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www.breakingtravelnews.com World Travel Awards 2006
8th March 2006
40 YEARS OF ITB BERLIN
Nominations are announced See Special Supplement Plus winners list from the 2005 awards see page 9
The 2006 FIFA World Cup see page 4
see page 5
Abu Dhabi growth fuels major development for Etihad Abu Dhabi’s national carrier, Etihad Airways, has begun 2006 with the same energy and dynamism that has characterised its approach to airline economics since it was first introduced in 2003. In February alone the company announced six new routes and a code-share with British carrier, bmi. eanwhile The Abu Dhabi Tourism
visitors to Abu Dhabi and our two countries
travellers, is promoting various destinations
passengers a high level of style and hospitality,
Authority has shadowed the carrier’s
enjoy the closest of bilateral links and
across its network. It is not clear whether the
providing innovative seating, high-speed
expansion with the recent opening of
friendship.”
airline will launch a new hotel management
wireless internet access, and fine cuisine in
guests with distinct areas for conducting
division.
both the Coral and Pearl Zones.
business, where guests can enjoy a range of
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its first office in London, No. 1 Knightsbridge,
Reflecting on the significance of Etihad in this
of Diamond and Pearl Zone guests. The spacious lounge accommodates 60
and a second overseas office is planned for
tourism boom, Sheikh Bin Tahnoon
Frankfurt, Germany, in April.
commented: “Etihad is a very ambitious
Guests across the world -- they are also
first airline in the world to offer live television
in quiet areas. There’s also a separate section
company and we hope they will continue to
developing their services closer to home. A
and Internet access at every seat delivered
for ladies. For business travellers wishing to
three new destinations in Pakistan, a new
help to grow the tourism sector. The airline is
new service to Muscat begins towards the end
through its in-flight entertainment system.
catch up on some work, the lounge has laptop
service to Manila, the capital of the Philippines
doing great business. It is growing rapidly,
of March, becoming Etihad’s 26th destination.
The Connexion by Boeing service will initially
and a daily service between Abu Dhabi and
making its mark in the industry and we are
“Regional air travel is as much a priority as
be available on routes between the Gulf region,
fax and telephone facilities. There is also a gym
Manchester, the company’s third UK
confident that traffic will continue to increase
our growing international destinations, and
Europe and North America. Once installations
and shower facilities.
destination.
towards the critical mass we need for us as a
demand for Muscat as a transit and regional
are completed, guests will have additional
tourism destination.”
destination for both business and recreational
choices in how they want to spend their time
only partway through, since it has an additional $8 billion of new aircraft on order.
Routes introduced by Etihad this year include
The code-share agreement with British airline
Alongside Etihad’s stated aim -- to connect
In mid-2006, Etihad Airways will become the
audio and video entertainment options or relax
connections, high-speed Internet access and
Etihad’s commitment to expected growth is
bmi, will offer travellers in Europe, especially in
Commenting on the airline’s success at the
breaks will be better served with the launch of
in-flight, including access to the worldwide
the UK and Ireland, a new service to Abu Dhabi
World Travel Awards, where Etihad picked up
our new route,” says Raymond Korban,
web, e-mail; corporate intranets, virtual private
from nine regional airports. Travellers from
World’s Leading New Airline for the second
Etihad’s manager for the United Arab Emirates
networks, live TV and the ability to stay in
commitment has made a substantial impact on
Aberdeen, Amsterdam, Belfast, Dublin,
year in a row, Sheikh Bin Tahnoon commented:
(UAE) and Oman.
touch with friends, family and the office.
the world’s airline industry,” explains Robert
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Durham Tees
“I would like to congratulate Etihad Airways for
Valley and Manchester will be able to make one
this achievement. They have set high standards
the UAE is by far the largest trading partner
appeal to business travellers, a lucrative market
reservation taking them from their local hub to
from the beginning and now they are seeing the
with Oman for both imports and exports.
that is central to Etihad’s offering and supports
continues this drive towards providing guests
Abu Dhabi via Heathrow.
rewards.”
As the tourism industry takes on a new
As Abu Dhabi continues to reshape its
According to the GCC Secretariat General,
The announcement of these new routes
It is thought that this service will mainly
“In just over two years Etihad Airways’
Strodel, Etihad’s CEO at the recent launch. “The arrival of Etihad’s first Boeing 777
the airline’s wider ambition of developing Abu
with the most advanced entertainment and
comes soon after Etihad unveiled its Boeing
Dhabi as a significant commercial hub in the
business facilities in the air.”
Middle East.
Abu Dhabi has opened its first overseas
significance for the destination, the chairman of
tourism strategy, Etihad is planning to invest in
777–300ER aircraft, the first of 29 aircraft, both
the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), Sheikh
hotel projects to boost leisure and business
Boeing and Airbus that are scheduled to join its
Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, commented: “Britain
travel to Abu Dhabi. The airline, which already
fleet before the spring of 2008.
has long been the largest source of European
has a holiday division to cater to the leisure
The new Boeing 777 allows Etihad to offer
In another recent development, Etihad’s
tourism office in a move aimed at promoting
Premium Lounge has opened on the first floor
the largest of the United Arab Emirates in
of Abu Dhabi International Airport, for the use
Europe and beyond.
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ITB Berlin celebrates 40th year In 1965 the Berliner Morgenpost newspaper described the idea of a travel exhibition such as the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) as “extremely novel” particularly in view of the limited travel options open to West Berliners at the time. A year later nine exhibitors from five countries, Egypt, Brazil, the Federal Republic of Germany, Guinea and Iraq displayed their travel wares to 250 visitors. The exhibition was a mere 580 square metres. Four decades on and it is now touted as the "greatest tourism show on earth", attracting thousands of exhibitors and visitors from around 180 countries, over an incredible 150,000 square meters of meeting space. With such global reach ITB is now a microcosm of the international travel industry. Among its aisles you can see which sectors are growing and which destinations are on the rise, as well as observe the business deals that will affect a decade of tourism trade. “On its 40th anniversary the event will have a further increase in the numbers of exhibitors than 2005,” says senior ITB manager David Ruetz. Organisers say that for 2006 there is a strong presence from the Arab countries as they evolve in to more mature tourist destinations, Turkey and South America also have larger areas. For the first time India will occupy an entire hall, ITB have responded by setting up the second India Forum, which is a congress discussion event. Other Asian countries previously affected by the tsunami including Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, Indonesia and the Maldives are strongly represented. Sri Lanka, who’s east coast was significantly
ravaged, is now back on track for the travel trade event having restored, and in some cases improved, all its 248-star hotels. Greece as the partner country at ITB will feature prominently. It has a lot to promote as it hosts this year’s Eurovision Song Contest and one of the most important port cities in the country -Patras has been elected the European Capital of Culture 2006. As partner country, Greece will be organising part of the event's opening ceremonies. Looking forwards, Romania will also be promoting its town of Sibiu, which will be the European capital of culture for 2007. The local mayor will attend ITB. There will also be several presentations, leaflets, town guides, and promotional -- virtual visit -- CDs. This year an entire hall is devoted to wellness and the rapidly expanding spa industry and will be accompanied by a one-day convention called “The Wellness Forum.” New features for 2006 include the “ITB Hospitality Day” and the “ITB Marketing & Sales Day,” both complimenting the existing “ITB Aviation Day” and the “ITB Future & Innovation Forum.” The event’s own think tank, the ITB Convention Market Trends & Innovations (MTI), will be taking place for the third time and now has its own website. The concept of destinations will dominate four events at the congress. From the buzz about the FIFA World Cup 2006 in Germany, through to shopping and space
tourism. Participants will be addressing the most important issues and trends. Initial findings of the study carried out by Tourist Impulse Monitor (TIM) will provide a general overview of these topics. “The speakers and panelists will include some prominent figures from business and politics…we expect many thousands of visitors to attend this attractive programme of events,“ says Professor Roland Conrady, scientific director of the ITB Convention MTI. A growing segment is travel technology. ITB has teamed up with U.S. consulting firm PhoCusWright to organise a 2-day travel technology convention at the show under the name of TRAVDEX@ITB. The program targets technology professionals including CTOs, CIOs and software architects. "Everyone knows technology has fueled the global travel revolution," remarks Philip Wolf, CEO of PhoCusWright. "Attendees will gain invaluable insight into the current environment and the next generation of change." The international film competition Das Goldene Stadttor or the Golden City Gate will be held for the fifth time during ITB. It is a platform for cities, regions, airports, cruise lines and the tourism industry to present their videos. New additions this year include categories for hotel, event and television travel magazine. In addition, an anniversary prize, The Diamond Gate, will also be awarded for the best film of the
last five years. Golden City Gate offers six months free streaming video for winners.
ITB FACT BOX: Over 10,000 exhibitors from more than 180 countries attend the ITB Convention. Hotels represent 26%, tourism bodies: 22.9%, tour operators: 18.8%, travel agents: 12.3%, airlines: 10%, tourism associations: 10%, technology: 5.4%. More than 84,000 trade visitors and 58,000 members of the public are expected to attend. There will be around 8,500 participants in the ITB Convention, which has around 60 events and 180 speakers. There will be up to 7,000 accredited international journalists. Business worth over five billion euros ($6 billion) is concluded at ITB annually. Useful websites: ITB: http://www1.messe-berlin.de ITB Congress: http://www.itb-kongress.com TRAVDEX@ITB: http://www.phocuswright.com/events/ travdexitb 3
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Pitch perfect tourism The 2006 FIFA World Cup is drawing ever closer and German nerves are already at fever pitch - and it is not just because they desperately want to win the trophy. For Germany, the pressure of hosting the world's biggest sporting event, as well as millions of overseas tourists, is potentially an even greater challenge. Between 9th June and 9th July a total of 64 matches will be played between 32 countries - and there are going to be a lot of people watching. At the last World Cup in Japan/Korea a cumulative total of 28.8 billion viewers globally were reached over the 25 days, according to FIFA's own viewing figures, making it the most extensively covered and viewed event in television history -- approximately 40 billion are expected for this event. The German National Tourism Board (GNTB) is looking to accommodate five million additional overnight stays by local and overseas visitors in 2006 as a direct result of hosting the event, an increase of 1.7 percent during the competition. And direct tourism-related spending is expected to rise to around $1.8 billion. “We have roughly three million tickets available for the World Cup, with an 4
estimated one million fans from overseas countries travelling to Germany,” says Thomas Hackbarth from Germany’s FIFA organising committee. Beyond the stadia, the twelve host cities are also getting in on the act, and organising their own football parties with entertainment, music and screens displaying the football matches. An estimated seven to eight million revellers are expected at these events, which is more than twice the attendance at the football grounds. Over 800 towns and communities have also registered other non-commercial events and parties. Despite this surge in visitor numbers, Peter Nerger, Berlin’s head of tourism, says he does not think there will be any security problems and anticipates “a family atmosphere and party mood” during the tournament.
But it is not just about hosting a major international sporting event; the World Cup is also being used to boost tourism to Germany. The global soccer carnival was the central theme behind last year’s International Tourism Bourse (ITB) in Berlin promoting the tournament’s slogan: “A time to make friends.” The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) has recently been using the event to leverage "Germany -- Land of Ideas” as a nation of arts and culture. It has also rolled out a number of marketing and promotional measures to inspire people to come to the tournament, especially from the Middle East. Media coverage of the 12 host cities is likely to create additional demand, similar to Barcelona after the Olympics. Agents are being prompted to capitalise on this
exposure and generate new bookings to Germany once the football is over. Berlin and Munich are already wellestablished on the travellers itinerary. However, lesser-known locations such as Leipzig and Nuremberg could now reap the benefit from exposure to visitors and the media. GNTB has also launched a domestic campaign to promote service and friendliness in the tourism trade for the likes of taxi drivers to hotel workers. This promotion is trying to promote a better image of Germany as a travel destination before, during and after the summer games.
