JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong has been ranked number one once again on the prestigious Aon Hewitt Best Employer in Hong Kong list for the second time in a row. This year's award attracted strong interest and entries, and only four other organisations have been included in the esteemed top five. The results were officially announced on 9 May 2013.

Held every two years, the award aims to recognise organisations who successfully demonstrate high standards of business and service excellence through effective people management and by continuously inspiring outstanding performance from its employees. Participants have to undergo intensive preparations and interviews as well as audits conducted by Aon Hewitt, and results are determined by an independent panel of judges. This will be the 7th study conducted by the global human resources consulting and outsourcing business unit of Aon Hewitt.

 "This is an award of significance and to do it for a second consecutive time; I would say it exceeded my expectations.  It speaks volumes about the quality and commitment of our 750 associates.  I think it's a reflection on our management team, and their hands-on support and involvement of our frontline associates.... it's about teamwork, trust and working together; we are all one team." Said Mark Conklin, General Manager

The Aon Hewitt Best Employer in Hong Kong in 2011 and now 2013 adds to a string of awards that the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong has garnered. The property has also been voted Top 25 Business Hotels and Top 10 Conference Hotels 2012 by Smart Travel Asia, Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award 2012, Travel+ 2012 China Travel Awards - Top 15 Ranking Hotels (Best Business Hotel), Travel + Leisure China  - 100 Best Hotels in China 2011 and Condé Nast Traveler - Gold List 2011. JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong was recently named Luxury Hotel of the Year 2012 by Marriott International Asia Pacific.

About JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong

The JW Marriott Hong Kong is located in Pacific Place, an integrated commercial, entertainment and shopping complex on central Hong Kong Island, with convenient access to world-class attractions, cultural landmarks, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre and the Mass Transit Railway (MTR). The hotel offers 602 elegantly-designed guestrooms and suites, award-winning restaurants, dedicated events and meeting services, and leisure facilities. Awards and accolades include Smart Travel Asia - Top 25 Business Hotels and Top 10 Conference Hotels 2012, Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award 2012, Conde Nast Traveler - Gold List 2011, Aon Hewitt Best Employers in Hong Kong 2011, and Travel & Leisure China - Top 100 Hotels in China 2011. For more information, please visit www.jwmarriotthongkong.com

About JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. These elegant hotels cater to today's sophisticated, self-assured travelers, offering them the quiet luxury they seek in a warmly authentic, relaxed atmosphere lacking in pretense. JW Marriott properties artfully provide highly crafted, anticipatory experiences that are reflective of their locale so that their guests have the time to focus on what is most important to them. Currently, there are 60 JW Marriott hotels in 24 countries; by 2015 the portfolio is expected to encompass 79 properties in 28 countries. Visit us online, jwmarriott.com, @jwmarriott and facebook.com/JWMarriott

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About Aon Hewitt

Aon Hewitt empowers organisations and individuals to secure a better future through innovative talent, retirement and health solutions. We advise, design and execute a wide range of solutions that enable clients to cultivate talent to drive organisational and personal performance and growth, navigate retirement risk while providing new levels of financial security, and redefine health solutions for greater choice, affordability and wellness.  Aon Hewitt is the global leader in human resource solutions, with over 30,000 professionals in 90 countries serving more than 20,000 clients worldwide.  For more information on Aon Hewitt, please visit www.aonhewitt.com.

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