Somerset and Somerset Greenways Chennai Shine at the 31st World Travel Awards, Strengthening The Ascott Limited?s Leadership in Serviced Residences
12.09.2024 - 09:37:15
while Somerset Greenways Chennai secured the title of India’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2024.
The World Travel Awards, established in 1993, are globally recognized as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. Somerset’s success in these two competitive categories for three consecutive years reflects its ongoing dedication to delivering superior guest experiences, blending world-class service with a home-like atmosphere.
"We are honored to be recognized with these prestigious awards for the 3rd year in a row. This achievement is a reflection of the trust our guests place in us and the hard work of our entire team," said Mr. Mansur Ahmed, General Manager of Somerset Greenways Chennai. "Winning India’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand demonstrates Somerset’s consistent efforts to uphold the highest standards. The recognition of Somerset Greenways Chennai as India’s Leading Serviced Apartments affirms its position as the preferred choice for both business and leisure travelers in the country," he further added.
Somerset Greenways Chennai offers 187 contemporary and fully serviced apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom units, each tailored to meet the needs of both short- and long-term stays. The property boasts a wide range of amenities including a rooftop infinity pool with panoramic city views, a modern fitness center, and multiple dining options. Its prime location in Chennai provides easy access to key business hubs and leisure attractions, ensuring that guests enjoy both comfort and convenience during their stay.
Known for its commitment to sustainability, Somerset Greenways Chennai incorporates eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient technologies, making it a model of responsible hospitality. By combining sustainable practices with exceptional service, Somerset Greenways continues to set a high standard in the serviced apartment sector.
As part of The Ascott Limited, a subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment Limited, Somerset benefits from Ascott’s extensive global expertise in hospitality. The Ascott Limited is one of the world’s leading international lodging companies, operating over 900 properties across more than 40 countries. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainable growth, The Ascott Limited continues to lead the serviced residence industry.
For more information about Somerset and its award-winning properties, visit https://www.discoverasr.com/en/somerset-serviced-residence/india/somerset-greenways-chennai
About The Ascott Limited
Since pioneering Asia Pacific’s first international-class serviced residence with the opening of The Ascott Singapore in 1984, Ascott has grown to be a trusted hospitality company with about 950 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott’s presence extends across more than 220 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA.
Ascott’s diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments, as well as student accommodation and rental housing. Its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Quest, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Preference, Fox, Harris, POP!, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.
A wholly owned business unit of CapitaLand Investment Limited, Ascott is a leading vertically-integrated lodging operator. Harnessing its extensive network of third-party owners and in-market expertise, Ascott grows fee-related earnings through its hospitality management and investment management capabilities. Ascott also expands its funds under management by growing its sponsored CapitaLand Ascott Trust and private funds.
This year, Ascott marks 40 years in hospitality service with the launch of Ascott Unlimited, a full year campaign that will offer Unlimited Opportunities, Unlimited Choices, Unlimited Freedom, and Unlimited Good. Navigating a future of unlimited possibilities against a backdrop of global change and evolving perspectives of travel, Ascott Unlimited marks Ascott’s ambitions to break new ground, and springboard to its next chapter of growth as a global hospitality company. Find out more about Ascott Unlimited at www.discoverasr.com/ascottunlimited.
For more information on Ascott and its sustainability programme, please visit www.discoverasr.com/the-ascott-limited. Alternatively, connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
About CapitaLand Investment Limited (www.capitalandinvest.com)
Headquartered and listed in Singapore, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold. As at 31 December 2023, CLI had S$134 billion of assets under management as well as nearly S$100 billion of funds under management (FUM) held via six listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts and more than 30 private vehicles across Asia Pacific, Europe and USA. Its diversified real estate asset classes cover retail, office, lodging, business parks, industrial, logistics, self-storage and data centres.
CLI aims to scale its FUM and fee-related earnings through fund management, lodging management and commercial management, and maintain effective capital management. As the investment management arm of CapitaLand Group, CLI has access to the development capabilities of and pipeline investment opportunities from CapitaLand’s development arm.
As a responsible company, CLI places sustainability at the core of what it does and has committed to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions for scope 1 and 2 by 2050. CLI contributes to the environmental and social well-being of the communities where it operates, as it delivers long-term economic value to its stakeholders.