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8th March 2006 • News www.breakingtravelnews.com
Destination focus for Arab summit
NEWS IN BRIEF A380 arrives at Heathrow A four by four metre, 1:20 scale model of a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 aircraft is being unveiled at London Heathrow as a prelude to the world’s first twin-deck, twin-aisle aircraft, entering commercial service in late 2006. The model will be suspended 4.5 metres above the ground at Heathrow’s Terminal 3 Departure Lounge throughout 2006.
MAXjet builds with second route Dulles-based MAXjet Airways is beginning scheduled passenger service between Washington Dulles International Airport and London Stansted Airport. The all-business-class, low-fare transatlantic airline will operate flights to and from London on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. "We are thrilled to offer London service from our Dulles home base," said Gary Rogliano, MAXjet's Chief Executive Officer.
Lasák named CSA President New destinations, such as Abu Dhabi and revitalised ones, such as Egypt will be discussed at the second Arabian Hotel Investment Conference on April 29 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai and property tycoon Donald Trump will also be participating. The president of Tanzania will take part in a panel discussion, alongside Jakaya Kikwete. Mubarak Al Muhairi, director general of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority will be putting forward his case for the rapidly-developing tourism industry in Abu Dhabi, while those with invested interest in Port Ghalib, will discuss Egypt’s potential. This year’s Arabian Hotel Investment Conference will run under the theme “Oasis or Mirage,” as delegates and
industry experts reflect and debate on the huge investment and project initiatives on the Arabian peninsula, as well as their authenticity and sustainability. “The conference focus has always been geared towards investment, and to fast-track opportunities available in this forum,” says conference organiser Jonathan Worsley. “We will debate issues as diverse as economic and industry trends,
investment opportunities, finance issues, construction and design, sustainable development, condos and management contracts.” In 2005 the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, held as a precursor to the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, was sold out with 525 delegates from the Middle East and around the world, and underlined the strong growth rate in the regional hotel sector.
Swiss boosts German services Swiss International Air Lines is planning to step up its footing in the German market through additional flights and price reductions. It now has a new price regime and more flights between Germany's Hanover airport and Zurich, which serves as a hub for the Swiss airline. Connections with other German airports, such as Hamburg and Dusseldorf may also be likely, and talks are reported to be underway. The strengthening of German flights for Swiss looks set to strengthen the position of Zurich airport as a third international hub for the Lufthansa group, alongside Munich and Frankfurt/Main. As part of the merger of Swiss International Air Lines into Lufthansa Group, the carrier will also start using Miles & More as its frequent flyer program starting April 1.
Radomír Lasák is the new chairman of the board of Czech Airlines. Lasák has been appointed into these positions by the company's board of directors and the supervisory board. Radomír Lasák is a top Czech business executive who has a long and varied experience with the successful transformation and restructuring of corporations.
JAL gives live global TV Japan Airlines and Connexion by Boeing are offering customers with their own wireless LAN compatible personal computers the chance to watch live global television in-flight. By logging onto the ‘JAL Inflight Internet Service,’ passengers will be able to select from four television channels and view directly on their own laptop or notebook computers live news, financial and sport news-related content.
Second London hotel for Hyatt Hyatt and JER Partners are jointly acquiring London’s Great Eastern Hotel from Conran Holdings and the Blackstone Group. The hotel will be rebranded under the Hyatt Regency name. It is anticipated that Conran Holdings will continue to provide advisory services on all restaurant and private dining operations following the acquisition.
Eight new hotels for Carlson Carlson Hotels Worldwide is adding eight new franchise locations to its portfolio of brands including a new Radisson SAS property in Brussels, Belgium, a new Park Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre in Ontario, Canada and a new Country Inn & Suites By Carlson in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the U.S. The new additions bring Carlson's global portfolio to 924 hotels with 147,204 rooms in 69 countries.
Chairman, CEO: Graham Cooke Operating Officer: Manon Han Group Publisher: Nick Easen
Indonesia grabs PATA Mart 2007 Indonesia has won the tender for organising the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Mart and PATA Conference 2007 by beating India and China. From PATA Mart 2007, Indonesia could rake in as much as $2.5 million in tourism related business, that’s according to Indonesia’s tourism department. Preparations for the international event had been started this year despite the fact that the event would
only take place in September 2007. Indonesia is now looking to provide attractive choices for tourists from China, India, the Middle East, Japan, and South Korea with a focus on golf, jungle and cave tourism, along with community-based and maritime focused travel.
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Football feel good economics In Germany, a country of 82 million people, poor economic conditions have depressed the domestic tourism market and eaten into hotel operating profits. Consumer confidence is also at a low and a strong euro relative to the U.S. dollar has made travel to Germany relatively expensive. Therefore, the 2006 FIFA World Cup is being used to bolster the tourism industry and the economy as a whole. Consumer sentiment in January reached its highest in eight months, helped by the buzz surrounding the World Cup and increasing confidence in Chancellor Angela Merkel's government, according to market research firm GfK. Germany's tourism industry has already seen its sales grow five percent on last year to 31 billion euros ($36 billion) in the 2004/05 tourist year and it is hoping to build on these numbers in 2006. "The World Cup will be enormously good for sentiment in the country," said German Economy Minister Michael Glos last month. "If the positive sentiment filters through, then domestic demand will improve." The World Cup looks set to contribute in the region of nine to ten billion euros to Germany's gross domestic product (GDP), a boost of around half a percentage point, according to the GNTB. The head of the German retailers association Holger Wenzel told Bild am Sonntag newspaper last month that he expects an extra 2.2 billion euros in retail sales thanks to the football tournament and its associated feel-good factor. Around six billion euros have been and are being invested in the development of stadiums, transport infrastructure and local hotel capacity. A total of 1.4 billion euros has been spent specifically on improving stadia, which has boosted the local construction industry. There has also been increased expenditure on marketing and promotional activities surrounding the World Cup and the tourism sector, which is resulting in higher economic activity.
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Emirates flies high with football Emirates' involvement as a key sponsor of the 2006 FIFA World Cup is one example of its committed policy towards global sports sponsorship, a policy which stretches back to the carrier’s involvement in Dubai's first powerboat race in 1987. "We are very proud to be a sponsor of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany and by transporting people from across Australia, Asia and Africa to Germany we hope to showcase Dubai to a new audience of both business and leisure travellers,” says Ghaith al Ghaith, Emirates' head of Commercial Operations Worldwide. For nearly twenty years Emirates has seen the benefits of using high profile sporting events to promote the brand and use sport as a way of bringing passengers to and through Dubai. The company has backed some of the world's most prestigious international sporting events. These include the Dubai World Cup, the New Zealand entry for the America's Cup in 2007, the Dubai Desert Classic and Tennis Open, the BMW International, Austrian and Hong Kong Open tennis tournaments. Their sponsorship also extends beyond event marketing and into longer-term deals, such as the backing for Arsenal Football Club. The Emirates Stadium is currently being built at Ashburton Grove in London - which will be the new home of Arsenal.
These sponsorship deals can be attractive to the travel industry. Emirates have sponsored the official Website of the tournament, hosted by Yahoo!. This gives the airline exclusive rights to what is expected to be the hottest element on the site -- the complete match coverage and the final draw for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The Website registered more than two billion page views from some 20 million unique users during the FIFA World Cup in Korea and Japan. User figures for Germany’s site, which features the carrier prominently, are expected to rise dramatically. The Middle Eastern airline is also the first carrier to become an official partner of the FIFA World Cup movement. The airline hopes that this sponsorship will draw passengers from around the world to travel through Dubai on their way to the games in Germany. Already this year, Emirates have signed up as the official carrier for the Maybank Malaysian Open and the Singapore Open.
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8th March 2006 • News www.breakingtravelnews.com
Qatar Air talks new planes, new routes
India’s Leela to sign with Kempinski Hotel Leela is signing a 10-year marketing agreement with Genevaheadquartered Kempinski Hotels at the beginning of March. "While Leela will promote Kempinski resorts in India, they will look after Leela's global marketing. It will be a Kempinski-Leela marketing alliance," says Leela Ventures chairman, Krishnan Nair. This alliance looks set to participate in international tourism markets in Berlin, New York and London with road shows and audio-visual promotions. Upbeat after former U.S. President Bill Clinton's stay at Leela
Qatar Airways is talking about new planes and new routes. It also says it is in negotiations to buy 20 new aircraft, which it says will see it through to the next decade. The airline is looking at airplanes from Airbus and U.S. rival Boeing and planning route expansion to New York, Hong Kong and Australia this year, as well as seven other unnamed destinations. Chief executive Akbar Al-Baker said the airline expects to make a decision by the end of March on its choice between the Boeing 777 or the Airbus A340 family. "We are at the moment talking to both aircraft manufacturers for the additional order for 20 aircraft to see us through the end of this decade," Al-Baker recently told
the Foreign Correspondents Association in Singapore. Qatar Airways has an all-Airbus fleet of 44 planes and is a launch customer of the super-jumbo A380, which starts flying in 2009. He said the planned orders will be on top of the 60 "firm orders" for the new-generation A350 aircraft from Airbus. Qatar Airways currently flies to 69 destinations. It has also been flying to cities which many of its competitors are avoiding including Yangon, Alexandria and Cape Town.
in Goa, the hotel is keen to step up its marketing in America. "Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj will be the brand ambassador of Leela Palaces and Resorts to promote the hotel in the US," Nair said. Amritraj has been on Leela's board of directors for the last 22 years. Kimpinski is also aiming at the Indian market through Leela, seeing the sub-continent as a potentially large source of new business.
Italy’s Veneto targets German tourists
NEWS IN BRIEF
Second NYC hotel for Kimpton Kimpton Hotels has taken on another hotel in New York City - The Muse Hotel and District Restaurant, located in Manhattan's Times Square and theatre district. "The combination of Kimpton's management expertise and the quality features of The Muse will undoubtedly increase consumer interest, while at the same time driving solid returns to our investors," said Mike Depatie, Kimpton's President.
Starwood Capital tops $3billion Starwood Capital Group Global has successfully closed two funds, taking the total capital raised by the company in 2005 to more than $3 billion. Starwood's Global Opportunity Fund is focused on investing in undervalued real estate while The Hospitality Fund will invest in and develop hotel, resort and related leisure activities and properties throughout the world.
Abu Dhabi opens UK tourist office The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority has opened its first international office in London. The chairman, Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan has highlighted the importance that Abu Dhabi attaches to the UK market. At the opening he reflected on Abu Dhabi's commitment to tourism, revealing their ambitious growth plans to triple hotel rooms in the next decade.
Jumeirah takes on US hotel Jumeirah is taking over the management of New York’s Essex House hotel– which will now go by the name Jumeirah Essex House - as the 515-room hotel celebrates its 75th anniversary. “The Jumeirah Essex House represents the company’s first foray into the U.S. market and we are proud to have this landmark hotel added to the Jumeirah portfolio,” said Gerald Lawless, CEO of Jumeirah.
