Page 87 IT’s TIME TO SHINE After a six-month judging process, criteria forms are in and scores are being tabulated! A record-breaking number of 167 nominees have been garnered– 62 from Malaysia, 48 from Singapore, 25 from Indonesia, 24 from Thailand and the remainder from Vietnam and the Philippines – indicating a significant 20 percent growth in participation since the first HAPA Regional in 2008. As the days draw closer to HAPA Regional 2011-2013, we trust that all of you have marked down 17 and 18 November 2011 in your calendars as it’s only a mere two months away! Our theme this year for the first night at Capella Singapore is Ritzy White so do come in your best white. The second night on 18 November will be held at Mandarin Orchard Singapore with a Black and Plush Violet colour theme, and a Black Tie dress code. Be on the lookout, for invitation cards are already on the way. Your punctuality is imperative for both nights because we will start the programme on time to have all 35 awards given out. Yes, 35 awards! In line with HAPA’s 10th anniversary this year, we are introducing a new concept to the awards by recognizing the ‘Best 10 in Asia’. All categories will have two groups of awardees; the Platinum and Gold. For instance, HAPA Signature Luxury Hotel category will have 5 Platinum winners and 5 Gold winners. In the Major Award categories, the top scorer amongst the Platinum winners will emerge as the ultimate winner. One policy that remains since HAPA’s inception is that every personality nominated – be it a General Manager, entrepreneur, chef or F&B personality – must be present at the dinner, feeling the exact same anticipation as they wait upon results. As introduced by HAPA’s founder back at the 2008 Regional Series, a report card will be given to each nominee indicating their scores, strengths and weaknesses. Our programme is designed to ensure that not only the HAPA benchmark score is raised every year, but also for our nominees to be well-aware of their standing and performance. Seeing that our nominees will be arriving from different cities across Southeast Asia, we decided to make the awards a two-night event to better provide networking opportunities and of course, allow sufficient time for nominees to relax and enjoy their time in the Lion City. Charity has always been a significant part of HAPA as a form of giving back to society. This year, we have chosen the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Singapore. The Adopt-A-Wish Programme created by the foundation allows individuals or companies to adopt and grant the heartfelt wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. We are proud to announce that we have pre-adopted one child’s wish, even before funds are raised, and we are hoping to adopt a second child’s wish should sufficient funds be raised at the Gala Dinner. As we reflect on the success of HAPA over the last decade, we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the sponsors who have made HAPA possible year after year. To our seven main sponsors this year – Fonterra, Hap Seng, HORECA, PestBusters, Sia Huat, VingCard Elsafe and Woleco – thank you for your support and generosity. Much appreciation also goes out to our other sponsors who have contributed in kind. We also thank our nominees for believing in the HAPA programme and entrusting us to elevate the level of service standards. And to our dear judges who have taken time off their busy schedules, we appreciate the time and expertise you have invested into this programme. So remember, dress to impress, according to the theme, and be punctual! You do not want to miss out on a single moment because it may be your name or establishment we are calling out for on the award stage! 88 hospitality asia LIST OF AWARDS 10 MAJOR AWARDS 8 ESTABLISHMENT 6 CULINARY AWARDS SVE HAPA Service Excellence AWARDS EDE HAPA Most Exquisite Dining Experience HTY HAPA Hotel Of The Year SLH HAPA Signature Luxury Hotel ~ Western Cuisine RSY HAPA Resort Of The Year SBH HAPA Signature Business Hotel ACR HAPA Most Authentic Asian Cuisine RTY HAPA Restaurant Of The Year SDH HAPA Signature Deluxe Hotel Restaurant EOY HAPA Entertainment Outlet Of The Year SLR HAPA Signature Luxury Resort ADD HAPA Most Chic All-Day Dining GCY HAPA Golf Course Of The Year SBQ HAPA Signature Boutique Hotel/Resort TCD HAPA Most Trendy Casual Dining SPY HAPA Spa Of The Year SFR HAPA Signature Family & Recreational (Independent Restaurants) GMY HAPA General Manager Of The Year Resort UFC HAPA Most Unique F&B Concept CTY HAPA Chef Of The Year SSR HAPA Signature Serviced Residences CBR HAPA Most Cosmopolitan Bar & ETY HAPA Hospitality Entrepreneur Of The Year SSE HAPA Signature Spa Experience Restaurant 7 PERSONALITY AWARDS 3 DEPARTMENT AWARDS KKC HAPA King Of Kitchens FOC HAPA Best Front Office MCW HAPA Master Chef ~ Western Cuisine CCG HAPA Best Concierge MCA HAPA Master Chef ~ Asian Cuisine HSK HAPA Best Housekeeping ACP HAPA Artistic Chef ~ Pastry IFB HAPA Most Innovative F&B Personality SPECIAL AWARD MOW