Swiss-Belhotel International wins Corporate Excellence Award

Swiss-Belhotel International wins Corporate Excellence Award

SINGAPORE Friday, 5 September 2025 – Swiss-Belhotel International, a global hospitality management group, is proud to announce it has been awarded the Corporate Excellence Award at the prestigious Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2025.


The award ceremony, held recently at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, recognized the company's commitment to entrepreneurial and corporate excellence.


The APEA award is a prestigious award recognizing entrepreneurial excellence, which encourages innovation and growth in entrepreneurship. This recognition is a powerful testament to Swiss-Belhotel International’s core philosophy of "Passion and Professionalism™" , celebrating the dedication of its global team.

Chairman and President, Gavin M. Faull, along with Matthew Faull, Senior Vice President of E-commerce, Distribution & IT, and Edward Faull, Senior Vice President - Technical Services and Projects, and SVP - Operations & Development - Vietnam and Central Asia, were honored to accept the award on behalf of the company.


In his remarks, Mr. Faull said, "Receiving this award is nothing short of extraordinary. It is a testament to the hard work, passion, and perseverance of our entire team across the globe. We are incredibly proud of this achievement, which reaffirms our strategy of sustainable growth and our ability to adapt to evolving market demands while maintaining the highest standards of hospitality."


"I personally thank every member of our team for their unwavering commitment," he continued. "Your passion and professionalism are the foundation of our success. As we look ahead, we will continue to set new milestones, seize new opportunities, and further empower our exceptional team."


With a diverse portfolio of over 150+ hotels and a presence in 20 countries, Swiss-Belhotel International continues to be a leader in the global hospitality industry. The company is recognized for its world-class management models, multi-brand strategy, and owner-centric approach.



About Swiss-Belhotel International

Swiss-Belhotel International operates in 20 countries, managing 150+* hotels, resorts, and projects across New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, with regional offices in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, China, Indonesia, UAE, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. Committed to delivering world-class hospitality, the group also offers the Swiss-Belexecutive Card (SBEC), a loyalty program  providing many benefits, discounts from 10% to 35% on rooms, dining, and other services, plus priority check-in, complimentary upgrades, and late check-out. No collecting points, no waiting for redemption, with the free-to-join Green Global tier, members can enjoy instant discounts from their first stay!  Experience more with the SBEC Loyalty Programme—Sign up for FREE. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and exclusive benefits. Visit swiss-belhotel.com for more information.


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