Italy's northern region of Veneto, the home of Venice, is spending $4.8 million (4 million euros) on promoting the region and its tourist offers in Germany. Last year German tourists spent 11 million overnight stays in the region, which is a large proportion of the 32 million total overnight stays taken up by overseas tourists. The campaign to promote the Veneto region was presented recently at the International Tourism Exchange fair BIT running in Milan. A roadshow for Veneto's tourism sector will now take place in Munich, southern Germany. The regional promotion campaign also includes advertisements in Germany's media and roadshows in Frankfurt, Hamburg and Berlin. A total of 12 million tourists visited Veneto in 2005, up 3.4 percent year-onyear. The region ranks first in Italy in terms of total overnight stays. 7
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The Turk & Caicos Islands are rapidly becoming a popular travel destination. The island nation has the third largest barrier reef system in the world. It is a playground for the elite and features some of the best beaches on the planet.
Turks top Minister talks on travel Tourism and offshore finance have now replaced salt production as the main sources of prosperity for this group of low-lying islands and cays, which is located near the Bahamas in the Caribbean. Yet the islanders are acutely aware of what unruly tourism development has done to other destinations in the Caribbean and are keen not to follow this route. One person who is very clear on what kind of tourism development the Turks and Caicos needs is the Chief Minister of the island nation, Michael Misick - his mantra - high-end, exclusive, sensitive developments that respect the pristine environment and draw in a certain kind of tourist. At the recent Caribbean Marketplace in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Misick spoke to Breaking Travel News on where the Turks and Caicos is heading. BTN: What does this year hold in store in terms of new products, a new direction. Where are things going? MISICK: We are really excited about 2006. The season is off to a very good start - the hotels are very busy and we have a number of new products that will come on line this year. We have the first Amanresort, Amanyara in the Caribbean opening in March which is really going to be impressive, taking our product to a 8
new level. We have the Ritz-Carlton resort under construction here and this should be ready in about 17 months. One of the things we are very excited about is hosting the World Travel Awards in September. We are looking forward to people coming and having fun and a great time.
in various markets who have heard of the Turks and Caicos but have not visited yet. We would like them to come and I hope that they will come.
BTN: What benefits will the World Travel Awards provide for your destination?
MISICK: Spirit Airlines have already begun a new service flying direct from Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the U.S. to the Turks and Caicos. This represents the first low-cost carrier to fly here and hopefully this will help bring down the cost of flying here. A number of other carriers are looking to come here. We have a number of gateways in North America and we are looking at Europe as well.
MISICK: The World Travel Awards rewards and represents excellence in the travel industry and so does the Turks and Caicos. Therefore it is about associating these two top brands together. Hosting the Gala Ceremony will lift the profile of the islands as well, and we are looking forward to that. BTN: You are a hot Caribbean destination but has the Turks and Caicos cemented its image yet? MISICK: We think the Turks and Caicos is the best-kept secret in the Caribbean. We are a destination that is not interested in mass-market appeal. We are interested in quality not quantity. We are certainly up and coming and we have a lot of investment in the hotel sector, but we want to balance that with protecting our environment. It is very important to us. We are after sustainable development and therefore we are looking to move forward at our own pace, not what the market decides. There are a lot of people
BTN: You talked of more properties, will there be an associated increase in airlift?
BTN: How is it going with marketing the destination? MISICK: The professionals at the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board have been doing an excellent job of marketing the destination and we have had great results. This season, like last season we are at full capacity. We have had two billion dollars of new investment in the tourism sector, which is testament to the demand. As we are bringing in new products, they fill up. So the question for us is how much development do we want? The challenge is not about getting people to come. It is about getting the right people to come.
BTN: What area of the market are you therefore focused upon? MISICK: The high-end, niche market. We are a small country with limited resources, including human resources, which is worth noting. We do not have the numbers of people living here to be in a mass-market position. We also believe up-market goes hand-in hand with our desire to protect the environment. I believe the up-market tourist has more interest in the environment and protecting the environment. BTN: You talk about the environment. It is known you have a conch festival and conch farm, explain? MISICK: We have the world’s only conch farm. The conch plays an important role in the Turks and Caicos. You can have conch chowder, conch soup, conch fritters. It is an aphrodisiac so people come here to eat the conch, so they can go home and multiply! BTN: What are your strategies for marketing the Turks and Caicos? What of your online presence? MISICK: Word of mouth is a great asset, print is very important and the Internet is probably the most important tool for booking travel these days. We do not want to be everywhere because we want to be known as one of the best “upmarket” destinations in the world. We still want to be the best kept secret. So do not tell too many people about us.
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World Travel Awards 2005 winners supplement
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Africa’s Leading Airline South African Airways Africa’s Leading First Class Airline South African Airways Africa’s Leading Business Class Airline South African Airways Africa's Leading Airport Johannesburg International Airport, South Africa Africa’s Leading Car Hire Avis Africa’s Leading Casino Resort The Palace of the Lost City, South Africa Africa’s Leading Conference Centre International Convention Centre Durban, South Africa Africa’s Leading Conference Hotel Sun City Resort, Sun City, South Africa Africa's Leading Destination Cape Town, South Africa Africa’s Leading Golf Resort Fancourt Hotel & Country Club, South Africa Africa's Leading Hotel Mount Nelson Hotel, South Africa Africa's Leading Hotel Brand Protea Hotels Africa's Leading Resort Sun City, South Africa Africa’s Leading Safari Shamwari Game Reserve Africa's Leading Safari Train Rovos Rail – The Pride of Africa Africa’s Leading Spa Resort Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa Africa's Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau Egypt - Egyptian State Tourist Office
AFRICA’S COUNTRY WINNERS
Algeria’s Leading Hotel Sheraton Club des Pins Resort & Towers Angola’s Leading Hotel Le Presidente Meridien, Luanda Benin’s Leading Hotel Novotel Cotonou Orisha Botswana’s Leading Hotel Mowana Safari Lodge Botswana’s Leading Safari Tuli Safari Lodge
Burkina Faso’s Leading Hotel Sofitel Silmande Ouagadougou Cameroon’s Leading Hotel Hilton Yaounde Cape Verde’s Leading Hotel Foya Branca Resort Congo’s Leading Hotel Le Meridien Brazzaville
Asia’s Leading Spa Resort Amanpuri, Phuket, Thailand
Egypt’s Leading Hotel Grand Hyatt Cairo
Swaziland’s Leading Hotel Royal Swazi Spa Hotel & Casino
Asia’s Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau Thailand - Tourism Authority of Thailand
Egypt’s Leading Resort Savoy Sharm El Sheikh
Tanzania’s Leading Hotel Sultan Palace
Egypt’s Leading Golf Resort Sheraton Soma Bay Resort
Tanzania’s Leading Resort Breezes Beach Club
ASIA’S COUNTRY WINNERS
Egypt’s Leading Spa Resort Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh
Tanzania’s Leading Safari Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Afghanistan’s Leading Hotel Hotel Mustafa
Ethiopia’s Leading Hotel Sheraton Addis
Togo’s Leading Hotel Hotel Mercure Sarakawa
Armenia’s Leading Hotel Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan
Gabon’s Leading Hotel Le Meridien Mandji
Tunisia’s Leading Hotel The Residence Tunis
Azerbaijan’s Leading Hotel Park Hyatt Baku
Gambia’s Leading Hotel Corinthia Atlantic Hotel
Tunisia’s Leading Resort Sheraton Hammamet Resort
Bangladesh’s Leading Hotel The Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel
Ghana’s Leading Hotel Novotel Accra City Centre
Tunisia’s Leading Golf Resort Abou Nawas Diar El Andalous
Bhutan’s Leading Hotel Bhutan Hotel
Guinea’s Leading Hotel Novotel Ghi Conakry
Tunisia’s Leading Spa Resort Hasdrubal Thalassal & Spa Hotel
Brunei’s Leading Hotel The Empire Hotel and Country Club
Kenya’s Leading Hotel Nairobi Serena Hotel
Uganda’s Leading Hotel Sheraton Kampala Hotel
Cambodia’s Leading Hotel Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
Kenya’s Leading Resort Alfajiri Villa Resort
Uganda’s Leading Safari Bwindi Camp
Cambodia’s Leading Spa Resort Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Kenya’s Leading Safari Finch Hattons
Zambia’s Leading Hotel The Royal Livingstone
China’s Leading Hotel The Peninsula Palace Beijing
Kenya’s Leading Golf Resort Windsor Golf & Country Club
Zambia’s Leading Safari Treetops Lodge
China’s Leading Business Hotel Grand Hyatt, Beijing
Malawi’s Leading Hotel Le Meridien Livingstonia Beach
Zimbabwe’s Leading Hotel The Victoria Falls Hotel
China’s Leading Resort Gloria Resort Sanya
Morocco’s Leading Hotel La Mamounia
Zimbabwe’s Leading Safari Matetsi Game Lodges
China’s Leading Golf Resort Spring City Golf & Lake Resort
Morocco’s Leading Resort Amanjena
Zimbabwe’s Leading Resort Leopard Rock Hotel, Casino & Golf Resort
China’s Leading Spa Resort Banyan Tree Shanghai
Morocco’s Leading Golf Resort The Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort
ASIA
China’s Leading Ski Resort Jingyuetan Ski Resort
Morocco’s Leading Spa Resort La Sultana
Asia’s Leading Airline Cathay Pacific Airways
Hong Kong’s Leading Hotel InterContinental Hong Kong
Mozambique’s Leading Hotel The Polana Hotel
Asia’s Leading First Class Airline Singapore Airlines
Hong Kong's Leading Business Hotel Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
Namibia’s Leading Hotel Windhoek Country Club Resort & Casino
Asia’s Leading Business Class Airline Cathay Pacific Airways
Hong Kong’s Leading Spa Hotel The Peninsula
Namibia’s Leading Spa Resort Epacha Game Lodge & Spa
Asia’s Leading Airport Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong
India’s Leading Hotel The Imperial New Delhi
Namibia’s Leading Safari Wolwedans Dunes Lodge & Dune Camp Nigeria’s Leading Hotel Sheraton Lagos Hotel & Towers Rwanda’s Leading Hotel Novotel Kigali Umubano Senegal’s Leading Hotel Le Meridien President Sierra Leone’s Leading Hotel Cape Sierra Hotel South Africa’s Leading Hotel Mount Nelson Hotel South Africa’s Leading Resort Sun City Resort South Africa’s Leading Golf Resort Fancourt Hotel & Country Club South Africa’s Leading Safari Shamwari Game Reserve South Africa’s Leading Spa Resort Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa
