Ascott"s Citadines On Bourke Melbourne Wins Silver At The Australian National Accommodation Industry Awards For Excellence

(PRWEB) July 21, 2011

The Ascott Limiteds (Ascott) first Citadines Aparthotel in Australia, Citadines on Bourke Melbourne won the Silver Award in the New Accommodation Development category at the recent National Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence 2011 on 24 June 2011.

Presented by the Accommodation Association of Australia, the awards recognise the contribution of accommodation operators in promoting tourism in Australia. Award winners must also display a distinct level of credibility and excellence in service standards, business operations and quality management.

Mr Dean Minett, Ascotts Country General Manager for Australia, said Citadines on Bourke Melbourne offers guests a different experience from staying at a hotel or even a typical serviced residence. Guests at Citadines can experience being part of Melbournes vibrant culture and events with personalised service from staff sharing unique tips about the city.

Staying at Citadines is all about taking in the best that Melbourne has to offer. The serviced residences prime central location in the city, the unique laneway architectural design and flexible service offerings provided by Citadines on Bourke Melbourne gives our guests the complete city experience, added Minett.

This is the second prestigious award win for Citadines on Bourke Melbourne in under two months. In May this year, the property also won the Best Suite/Apartment Style Hotel at the 2011 Australian Hotels Association (AHA) State Awards for Excellence (Victorian Accommodation Division). The AHAs Awards for Excellence is one of the industrys highest honours and recognise outstanding hospitality operators for their premier standards.

The Accommodation Association of Australia Awards for Excellence 2011 had over 500 registered entrants and Citadines on Bourke Melbourne was selected as a silver winner amongst the 138 finalists in all the 30 categories. Properties were judged in equal parts by a written submission and a mystery guest assessment. Adding veracity and weight to the awards, the awards are the only annual accommodation awards to incorporate a mystery guest component in their judging process.

The businesses and people who won these awards overcame many worthy finalists and their success is a tribute to their commitment to excellence in every facet of what they do, and to the tourism industry in Victoria, said Chief Executive of the Accommodation Association of Australia, Ms Lorraine Duffy.

With over 40 years of history, the Accommodation Association of Australia is recognised as the leading authority for the accommodation sector in Australia. Members range from bed & breakfast operators to apartments, tourist parks, major international hotels and motels.

For more information on the National Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence, please visit the Associations website http://www.aaoa.com.au

About The Ascott Limited

The Ascott Limited is the worlds largest international serviced residence owner-operator with about 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region, as well as over 6,000 units which are under development, making a total of more than 27,000 units.

The company operates three brands Ascott, Citadines and Somerset. Its portfolio spans over 70 cities across 20 countries, 14 of which are new cities in Ascotts portfolio where its serviced residences are being developed.

Ascott, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, is headquartered in Singapore. It pioneered Asia Pacifics first international-class serviced residence in 1984. In 2006, it established the worlds first Pan-Asian serviced residence real estate investment trust, Ascott Residence Trust. Today, the company boasts a 27-year industry track record and serviced residence brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.

Recent awards include DestinAsian Readers Choice Awards 2011 Best Serviced Residence in Asia Pacific, TTG China Travel Awards 2011 Best Serviced Residence Operator in China’, Business Traveller UK Awards 2010 Best Serviced Apartment Company, Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2010 Best Serviced Residence Brand and Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific and TTG Travel Awards 2010 Best Serviced Residence Operator.

About CapitaLand Group

CapitaLand is one of Asias largest real estate companies. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, the multi-local companys core businesses in real estate, hospitality and real estate financial services are focused in growth cities in Asia Pacific and Europe.

The companys real estate and hospitality portfolio, which includes homes, offices, shopping malls, serviced residences and mixed developments, spans more than 110 cities in over 20 countries. CapitaLand also leverages on its significant asset base, real estate domain knowledge, financial skills and extensive market network to develop real estate financial products and services in Singapore and the region.

The listed entities of the CapitaLand Group include Australand, CapitaMalls Asia, CapitaMall Trust, CapitaCommercial Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaRetail China Trust, CapitaMalls Malaysia Trust and Quill Capita Trust.

