After a successful gala in Jakarta, Exquisite Media returned to its island home to continue its 16th anniversary celebrations with the Exquisite Awards. The Bali edition honoured over 70 brands and destinations at Bali Beach Convention Center.
Over the course of 16 years, Exquisite Media has continued to demonstrate its position as a leading name in luxury lifestyle, travel, and dining. This year, the tradition of celebrating with the Exquisite Awards remains alive and well. Following a splendid gala dinner in Jakarta last October, the flagship ceremony arrived in Bali with vibrant colours on 7 November 2026 at Bali Beach Convention Center, part of The Meru Sanur and Bali Beach Hotel, The National Heritage Collection.
The evening’s winners were decided through public voting on exquisite-awards.com, resulting in a lineup of more than 70 dining venues, hotels and resorts, wellness destinations, and lifestyle brands across the island. Some of Bali’s most recognised names were among the standout honourees. The Apurva Kempinski Bali, Pullman Bali Legian Beach, and Hiliwatu, Bali Ubud, a Tribute Portfolio each took home two awards. Meanwhile, the recently reopened Paradisus by Meliá Bali won Best New Beachfront Hotel, and Andaz Bali was awarded Best Luxury Hotel. Among the most decorated were iNi ViE Hospitality, with six awards across its portfolio.
In addition to the brand representatives and general managers, the evening was made more extraordinary with the VIP guest list that included the island’s dignitaries. They represent Exquisite’s Stars, a newly launched special category dedicated to cultural and entertainment icons. Senator and designer Ni Luh Djelantik made an appearance to receive recognition as Voice of the People of the Year; other recipients include Jennifer Bachdim, William and Bobby Saputra, Herdiana Kiehl, Happy Salma, and Shanty, who also treated guests to a special performance.
The Exquisite Awards will continue its journey at its third and final stop, Singapore, on 24 November 2026, once again bringing the celebrations to international audiences. This showcases its commitment to expanding its reach, establishing a global presence, and fortifying its position as one of Asia’s leading luxury travel and dining publications.
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