Shanghai, December 4, 2018 — On November 28, the 2018 Asia Pacific Real Estate Leaders’ Summit and Awards Ceremony (MIPIM Asia) was grandly held in Hong Kong, China. Another masterpiece from Naked Retreats...Naked Castle was awarded the Gold Award for “Best Hotel and Tourism Development” at MIPIM Asia.Grant Horsfield, Founder and Chairman of Naked Group, along with Delphine Yip-Horsfield, Co-Chairman of Naked Group, attended the award ceremony and stepped onto the stage to receive this prestigious accolade.
Grant Horsfield, Founder of Naked Group, and Delphine Yip-Horsfield, Co-Chairman, accepting the award on stage
“The Naked Castle project took five years to complete, and the entire process has been long and challenging for us. Its completion can be seen as a tribute and celebration to the history of the local Moganshan area, because the predecessor of Naked Castle was a castle villa built by foreign missionaries in the 19th century. Naked Castle is the most challenging and difficult project we have ever undertaken, and its development difficulty may be unmatched by any of our future projects. This award truly makes us feel that it was all worth it, and it is the highest recognition of our work!” said Grant Horsfield, Founder of Naked Group, at the award ceremony.
Delphine Yip-Horsfield, Co-Chairman of Naked Group, stated: “The Asia Pacific Real Estate Leaders’ Summit is a highly authoritative event in the industry, and the annual awards represent the highest level in Asian real estate. We are very honored to receive the gold award, and we look forward to developing more distinctive resorts in the future, bringing more surprises to more friends who love Naked and advocate a fresh, healthy lifestyle.”
The MIPIM Asia Awards, organized by the Asia Pacific Real Estate Leaders’ Summit, was established in 2007 to recognize outstanding real estate development projects in the Asia-Pacific region and is hailed as the “Oscars of Asian Real Estate.” The awards gather top professionals from all sectors of the real estate industry, who vote to select the Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards for each project.
Naked Castle Wins 2018 MIPIM Asia Gold Award for “Best Hotel and Tourism Development”
For years, Naked Group has been dedicated to creating resorts and lifestyle brands that offer an authentic and joyful experience. Winning the accolade from the Asia Pacific Real Estate Leaders’ Summit is the industry’s best testament to the exceptional quality of Naked Retreats. As the core business of Naked Group, Naked Retreats is renowned both domestically and internationally for its unique style and exceptional quality, becoming a must-visit destination on China’s tourism map. Naked will continue to explore and reflect on the connections between people, the environment, and the self with a positive attitude of “Living Happily Naked.”
About Naked Castle
Opened in 2017, Naked Castle holds special significance for Naked. In addition to rebuilding the former mountaintop castle — a Scottish missionary’s castle-style villa built by Dr. David Duncan Main — it also transformed the original farmhouses of Naked’s first resort, Naked Village, into 95 uniquely designed guest rooms. The property also features a restaurant surrounded by forests, a spa, an infinity pool, a lush and elegant castle garden, a rock theater, and exciting outdoor activities. Inside Naked Castle, there are five different themed suites: the Cliff View Suites perched on the edge of the cliff offer sweeping views of the emerald mountains; the spacious Luxury Courtyards are perfect for family and friends gatherings; and the fully equipped Cottages allow you to immerse yourself completely in nature’s embrace. Naked Castle offers everyone an unprecedented panoramic view of Moganshan, the legendary history of the castle, and an ultimate luxury resort experience.