Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia - The St. Regis Bali Resort and The Laguna Resort & Spa, have once again been recognized in the 2014 Indonesia  Travel & Tourism Award which took place on 15 December 2014 in Jakarta. The St. Regis Bali Bali received “Indonesia Resort of the Year” while The Laguna Bali was awarded “Indonesia Leading Romantic Resort”.

The Laguna Bali and The St. Regis Bali Resort have previously been recognized in 2013 Indonesia Travel & Tourism Awards, as Indonesia Leading Spa Resort and Indonesia Leading Luxury Resort, respectively. Part of Luxury Collection hotels, The Laguna offers 287 alluring guest rooms, suites and villas surrounded by seven sparkling lagoons and pools. As the first St. Regis beachfront address in Asia, The St. Regis Bali Resort promises premier accommodation, bespoke service and an unparalleled location in Bali's exclusive area of Nusa Dua.

Recipients of the awards include hotels, resorts, villas, serviced apartments, as well as travel and tourism establishments such as tour operators, airlines, airports, and travel agents. Nominees were evaluated based on a combination of methods including public voting (25%), assessment from Bina Nusantara University School of Business (25%) and strict qualitative and quantitative judging the award's Board of Advisors (50%). Winners were selected for having demonstrated exemplary service towards customers and shown their position as leading brands in the industry. The Indonesia Travel and Tourism Awards was established in 2010.

Helmut Pluecker, Managing Director of The St. Regis Bali Resort and The Laguna Bali said, “This prestigious award is a testament of the team's hard work and their dedication, and we are delighted to be recognized as Indonesia's leading resorts.”

This award is yet another milestone for both resorts. This year, The St. Regis Bali Resort has won a number of noteworthy awards and accolades including Condé Nast Gold List and Indonesia Best Resort in The International Hotel Awards, while The Laguna Bali has won Indonesia Best Hotel in The International Hotel Awards and Wine Spectator Best Award of Excellence for Arwana Restaurant.

About The St. Regis Bali Resort

Located on the pristine beach of Nusa Dua, The St. Regis Bali is nestled in the heart of the noteworthy “Garden of Bali”. Exuding understated barefoot elegance and Balinese-inspired living, the Resort offers infinite panoramic ocean views on a generous 9 hectares of lush gardens, a strand pool with a swim up bar and 3668sqm of crystal blue lagoon to its lavishing guestrooms. Captivating in every detail, the beautifully appointed 123 Suites and Villas welcome guests with all the comforts of a contemporary refined Balinese home with striking interiors, complimentary Wi-Fi, and The St. Regis heritage of uncompromising luxury:  bespoke 24-hour Butler Service. The resort promises culinary excellence with 3 distinctive restaurant venues and 2 bars spread across the expansive property. Indulge into blissful treatments at Remède Spa or unwind at the fitness center. In its own tropical park, the Children's Learning Center features intelligent fun-filled activities for youngest connoisseurs. For more information on The St. Regis Bali Resort, please visit www.stregisbali.com

About The Laguna Resort & Spa

Nestled on Bali's most beautiful beach with infinite Indian Ocean views, the Laguna Resort & Spa boasts 287 guest rooms, suites and villas cradling the 5000 sqm world's first swimmable lagoon. The resort's unique Lagoon Access Rooms allow you to step from your private balcony directly into turqoise waters. Matchless 24 hour Butler service, complimentary Wi-Fi, brand new state of the art Lagoon Spa and Fitness Center carved underneath waterfalls, meeting room and wedding capacity up to 600 guests. The Laguna delivers the widest range of dining options from around the world: Banyubiru, International pan-Asian cuisines, Arwana, Gourmet Seafood Restaurant serving unparalleled premium coastal cuisine with fresh, live seafood, oyster and sushi bars. Cornerstone, private wine room and Deli highlighting the sambal corner, homemade treats and daily specialties. Signature cocktails, wines, spirits, and light bites on offer throughout the resort- at our poolside KulKul Bar, Cascade Garden Lounge, and Sapphire Lagoon Bar. For more information, please visit www.thelagunabali.com

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

Combining classic sophistication with a modern sensibility, St. Regis is committed to delivering exceptional experiences at over 30 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Since the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City over a century ago by John Jacob Astor IV,  the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by signature St. Regis Butler Service. From Bal Harbour to Bangkok, Saadiyat Island to Shenzhen, the St. Regis brand caters to a new generation of luxury travelers and continues to thoughtfully build its portfolio in the most sought after destinations at the heart of today's grand tour. Plans for the brand to expand its legacy include much-anticipated St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Asia, where St. Regis has announced plans to open hotels in Changsha, Chengdu, Haikou, Kuala Lumpur, Lijiang, Macao, Quingshui Bay, Sanya Haitang Bay and Zhuhai. Additionally in Europe and the Middle East, St. Regis will continue to expand in Amman, Dubai and Istanbul. For more information on St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.stregis.com, to explore our recent debuts visit www.stregis.com/newgrandtour and for the privilege of residential ownership, please visit www.stregis.com/residences. Connect with St. Regis on facebookcom.com/stegis, Instagram.com/stregishotels, pinterest.com/stregishotels, twitter.com/stregishotels and youtube.com/stregishotels.com.

About The Luxury Collection

The Luxury Collection® is an ensemble of hotels and resorts offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world's most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a portal to the destination's indigenous charms and treasures. Magnificent décor, spectacular settings, impeccable service and the latest modern conveniences combine to provide a uniquely enriching experience.  Originated in 1906 under the CIGA brand as a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties, today The Luxury Collection brand is a glittering ensemble of more than 85 of the world's finest hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world.  The Luxury Collection includes award-winning properties that continuously exceed guest expectations by offering unparalleled service, style and class while celebrating each hotel's distinctive heritage and unique character.  All of these hotels, many of them centuries old, are internationally recognized as being among the world's finest. For more information, please visit www.luxurycollection.com.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with nearly 1,200 properties in 100 countries, and 181,400 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, Aloft®, and Element®. The Company boasts one of the industry's leading loyalty programs, Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG), allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Starwood also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a premier provider of world-class vacation experiences through villa-style resorts and privileged access to Starwood brands. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

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