The awards programme honoured trailblazers whose achievements are setting new benchmarks in travel and hospitality.
Malaysia’s travel and tourism industry stands strong as one of the nation’s most dynamic sectors, led by companies that continually elevate the standards of innovation, service, and exceptional guest experiences.
The TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards - Malaysia 2025 took centre stage, recognising outstanding achievements across hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators, travel agencies, booking platforms, and travel technology. The prestigious awards programme celebrates those who push boundaries, set new standards, and continually enhance customer experiences through sustainable practices, service excellence, and forward-thinking initiatives.
Hosted by Travel Daily Media, the Awards Dinner took place on 2 December 2025, at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, showcasing the outstanding talent and dedication of the industry in an evening of celebration.
The esteemed judges for this year’s awards included John Low, Senior Partner, Managing Partner Southeast Asia, Roland Berger; Pierre Marechal, Vice President, Advisory & Asset Management, Hotels & Hospitality Group, JLL; Florian Kittler, Managing Director, Executive Search-Europe & Asia Pacific, HVS; and Eric Levy, Managing Director, Tourism Solutions International (TSI).
Congratulations to all the winners!
TDM TRAVEL TRADE EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2025 - MALAYSIA WINNERS
Causeway Link Holidays Sdn Bhd
Inbound Tour Operator of the Year
Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur
City Centre Hotel of the Year
Handal Indah Sdn Bhd
Digital Transformation of the Year
Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau
Digital Media Initiative of the Year
Monkeys Canopy Resort
Family Resort of the Year
PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort
Beach Resort of the Year
Plaza Premium Lounge Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Airport Lounge of the Year
Resorts World Awana
ESG Initiative of the Year
Sabah Tourism Board
Accessibility Initiative of the Year
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Resort Hotel of the Year
Strawberry Park Resort, Cameron Highlands
Employee Engagement Initiative of the Year
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges
Community Engagement Program of the Year
Nature Destination of the Year
Tourist Attraction of the Year
The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
Meetings & Conferencing Property of the Year
Sustainable Hotel of the Year
MICE Hotel of the Year
Tropicana Corporation Berhad
Serviced Apartment of the Year
Tune Protect Group Berhad
Travel Insurance Initiative of the Year
W Kuala Lumpur
Luxury Hotel of the Year
The TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards - Malaysia is presented by Travel Daily Media. For more information on the awards programme, you may contact Danica Avila at +(65) 3158 1386 or awards@traveldailymedia.com.
