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FOUR REGIONAL AWARDS PROGRAMMES / ONE GLOBAL CELEBRATION

ABOUT AHEAD

AHEAD is the only global awards programme dedicated to hospitality design.

Over the past decade, AHEAD has celebrated the projects, people and partnerships shaping exceptional hospitality experiences around the world. Spanning four regional programmes in Asia, Americas, MEA and Europe, the series recognises excellence across design, innovation and guest experience, culminating in AHEAD Global, where the highest-scoring projects from each region compete for the series' most prestigious honours.

Organised by leading media brand Sleeper, AHEAD has become a respected touchstone for excellence. Each year, 60+ judges, 2,000+ industry professionals and a digital community of 115,000+ come together through AHEAD to recognise outstanding projects on a global stage.

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THE PROCESS

True recognition requires a rigorous and independent judging process.

AHEAD offers a broad range of categories spanning entire hotels, individual spaces and specialist disciplines. Every submission is reviewed by a panel of leading hospitality architects, interior designers, operators, developers and consultants, with independent judging undertaken for each category. The highest-scoring projects are shortlisted before the judges reconvene to select the regional winners.

Combining expertise from every corner of the hospitality industry, the result is an awards programme built on expertise, transparency and peer recognition.

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THE AWARDS

AHEAD is more than an awards programme.

The series travels to Singapore, New York, Dubai and London, bringing together over 2,000 figures shaping the hospitality industry each year. Shortlisted teams are also hosted at exclusive networking events alongside AHEAD judges and sponsors, before joining hundreds of peers at the regional awards ceremonies, where the winners are revealed.

The series culminates with AHEAD Global, where the AHEAD100 is unveiled—comprising the 100 highest-scoring projects of the series—before the Top 10 and coveted Ultimate Accolade winner are announced, recognising the very best-of-the-best.

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THE PLATFORM

AHEAD connects brands with the people shaping the future of hospitality. Bringing together specifiers and suppliers across four global regions, the programme offers unrivalled access to those actively delivering the world's most exciting new hospitality projects.

Providing a global stage across four awards ceremonies, exclusive shortlist parties and year-round exposure across Sleeper Media's platforms, AHEAD sponsors connect directly with the decision-makers behind the industry's biggest projects, building lasting relationships that support future collaborations.

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THE PIPELINE

Participating in AHEAD is only part of the pipeline.

AHEAD sits at the heart of Sleeper Media, connecting designers, developers and suppliers every step of the way. From early hotel developments tracked by TopHotelProjects and editorial coverage in Sleeper Magazine, to networking at AHEAD and Sleeper Sessions, Sleeper Media connects key players shaping the future of hospitality.

Whether you're looking to gain global recognition, strengthen your industry profile or build valuable relationships, AHEAD offers a platform that extends far beyond the awards.

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