日期: 2025年12月22日
Sri Lanka and the Middle East’s top real estate achievements recognised at 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards
LUXURIOUS DEVELOPMENTS, SPANNING PRIME DISTRICTS IN THE UAE AND COASTAL CITIES IN SRI LANKA, SET NEW BENCHMARKS IN REAL ESTATE EXCELLENCEBANGKOK, Dec 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards recognised real estate excellence from Sri Lanka and the Middle East today during the International Luncheon at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.Home Lands Group of Companies won the coveted titles of Best Developer and Best Lifestyle Developer at the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka). The developer was also honoured for the projects Pentara Residencies - Thummulla Handiya "The Address in Colombo", winner of Best Luxury Condo Development (Colombo); Santorini Resort Apartments & Residencies, Negombo, winner of Best Completed Condo Development; and Bayfonte Marina Resort Apartments & Villas, Negombo, winner of Best Waterfront Condo Development.Other Sri Lankan winners were Groundworth (Pvt) Ltd, recipient of the Special Recognition for Land Investments, and Urbanspace Interiors Pvt Ltd., winner of Best Condo Interior Design for the Pentara Model Apartment.Chedi Hospitality showcased the finest real estate in the Middle East. The luxury hotel group was awarded Best Branded Residential Development (UAE) for The Chedi Private Residences, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “South Asia and the Middle East offer investors and end-users alike compelling value propositions with a variety of property types, including luxury branded residences, curated lifestyle concepts, and more. From prime districts in the UAE to coastal cities in Sri Lanka, these markets present developments that take advantage of their location and visual appeal. This year's winners provide a solid foundation for the next generation of developers to build upon.”Dr. Nirmal De Silva, chairperson of the judging panel of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) and director and CEO of Paramount Realty, said: “Grounded in ambition and shaped by the island's unique natural beauty, Sri Lanka's real estate market deserves these moments of recognition. From the luxury condominiums and waterfront residences of Colombo and Negombo to the masterful interior designs that modernise island living, these achievements not only exemplify real estate excellence but also embrace the distinctive context and character of this remarkable island. Congratulations to all our winners in Sri Lanka.”The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) featured an independent panel of judges, including Dr. Nirmal De Silva; Emeritus Prof. Chitra Weddikkara, managing director of QServe Pte Ltd.; Roshan Madawela, founding director and CEO of the Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT); Nandike D. Samaranayake, chartered architect, AIA (SL); and Stephanie Balendra, director of Homes N Spaces Lanka Properties (Pvt) Ltd.The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Middle East) featured a separate independent panel, composed of Sam Issa, managing director of Realpoint Real Estate Consultancy LLC; Chelsea Elise Perino, managing director of Global Marketing & Communications at The Executive Centre; Imad Damrah, managing director - KSA at Colliers International; James A. Kaplan, CEO of Destination Capital Company Limited; and Stephen Oehme, director of Quantum Analysis PTE LTD Singapore.Dinuk Hettiarachchi, managing partner of HLB Sri Lanka, represented by Nihal Hettiarachchi & Company, Chartered Accountants, supervised the judging process for Sri Lanka. The selection process for the Middle East was supervised by HLB under the leadership of Lavin Nalinababu and Khalid Otain.Winners from Sri Lanka and the Middle East later vied for the Best in Asia titles at the 20th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, also held on 12 December 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.Home Lands Group of Companies was proclaimed Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia) while Pentara Model Apartment by Urbanspace Interiors Pvt Ltd. was awarded Best Condo Interior Design (Asia).The Chedi Private Residences, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates by Chedi Hospitality went on to win the Best Branded Residential Development (Asia) title.The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final honours top winners from the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards’ series of events across Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Mainland China, Malaysia, the Middle East, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka) and 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Middle East) are supported by official property portal PropertyGuru; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Sri Lanka)DEVELOPER AWARDSBest DeveloperWINNER: Home Lands Group of CompaniesBest Lifestyle Developer WINNER: Home Lands Group of CompaniesDEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Luxury Condo Development (Colombo)WINNER: Pentara Residencies - Thummulla Handiya "The Address in Colombo" by Home Lands Group of CompaniesBest Completed Condo Development WINNER: Santorini Resort Apartments & Residencies, Negombo by Home Lands Group of CompaniesBest Waterfront Condo Development WINNER: Bayfonte Marina Resort Apartments & Villas, Negombo by Home Lands Group of CompaniesDESIGN AWARDBest Condo Interior Design WINNER: Pentara Model Apartment by Urbanspace Interiors Pvt Ltd.SPECIAL AWARDSpecial Recognition for Land InvestmentsWINNER: Groundworth (Pvt) Ltd2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Middle East)DEVELOPMENT AWARDBest Branded Residential Development (UAE)WINNER: The Chedi Private Residences, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates by Chedi Hospitality ABOUT PROPERTYGURU GROUP:PropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 32 million property seekers monthly2 to connect with over 50,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 18 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand as well as the region’s biggest and most respected industry recognition platform – PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, events, and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn.