For the first time, two prestigious awards in the fields of architecture and tourism were held simultaneously in the capital Seoul, opening up an intersecting space between design and experience where high-class architectural stories and services shine on a common stage.
With the theme "Vibrant Asia", the event gathered more than 200 architects, designers, hotel owners, restaurant owners and leading experts from 10 Asian countries. In particular, the event also had the presence of representatives of the Embassies of Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines in Korea.
At the beginning of the award ceremony, Mr. Tan Quee Peng - General Director of RSP Vietnam, Head of the Jury of the Asia Awards Organization, and Head of the Jury of the Asian Architecture Awards affirmed the organization's long-standing mission in honoring the contributions to shaping the way Asia is created, experienced and remembered.
Arcture and services are closely linked. They shape cultural experiences, create memories and express regional identity. Both require vision and have certain influence. When combined, architecture and services have a very practical contribution to the development of Asian culture and economy, he said.
On a continental scale, the award ceremony honored 63 outstanding architectural works and 38 outstanding individuals and units in the hotel industry.
The projects honored this year clearly show the trend of taking people as the center, cultural cohesion and the spirit of daring to experiment with new ideas. Projects such as Missions Etrangeres De Paris (MEP) (Thailand), Savanna Villas (Indonesia) leave their mark with a vision of future living, while Seoul Robot AI Museum (Korea) represents technological advances and creativity in modern urban areas.
Vietnam has a number of outstanding projects such as The RIVUS VAI The CENTRIC of Masterise Group, the Ring interior collection of Landco Corporation, the Dhawa Hanoi & The Lakeside Complex of Pacific Thang Long (Vietnam), The Luxury House of Cat Moc Group... These works demonstrate the diversity, creativity and unique cultural identity, reflecting the harmonious combination of heritage, sustainability and innovation, contributing to enhancing the architectural position and interior design of Vietnam on the map of Asia.
The first Asia Hotel Awards 2025 honored 33 outstanding individuals and projects that are shaping the way Asia is felt and remembered through the experience of modern tourists.
The first award-winning projects demonstrate the diversity of culture and creativity in the Asian service sector, along with the ability to combine local identity with international standards. Vietnam also left its mark with outstanding projects and individuals, from luxury resorts, local restaurants, to high-class cruise experiences.
Notably among them, Selectum Noa Resort was honored as Asia's Best Resort 2025, Ambassador Cruise with the award for Best Dinner Ship in Asia, Dragon Jade Jade as an outstanding new cultural destination...
