The Ascott Limited, the wholly-owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment Limited, has clinched the title of “World’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand” at the grand final of the World Travel Awards 2021.
At the awards, Ascott took home a total of 28 accolades, the greatest number of awards received amongst serviced apartment players.
This follows Ascott being named “Leading Serviced Apartment Brand” in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Oceania at the regional World Travel Awards 2021 in October 2021.
Kevin Goh, Ascott’s CEO says the recognition is a “strong validation of our quality lodging properties, as well as Ascott’s efforts to provide a haven for all our guests, a safe home away from home”.
“Despite Covid-19, Ascott continues to be the accommodation of choice for guests. This year, Ascott was the first hospitality company in the world to offer guests complimentary health, wellness, and security support during their stay,” he continues.
“We have also added seven hotel brands to form a network of 14 brands on our new online platform discoverasr.com. Ascott is also on track to achieve a record number of new units signed this year and the highest ever property openings. These are testaments of a resilient team whom in the harshest of winters never lost sight of spring. We are excited to bring this positive momentum forward into 2022 and continue to deliver more of what Ascott has to offer,” he adds.
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