AHEAD Global 2020 Shortist

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The Beachfront Beauty Award

Awarded to the best resort in a beachfront location, where architecture and design combine to create an incredible, holistic guest experience.

And the finalists are...

AHEAD Global 2020 - Asbury Ocean Club - The Beachfront Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Belmond Cap Juluca - The Beachfront Beauty Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Islas Secas Reserve & Lodge - The Beachfront Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Mandarin Oriental Jumeira - The Beachfront Beauty Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Mauna Lani - The Beachfront Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Solaz, A Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos - The Beachfront Beauty Award

The Creative Conversion Award

Awarded to a hotel which has been created through the conversion or adaptive re-use of an existing building or buildings, to provide a new and exciting hospitality concept.

And the finalists are...

AHEAD Global 2020 - Amerikalinjen - The Creative Conversion Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Dexamenes Seaside Hotel - Creative Conversion Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Escondido Oaxaca - The Creative Conversion Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Moss Hotel - Creative Conversion Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - The Shinola Hotel - The Creative Conversion Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - The Siren Hotel - The Creative Conversion Award

The Gamechanger Award

Awarded to a new hotel or concept that challenges established norms of the hotel world to create something new, refreshing and different. An award for the mould breakers, disruptors and outliers of the hospitality sector.

AHEAD Global 2020 - Birch - The Gamechanger Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Eaton HK - The Gamechanger Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Mollie's Motel & Diner - The Gamechanger Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Nayara Tented Camp - The Gamechanger Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - The Audo - The Gamechanger Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Wild Coast Tented Lodge - The Gamechanger Award

The Regeneration Award

Awarded to a hotel whose architecture and interior design provide the most sensitive restoration, renovation and / or refurbishment of an historic building and / or existing hotel to give it new life and create an exceptional guest experience.

AHEAD Global 2020 - Amanyangyun - The Regeneration Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Belmond Cadogan Hotel - The Regeneration Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Château de Vignée - Regeneration Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Gorgeous George Hotel - The Regeneration Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Hotel de la Coupole - The Regeneration Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Raffles Singapore - The Regeneration Award

The Rural Retreat Award

Awarded to a hotel in a rural and / or remote location where architecture and design are in harmony with the local landscape, and combine to create an incredible and holistic guest experience.

AHEAD Global 2020 - andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge - The Rural Retreat Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Heckfield Place - The Rural Retreat Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Omaanda - The Rural Retreat Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Palazzo Daniele - The Rural Retreat Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - The Lindis - The Rural Retreat Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Troutbeck - The Rural Retreat Award

The Sanctuary Award

Awarded to a hotel which cocoons its guests, providing respite and retreat from the world outside. From sublime spas, to spacious suites and cosily comforting guest rooms this award is for a property where guests can recharge, restore and rebalance.

AHEAD Global 2020 - Apfelhotel - Sanctuary Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Euphoria Retreat - The Sanctuary Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Six Senses Bhutan - The Sanctuary Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - The Middle House - The Sanctuary Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - The Retreat at The Blue Lagoon - The Sanctuary Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat - The Sanctuary Award

The Social Scene Award

Awarded to the hotel with the most vibrant, buzzing public areas. From lobby to bar to restaurant this award is for a hotel with energy and excitement where guests and locals alike want to see and be seen.

AHEAD Global 2020 - Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur - Social Scene Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Moxy Chelsea - The Social Scene Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Santa Monica Proper Hotel - Social Scene Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Soho House Amsterdam - The Social Scene Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - The NoMad Hotel Las Vegas - The Social Scene Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - The Standard, London - The Social Scene Award

The Urban Award

Awarded to the best large, luxury newbuild property in an urban location, combining exceptional architecture and interior design to create a hotel which delivers an exceptional hotel for business and leisure guests alike.

AHEAD Global 2020 - Grand Hyatt Xi'an - The Urban Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Lindley Lindenberg - The Urban Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Rosewood Bangkok - The Urban Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Rosewood Hong Kong - The Urban Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Sister City - The Urban Award
AHEAD Global 2020 - Waldorf Astoria DIFC - The Urban Award