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BANGKOK, Thailand — The 2023 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Greater Niseko) today distinguished the companies catalysing the development of Japan’s foremost skiing destination.
In an exclusive ceremony at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, Apex Property triumphed as Best Developer, with wins for its developments Hanaridge and Hanacreek.
Hanaridge was distinguished as Best Housing Development (Greater Niseko) and Best Estate Housing Development while Niseko Kyo by Rooftop RE (Japan) Pte Ltd was named Best Condo Development (Greater Niseko) and Best Luxury Hotel Condo Development.
Iconic Group accumulated wins for the projects Aura Niseko and Zia Niseko. Aki Niseko by Takuetsu Co., Ltd. also gained multiple winning titles.
Other winning projects were Hotel101-Niseko by Hotel101 Global Pte. Ltd.; Sushi Kato Setsu Niseko by Sushi Kato; and Ultimo Niseko by Blue Waves Group.
The 2023 Awards had 15 categories, including distinctions like the Best Property Management Portfolio, awarded to NISADE & The Luxe Nomad, and the Special Recognition for Public Recreation Facility, presented to the Niseko Area Mountain Bike Association (NAMBA).
Jeremy Williams, managing director, Marketplaces, PropertyGuru Group, said: “I want to congratulate the awardees on their well-deserved recognition at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Greater Niseko). These award-winning companies have shown competence and creativity with their homes, hotels, condominiums, condotels, resorts, and assets, proving that the standards of real estate in Japan’s premier skiing destination continue to scale new heights.”
Jules Kay, GM of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “It is great to have seen the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards expand their recognition of the diverse residential, hospitality, and investment properties on offer in Greater Niseko. With beautiful built spaces to match its natural wonders, Japan’s leading ski destination holds lasting appeal for international property seekers, and the Awards showcase the destination as well as its standard-setting developers.”
The independent panel of judges who determined the list of awardees this year consist of Eddie Guillemette, chairperson of the Greater Niseko awards and CEO, Midori no Ki (MnK); Acme Wu, marketing director, Niseko Tourism; Bill Barnett, founder and managing director, C9 Hotelworks; Greg Hough, managing director, Niseko Portfolio and Explore Travel Group; Minoru Okubo, representative director, ResortPropertyJapan Co., Ltd.; and Shigeru Uehara, director, Niseko Home Design, Ltd.
HLB upheld the fairness, transparency, and credibility of the selection process under the supervision of Paul Ashburn of HLB International Real Estate Group.
Organised by PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, the 2023 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Greater Niseko) are supported by official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partners Bridges and Powderlife; supporting association Niseko Tourism; official courier partner Ezy Express; and official supervisor HLB.
For more information, email [email protected] or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.
DEVELOPER AWARD
Best Developer
WINNER: Apex Property
PORTFOLIO AWARD
Best Property Management Portfolio
WINNER: NISADE & The Luxe Nomad
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Best Luxury Hotel Condo Development
WINNER: Niseko Kyo by Rooftop RE (Japan) Pte Ltd
Best Value Hotel Condo Development
WINNER: Hotel101-Niseko by Hotel101 Global Pte. Ltd.
Best Resort Housing Development
WINNER: Aki Niseko by Takuetsu Co., Ltd.
Best Estate Housing Development
WINNER: Hanaridge by Apex Property
DESIGN AWARDS
Best Mixed Use Resort Architectural Design
WINNER: Zia Niseko by Iconic Group
Best Resort Housing Architectural Design
WINNER: Hanacreek by Apex Property
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Aki Niseko by Takuetsu Co., Ltd.
Best Hotel Condo Architectural Design
WINNER: Aura Niseko by Iconic Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Powder Loft Niseko by Hokkaido Hospitality Holding
Best Resort Housing Interior Design
WINNER: Aki Niseko by Takuetsu Co., Ltd.
Best Restaurant Design
WINNER: Sushi Kato Setsu Niseko by Sushi Kato
Best Resort Restaurant Design
WINNER: Ultimo Niseko by Blue Waves Group
BEST OF GREATER NISEKO AWARDS
Best Condo Development (Greater Niseko)
WINNER: Niseko Kyo by Rooftop RE (Japan) Pte Ltd
Best Housing Development (Greater Niseko)
WINNER: Hanaridge by Apex Property
SPECIAL AWARD
Special Recognition for Public Recreation Facility
WINNER: Niseko Area Mountain Bike Association (NAMBA)
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