES
Award Prizes from our Educational Partner – Les Roches & Glion, select 1 Executive online course:
- Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Development
- Hospitality Financial Analysis
- Building the New Sustainable Luxury
- Experiential Economics
- Blockchain in the Luxury and Hospitality Business
Should you have any questions, please feel free to ask us at info@hsmai-asia.org
HOW THE AWARDS WORK
Applications Close 30th April, 2025
(sorry, no exceptions)
<li class=”li1″><b>Submission:</b> Submit your most successful idea or strategy implemented during 2024-25 using the provided template and referring to the terms and conditions</li>
<li class=”li1″><b>Jury Selection:</b> An independent jury formed by HSMAI APAC Commercial Advisory Boards and Chapter Board members who vote on all submissions with the result of a shortlist of 8 entries from these categories, which include:
1.Rooms
2. F&B Outlets
3. Spa
4. Meeting & Events
5. Other streams.</li>
<li class=”li1″><b>Pitch: </b>The 8 shortlisted entries will share their success stories in less than 2.5 minutes during <b>the Commercial Strategy Conference (CSC) in Singapore on the 29</b><b><sup>th</sup></b><b> May 2025</b>. If it’s a team entry, the team lead will deliver the presentation using a video, PowerPoint, or any interactive format.<span class=”Apple-converted-space”> </span>HSMAI will assist you to perfect your pitch!<span class=”Apple-converted-space”> </span>Coaching included. If you can’t be in Singapore in-person, you can send us a video pitch to present if you’re shortlisted.</li>
<li class=”li1″><b>Voting:</b> The CSC audience will vote for the best pitch during the event, determining the top three winners based on the votes.</li>
<li class=”li1″><b>Awards</b>: The awards will be presented at the end of the Commercial Strategy Conference i.e. 29<sup>th</sup> May 2025.</li>
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
Entries can be from individuals or teams but everyone involved in your project must be mentioned.
• Each hotel can submit multiple applications for different categories, completing one category submission at a time.
• If you are shortlisted, your registration for Commercial Strategy Conference will be Complimentary.
• Images and information that you send us will be used by us to promote the HSMAI Awards and the winners/ SHortlisted finalists.
• Authorized company representatives who submit entries will be our main point of contact unless we are otherwise notified.
• No cancellations will be accepted once entries have been successfully submitted online.
• Jury’s decision will be final in terms of selecting the 8 nominations. In case of any tie during the audience poll, the jury’s decision will apply.
• By submitting the registration form, the company/representative agrees to officially participate in the HSMAI Asia Pacific Commercial Awards 2025 and if possible, attend the Commercial Strategy Conference 2025 to accept the award. Finalists will be asked to advise us if you cannot the attend the conference so we can organise a recorded pitch.
* India and South Asia entrants can also be awarded their prizes at the annual Delhi Commercial Leaders Forum.
• In case of team entries, awards will be handed over to the team representative and the hotel will be free to decide to whom the individual awards are to be distributed.
APPLICATION FORM
This is where hotels and marketing agencies can put forward their innovative campaigns and projects to be recognised in the 2025 HSMAI APAC Trailblazer Awards. Submissions close on 30th April, 2025.