(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between July 2024 and December 2024.(2) Based on Google Analytics data between July 2024 and December 2024.(3) Based on data between October 2024 and December 2024.(4) Based on data between July 2024 and December 2024.PROPERTYGURU CONTACTS:General Enquiries:Richard Allan Aquino, Head of Brand & Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 954 4154E: allan@propertyguru.com Sales, Nominations, & Sponsorships:Udomluk Suwan, Sales DirectorM: +66 87 699 4433E: may@propertyguru.comMedia & Partnerships:Nate Dacua, Senior Manager, Media and Marketing ServicesM: +66 92 701 2510E: nate@propertyguru.comPiyachanok Raungpaka, Senior Media & Marketing Services ExecutiveM: +66 94 887 5163E: piyachanok@propertyguru.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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Asia Pricing Professionals Launches Major 2026 Expansion with Global Certification Partnership and Two Flagship Conferences in Singapore
Singapore – December 22, 2025 – (SeaPRwire) – Asia Pricing Professionals (APP), the leading pricing and commercial excellence community in Asia-Pacific, today announced a major expansion of its professional development, certification, and community platform for 2026. The expanded portfolio positions APP as the region’s most comprehensive ecosystem for pricing, value management, and revenue excellence. Central to the 2026 expansion is a strategic partnership with the Professional Pricing Society (PPS), connecting global best practices with regional execution to support individuals, teams, and organizations as pricing evolves into a strategic, AI-enabled business capability. Comprehensive Pricing Training & Global Certifications From 2026, APP members will gain access to 100+ on-demand pricing courses through its collaboration with PPS, covering the full pricing and monetization lifecycle — from foundational principles to advanced real-world application. The curriculum spans: Pricing strategy and value creation Pricing analytics and data-driven decision-making Execution, governance, and price realization Negotiation and deal pricing SaaS and XaaS monetization models AI-enabled pricing and advanced analytics Organizational design and change management In addition, APP will offer globally recognized certifications, including the Certified Pricing Professional (CPP®) designation — the only worldwide credential synthesizing the art and science of pricing — and a new AI Pricing Certification, designed to help professionals apply artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively in pricing, forecasting, and commercial decision-making. Two Flagship APP Conferences in Singapore (2026) As part of its expanded offering, APP will host two one-day flagship conferences in Singapore in 2026, bringing together senior pricing, commercial, and revenue leaders from across Asia-Pacific. APP Conference 1 5 March 2026 | Singapore Theme: Smart Value: AI and the Future of Pricing & Revenue Growth The conference will explore how AI, analytics, and advanced pricing capabilities are transforming value creation, pricing decisions, and sustainable revenue growth. Key topics include AI-driven pricing, predictive analytics, price corridors, deal pricing, execution excellence, and ethics and governance in AI-enabled pricing. APP Conference 2 15 October 2026 | Singapore Theme: Total Revenue Excellence: Integrating Pricing, Profitability & Commercial Performance This event will focus on breaking organizational silos between Pricing, Sales, Finance, Revenue Management, and Commercial Operations to drive end-to-end revenue and profit performance. Key topics include deal desk design, discount discipline, KPI alignment, commercial operating models, and scaling revenue excellence across regions. Face-to-Face Training & Regional Networking Immediately following each conference, APP will deliver in-person, instructor-led training programs in Singapore on 6 March and 16 October 2026. These hands-on sessions focus on applied execution and advanced case work, and both count toward CPP® certification credits. In the second half of 2026, APP will also launch its “Five Big Cities” Networking Tour, with events planned in: Bangkok Jakarta Manila Shanghai Singapore Each event will feature curated networking, practitioner roundtables, and thought leadership discussions, strengthening APP’s role as a regional connector between local markets and global best practices. An Integrated Pricing Ecosystem for Asia-Pacific Together, APP’s training, certifications, conferences, live programs, and regional networking form a single integrated ecosystem designed to: Build pricing and commercial capability at scale Bridge theory with real-world execution Support career progression and organizational maturity Advance ethical, data-driven, and AI-enabled pricing across Asia-Pacific About Asia Pricing Professionals (APP) Founded in 2010, Asia Pricing Professionals is a not-for-profit community dedicated to advancing pricing, value management, and commercial excellence across Asia-Pacific. APP connects practitioners, leaders, and organizations through education, certification, events, and peer collaboration. Social Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3813123/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiapricingprofessionals Media contact Brand: Asia Pricing Professionals Contact: Media team Email: deepaksood@asiapricingprofessionals.org Website: https://asiapricingprofessionals.org