01 Apr 2015
Singapore – Keppel Land Hospitality Management has been conferred a total of five awards for excellence in the hospitality industry at the 14th Golden Dragon Awards 2014 and 5th China Golf Weekly 2013/2014 Landmark Golf Courses Award.
They are:
14th Golden Dragon Awards 2014
- Best Serviced Residence: Sedona Suites Hanoi
5th China Golf Weekly 2013/2014 Landmark Golf Courses Award
- Kunming's Landmark Golf Course: Spring City Golf & Lake Resort
- China's Top 10 New Courses: Eco-City International Country Club
- Outstanding General Manager: Mr Lau Tong Chye, Spring City Golf & Lake Resort
- Outstanding General Manager: Mr Elvin Chua, Eco-City International Country Club
Sedona Suites Hanoi was previously named winner for The Best Resort Style Serviced Residences 2013.
Spring City Golf & Lake Resort has been named Yunnan's Landmark Golf Course three times since 2009, while this is a first for Eco-City International Country Club since its opening in 2013.
Mr Lau Tong Chye, Acting General Manager, Resort Operations, of Spring City Golf & Lake Resort and Mr Elvin Chua, General Manager of Eco-City International Country Club, have been in service with Keppel Land for close to 20 years each. Their dedication and professionalism have contributed to the success of Keppel Land's golf courses in China and are exemplary role models recognised in the golfing industry.
Mr Khoo Peck Khoon, General Manager of Keppel Land Hospitality Management, said, “It is a great honour to receive the awards, particularly the recognition given to our management staff for their commitment in working towards transforming each destination into a unique experience while delivering excellent customer service to our guests in our portfolio of award-winning properties.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Vietnamese authorities for the strong support given to our serviced apartments in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and for giving Keppel Land Hospitality Management the opportunity to contribute to the Vietnam economy.”
The 14th Golden Dragon Awards is an annual award presented by the Vietnam Economic Times, a daily newspaper with circulation of 38,500 as well as a monthly magazine with circulation of 20,500. It honours the achievements of foreign-invested enterprises and recognises their contributions to the community. Winners are nominated by readers, local authorities and consumers of the named enterprises. This year's awards took place at the Hanoi Opera House on 21 March 2015.
The biennial 5th China Golf Weekly 2013/2014 Landmark Golf Courses award ceremony was held on 31 March 2015 at Golden Mountain Golf Club in Shandong Province, China and attended by over 500 golf club general managers and property developers.
Golf Weekly China has a thrice monthly circulation of 130,000 and is the only magazine covering golfing events and real estate matters in China. It is a free publication, and is distributed at over 1,000 golf courses, driving ranges and Pro shops. Landmark golf course selection was evaluated by the organisers and voting opened to the public.
About Keppel Land Hospitality Management
Headquartered in Singapore, Keppel Land Hospitality Management is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Land, the property arm of the Keppel Group, one of Singapore's largest multinational conglomerates with key businesses in property, offshore and marine, as well as infrastructure.
Keppel Land Hospitality Management has over 20 years of experience in managing an award-winning chain of hotels, serviced apartments, golf clubs and resorts and marinas in Singapore, China, Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam.
For more information, please visit www.keppellandhospitality.com.