Asia’s Leading Car Hire Hertz Asia’s Leading Casino Resort Genting Highland Resort, Malaysia Asia’s Leading Conference Centre Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, China Asia’s Leading Conference Hotel Grand Hyatt Shanghai, China Asia’s Leading Destination Bangkok Asia’s Leading Golf Resort The Empire Resort & Country Club, Brunei Asia’s Leading Hotel The Oriental Bangkok, Thailand Asia’s Leading Hotel Brand Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
India’s Leading Business Hotel Trident Hilton, Gurgaon India’s Leading Resort The Oberoi Rajvilas India’s Leading Spa Resort The Oberoi Wildflower Hall India’s Leading Castle & Palace Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur Indonesia’s Leading Hotel Hotel Mulia Senayan
Winners
Botswana’s Leading Resort Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort
Sudan’s Leading Hotel Hilton Port Sudan
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North Africa's Leading Airline Egypt Air
Cote D'Lvoire’s Leading Hotel Sofitel Abidjan
World Travel Awards 2005
AFRICA
Mr Luc Delafosse, General Manager, Burj Al Arab
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Guy Crawford, Gerald Lawless, Bill Walshe of Jumeirah
Asia’s Leading Resort Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam, Koh Samui, Thailand
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Indonesia’s Leading Boutique Hotel The Chedi Club at Tanah Gajah, Bali
Sri Lanka’s Leading Hotel Hilton Colombo
Indonesia’s Leading Business Hotel Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Sri Lanka’s Leading Spa Resort Ayurveda Pavilions
Indonesia’s Leading Resort Conrad Bali Resort & Spa, Bali
Taiwan’s Leading Hotel Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Indonesia’s Leading Golf Resort Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort
Taiwan’s Leading Business Hotel Grand Hyatt, Taipei
Indonesia’s Leading Spa Resort Banyan Tree, Bintan
Taiwan’s Leading Spa Resort Spring City Resort, Taipei
Japan’s Leading Hotel The Imperial, Tokyo
Thailand’s Leading Hotel The Oriental Bangkok
Japan’s Leading Business Hotel Grand Hyatt, Tokyo
Thailand’s Leading Business Hotel Conrad Bangkok, Bangkok
Japan’s Leading Resort The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa
Thailand’s Leading Boutique Hotel Samui Peninsula, Koh Samui
Japan’s Leading Golf Resort Phoenix Seagaia Resort
Thailand’s Leading Resort Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam, Koh Samui
Fiji’s Leading Resort Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort
Thailand’s Leading Golf Resort Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Fiji’s Leading Golf Resort Sheraton Fiji Resort
Thailand’s Leading Spa Resort The Evason Hua Hin Resort and Spa, Hua Hin
Fiji’s Leading Spa Resort Mandara Spa at Sheraton Fiji Resort
Japan’s Leading Spa Resort Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa Japan’s Leading Ski Resort Teine Highland, Sapporo, Hokkaido Kazakhstan’s Leading Hotel Okan InterContinental Astana Korea, South’s Leading Hotel Grand InterContinental Seoul Korea, South’s Leading Business Hotel The Shilla, Seoul Kyrgyzstan's Leading Hotel Hyatt Regency Bishkek Laos’ Leading Hotel Novotel Vientiane Macau’s Leading Hotel Lisboa Hotel
Uzbekistan’s Leading Hotel Hotel InterContinental, Tashkent Vietnam’s Leading Hotel Hilton Hanoi Opera Vietnam’s Leading Spa Resort Ana Mandara Resort, Nha Trang
AUSTRALASIA Australasia’s Leading Airline Qantas Airways Australasia’s Leading Business Class Airline Air New Zealand
Malaysia’s Leading Hotel Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Australasia’s Leading Airport Sydney Airport, Australia
Malaysia’s Leading Business Hotel The Regent, Kuala Lumpur
Australasia’s Leading Car Hire Hertz
Malaysia’s Leading Boutique Hotel The Lakehouse, Pahang
Australasia’s Leading Casino Resort Conrad Treasury Brisbane
Malaysia’s Leading Resort Pangkor Laut Resort
Australasia’s Leading Conference Centre Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia
Malaysia’s Leading Golf Resort Nexus Resort Karambunai
Australia’s Leading Hotel The Observatory Hotel
Caribbean’s Leading Casino Resort Wyndham El San Juan Hotel & Casino, Puerto Rico
Australia’s Leading Resort Hayman
Caribbean’s Leading Conference Centre Sherbourne Conference Centre, Barbados
Australia’s Leading Golf Resort Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Hotel
Caribbean’s Leading Conference Hotel Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Nassau, Bahamas
Australia’s Leading Spa Resort Palazzo Versace Australia’s Leading Ski Resort Mercure Grand Chalet, Mount Buller Cook Islands’ Leading Hotel Pacific Resort Rarotonga
French Polynesia’s Leading Hotel InterContinental Le Moana Bora Bora French Polynesia’s Leading Spa Resort Le Meridien Bora Bora Guam’s Leading Hotel The Tower Guam Hotel Okura Guam’s Leading Spa Resort Hilton Guam Micronesia Federated State’s Leading Hotel Hyatt Regency Saipan
Caribbean's Leading Hotel Coco Reef Resort, Tobago Caribbean's Leading Hotel Brand Sandals Resorts International Caribbean's Leading Resort Sandy Lane, Barbados Caribbean’s Leading Spa Resort Le Grand Courlan Spa Resort, Tobago Caribbean's Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau Jamaica – Jamaica Tourist Board Caribbean’s Leading Villa Hotel Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Jamaica
New Zealand’s Leading Resort Paihia Beach Resort & Spa
Anguilla’s Leading Spa Resort Malliouhana Hotel & Spa
New Zealand’s Leading Spa Resort The Lodge at Paratiho Farms
Antigua & Barbuda’s Leading Hotel Jumby Bay
New Zealand’s Leading Ski Resort Bayview Chateau Tongariro
Antigua & Barbuda’s Leading Golf Resort Blue Waters
Papua New Guinea’s Leading Hotel Loloata Island Resort
Australasia’s Leading Hotel The Windsor, Melbourne, Australia
CARIBBEAN
Australasia’s Leading Boutique Hotel Aachen House, Auckland, New Zealand
Caribbean's Leading Airline Air Jamaica
Australasia’s Leading Hotel Brand Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Caribbean's Leading First Class Airline British Airways
Rep of Palau’s Leading Hotel Airai View Hotel
Australasia’s Leading Resort Bora Bora Lagoon Resort, French Polynesia
Caribbean's Leading Business Class Airline Air Jamaica
Singapore’s Leading Hotel Raffles
Australasia’s Leading Spa Resort Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast, Australia
Singapore’s Leading Spa Resort The Sentosa Resort & Spa
Australasia’s Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau Australian Tourist Commission
Caribbean's Leading Airport Sir Donald Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Antigua’s Leading Spa Resort Sandals Antigua Resort & Spa Aruba’s Leading Hotel Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino Aruba’s Leading Golf Resort Tierra del Sol Resort & Country Club
Winners
Vanuatu’s Leading Hotel Le Meridien Port Vila Resort & Casino
Philippines’ Leading Spa Resort Amanpulo
Caribbean’s Leading Golf Resort Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Anguilla’s Leading Resort Cap Juluca, Maunday’s Bay
Australasia’s Leading Golf Resort Clearwater, Christchurch, New Zealand
Philippines’ Leading Hotel The Peninsula Manila
Caribbean's Leading Family All-Inclusive Beaches Negril Resort & Spa, Jamaica
New Zealand’s Leading Hotel The Ascott Metropolis Auckland
Tonga’s Leading Hotel Paradise International Hotel
Pakistan’s Leading Hotel Avari Hotel, Lahore
Caribbean's Leading Destination Barbados
CARIBBEAN’S COUNTRY WINNERS
Australasia’s Leading Destination Sydney
Nepal’s Leading Hotel Yak & Yeti Hotel
Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination Jamaica
New Caledonia’s Leading Hotel Le Meridien lle des Pins
Samoa’s Leading Hotel Hotel Kitano Tusitala
Myanmar’s Leading Hotel Nikko Royal Lake Yangon
Caribbean’s Leading Car Hire Hertz
Australia’s Leading Business Hotel Grand Hyatt, Melbourne
Australasia’s Leading Conference Hotel The Westin Sydney, Australia
Malaysia’s Leading Spa Resort The Datai
Caribbean’s Leading Boutique Hotel Point Grace, Turks & Caicos
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Macau’s Leading Spa Resort Mandarin Oriental Macau
AUSTRALASIA’S COUNTRY WINNERS
World Travel Awards 2005
Eduardo Sanovicz, President, Brazilian Tourist Board and Silvana Nascimento, Chief Executive Officer, EMBRATUR
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Andrew Ashmore, Area Director of Sales UK and Ireland, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
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Aruba’s Leading Spa Resort Mandara Spa at the Marriott Ocean Club
Tobago’s Leading Golf Resort Hilton Tobago Golf & Spa Resort
Bahamas’ Leading Hotel Graycliff Bahamas’ Leading Resort Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort & Spa, Bahamas Bahamas’ Leading Golf Resort Our Lucuya Beach & Golf Resort
Guadaloupe’s Leading Hotel Le Meridien La Cocoteraie, St. Francois Guadaloupe Jamaica’s Leading Hotel Jamaica Inn Jamaica’s Leading Resort Royal Plantation Ocho Rios Jamaica’s Leading Golf Resort Half Moon, Montego Bay
Bahamas’ Leading Spa Resort Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort & Spa
Jamaica’s Leading Spa Resort The Spa, Round Hill
Barbados’ Leading Hotel Cobblers Cove Hotel
Jamaica’s Leading Villa Goldeneye, Island Outpost
Barbados’ Leading Resort Sandy Lane
Martinique’s Leading Hotel Hotel Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa
Barbados’ Leading Golf Resort Sandy Lane
Montserrat’s Leading Hotel Tropical Mansion Suites
Barbados’ Leading Spa Resort Almond Beach Resort
Puerto Rico’s Leading Hotel Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino
Barbados’ Leading Villa Greensleeves Belize’s Leading Hotel Radissons Fort George Hotel and Marina Belize’s Leading Spa Resort Cayo Espanto Resort Bermuda’s Leading Hotel Elbow Beach Bermuda’s Leading Resort Coco Reef Bermuda Resort Bermuda’s Leading Golf Resort The Fairmont Southampton Bermuda’s Leading Spa Resort Cambridge Beaches Bonaire’s Leading Hotel Harbour Village Beach Club British Virgin Islands’ Leading Resort Peter Island Resort British Virgin Islands’ Leading Spa Resort Little Dix Bay Cuba’s Leading Hotel Hotel Nacional de Cuba, Havana
Curacao’s Leading Hotel Hilton Curacao Dominica’s Leading Hotel Fort Young Hotel Dominica’s Leading Resort Castaways Beach Resort Dominican Republic’s Leading Hotel Casa de Campo Dominican Republic’s Leading Golf Resort Casa de Campo
Grand Cayman’s Leading Hotel Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort Grand Cayman’s Leading Golf Resort Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman Grenada’s Leading Hotel LaSource Grenada’s Leading Spa Resort LaSource
Puerto Rico’s Leading Spa Hotel Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino St Barts’ Leading Hotel Hotel Guanahani & Spa St Kitts and Nevis’ Leading Hotel Four Seasons Resort, Nevis St Kitts and Nevis’ Leading Golf Resort Frigate Bay Resort St Kitts and Nevis’ Leading Spa Resort Emerald Mist Spa at St Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino St Lucia’s Leading Hotel Sandals Halcyon St. Lucia St Lucia’s Leading Resort Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort St Lucia’s Leading Spa Resort The Body Holiday at Le Sport St. Maarten’s Leading Hotel The Summit Resort Hotel St. Maarten’s Leading Resort Wyndham Sapphire Beach Club & Resort St Martin’s Leading Hotel La Samanna St Martin’s Leading Resort Le Meridien St Martin, L'Habitation de Lonvilliers St Martin’s Leading Spa Resort Elysee Spa, La Samanna Resort St Vincent the Grenadines’ Leading Resort Raffles Resort Canouan Island, Grenadines Trinidad’s Leading Hotel Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre Tobago’s Leading Hotel Coco Reef Resort & Spa Tobago’s Leading Resort Coco Reef Resort & Spa