The World Travel Awards, established in 1993, are globally recognized as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. Somerset’s success in these two competitive categories for three consecutive years reflects its ongoing dedication to delivering superior guest experiences, blending world-class service with a home-like atmosphere.
"We are honored to be recognized with these prestigious awards for the 3rd year in a row. This achievement is a reflection of the trust our guests place in us and the hard work of our entire team," said Mr. Mansur Ahmed, General Manager of Somerset Greenways Chennai. "Winning India’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand demonstrates Somerset’s consistent efforts to uphold the highest standards. The recognition of Somerset Greenways Chennai as India’s Leading Serviced Apartments affirms its position as the preferred choice for both business and leisure travelers in the country," he further added.
Somerset Greenways Chennai offers 187 contemporary and fully serviced apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom units, each tailored to meet the needs of both short- and long-term stays. The property boasts a wide range of amenities including a rooftop infinity pool with panoramic city views, a modern fitness center, and multiple dining options. Its prime location in Chennai provides easy access to key business hubs and leisure attractions, ensuring that guests enjoy both comfort and convenience during their stay.
Known for its commitment to sustainability, Somerset Greenways Chennai incorporates eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient technologies, making it a model of responsible hospitality. By combining sustainable practices with exceptional service, Somerset Greenways continues to set a high standard in the serviced apartment sector.
As part of The Ascott Limited, a subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment Limited, Somerset benefits from Ascott’s extensive global expertise in hospitality. The Ascott Limited is one of the world’s leading international lodging companies, operating over 900 properties across more than 40 countries. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainable growth, The Ascott Limited continues to lead the serviced residence industry.
For more information about Somerset and its award-winning properties, visit https://www.discoverasr.com/en/somerset-serviced-residence/india/somerset-greenways-chennai
About The Ascott LimitedSince pioneering Asia Pacific’s first international-class serviced residence with the opening of The Ascott Singapore in 1984, Ascott has grown to be a trusted hospitality company with about 950 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott’s presence extends across more than 220 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA.
Ascott’s diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments, as well as student accommodation and rental housing. Its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Quest, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Preference, Fox, Harris, POP!, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.
A wholly owned business unit of CapitaLand Investment Limited, Ascott is a leading vertically-integrated lodging operator. Harnessing its extensive network of third-party owners and in-market expertise, Ascott grows fee-related earnings through its hospitality management and investment management capabilities. Ascott also expands its funds under management by growing its sponsored CapitaLand Ascott Trust and private funds.
This year, Ascott marks 40 years in hospitality service with the launch of Ascott Unlimited, a full year campaign that will offer Unlimited Opportunities, Unlimited Choices, Unlimited Freedom, and Unlimited Good. Navigating a future of unlimited possibilities against a backdrop of global change and evolving perspectives of travel, Ascott Unlimited marks Ascott’s ambitions to break new ground, and springboard to its next chapter of growth as a global hospitality company. Find out more about Ascott Unlimited at www.discoverasr.com/ascottunlimited.
For more information on Ascott and its sustainability programme, please visit www.discoverasr.com/the-ascott-limited. Alternatively, connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
About CapitaLand Investment Limited (www.capitalandinvest.com)
Headquartered and listed in Singapore, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real asset manager with a strong Asia foothold. As at 31 December 2023, CLI had S$134 billion of assets under management as well as nearly S$100 billion of funds under management (FUM) held via six listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts and more than 30 private vehicles across Asia Pacific, Europe and USA. Its diversified real estate asset classes cover retail, office, lodging, business parks, industrial, logistics, self-storage and data centres.
CLI aims to scale its FUM and fee-related earnings through fund management, lodging management and commercial management, and maintain effective capital management. As the investment management arm of CapitaLand Group, CLI has access to the development capabilities of and pipeline investment opportunities from CapitaLand’s development arm.
As a responsible company, CLI places sustainability at the core of what it does and has committed to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions for scope 1 and 2 by 2050. CLI contributes to the environmental and social well-being of the communities where it operates, as it delivers long-term economic value to its stakeholders.
