Move Ahead Media wins APAC Hospitality Agency of the Year 2025

LUXlife Magazine honours the agency for excellence in data-driven growth and innovation across Asia-Pacific

ThaigerPublished: October 17, 2025, 10:26 AM

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Move Ahead Media has been awarded Hospitality Digital Marketing Agency of the Year 2025 – APAC by LUXlife Magazine, cementing its position as a powerhouse in data-driven marketing in the hospitality sector. The honour recognises the agency’s ability to deliver innovative strategies and real-world growth for clients across the region.

As the agency has blossomed into a global player in digital marketing, Michelle Seal, Operations and Head of Admin at Move Ahead Media, spoke on the agency’s mission in light of receiving the award.

“We are incredibly proud to be recognised by LUXlife for our work in hospitality marketing. Our mission has always been to move our clients ahead of the competition, combining creativity with data intelligence to deliver measurable, lasting impact.”

About the Global Hospitality Awards

The LUXlife Global Hospitality Awards celebrate excellence across the international hospitality landscape, recognising brands and organisations that exemplify innovation, service quality, and sustainable business growth.

Entries are assessed against key criteria, including:

Measurable business outcomes and growth
Innovation in digital and operational strategy
Service quality and client relationships
Long-term contribution to industry standards

As the award celebrates innovation, impact, and service across the hospitality industry, winners are selected through a merit-based review by a panel of industry experts. Being named a winner doesn’t simply reflect popularity or promotional spend, but rather, it reflects a substantive recognition of performance.

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Move Ahead Media: Leading hospitality marketing innovation

Move Ahead Media has grown from a startup to an award-winning global agency. Specialising in SEO, paid and programmatic ads, social media, GBP, websites, content writing, OOH, email campaigns, and AI SEO, the agency has built a strong track record of delivering measurable commercial growth for hospitality clients.

Notable success stories for Move Ahead Media include helping resorts in Thailand recover post-pandemic through comprehensive digital relaunches, elevating boutique hotel brands via targeted content strategies, and launching integrated F&B campaigns with standout engagement metrics.

What does this recognition mean for Move Ahead Media’s partners?

Credibility & trust: This award cements the agency’s standing as a top-tier digital partner in hospitality.
Attraction & retention: Prospective clients get to see evidence-backed validation of their approach.
Momentum: With this accolade, Move Ahead Media is more motivated to invest in next-generation marketing technology, AI systems, and talent to push the industry forward.

Proven results in hospitality marketing

Move Ahead Media’s award-winning performance is underpinned by a strong portfolio of client success stories across the hospitality sector:

Hotel F&B Outlet: Achieved a 176% increase in Google Business Profile interactions and a 27% rise in Google Ads conversions within three months by integrating local SEO with precision-targeted paid campaigns.
Phuket Boat Charter Company: Drove a 108% increase in website traffic in just six months, leveraging content-led SEO and performance remarketing strategies to capture seasonal tourism demand.
Multi-Location Spa Group: Generated a 37% increase in overall conversions and an impressive 12x return on ad spend (ROAS) through a unified advertising and remarketing strategy across multiple branches.

These success stories speak to Move Ahead Media’s expertise in hospitality. From luxury brands to wellness centres and F&B franchises, the agency turns insight into action, delivering measurable growth and meaningful conversions.

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Trusted by global brands and local businesses alike

Move Ahead Media has established strong working partnerships with brands under the world’s most respected hospitality groups, including Centara Hotels & Resorts, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Accor Group, and Minor International, as well as successful independent hotel and resort brands across Asia-Pacific.

Alongside major international groups, the agency also supports smaller F&B franchises, boutique restaurants, and independent hospitality outlets, helping them build their digital footprint, attract local audiences, and grow brand loyalty through data-driven campaigns.

The agency’s broad clientele reflects its versatility and adaptability in meeting each brand’s unique objectives, whether scaling global awareness or driving direct bookings for a local café.

With this recognition, Move Ahead Media’s grasp of its leading position in the digital marketing sector for the hospitality industry continues to strengthen. From AI-led SEO to hyper-personalised campaign strategies, the award-winning agency continues on its mission to redefine hospitality marketing across Asia-Pacific and beyond.

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