Celebrating the finest in travel journalism, content creation and PR across Asia – winners to be revealed at IMM Asia in Singapore on 14 October

TravMedia Asia today announced the finalists for the inaugural TravMedia Awards Asia, spotlighting the exceptional talent shaping travel storytelling, content creation and public relations across 14 countries in the region.

The Awards — the first pan-Asian program of their kind — celebrate excellence in travel media and PR and set a bold new benchmark for recognising the professionals and brands who bring destinations to life.

Among the most anticipated categories are Travel Writer of the Year, Content Creator of the Year and PR Professional of the Year, which have drawn impressive shortlists of both established voices and exciting emerging talent.

After receiving a record number of outstanding entries, we are pleased to share the finalists in each category.

TravMedia Awards Asia 2025 Finalists

https://www.travmedia.com/awardsasia/finalists

MEDIA CATEGORIES

Lifetime Achievement

• Christopher Hill, DestinAsian
• Karen Yue, TTG Asia
• Ron Gluckman, Freelance Journalist
• Xinyi Liang-Pholsena, Northstar Travel Group

Travel Writer of the Year

• Charukesi Ramadurai
• Lester Ledesma
• Penny Watson
• Ron Gluckman

Content Creator of the Year

• Christina Tan (Sassychris1)
• Dorothy Soh (Dotzsoh)
• Elve Liu (郭小懒 / Guo Xiao Lan)
• Tina Pik (Hangry by Nature)

Travel Section of the Year

• Lifestyle Asia Thailand
• Premier Travel
• The Straits Times – ST Life
• The Star – Star Lifestyle

Travel Magazine of the Year

• DestinAsian
• Travel + Leisure India & South Asia
• Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, Hong Kong & Macau
• Wanderer

PR CATEGORIES

Lifetime Achievement

• Ferne Yap, Amara Hotels
• Hwee Peng Yeo, Glodow Nead Communications
• Jennifer Dembitz, Upcycle Communications
• Shingo Kido, Four Seasons

PR Professional of the Year

• Dan Schacter, Four Seasons Bangkok
• Florence Ang, Druk Asia
• Shumaes Rasheed, Villa Resorts
• Yohanes Hutauruk, COMO Hotels & Resorts Bali

PR Team/Agency of the Year

• Accor Asia
• Directions Group
• Four Seasons Thailand
• Scoot

Nick Wayland, Founder and CEO of TravMedia, commented: "We launched the TravMedia Awards Asia to honour the storytellers, communicators and innovators who make this region one of the most dynamic in global travel media. The quality and diversity of the finalists is extraordinary — they represent the best of the industry and set a standard for the future."

The Awards will be independently judged by a panel of leading editors, journalists, and communications experts, ensuring integrity, diversity and excellence in the final selections. View the TravMedia Awards Asia Judging Panel - https://www.travmedia.com/awardsasia/judges

Winners will be announced at a sit-down luncheon held during IMM Asia at Suntec Singapore on 14 October 2025.

A few coveted sponsorship opportunities remain for the TravMedia Awards Asia, offering brands on-stage visibility, a promotional video played to 350+ attendees, and the chance to host finalists at a VIP lunch table—providing direct access and visibility to leading media and PR professionals across the region.

For more information, event and sponsorship details, visit:
www.travmedia.com/awardsasia

Press Contact:
Gaynor Reid
awardsasia@travmedia.com
+61 (0) 491 161 531

Sponsorship & IMM Asia Enquiries:
Julie Ott
asia@travmedia.com
+61 (0) 401 240 940

EDITORS' NOTES

About TravMedia

TravMedia is the travel industry's only global media network. Founded in 1999 by Nick Wayland, a former travel editor seeking an easier way to research and report travel news, TravMedia is the one-stop solution trusted by travel PRs and media to network and share press releases, stories and ideas. The platform hosts thriving online communities and is an essential daily tool for collaborating and developing long-lasting professional relationships.

TravMedia provides global travel newsfeeds and connects more than 25,000 travel media and more than 20,000 travel brand PRs worldwide via an online newsroom, press release distribution, events, Journalist Alerts and daily industry updates. To learn more and register for TravMedia, visit travmedia.com.

The technology used by TravMedia has become an essential tool for journalists and PR professionals in their day-to-day activities, as they connect and share information in their working lives.

The TravMedia Awards UK are now in their fifth year. The gala event was attended by more than 320 media, content creators, PRs and industry professionals. The Awards are viewed as the leading global awards platform for travel media, travel communicators and travel content creators, with ceremonies in 2025/26 planned across the globe.

About IMM

TravMedia's IMM is the leading travel industry event for travel brands and destinations to connect with the media. In its 13th year, IMM hosts more than 2,500 media and international travel brands annually in six countries worldwide. Upcoming IMM events include IMM Asia in Singapore 13-14 October 2025; IMM North America in New York City on 21-22 January 2026; IMM Australia in Sydney on 26-27 February 2026; IMM Germany in Berlin on 2 March 2026; IMM UK in London on 9-10 March 2026; IMM France in Paris on 11 March 2026; IMM Brazil in Sao Paulo in April 2026.

For more information and registration for IMM 2025 events, visit www.travmedia.com/imm or email imm@travmedia.com. 

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