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Ascott"s Citadines On Bourke Melbourne Wins Silver At The Australian National Accommodation Industry Awards For Excellence

(PRWEB) October 20, 2012 CapitaLands wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has been conferred the Guide Award for Excellent Performance for its Somerset brand of serviced residences in Vietnam. The Guide Award is given to providers of the best products and services for travellers, diners and shoppers in Vietnam. This is the ninth consecutive year that Ascott has won this award. The Guide Award is presented by The Guide magazine, a leading Vietnamese travel and hospitality magazine. Winners of the annual Guide Award are first nominated by readers of The Guide Magazine and subsequently selected by the executive board of the magazine in consultation with representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as well as experts from the travel, hospitality, food and beverage and retail sectors. Mr Graham Black, Ascotts Country General Manager for Vietnam, said: It is an honour to be recognised by readers of The Guide magazine and industry experts to be the best serviced accommodation provider in Vietnam. At Ascott, we take pride in creating memorable stay experiences for our residents through our unique LIFE approach providing a Local touch; respecting our guests Individuality; offering the Feeling of home; and Exceeding expectations. This award attests to our service excellence and affirms the strong brand reputation we have built up in Vietnam over the last 18 years. Ascott is currently the largest international serviced residence owner-operator in Vietnam with about 1,600 apartment units across ten properties. These include two Somerset serviced residences in Ho Chi Minh City Somerset Chancellor Court and Somerset Ho Chi Minh City, and three in Hanoi Somerset Grand Hanoi, Somerset Hoa Binh and Somerset West Lake. Ascott will also be opening its first serviced residences in Hai Phong City and Danang Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City and Somerset Danang Bay in 2013 and 2014 respectively. Ideal for business executives who are relocating or travelling with their families, Somerset serviced residences offer well-appointed apartments ranging from studio to four-bedroom units and penthouses. The apartments feature spacious living room, fully-equipped kitchen and modern amenities such as washing machine, dryer, cable television, DVD player and complimentary Internet access, allowing residents to simply move in without having to worry about the hassles of moving into a new home. There are also recreational facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts and playgrounds, 24-hour security and comprehensive services provided. Besides Somerset serviced residences, Ascott manages two other brands of serviced residences globally. Its flagship Ascott The Residence () offers top business executives discreet services in an exclusive environment. Its Citadines Aparthotel caters to independent travellers who want quality accommodation and the flexibility to pay for the services they require. For more information, please visit http://www.the-ascott.com. About The Ascott Limited The Ascott Limited is the worlds largest international serviced residence owner-operator with about 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region, as well as over 8,000 units which are under development, making a total of more than 30,000 units. The company operates three brands Ascott, Citadines and Somerset. Its portfolio spans over 70 cities across more than 20 countries, 15 of which are new cities in Ascotts portfolio where its serviced residences are being developed. Ascott, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, is headquartered in Singapore. It pioneered Asia Pacifics first international-class serviced residence in 1984. In 2006, it established the worlds first Pan-Asian serviced residence real estate investment trust, Ascott Residence Trust. Today, the company boasts a 28-year industry track record and award-winning serviced residence brands that enjoy recognition worldwide. Recent awards include DestinAsian Readers Choice Awards 2012 for Best Serviced Apartment, TTG China Travel Awards 2012 for Best Serviced Residence Operator in China, TTG Travel Awards 2011 for Best Serviced Residence Operator, Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2011 for Best Serviced Residence Brand and Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific, and Business Traveller UK Awards 2011 for Best Serviced Apartment Company. About CapitaLand Group CapitaLand is one of Asias largest real estate companies. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, the multi-local companys core businesses in real estate, hospitality and real estate financial services are focused in growth cities in Asia Pacific and Europe. The companys real estate and hospitality portfolio, which includes homes, offices, shopping malls, serviced residences and mixed developments, spans more than 110 cities in over 20 countries. CapitaLand also leverages on its significant asset base, real estate domain knowledge, financial skills and extensive market network to develop real estate financial products and services in Singapore and the region. The listed entities of the CapitaLand Group include Australand, CapitaMalls Asia, CapitaMall Trust, CapitaCommercial Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaRetail China Trust, CapitaMalls Malaysia Trust and Quill Capita Trust. 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(PRWEB) October 20, 2012

CapitaLands wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has been conferred the Guide Award for Excellent Performance for its Somerset brand of serviced residences in Vietnam. The Guide Award is given to providers of the best products and services for travellers, diners and shoppers in Vietnam. This is the ninth consecutive year that Ascott has won this award.

