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FOUR REGIONAL AWARDS PROGRAMMES / ONE GLOBAL CELEBRATION

About

AHEAD is the only global awards for hospitality experience and design, organised by industry-leading publication, Sleeper.

2026 entries are now open and tickets for the ceremonies are on sale.


The series celebrates the achievements of those shaping the hospitality design industry each year, hosting regional awards across:

Asia
Americas
MEA (Middle East & Africa)
Europe

The series then concludes with a Global finale. The AHEAD 100 is released, followed by the Top 10, showcasing the best new hotels across the world. The Ultimate Accolade is then announced – the final and most coveted award of the series. Recap AHEAD Global 2025.


There are a range of categories to enter, recognising everything from hotel newbuilds to renovations, and their stand-out areas including bars, restaurants and spas.

Projects are judged by top names from the hospitality design world, from owners and operators to developers and designers. The regional winners are then revealed at ceremonies in Singapore, New York, Dubai and London.

AHEAD puts its sponsors in the spotlight, providing an unrivalled platform to enhance and elevate their brands to the global hospitality design community. Exclusive networking events present opportunities to connect and interact with key industry figures, whilst continuous coverage is provided across digital, print and social media.

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