Saturday Mornings: Singapore Shines in Booking.com’s 2026 Traveller Review Awards - What’s Driving Asia’s Hospitality Boom?

On MoneyFM 89.3 Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen welcomes Anthony Lu, Regional Director of South East Asia and Greater China, to unpack Booking.com’s Traveller Review Awards 2026 and what they reveal about travel trends, guest expectations, and Asia’s rising influence. We explore the global state of hospitality through the lens of  one of the world’s largest recognition programmes based on 370 million verified guest reviews. The 2026 awards highlight a strong year for Singapore:

• 229 local partners were recognised up from 2025 with an impressive average review score of 8.6 across more than 362,000 guest reviews.
• Hotels once again dominated the list, underscoring Singapore’s reputation as a world‑class urban destination.
• Iconic properties such as Park Royal Collection Marina Bay, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Carlton Hotel Singapore, and Paradox Singapore Merchant Court were among this year’s standout winners.

Anthony shares what’s driving Asia’s hospitality boom, how destinations can craft more welcoming and inclusive travel experiences, and what sets the region apart in service culture. We also discuss Booking.com’s list of the Most Welcoming Places on Earth, and how the platform supports partners in making travel easier and more accessible for everyone.

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