The Guide Award is presented by The Guide magazine, a leading Vietnamese travel and hospitality magazine. Winners of the annual Guide Award are first nominated by readers of The Guide Magazine and subsequently selected by the executive board of the magazine in consultation with representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as well as experts from the travel, hospitality, food and beverage and retail sectors.

Mr Graham Black, Ascotts Country General Manager for Vietnam, said: It is an honour to be recognised by readers of The Guide magazine and industry experts to be the best serviced accommodation provider in Vietnam. At Ascott, we take pride in creating memorable stay experiences for our residents through our unique LIFE approach providing a Local touch; respecting our guests Individuality; offering the Feeling of home; and Exceeding expectations. This award attests to our service excellence and affirms the strong brand reputation we have built up in Vietnam over the last 18 years.

Ascott is currently the largest international serviced residence owner-operator in Vietnam with about 1,600 apartment units across ten properties. These include two Somerset serviced residences in Ho Chi Minh City Somerset Chancellor Court and Somerset Ho Chi Minh City, and three in Hanoi Somerset Grand Hanoi, Somerset Hoa Binh and Somerset West Lake. Ascott will also be opening its first serviced residences in Hai Phong City and Danang Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City and Somerset Danang Bay in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

Ideal for business executives who are relocating or travelling with their families, Somerset serviced residences offer well-appointed apartments ranging from studio to four-bedroom units and penthouses. The apartments feature spacious living room, fully-equipped kitchen and modern amenities such as washing machine, dryer, cable television, DVD player and complimentary Internet access, allowing residents to simply move in without having to worry about the hassles of moving into a new home. There are also recreational facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts and playgrounds, 24-hour security and comprehensive services provided.

Besides Somerset serviced residences, Ascott manages two other brands of serviced residences globally. Its flagship Ascott The Residence () offers top business executives discreet services in an exclusive environment. Its Citadines Aparthotel caters to independent travellers who want quality accommodation and the flexibility to pay for the services they require. For more information, please visit http://www.the-ascott.com.

About The Ascott Limited

The Ascott Limited is the worlds largest international serviced residence owner-operator with about 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region, as well as over 8,000 units which are under development, making a total of more than 30,000 units.

The company operates three brands Ascott, Citadines and Somerset. Its portfolio spans over 70 cities across more than 20 countries, 15 of which are new cities in Ascotts portfolio where its serviced residences are being developed.

Ascott, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, is headquartered in Singapore. It pioneered Asia Pacifics first international-class serviced residence in 1984. In 2006, it established the worlds first Pan-Asian serviced residence real estate investment trust, Ascott Residence Trust. Today, the company boasts a 28-year industry track record and award-winning serviced residence brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.

Recent awards include DestinAsian Readers Choice Awards 2012 for Best Serviced Apartment, TTG China Travel Awards 2012 for Best Serviced Residence Operator in China, TTG Travel Awards 2011 for Best Serviced Residence Operator, Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2011 for Best Serviced Residence Brand and Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific, and Business Traveller UK Awards 2011 for Best Serviced Apartment Company.

About CapitaLand Group

CapitaLand is one of Asias largest real estate companies. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, the multi-local companys core businesses in real estate, hospitality and real estate financial services are focused in growth cities in Asia Pacific and Europe.

The companys real estate and hospitality portfolio, which includes homes, offices, shopping malls, serviced residences and mixed developments, spans more than 110 cities in over 20 countries. CapitaLand also leverages on its significant asset base, real estate domain knowledge, financial skills and extensive market network to develop real estate financial products and services in Singapore and the region.

The listed entities of the CapitaLand Group include Australand, CapitaMalls Asia, CapitaMall Trust, CapitaCommercial Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaRetail China Trust, CapitaMalls Malaysia Trust and Quill Capita Trust.

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