Turks & Caicos’ Leading Resort Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa Turks & Caicos’ Leading Spa Resort COMO Shambhala Retreat at Parrot Cay US Virgin Islands’ Leading Hotel Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort, St. John US Virgin Islands’ Leading Spa Resort Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, St Thomas
CENTRAL & LATIN AMERICA Central & Latin America's Leading Airline Mexicana Airlines Central & Latin America's Leading First Class Airline American Airlines Central & Latin America's Leading Business Class Airline Mexicana Airlines Central & Latin America's Leading Airport Benito Juarez International Airport, Mexico City, Mexico Central & Latin America’s Leading Car Hire Europcar Central & Latin America’s Leading Casino Resort Barceló Tambor Beach, Playa Tambor, Costa Rica Central & Latin America’s Leading Conference Centre Centro De Convenciones, Cancun, Mexico Central & Latin America’s Leading Conference Hotel Real InterContinental Hotel Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica Central & Latin America's Leading Destination Cancun Central & Latin America’s Leading Golf Resort Karmina Palace Golf & Spa Resort Central & Latin America's Leading Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Mexico, D.F., Mexico Central & Latin America's Leading Hotel Brand Camino Real Hotels & Resorts Central & Latin America's Leading Resort The Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Acapulco Central & Latin America’s Leading Spa Resort El Santuario, Valle de Bravo Central & Latin America's Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau Costa Rica – Costa Rica National Tourist Bureau
Costa Rica’s Leading Hotel Hotel Punta Islita Costa Rica’s Leading Resort Tabacon Hot Springs Resort & Spa Costa Rica’s Leading Spa Resort Tabacon Hot Springs Resort & Spa El Salvador’s Leading Hotel Real InterContinental Hotel San Salvador Guatemala’s Leading Hotel The Westin Camino Real Honduras’ Leading Hotel Real InterContinental Hotel Tegucigalpa Mexico’s Leading Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Mexico, D.F. Mexico’s Leading Business Hotel W, Mexico City Mexico’s Leading Resort Las Ventanas, Al Paraiso Mexico’s Leading Golf Resort Casa Del Mar Beach, Golf & Spa Resort Mexico’s Leading Spa Resort El Santuario, Valle de Bravo Nicaragua’s Leading Hotel Real InterContinental Hotel Metrocentro Managua Panama’s Leading Hotel Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama City
EUROPE Europe's Leading Airline Swiss International Air Lines Europe's Leading First Class Airline British Airways Europe's Leading Business Class Airline Swiss International Air Lines Europe's Leading Airport Zurich Airport, Switzerland Europe's Leading Budget / No Frills Airline Ryanair Europe’s Leading Boutique Hotel Vila Joya Europe’s Leading Car Hire Europcar Europe’s Leading Casino Hotel Hotel & Casino Torrequebrada, Spain Europe's Leading Charter Airline Excel Europe’s Leading Conference Centre The ICC, Birmingham, England Europe’s Leading Conference Hotel Hawaii Grand Hotel & Resort, Cyprus Europe’s Leading Cruise Destination Copenhagen
Winners
Dominican Republic’s Leading Resort Casa de Campo
Puerto Rico’s Leading Golf Resort Wyndham El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa
Turks & Caicos’ Leading Hotel Parrot Cay
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Cuba’s Leading Resort Sandals Royal Hicacos Resort & Spa
Puerto Rico’s Leading Resort The Westin Rio Mar Beach Golf Resort & Club
Tobago’s Leading Villa Stone Haven Villas
CENTRAL & LATIN AMERICA’S COUNTRY WINNERS
World Travel Awards 2005
Sandy Koukoura, Media Relations & Events Manager EMEA, Sabre Travel Network
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Mahamood Shougee, Minister of Tourism & Civil Aviation, Republic of Maldives and Mohamed Nazeer, Director, Coco Collection
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World’s Leading Family All-Inclusive
Turks and Caicos’ Leading Resort
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Europe's Leading Destination Barcelona
Cyprus’ Leading Resort Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort
Hungary’s Leading Hotel Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal, Budapest
Norway’s Leading Ski Resort Radisson SAS Grand Royal Hotel, Narvik
Europe's Leading Family Resort Hawaii Grand Hotel & Resort, Cyprus
Cyprus’ Leading Spa Resort Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort
Hungary's Leading Resort Danubius Thermal Hotel Aqua, Hévíz
Poland’s Leading Hotel Hotel Westin Warsaw
Europe’s Leading Golf Resort Hyatt Regency La Manga, Murcia, Spain
Czech Republic’s Leading Hotel Hotel Pariz Prague
Hungary’s Leading Spa Resort Danubius Thermal Hotel Aqua Hévíz
Portugal’s Leading Hotel Lapa Palace
Europe's Leading Hotel Ritz Paris, France
Czech Republic’s Leading Spa Resort Imperial Karlovy Vary
Iceland’s Leading Hotel Radisson SAS Saga Hotel, Reykjavik
Portugal’s Leading Boutique Hotel Hotel Quinta da Bela Vista
Europe’s Leading Business Hotel Conrad Istanbul, Turkey
Czech Republic's Leading Golf Resort Hotel Esplanade Spa & Golf Resort, Marianske Lazne
Ireland’s Leading Hotel The Merrion, Dublin
Portugal’s Leading Resort Sheraton Algarve Hotel at Pine Cliffs Resort
Europe's Leading Hotel Brand InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand Rocco Forte Hotels Europe's Leading Resort Forte Village, Sardinia, Italy
Denmark’s Leading Hotel Hotel d'Angleterre, Copenhagen England’s Leading Hotel The Lanesborough England’s Leading Business Hotel Langham Hotel, London
Europe’s Leading Ski Resort Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, St. Moritz, Switzerland
England’s Leading Resort Hoar Cross Hall
Europe’s Leading Spa Resort Aldemar Royal Mare Village & Thalasso
England’s Leading Golf Resort Bovey Castle, Devon
Europe’s Leading Theme Park Disneyland Paris, France
England’s Leading Spa Resort Penny Hill Park Hotel
Europe's Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau GNTO (Greek National Tourism Organisation)
England’s Leading Castle Bovey Castle, Devon Estonia’s Leading Hotel Radisson SAS Hotel, Tallin
Ireland’s Leading Golf Resort The K Club Ireland’s Leading Spa Resort Park Hotel Kenmare Ireland’s Leading Castle Ashford Castle Italy’s Leading Hotel Luna Hotel Baglioni Italy’s Leading Boutique Hotel Hotel Villa San Michele, Florence Italy’s Leading Business Hotel Four Seasons, Milan Italy’s Leading Resort Forte Village, Sardinia Italy’s Leading Golf Resort Palazzo Arzaga Hotel SPA & Golf Resort Italy’s Leading Spa Resort Forte Village, Sardinia
Albania’s Leading Hotel Sheraton Tirana Hotel & Towers
Finland’s Leading Spa Resort Naantali Spa Hotel
Italy’s Leading Ski Resort Cristallo Reconditioning and Beauty Hotel & Spa, Cortina d'Ampezzo
Andorra’s Leading Hotel Hotel Plaza
France’s Leading Hotel Four Seasons Hotel George V
Italy’s Leading Villa Borgo Bernardini, Tuscany
Austria’s Leading Hotel Hotel Imperial, Vienna
France’s Leading Business Hotel The Ritz, Paris
Latvia’s Leading Hotel Hotel Grand Palace, Riga
Austria’s Leading Resort Hotel Salzburgerhof
France’s Leading Resort Hotel du Palais Biarritz
Liechtenstein’s Leading Hotel Hotel Gorfion-Malbun
Austria’s Leading Spa Resort Herzog Tassilo Kur Hotel
France’s Leading Golf Resort Royal Parc Evian
Lithuania’s Leading Hotel Radisson SAS Astorija, Vilnius
Austria’s Leading Ski Resort Elizabeth Hotel
France’s Leading Spa Resort Les Sources de Caudalie
Luxembourg’s Leading Hotel Hotel Le Royal Luxembourg
Austria’s Leading Castle Hotel Schloss Durnstein
France’s Leading Ski Resort Les Airelles, Courchevel
Macedonia's Leading Hotel Hotel Metropol, Ohrid
Belarus’ Leading Hotel Hotel Minsk
France’s Leading Castle Chateau de la Guillonniere
Malta’s Leading Hotel Corinthia Palace Hotel
Belgium’s Leading Hotel Conrad Brussels
Georgia's Leading Hotel Sheraton Metechi Palace, Tbilisi
Malta’s Leading Resort The Westin Dragonara Resort
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Leading Hotel Holiday Inn Sarajevo
Germany’s Leading Hotel Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Berlin
Malta’s Leading Spa Resort Hotel Fortina Spa Resort
Germany’s Leading Business Hotel InterContinental Berlin
Moldova's Leading Hotel The Jolly Alon, Chisinau
Germany’s Leading Resort Hartl Life Resort
Monaco’s Leading Hotel Monte Carlo Grand Hotel
Gibraltar’s Leading Hotel The Rock Hotel
Monaco’s Leading Spa Hotel Monte Carlo Grand Hotel
Greece’s Leading Hotel Athanaeum InterContinental Athens
Netherlands’ Leading Hotel Amstel InterContinental Amsterdam
Greece’s Leading Boutique Hotel Lato Boutique Hotel
Netherlands’ Leading Business Hotel The Grand, Amsterdam
Greece’s Leading Resort Astir Palace Vouliagmeni
Netherlands’ Leading Spa Resort Golden Tulip Kuurhotel Fontana
Greece’s Leading Spa Resort Aldemar Royal Olympian Spa & Thalasso
Northern Ireland’s Leading Hotel Radisson SAS Roe Park Resort
Greece’s Leading Villa Elounda Gulf Villas and Suites
Norway’s Leading Hotel Hotel Continental
Bulgaria’s Leading Hotel Hilton Sofia Bulgaria's Leading Resort Marina Palace, Duni Royal Resort Bulgaria’s Leading Spa Resort Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko Croatia’s Leading Hotel Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa Croatia’s Leading Spa Resort Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa Cyprus’ Leading Hotel Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort, Cyprus
Portugal’s Leading Spa Resort Madeira Palacio Resort Hotel Romania’s Leading Hotel Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest Russia’s Leading Hotel Hotel Astoria, St. Petersburg Russia’s Leading Business Hotel Hotel Baltschug Kempinski, Moscow Russia’s Leading Spa Resort Le Meridien Moscow Country Club, Moscow San Marino’s Leading Hotel Grand Hotel Primavera Scotland’s Leading Hotel The Balmoral Scotland’s Leading Resort Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, St. Andrews Scotland’s Leading Golf Resort Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, St. Andrews Scotland’s Leading Spa Resort Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, St. Andrews Scotland’s Leading Castle Inverlochy Castle Scotland’s Leading Villa Winton House Serbia and Montenegro's Leading Hotel Hyatt Regency Belgrade Hotel, Belgrade Slovakia’s Leading Hotel Radisson SAS Carlton Hotel Bratislava Slovenia’s Leading Hotel Hotel Lev, Ljubljana Slovenia’s Leading Spa Resort Grand Hotel Toplice, Bled Spain’s Leading Hotel Hotel Arts Barcelona Spain’s Leading Business Hotel Hotel Ritz, Madrid Spain’s Leading Boutique Hotel Hotel Omm, Barcelona Spain’s Leading Resort Las Dunas Beach Hotel & Spa
Winners
Finland’s Leading Hotel Hilton Helsinki Strand, Helsinki
Portugal’s Leading Golf Resort Hotel Quinta do Lago
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EUROPE’S COUNTRY WINNERS
World Travel Awards 2005
