Singapore’s only Peranakan-inspired luxury hotel, InterContinental Singapore, has recently added two prestigious new awards to its collection.

The hotel was confirmed as Asia’s Leading Meetings & Conference Hotel and Singapore’s Leading Conference Hotel at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony held in Singapore.

The titles are a testament to the unparalleled facilities, exceptional selection of meeting rooms and world-class service on offer at InterContinental Singapore.

Now in its 19th year, World Travel Awards was established to recognise, commend and celebrate commitment to excellence across all sectors in the travel and tourism industry.

The awards are voted for by travel professionals and consumers across the globe, and are a true recognition of InterContinental Singapore’s commitment to excellence and the exemplary experiences provided to guests.

”It is an honour to win these awards and a tremendous acknowledgement of the dedication and passionate commitment to exceptional service presented by our team.

“These accomplishments will further inspire the team in their delivery of great service and unrivalled insider knowledge,” said general manager of InterContinental Singapore, Tash Tobias.

The World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony was hosted at InterContinental Singapore on October 18th 2012.

Tash Tobias, general manager, InterContinental Singapore, centre, collects the awards from World Travel Awards president Graham Cooke

InterContinental Singapore

A unique landmark set in the heart of historic Bugis and located close to the Central Business District and Marina Bay, InterContinental Singapore is Singapore’s only Peranakan-inspired luxury hotel.

Situated next to Bugis Junction within the Bras Basah district, it is in Singapore’s budding arts and culture precinct, home to numerous museums, arts institutions and monuments.

The hotel décor reflects its distinctive Peranakan (Straits Chinese) architecture, ornate art and tapestry.

There are 403 guestrooms including Deluxe rooms, the signature Peranakan-inspired Shophouse rooms, Premier rooms, Club InterContinental rooms and a range of luxury suites.