Stelliers Announces 2026 Asia Awards, Launches Maison Stelliers
Stelliers announced the winners of its Asia 2026 awards for hotel professionals at a ceremony in Bangkok’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel, supported by NORDAQ. The event also saw the launch of Maison Stelliers, a year‑round community platform designed to connect hotel staff across Asia and foster leadership. Winners were recognized in categories ranging from general manager to CSR, with awardees coming from hotels in Bali, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and elsewhere.
Stelliers, a leading awards platform for hotel industry professionals, announced the winners of the Stelliers Asia 2026 awards at its annual ceremony held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Bangkok on September 25, 2026, supported by NORDAQ.
During the event, Stelliers also launched Maison Stelliers to drive its mission further beyond the yearly awards. This new community is open year‑round to hotel staff at all levels, from newcomers to senior executives, providing a space to connect across companies and borders, exchange ideas, seek new opportunities, and support each other's growth. Because every role in the hospitality business is important, Maison Stelliers aims to make hotel workers feel seen, valued, and inspired to become leaders in their daily work.
Stefan de Montgros, co‑founder of Stelliers, said at the launch: "One year ago we pledged that Stelliers would continue to innovate in supporting hospitality professionals without pause. This year we are delighted to announce the opening of Maison Stelliers – a ‘home for hotel people, by hotel people’ – which will become a place where the relationships, recognition, and shared goals at the heart of Stelliers can continue every day.
Our goal remains unchanged: to uplift hotel workers so they feel recognized, valued, and ready to step forward as leaders.
The winners of the Stelliers Asia 2026 awards in each category are: 1. General Manager of the Year: Jean-Pierre Chongkas, General Manager, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort 2. Butler of the Year: Sompor Kiabut, Senior Reserve Host (Butler), Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve 3. Chef of the Year: Daniele Casón, Executive Chef, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Tokyo 4. Facilities Officer of the Year: James Teeking, Head of Facilities Services, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu 5. CSR Department of the Year: Dieter Ruckenbauer, former General Manager, Le Méridien Bangkok 6. Engineering Department of the Year: Boonchuay Kiattibidakul, Engineering Director, Marriott Hotel Chiang Mai 7. Finance Department of the Year: Natthanon Araya, Finance Director, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town and Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Yangkee Beach 8. Food and Beverage Department of the Year: Anusit Wisetjan, Banquet Director, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Bangkok 9. Front Office Department of the Year: Duangkamon Kongsuwan, Room Manager, Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort 10. Sustainable Hotel Department of the Year: Pisal Kanjanawanich, Engineering Director, Capella Hotel Bangkok 11. Hotel Manager / Accommodation Manager of the Year: Ian Ding, Resort Manager