Josef Forstmayr, Managing Director, Round Hill Hotel and Villas
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Conrad Hotels & Resorts
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Italy's Leading Spa Resort
Europe's Leading Resort
World's Leading Family Luxury Resort
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Spain’s Leading Golf Resort The Almenara Golf-Hotel and Spa
Indian Ocean’s Leading Resort Coco Palm Resort & Spa, Maldives
Middle East's Leading Resort Madinat Jumeirah
NORTH AMERICA
Spain’s Leading Spa Resort Mare Nostrum Spa, Tenerife
Indian Ocean’s Leading Spa Resort Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa, Maldives
Middle East’s Leading Spa Resort Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai
North America's Leading Airline American Airlines
Sweden’s Leading Hotel Leijontornet & Victory Hotel
Indian Ocean’s Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau Maldives Tourism Promotion Board
Sweden’s Leading Spa Resort Ronneby Brunn Hotell Spa & Resort Switzerland’s Leading Hotel Mandarin Oriental Hotel du Rhone Geneva Switzerland’s Leading Business Hotel Le Palace Hilton Geneva Switzerland’s Leading Spa Resort Lausanne Palace and Spa, Lausanne Switzerland’s Leading Ski Resort Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, St. Moritz Turkey’s Leading Hotel Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski Istanbul Turkey’s Leading Business Hotel Conrad Istanbul, Istanbul Turkey’s Leading Resort Kemer Resort Hotel Turkey’s Leading Spa Resort Sheraton Voyager Antalya Hotel Resort & Spa
INDIAN OCEAN’S COUNTRY WINNERS Madagascar’s Leading Hotel Hilton Madagascar Maldives’ Leading Hotel One&Only Kanuhura Maldives’ Leading Resort Coco Palm Resort & Spa Maldives’ Leading Spa Resort Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa Mauritius’ Leading Hotel One&Only Le Tousserok Mauritius’ Leading Resort The Residence Mauritius’ Leading Golf Resort Belle Mare Plage Resort Mauritius’ Leading Spa Resort One&Only Le Saint Geran
Middle East's Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau Qatar – Qatar Tourist Authority
MIDDLE EAST’S COUNTRY WINNERS Abu Dhabi’s Leading Hotel InterContinental Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi’s Leading Resort Emirates Palace Bahrain’s Leading Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa Bahrain’s Leading Spa Resort The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa Dubai’s Leading Hotel Jumeirah Emirates Towers Dubai’s Leading Resort Madinat Jumeirah Dubai’s Leading Golf Resort Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa Dubai’s Leading Spa Resort Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
Reunion Island’s Leading Hotel Les Villas Du Lagon Resort Hotel
Ukraine's Leading Spa Resort Sanatorium “Dulber”, Mishor, Crimea
Seychelles’ Leading Hotel Le Meridien Fisherman's Cove
Wales’ Leading Hotel The St David's Hotel & Spa
Seychelles’ Leading Resort Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove
Wales’ Leading Golf Resort The Celtic Manor Resort
Seychelles’ Leading Spa Resort Banyan Tree Seychelles
Wales’ Leading Spa Resort The St. David's Hotel & Spa
MIDDLE EAST
INDIAN OCEAN
Middle East's Leading Airline Qatar Airways
Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline Air Mauritius
Middle East's Leading First Class Airline Gulf Air
Indian Ocean’s Leading First Class Airline Air France
Middle East's Leading Business Class Airline Emirates
Indian Ocean’s Leading Business Class Airline South African Airways
Middle East's Leading Airport Dubai International Airport, Dubai
Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport Male International Airport, Maldives
Middle East's Leading Beach Resort Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort Fujairah
Qatar’s Leading Hotel Ritz-Carlton Doha
Indian Ocean’s Leading Car Hire Avis
Middle East’s Leading Car Hire Europcar
Qatar’s Leading Resort Sheraton Doha Hotel & Resort
Indian Ocean’s Leading Casino Resort The Plantation Club Resort & Casino, Seychelles
Middle East’s Leading Conference Centre Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai
Saudi Arabia’s Leading Hotel Al Faisaliah Hotel
Indian Ocean’s Leading Conference Hotel Hilton Madagascar, Madagascar
Middle East’s Leading Conference Hotel Madinat Jumeirah
Indian Ocean’s Leading Family Resort Voile d'Or Resort & Spa Mauritius Indian Ocean’s Leading Golf Resort Belle Mare Plage Resort, Mauritius Indian Ocean’s Leading Hotel One&Only Le Saint Geran, Mauritius Indian Ocean’s Leading Hotel Brand Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts
Middle East's Leading Destination Dubai Middle East’s Leading Golf Resort Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai Middle East's Leading Hotel Burj Al Arab Middle East's Leading Hotel Brand Jumeirah
Israel’s Leading Spa Resort Le Meridien Dead Sea Jordan’s Leading Hotel Amman Marriott Hotel Jordan’s Leading Spa Resort Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa Kuwait’s Leading Hotel JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City
North America's Leading Airport Dallas Fort Worth International Airport North America's Leading Budget / No Frills Airline Song North America’s Leading Boutique Hotel The Waldorf Towers, New York North America’s Leading Business Hotel InterContinental The Barclay New York, New York North America’s Leading Car Hire Hertz North America’s Leading Casino Resort MGM Grand, Las Vegas North America’s Leading Charter Airline Miami Air International North America’s Leading Conference Centre Las Vegas Convention Centre, Las Vegas North America’s Leading Conference Hotel Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin North America's Leading Destination Orlando North America’s Leading Golf Resort The Phoenician, Scottsdale, Arizona
Lebanon’s Leading Hotel Metropolitan Palace Hotel Beirut
North America's Leading Hotel The Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas, Texas
Lebanon’s Leading Resort Sheraton Coral Beach
North America's Leading Hotel Brand Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Lebanon’s Leading Spa Resort InterContinental Mountain Resort & Spa Mzaar
North America's Leading Resort Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Oman’s Leading Hotel Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat
Saudi Arabia’s Leading Resort Sunset Beach Resort Sharjah’s Leading Hotel Millennium Hotel Sharjah Sharjah’s Leading Resort Radisson SAS Resort Hotel Syria’s Leading Hotel Safir Al-Sayedah Zeinab Hotel Yemen’s Leading Hotel Sheraton Gold Mohur Hotel & Resort
North America’s Leading Spa Resort The Wyndham Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa, Colorado North America's Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau Las Vegas - Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
Winners
Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination Maldives
Israel’s Leading Hotel InterContinental David Tel-Aviv
North America's Leading Business Class Airline Continental Airlines
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Ukraine’s Leading Hotel Donbass Palace Hotel, Donetsk
North America's Leading First Class Airline American Airlines
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Chitty Cheung, General Manager Europe, Cathay Pacific Airways
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Richard Adams, Senior Vice President, Sabre Travel Network
Middle East's Leading Presidential Suite Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort Fujairah
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United States’ Leading Business Hotel InterContinental Buckhead, Atlanta United States: New England’s Leading Hotel The Westin Copley Place, Boston United States: New England’s Leading Resort The White Elephant, Nantucket Island United States: New England’s Leading Golf Resort Sheraton Colonial Hotel & Golf Club Boston North, Massachusetts United States: New England’s Leading Spa Resort Canyon Ranch Lenox, Massachusetts United States: New England’s Leading Ski Resort The Equinox Resort & Spa, Vermont United States: East Coast’s Leading Hotel The Peninsula New York United States: East Coast’s Leading Golf Resort Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina United States: East Coast’s Leading Ski Resort Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa, New York United States: Mid-West’s Leading Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, Chicago United States: Mid-West’s Leading Resort The American Club, Wisconsin United States: Mid-West’s Leading Golf Resort Treetops Sylvan Resort, Michigan United States: Pacific North-West’s Leading Hotel The Benson Hotel, Oregon United States: Pacific North-West’s Leading Resort The Resort At Port Ludlow, Washington United States: Pacific North-West’s Leading Golf Resort Salishan Lodge & Golf Resort, Oregon
United States: Rockies’ Leading Hotel The St. Regis Aspen, Colorado United States: Rockies’ Leading Resort Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa, Utah United States: Rockies’ Leading Golf Resort Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa, Colorado
United States: Rockies’ Leading Ski Resort The Lodge at Vail, Colorado
United States: West Coast’s Leading Ski Resort Marriott’s Timber Lodge, California United States: South-West’s Leading Hotel The Mansion on Turtle Creek, Texas United States: South-West’s Leading Resort The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa, Arizona United States: South-West’s Leading Golf Resort Omni Tuscon National Golf Resort & Spa, Arizona United States: South-West’s Leading Spa Resort Canyon Ranch at the Venetian, Nevada United States: South’s Leading Hotel Mandarin Oriental Miami, Florida United States: South’s Leading Resort Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton, Florida United States: South’s Leading Golf Resort PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida United States: South’s Leading Spa Resort The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida United States: Hawaii’s Leading Hotel The Fairmont Orchid, Kohala Coast United States: Hawaii’s Leading Resort Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club, Kauai United States: Hawaii’s Leading Golf Resort The Lodge at Koele, Lanai United States: Hawaii’s Leading Spa Resort Mauna Lani Spa at Mauna Lani Resort, Hawaii Canada: Alberta’s Leading Hotel The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Edmonton Canada: Alberta’s Leading Resort The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff Canada: Alberta’s Leading Golf Resort The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper Canada: Alberta’s Leading Spa Resort The Delta Lodge at Kananaskis, Kananaskis Village Canada: Alberta’s Leading Ski Resort The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff Canada: British Colombia’s Leading Hotel The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler Canada: British Colombia’s Leading Resort King Pacific Lodge, Vancouver
United States: West Coast’s Leading Hotel The Ritz Carlton Huntington Hotel & Spa, California
Canada: British Colombia’s Leading Golf Resort The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler
United States: West Coast’s Leading Resort La Quinta Resort & Club, California
Canada: British Colombia’s Leading Spa Resort The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler
