The 24th installment of the World Travel Awards Asia and Australasia took place in Shanghai, China this year. The official gala ceremony was held in Chinas economic capital, at the Grand Kempinski Hotel last weekend.

The gala ceremony also showcased some of Chinas finest traditions, including Kirin - a celebration, through song, of the mythical animals of Kylin who promote peace and prosperity.

Prior to the ceremony, media and guests were treated to a tour of the citys famous attractions, which included Yu Garden, the Old City Town, Jade Buddha Temple and Tian Zi Fang area.

The 24th installment of the World Travel Awards Asia and Australasia took place in Shanghai.

Here are some of the winners:

Australia

* Australias Leading Boutique Hotel 2017: Emporium Hotel

* Australias Leading Business Hotel 2017: Grand Hyatt Melbourne

* Australias Leading Car Rental Company 2017: Sixt

* Australias Leading Hotel 2017: InterContinental Sydney

* Australias Leading Hotel Residences 2017: Hilton Surfers Paradise Residences

* Australias Leading Hotel Suite 2017: Presidential Suite @ Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa

* Australias Leading Lodge 2017: Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef

* Australias Leading Resort 2017: One& Only Hayman Island, Great Barrier Reef

* Australias Leading Travel Agency 2017: Flight Centre

New Zealand

* New Zealands Leading Boutique Hotel 2017: The George Christchurch

* New Zealands Leading Business Hotel 2017: Crowne Plaza Auckland

* New Zealands Leading Car Rental Company 2017: Sixt

* New Zealands Leading Hotel 2017: Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

* New Zealands Leading Hotel Residences 2017: Residences at Pullman Auckland

* New Zealands Leading Hotel Suite 2017: Penthouse @ Hotel Montreal

* New Zealands Leading Resort 2017: Eagles Nest

China

* Chinas Leading Airport Hotel 2017: Hilton Beijing Capital Airport

* Chinas Leading Beach Resort 2017: InterContinental Sanya Haitang Bay Resort

* Chinas Leading Boutique Hotel 2017: Cachet Boutique Shanghai

* Chinas Leading Business Hotel 2017: Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai

* Chinas Leading Car Rental Company 2017: Europcar

* Chinas Leading City Hotel 2017:The Peninsula Shanghai

* Chinas Leading Conference Hotel 2017:JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square, China

* Chinas Leading Design Hotel 2017: Hotel clat Beijing

* Chinas Leading Destination Management Company 2017: China International Travel Service

* Chinas Leading Family Resort 2017: MGM Grand Sanya

* Chinas Leading Hotel 2017: Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai

* Chinas Leading Hotel Brand 2017: Marriott Hotels

* Chinas Leading Hotel Residences 2017:THE ONE Executive Suites Shanghai

* Chinas Leading Hotel Suite 2017: Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai

* Chinas Leading Lifestyle Hotel Brand 2017: HNA Hospitality Group

* Chinas Leading Low-Cost Airline 2017:West Air

* Chinas Leading New Hotel 2017:Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, China

* Chinas Leading Online Travel Agency 2017: Tuniu

* Chinas Leading Private Jet Charter 2017 : Deer Jet

* Chinas Leading Resort 2017: InterContinental Sanya Haitang Bay Resort

* Chinas Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2017: Frasers Hospitality

* Chinas Leading Serviced Apartments 2017: Ascott Raffles City Chengdu

* Chinas Leading Travel Agency 2017: Tuniu

* Chinas Leading Travel Management Company 2017:HNA Tourism Group

* Chinas Leading Villa Resort 2017:Pullman Sanya Yalong Bay Villas and Resort

* Chinas Leading Wedding Venue 2017:Renaissance Sanya Resort & Spa

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