HAPA Master Of Wine CSE HAPA F&B Front Line Customer Service SBT HAPA Most Stylistic Bartender Excellence Sponsors Beverage Sponsors Other Sponsors Organizer Official Venue Official Publication Note : The awards listed are subject to change and final confirmation by the HAPA Committee hospitality asia 89 ENDORSEMENT Asian Golf Course Owners Federation Association of Singapore Housekeepers Bali Culinary Professionals Bali Spa & Wellness Association (BSWA Chefs Association of Malaysia Chefs Association of Malaysia, Penang Chapter Hospitality Purchasing Association (Singapore) Indonesia Club Manager Association Indonesia Spa Association DPD DKI Jakarta International Bartenders Association Jakarta International Hotels Association Kuala Lumpur Tourism Association (KLTA) 90 hospitality asia ENDORSEMENT Les Clefs d’Or Indonesia Malaysia Food & Beverage Executives Association Malaysian Association of Housekeepers ( MAHIR) Singapore Chefs’ Association Spa Association of Singapore Thai Spa Association The Food & Beverage Managers Association of Singapore The International Wine & Food Society Singapore The Society of The Golden Keys Of Singapore Indonesia Hotel & Restaurant Association Philippine Bartenders League Purchasing Association Malaysia Rotary Club of Kuala Lumpur hospitality asia 91 HOTEL OFFICIAL CAPElla SINGAPORE Capella Singapore offers luxurious six-star accommodation amidst a lush natural setting while being just a stone’s throw away from Singapore’s financial and shopping districts. Residing on 30 acres of rainforest, the resort’s peaceful atmosphere on a knoll is a rare masterpiece, boldly marrying Singapore’s rich colonial heritage with a symphony of contemporary architectural curves and designs. At this colonial-inspired beauty, guest rooms are primarily built with space and elegance as priorities. With just 112 rooms, suites, villas and manors, guests are assured a personalized experience in a landscape that will bring you back in time where old glamour and charm reside. The villas and manors all feature private plunge pools, outdoor showers and bathtubs. A hallmark of the Capella experience is the luxury of preferential service provided by Personal Assistants available round-the-clock. Guests can delight their epicurean senses at Capella’s three dining choices, namely, Cassia, a fine-dining Chinese restaurant, The Knolls, an all-day Mediterranean restaurant as well as Bob’s Bar where guests can unwind after a long day and marvel at Singapore’s breathtaking sunset. Capella Singapore is also home to the award- winning Auriga Spa, a cocoon for guests to rest, rejuvenate and tap into celestial rhythms. Other facilities that are available include a state-of-the-art fitness centre, three meeting rooms; a business centre with two boardrooms, a library and three cascading swimming pools. Meetings and events are made easy at Capella Singapore as the hotel offers a unique location for weddings, events and corporate retreats with over 24,500 square feet of meeting and function space. Each meeting room features spacious pre-function areas for entertaining, be it a cocktail reception before dinner or tea breaks between meetings. Capella Singapore’s Ballroom features Singapore’s first circular ballroom with a glass- dome skylight; its centrepiece is a magnificent glass sculpture by Nikolas Weinstein, which floats from the dome’s centre. Warm, natural skylight fills the ballroom’s 8,393 square feet of space, designed to comfortably accommodate 400 guests. 92 hospitality asia OFFICIAL HOTEL MaNdariN OrcHARD SINGAPORE Meritus Hotels & Resorts (MHR) is a Singapore-based hotel management company owned by Overseas Union Enterprise (OUE), a Singapore Exchange-listed property developer boasting a complete portfolio of prime assets across the retail, commercial, residential, and hospitality sectors. Meritus is long regarded as Singapore’s icon of world-class hospitality through its flagship Mandarin Orchard Singapore, the first hotel built on Orchard Road in the late 1960s when it was known as The Mandarin Singapore. Since then, it has become the heart of hospitality in Singapore, providing guests with its signature Asian Grace, Warmth and Care for the last four decades. Leveraging the success of the brand name that consequently became synonymous with Asian hospitality, it was decided that this unique blend of service culture should be extended to the rest of the world, thus Meritus Hotels & Resorts was established. Meritus is proudly a Singaporean hospitality brand now with an international footing, delivering a distinctive ‘Meritus Experience’ inspired by the virtues and richness of its Asian heritage. With presence in major cities and idyllic destinations in Singapore, Malaysia, and China, Meritus will be opening more hotels and resorts in key locations across the globe. At the forefront of Meritus’ signature hospitality is the Meritus Ambassador. Elegant in her iconic red cheongsam, she epitomizes the virtues of Grace, Warmth, and Care – hallmarks of the Meritus Experience.