Canada: Quebec’s Leading Hotel Le St. James, Montreal Canada: Quebec’s Leading Resort Gray Rocks Resort, Mont Tremblant Canada: Quebec’s Leading Golf Resort Le Westin Resort & Spa, Tremblant Canada: Quebec’s Leading Spa Resort Le Westin Resort & Spa, Tremblant Canada: Quebec’s Leading Ski Resort Huntley Lodge, Montreal Canada: Ontario’s Leading Hotel Le Royal Meridien King Edward, Toronto Canada: Ontario’s Leading Ski Resort Blue Mountain Resort, Collingwood Canada: Nova Scotia’s Leading Hotel The Westin Nova Scotia, Halifax Canada: New Brunswick’s Leading Resort Kingsbrae Arms, St. Andrews
SOUTH AMERICA South America's Leading Airline VARIG Brazilian Airline South America's Leading Business Class Airline Lan Airlines
Argentina’s Leading Ski Resort Hotel Piscis, Las Lenas Resort Bolivia’s Leading Hotel Los Tajibos Hotel & Convention Center Brazil’s Leading Hotel Casa Grande Hotel Resort & Spa Brazil’s Leading Business Hotel Grand Hyatt, Sao Paulo Brazil’s Leading Resort Sofitel Suites Costa Do Sauipe Brazil’s Leading Spa Resort Kurotel Clinica E Spa Chile’s Leading Hotel Hyatt Regency Santiago Chile’s Leading Resort Villarrica Park Lane Hotel Chile’s Leading Spa Resort Hotel Del Lago Resort & Casino Pucon Chile’s Leading Ski Resort Grand Hotel Portillo, Portillo Colombia’s Leading Hotel Radisson Royal Bogota Hotel Ecuador’s Leading Hotel Hotel Oro Verde, Guayaquil Ecuador’s Leading Resort Finch Bay Hotel Ecuador’s Leading Spa Resort Arasha Tropical Forest Resort & Spa
South America's Leading Airport Buenos Aires International Airport, Argentina
Guiana’s Leading Hotel Novotel Cayenne
South America’s Leading Car Hire Europcar
Paraguay’s Leading Hotel Hotel Resort & Casino Yacht & Golf Club Paraguayo
South America’s Leading Casino Resort Conrad Punta del Este Resort & Casino, Uruguay
Peru’s Leading Hotel Country Club Lima Hotel
South America’s Leading Conference Centre Rio Convention & Exhibition Centre Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Peru’s Leading Resort Amazon Yarapa River Lodge Suriname’s Leading Hotel Torarica Hotel, Hotel & Casino
South America’s Leading Conference Hotel Caesar Park Buenos Aires, Argentina
Uruguay’s Leading Hotel Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel
South America's Leading Destination Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Uruguay’s Leading Resort Four Seasons Resort Carmelo
South America’s Leading Golf Resort Hotel Transamérica Ilha de Comandatuba, Brazil
Venezuela’s Leading Hotel Gran Melia Caracas
South America's Leading Hotel Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil South America's Leading Hotel Brand Fiestamericana Hotels & Resorts South America’s Leading Resort Four Seasons Resort Carmelo, Uruguay South America’s Leading Spa Resort Four Seasons Resort Carmelo, Uruguay South America’s Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau EMBRATUR - Brazilian Tourist Board
SOUTH AMERICA’S COUNTRY WINNERS Argentina’s Leading Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires Argentina’s Leading Resort Las Balsas
Venezuela’s Leading Spa Resort Maremares Hotel, Marina & Spa
TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY World's Leading Airline Internet Site American Airlines www.aa.com World’s Leading Broadband Travel Site Virtually the World www.virtuallytheworld.com World’s Leading Corporate Travel Booking Website AMEX www.americanexpress.com World's Leading CRS/GDS System Sabre Travel Network
Winners
United States: Rockies’ Leading Spa Resort Red Mountain Spa, Utah
United States: West Coast’s Leading Spa Resort Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, California
Canada: British Colombia’s Leading Ski Resort The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler
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United States: Pacific North-West’s Leading Spa Resort The Coeur d'Alene Resort, Washington
United States: West Coast’s Leading Golf Resort JW Marriott Desert Springs Palm Desert, California
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NORTH AMERICA’S COUNTRY WINNERS
Clem Barter, President, Conrad Hotels
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Kirk Albrow, Regional General Manager Europe and Americas, Etihad Airways
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World’s Leading Cruises Internet Site Carnival Cruise Lines www.carnival.com
World's Leading Business Car Rental Company Sixt
World Leading Airline Inflight Meal Service Qatar Airways
World’s Leading Small Ship Operator (less than 150 berths) Clipper Cruise Line
World’s Leading Business Class Airline Continental Airlines
World's Most Romantic Resort Sandals Antigua Resort & Spa
World's Leading Spa Resort Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort, Cyprus
World's Leading Business Hotel Jumeirah Emirates Towers
World's Leading Hotel Burj Al Arab
World's Leading Casino Resort Genting Highland Resort, Malaysia
World's Leading Hotel Brand InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
World’s Leading Castle Hotel Dromoland Castle Hotel, Ireland
World's Leading Hotel Serviced Apartment The Grosvenor House Dubai
World's Leading High Speed Inflight Internet Service Provider Connexion By Boeing www.connexionbyboeing.com World's Leading Hotel Brand Internet Site Fairmont www.fairmont.com World's Leading Internet Booking Engine Technology Provider E-Travel Planitgo www.e-travel.com World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Internet Site bmibaby www.bmibaby.com World's Leading Mobile Wireless Technology Provider Vodafone www.vodafone.com World's Leading Provider of Communications Solutions BT www.bt.com World's Leading Provider of High-Speed Internet Access Cable & Wireless www.cw.com World’s Leading Provider of Mobile Gadgets Samsung (Mobile Phones) World's Leading Responsible Tourism Internet Site Responsibletravel.com www.responsibletravel.com World's Leading Tourism Authority Internet Site VisitBritain www.visitbritain.com World’s Leading Travel Distribution Services Cendant TDS World's Leading Travel Internet Site Travelocity www.travelocity.com World's Leading Tour Operator Travel Site Kuoni Travel www.kuoni.co.uk
World's Leading Charter Airline Excel Airways World’s Leading Chauffeur Limousine Company Brunel Carriage World's Leading Conference & Convention Centre ICC Berlin, Germany World's Leading Conference Hotel Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi World's Leading Conference Resort Madinat Jumeirah World's Leading Conservation Company Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa World's Leading Credit Card Visa World's Leading Cruise Line Royal Caribbean International World’s Leading Luxury Cruise Line Crystal Cruises World’s Leading Cruise Ship Cunard “QM2” World's Leading Cruise Port Copenhagen World's Leading Destination London World’s Leading Dive Operator Mike Ball, Australia & Papua New Guinea World’s Leading Dive Destination Cayman
WORLD
World's Leading Economy Class American Airlines
World's Leading Airline British Airways
World’s Leading Ecotourism Destination Tobago Main Ridge Rain Forest
World's Leading Airline Alliance Oneworld (Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Lan Chile, Qantas, Finnair and Iberia)
World’s Leading Eco Resort & Spa El Santuario, Valle de Bravo World's Leading Family All-Inclusive Beaches Resorts
World's Leading Theme Park/Attraction Disney World, Florida
World’s Leading Innovative Ecommerce Travel Product Insurance4carhire
World's Leading Tour Operator Kuoni
World's Leading Leisure Car Rental Company Europcar
World's Leading Tour Operator to The Caribbean Virgin Holidays
World’s Leading Luxury Cruise Ship Crystal Harmony (Crystal Cruises)
World's Leading Tourism Property Development Company Nakheel
World’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand Conrad Hotels World’s Leading Luxury Specialist Tour Operator Abercrombie & Kent Travel World's Leading Luxury Train Pride of Africa - Rovos Rail World’s Leading Marina Hotel Grand Marina Hotel, Barcelona, Spain World’s Leading New Airline Etihad Airways World’s Leading New Hotel Baglioni Hotel, London World’s Leading New Resort Wynn Las Vegas Resort World's Leading New Shopping Mall Mall of Emirates
World's Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau VisitBritain World's Leading Travel Company American Express World's Leading Travel Exhibition World Travel Market World's Leading Travel Experience by Train Vancouver – Banff, GoldLeaf Service, Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, Canada World’s Leading TV Channel for Travelers BBC World World’s Leading Villas Round Hill Hotel & Villas World’s Leading Villa Operator Chapters by Abercrombie & Kent
World’s Leading Polar Expedition Operator Oceanwide Expeditions World’s Leading Presidential Suite Emperor Suite at The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Brunei World's Leading Private Island Resort Palm Island, The Grenadines World’s Leading Private Jet Tour Operator Intrav World's Leading Rail Service Eurostar
World's Leading Family Luxury Resort Forte Village, Sardinia
World’s Leading Regional Marketing Campaign One Northeast, England
World's Leading Airport Dubai International Airport, Dubai
World's Leading Ferry Company Stena Line
World's Leading Resort Forte Village, Sardinia, Italy
World’s Leading Airport Lounge Gulf Air @ Bahrain Airport, Bahrain
World’s Leading First Class Airline British Airways
World's Leading All-Inclusive Company Sandals Resorts International
World's Leading Flatbed Seat Qatar Airways
World's Leading Responsible Tourism Project Bushman Sands - Eastern Cape, South Africa
World's Leading All-Suite Hotel Burj Al Arab
World's Leading Gambling Destination Las Vegas
World's Leading Attraction British Airways London Eye, London, England
World's Leading Golf Resort Old Course Hotel St. Andrews Golf Resort & Spa, Scotland
World’s Leading Beach Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
World's Leading Honeymoon Destination Barbados
World's Leading Safari & Game Reserve Shamwari Game Reserve World's Leading Ski Destination St. Moritz World's Leading Ski Resort Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, St. Moritz Switzerland
Winners
World's Leading Airline for In-Flight Entertainment Virgin Atlantic Airways
World's Leading Boutique Hotel The Saxon, South Africa
World's Leading Sports Resort Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic
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World's Leading Use of Inflight Technology Cathay Pacific www.cathaypacific.com
World's Leading Specialist Cruise Operator Star Clippers
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Cristiano Cabutti, Director of Sales & Marketing, Forte Village Resort
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Otto J. Stehlik, Executive Chairman, Protea Hotels
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NOMINATIONS SUPPLEMENT www.worldtravelawards.com
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THE 13TH ANNUAL WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS Hailed by Wall Street Journal as the "Travel industry's equivalent to the Oscar's", the World Travel Awards is the most comprehensive, the biggest and the most prestigious awards program in the global travel industry.
The season kicks off with the announcement of 2006 nominations The 13th Annual World Travel Awards entry season closed on the 3rd March with record-breaking entry numbers, up 70% from the previous year. The nominations are announced in this supplement.
