The AHEAD Asia judging panel has revealed their 2026 shortlist, including finalists in two F&B categories.
The winners will be announced during a ceremony at Pan Pacific Orchard in Singapore, where leading hoteliers, architects and designers from across the continent will gather for a night of celebration and networking.
The ceremony will be held on 11 September 2026. To secure your spot, tickets are available to purchase here, subject to availability.
Bar, Club or Lounge
The Chairman’s Club at Wynn – Macau, China
In Situ & Partners / Wynn Design & Development
Driftwood at Fairmont – Tokyo, Japan
Nomura Real Estate Development Co / Accor / Maki & Associates / Bar Studio / Field Four Design Office
Liáng at Mandarin Oriental – Guangzhou, China
Swire Properties / Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group / Steve Leung Hospitality
Suma at Shangri-La Kunming – Yunnan, China
Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts / East China Architectural Design & Research Institute Co / AvroKO
Swim Club at Kimpton – Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Empire Group Holdings / Intercontinental Hotels Group / Steve Leung Hospitality
Restaurant
.Here – Baa Atoll, Maldives
Seaside Hotels & Resorts / Kulör Group / Muza Lab
Madam Chow at Oberoi – Gurgaon, India
The Oberoi Group / Studio Lotus
Victoria at Fairmont – Xiamen, China
Xiamen Airlines / Accor / Foster & Partners / Cheng Chung Design (CCD)
Spago Shanghai at The St Regis on The Bund – Shanghai, China
Pacific Eagle Real Estate / Marriott International / Foster & Partners / AB Concept
Stags Head Steakhouse at Pan Pacific – Singapore
Red Door Group / UOL Group / EDG Design


