Hanoi, November 18, 2024 – Travellive Media Group is proud to introduce the nominees for HOTLIST 2024, a recognition that honors high-quality brands in the tourism industry as selected, evaluated, and recommended by Travellive editors and a Panel of Expert advisors. Over 40 hotels, resorts, and cruises, tourism organizations, and 12 Inspiring Travel Influencers of the year have been featured in the HOTLIST 2024.

Aiming to honor brands that have made positive contributions and affirmed the strong, sustainable development of Vietnam’s tourism industry, HOTLIST inspires businesses to continuously innovate and improve service quality.

In 2023, the project left a significant mark on the tourism/hospitality industry with  its prestige and quality. This is not an award, but more importantly, Travellive is proud to be a reliable companion for travelers by introducing an inspiring list of hotels, resorts, and cruises worth experiencing.

Continuing, HOTLIST 2024 has the accompaniment of  a Panel of Expert advisors consisting of reputable and experienced experts: Mr. Michel Cassagnes – Architect & Managing Director of Archetype Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam of Archetype Group; Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Huy – Climate change research expert; Mr. Dang Manh Phuoc – Co-founder & CEO of Outbox Company, and the participation of Miss Vietnam Tourism 2022 Luong Ky Duyen as the project’s Communication Ambassador. The HOTLIST 2024 project is sponsored by Ford Vietnam and LG.

Not only focusing on Hospitality, HOTLIST 2024 also expands into the fields of Destinations, Travel Tech, Tour, and Individual Honors with 28 categories. This expansion aims to honor the diversity, dynamism, and positive contributions of organizations and individuals in the overall picture of Vietnam’s tourism industry.

Aiming to honor organizations that have made positive contributions to the industry with quality services and unique experiences, HOTLIST 2024 honors high-end hotels, resorts, and cruises such as: Amanoi Ninh Thuan, Topas Ecolodge, Angsana Quan Lan, Four Seasons The Nam Hai Hoi An, Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Meliá Hanoi, Luna Halong Cruise…

In addition, HOTLIST 2024 focuses more on the prominent tourism trends of the year such as sustainable tourism, experiential tourism, and technology tourism. The honored organizations are pioneers in applying international standards for environmental protection, community development, and the application of technology in business operations such as: Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, Zannier Hotels Bai San Ho; resort that have made specific and positive changes towards sustainability over the past year such as Premier Village Phu Quoc Managed By Accor; a chain of technology hotels for the new generation of travelers like Wink Hotels.

In the Travel Tech category, Tubudd – a platform connecting travelers with local “buddies”, bringing authentic and unique travel experiences is named. The Tour category honors Vietravel for its MICE tourism and Fit Tour for trips designed to suit individual customer preferences. Attractive, impressive domestic and international destinations with outstanding tourism promotion programs, activities during the year are Quang Nam and Taiwan. And the special category of Experience Space is to Another Saigon by LG for its revolutionary tech landmark in the heart of the city.

The 12 Inspiring Travel Influencers of 2024 are travel bloggers and photographer who have been actively and persistently promoting Vietnamese destination to domestic and international tourists, as well as engaging in activities to encourage tourists to travel responsibly with the environment, including Quang Vinh, Tran Dang Dang Khoa, Tran Tuan Viet, Helly Tong, Nhi Dang, Quy Coc Tu, Tam Bui, Ly Thanh Co, Vinh Gau…

The HOTLIST 2024 is featured on the digital channels of Travellive Media Group and the HOTLIST 2024 publication is distributed at over 1,000 reading points nationwide, 5-star hotel/resort systems, all business class lounges at international airports in Vietnam. Specially, HOTLIST 2024 for the first time organizes two meaningful events on 18th Dec 2024 at Hotel Nikko Saigon. The Hotelier Summit with the theme “Next-Gen Travel” featuring renowned speakers will keep businesses in the industry stay updated on emerging tourism trends, understand the psychology and behavior of tourists, and adapt to the rapidly changing market. The Gala – Honor Ceremony will honor high-quality brands in the tourism industry and inspiring tourism figures of the year, as well as be a meaningful year-end gathering for tourism businesses to network and expand cooperation.

Detailed list of nominated units and individuals in HOLIST 2024

1. 21 categories for Hospitality

2. 01 category for Travel Tech

Tubudd

3. 02 categories for Destination

1. Impressive Domestic Destination: Quang Nam

2. Impressive Oversea Destination: Taiwan

4. 02 categories for Tour

1. MICE Tour: Vietravel

2. Bespoke Tour: Fit Tour

5. 01 category for Experience Space

Another Saigon by LG

6. 12 Inspiring Travel Influencers of 2024

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