World Travel Awards has touched down in Hong Kong as final preparations get underway for the Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2015.

Host InterContinental Grand Stanford will welcome industry leaders from across the region to the prestigious ceremony on October 29th.

Celebrity presenter Vanessa Yeung will compere the evening, while guests will also enjoy a sumptuous dinner and the best of regional entertainment.

World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke said: “It is a pleasure to be received here in Hong Kong for the first time by our partners at the Hong Kong Tourist Board and InterContinental Grand Sandford.

“We are in the process of finalising our plans for the evening and look forward to welcoming our nominees from across Asia and Australasia on Thursday evening as we recognise the leaders among them.”

World Travel Awards Gala Ceremonies are widely regarded as the best networking opportunities within the travel and tourism industry, attended by government and industry leaders, luminaries, and international print and broadcast media.

General Manager, Alexander Wassermann, added: “InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong is honoured to be the Host Partner Venue for the prestigious World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Ceremony 2015, celebrating the quality, performance and reputation of the best brands in tourism and hospitality with industry experts.

“The entire team looks forward to creating a memorable event, providing participants and awardees with a glimpse of Hong Kong’s traditions and diverse culture. We hope to present the finest culinary creations from East and West, as well as the best cultural performances

“We look forward to hosting and presenting a memorable event to our global participants.”