1994 Hollywood
1995 New York
1996 Las Vegas
2000 Jamaica
2001 Malaysia
2002 St. Lucia
Media Parners
1997 New York
2003 New York
1998 The Bahamas
2004 Barbados
1999 London
2005 London
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Annual Gala Ceremony 20th September, Turks & Caicos Eagerly anticipated as the biggest and brightest annual event in the travel calendar, the World Travel Awards 13th Annual Ceremony will be held in Turks & Caicos, on Wednesday 20 September. Attended by top executives of winning companies, the World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony is highly regarded and established as a forum that brings together all areas of travel and tourism in recognition of their achievements. The awards ceremony is broadcast live on the Internet and on TV by our media partner, BBC World. In a bid to attract higher level attendance to the region, the WTA will be hosting two exciting networking and educational events: The World Travel Golf Tournament and The World Travel Internet Conference, on 19 September and 21 September respectively. For more information on the World Travel Internet Conference, please visit www.worldtravelinternetconference.com To participate, email us at booking@worldtravelawards.com
“Travel industry's equivalent to the Oscar's…” Wall Street Journal “This award is a great honour for Qatar and Qatar Tourism Authority.” H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker Chairman of Qatar Tourism Authority “Winning not one, but three, World Travel Awards is a rare honor.” Philip Chen, Chief Executive, Cathay Pacific “We are extremely proud and grateful.” Charles Petruccelli, President, Global Travel Services, American Express “We're just so pleased and grateful that this approach has been recognised by the World Travel Awards.” Michelle Peluso, President and Chief Executive Officer, Travelocity “Tremendous honor.” John Stow, President, Sabre Travel Network “This is a great honour for both Nakheel and Dubai; to be recognised by industry professionals... One only has to look at the size of the event, and the calibre of the other award winners, to appreciate how prestigious the World Travel Awards is.” Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, Nakheel “We accept these prestigious awards with great pride and appreciation … affording Burj Al Arab this honour.” Luc Delafosse, General Manager, Burj Al Arab
Destination: Turks & Caicos Powdery white sand and crystalclear waters are always synonymous with the Caribbean, and Turks & Caicos is up there with the best of them. The beaches and diving there have been voted some of the finest globally, while its properties and secluded hideaways attract accolades worldwide. With such a world class offering, the islands are a fitting venue for World Travel Awards 13th Annual Gala Ceremony on 20th September. www.turksandcaicostourism.com
“This is a very proud moment for us.” James Hogan, President and Chief Executive, Gulf Air “CIRQUE DU SOLEIL is proud to be associated with this special event that celebrates and honours excellence in the global tourism industry.” Shawn Kent, Marketing Director, Cirque du Soleil Europe “We felt like we went to the Oscars. Everything was perfect.” Elaine and Jacob Adamo Staten Island Travel “It was great to be in the same room with such successful peers in this fantastic industry.” Colin F. Fox, CTC President, Fox Travel & Tours
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World Travel Awards 2006 TURKS & CAICOS • NOMINEES
AFRICA Africa’s Leading Airline Air Namibia Egypt Air Kenya Airways Royal Air Maroc South African Airways Africa’s Leading First Class Airline South African Airways Air Namibia Egypt Air Africa’s Leading Business Class Airline South African Airways Kenya Airways Royal Air Maroc Africa’s Leading Airport Cairo International Airport, Egypt Cape Town International Airport, South Africa Harare Airport, Zimbabwe Johannesburg International Airport, South Africa Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi Africa’s Leading Car Hire Hertz Avis Budget Holiday Autos Europcar Africa’s Leading Casino Resort D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace, South Africa The Palace of the Lost City, South Africa Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre, Namibia Leopard Rock Hotel, Casino & Golf Resort, Zimbabwe InterContinental Palazzo Johannes. Montecasino, South Africa Africa’s Leading Conference Centre Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa United Nations Conference Centre Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Harare International Conference Centre, Zimbabwe International Convention Centre Durban, South Africa Sandton Convention Centre, South Africa Cairo International Conference Centre, Egypt Africa’s Leading Conference Hotel InterContinental Sandton Sun & Towers, South Africa The Table Bay Hotel, South Africa InterContinental Palazzo Johannes. Montecasino, South Africa Sun City Resort, South Africa Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel Cape Town, South Africa Africa's Leading Destination Serengeti, Tanzania Cape Town, South Africa Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Kruger National Park, South Africa Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Africa’s Leading Golf Resort Fancourt Hotel & Country Club, South Africa Leopard Rock Hotel, Casino & Golf Resort, Zimbabwe Steenberg Hotel, South Africa The Palmeraie Golf Palace, Morocco Mena House Oberoi, Egypt Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort, Botswana Sheraton Soma Bay, Egypt Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, South Africa
Africa's Leading Hotel Mount Nelson Hotel, South Africa The Palace of the Lost City, South Africa Grand Hyatt Cairo, Egypt The Saxon, South Africa Cape Grace, South Africa Nairobi Serena Hotel, Kenya La Mamounia, Morocco Royal Swazi Spa Hotel & Casino, Swaziland Sheraton Addis, Ethiopia Africa's Leading Hotel Brand Sun International Protea Hotels Mantis Collection Hilton Hotels Serena Hotels Southern Sun Hotel Group Africa's Leading Resort Sun City, South Africa Amanjena, Morocco Breezes Beach Club, Tanzania Alfajiri Villa Resort, Kenya Sheraton Hammamet Resort, Tunisia Mount Grace Country House & Spa, South Africa Africa’s Leading Safari Chobe Chilwero Lodge, Botswana Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa Londolozi Private Game Reserve, South Africa Matetsi Game Lodges, Zimbabwe Singita Private Game Reserve, South Africa Mombo Camp, Botswana Mala Mala Game Reserve, South Africa Finch Hattons, Kenya Legend Lodges, Entabeni Private Game Reserve, South Africa Wolwedans Dunes Lodge & Dune Camp, Namibia Makalali Private Game Reserve, South Africa Chief's Camp, Botswana Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Tanzania Africa's Leading Safari Train Desert Express The Blue Train Shongololo Express Rovos Rail Africa’s Leading Spa Resort The Residence, Tunisia The Western Cape Hotel & Spa, South Africa The Hydro at Stellenbosch, South Africa Hasdrubal Thalassal & Spa Hotel, Tunisia La Sultana, Morocco Kievits Kroon Country Estate, South Africa Epacha Game Lodge & Spa, Namibia Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, South Africa Africa's Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau Egyptian State Tourist Office Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Kenya Tourist Board SA Tourism Moroccan Tourist Office Algeria’s Leading Hotel Hilton Algiers El Djazair Hotel Grand Hotel Mercure Alger Sheraton Club des Pins Resort & Towers Sofitel Alger Angola’s Leading Hotel Le Presidente Meridien, Luanda Hotel Continental Luanda Hotel Tivoli Hotel Mundial Hotel Panorama Luanda
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World Travel Awards 2006 TURKS & CAICOS • NOMINEES
Benin’s Leading Hotel Benin Marina Hotel Hotel de la Plage Hotel du Lac Novotel Cotonou Orisha Botswana’s Leading Hotel Chobe Chilwero Lodge Mombo Camp Khwai River Lodge Mowana Safari Lodge Gaborone Sun Botswana’s Leading Safari Chobe Chilwero Lodge Eagle Island Camp Mombo Camp Chief's Camp Jao Camp Tuli Safari Lodge Botswana’s Leading Resort Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort Grand Palm Hotel Casino Resort Gaborone Sun Chobe Marina Lodge Mowana Safari Lodge Burkina Faso’s Leading Hotel Sofitel Ouaga 2000 Hotel Independence Hotel De La Gare Cameroon’s Leading Hotel Mercure Yaounde Centre Hotel Akwa Palace Mont Febe Hotel Hilton Yaounde Le Meridien Douala Cape Verde’s Leading Hotel Morabeza Hotel Foya Branca Resort Migrante Guest House Dunas del Sal Hotel Oasis Atlantico Novorizonte Congo’s Leading Hotel Le Meridien Brazzaville The Memling Hotel Pullman Hotel Cosmos Grand Hotel Kinshasa Cote D'lvoire’s Leading Hotel Hotel Ivoire Sofitel Abidjan Novotel Abidjan Tiama Hotel Egypt’s Leading Hotel Mena House Oberoi Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza Hotel Al Moudira Semiramis InterContinental Cairo Nile Hilton Grand Hyatt Cairo JW Marriott Hotel Cairo Sonesta Cairo Hotel & Casino Egypt’s Leading Resort Le Meridien Makadi Bay The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh Four Season Resort Sharm El Sheikh Savoy Sharm El Sheikh The Ritz-Carlton Sharm El Sheikh Hilton Dahab InterContinental Pyramids Park Resort Sheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna Hurghada Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort Domina Prestige Hotel & Resort Egypt’s Leading Golf Resort Sheraton Soma Bay Resort Mena House Oberoi The Steigenberger Golf Resort JW Marriott Hotel Cairo La Residence des Cascades Hilton Pyramids Golf Resort
Egypt’s Leading Spa Resort Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort & Villas Ethiopia’s Leading Hotel Sheraton Addis Hilton Addis Ababa Addis Ababa Ras Hotel Gabon’s Leading Hotel InterContinental Libreville Novotel Libreville Rapontchombo Le Meridien Re-Ndama Le Meridien Mandji
Morocco’s Leading Golf Resort Riad des Golfs The Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort La Mamounia Morocco’s Leading Spa Resort Kashbah Agafay Le Palais Rhoul The Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort La Sultana Mozambique’s Leading Hotel Indigo Bay Island Resort, Bazaruto Island The Polana Hotel Cardoso Hotel Benguerra Lodge Quilalea Island
Gambia’s Leading Hotel Kairaba Beach Hotel Corinthia Atlantic Hotel Ngala Lodge Senegambia Beach Hotel Mandina Lodge at Makasutu Forest
Namibia’s Leading Hotel Hotel Heinitzburg Mokuti Lodge Kalahari Sands Hotel & Casino Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre Windhoek Country Club Resort & Casino
Ghana’s Leading Hotel The Labadi Beach Hotel Golden Tulip Accra Hotel La Palm Royal Beach Hotel Novotel Accra City Centre
Namibia’s Leading Spa Resort Gocheganas Nature Reserve & Wellness Village Le Mirage Desert Lodge & Spa Epacha Game Lodge & Spa
Guinea’s Leading Hotel Novotel Ghi Conakry Mariador Palace Camayenne Hotel
Namibia’s Leading Safari Ongava Lodge Wolwedans Dunes Lodge & Dune Camp Okonjima & The AfriCat Foundation Epacha Game Lodge & Spa Damaraland Camp
Kenya’s Leading Hotel Nairobi Serena Hotel The Norfolk Hotel InterContinental Nairobi Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Little Governors' Camp Shompole Kenya’s Leading Resort Hemingways Resort Alfajiri Villa Resort Nyali Beach Hotel Manda Bay Nairobi Serena Hotel Kenya’s Leading Safari Salt Lick Safari Lodge Olonana Mara Serena Safari Lodge Finch Hattons Tortilis Camp Kichwa Tembo Serena Mountain Lodge Kenya’s Leading Golf Resort Windsor Golf & Country Club Leisure Lodge Beach & Golf Resort The Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort Malawi’s Leading Hotel Club Makokola Protea Hotel Ryalls Morocco’s Leading Hotel La Mamounia La Villa des Orangers Sofitel Palais Jamai Fes Sheraton Casablanca Hotel & Towers Kashbah Agafay Morocco’s Leading Boutique Hotel Riad Farnatchi Riad El Fenn Heure Bleue Riad 72 Morocco’s Leading Resort La Mamounia Le Royal Mansour Meridien La Villa des Orangers La Sultana Amanjena
Nigeria’s Leading Hotel Nicon Hilton Abuja Eko Hotel & Suites Abuja Sheraton Hotel & Towers Le Meridien Abuja Sheraton Lagos Hotel & Towers Rwanda’s Leading Hotel InterContinental Kigali Des Mille Collines Hotel Windsor Umubano Novotel Kigali Umubano Senegal’s Leading Hotel Hotel Croix du Sud Independence Hotel Le Meridien President Novotel Dakar Sofitel Dakar Teranga Sierra Leone’s Leading Hotel Mammy Yoko Hotel Cape Sierra Hotel Hotel Kimbima The Country Lodge Complex Afrikana Tokey Village South Africa’s Leading Hotel The Palace of the Lost City Mount Nelson Hotel The Saxon The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa The Michaelangelo InterContinental Palazzo Johannes. Montecasino The Table Bay Hotel D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace The Westcliff InterContinental Sandton Sun & Towers Cape Grace Grande Roche Hotel South Africa’s Leading Resort Sun City Resort Singita Private Game Reserve Mount Nelson Hotel Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Mount Grace Country House & Spa The Plettenberg Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa
South Africa’s Leading Golf Resort The Western Cape Hotel & Spa Sun City Resort Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Zimbali Lodge & Country Club Steenberg Hotel Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa South Africa’s Leading Safari Makalali Private Game Reserve Shamwari Game Reserve Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve Thanda Private Game Reserve Mala Mala Game Reserve Singita Private Game Reserve Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge Londolozi Private Game Reserve Legend Lodges, Entabeni Private Game Reserve Ngala Private Game Reserve Shambala Private Reserve Ulusaba Private Game Reserve Tau Game Lodge Lion Sands Private Game Reserve South Africa’s Leading Spa Resort The Western Cape Hotel & Spa The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa Shamwari Game Reserve The Hydro at Stellenbosch Mount Grace Country House & Spa Santé Winelands - Hotel & Wellness Centre Kievits Kroon Country Estate Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa Sudan’s Leading Hotel Hilton Port Sudan Khartoum Hotel Grand Holiday Villa Khartoum Sudan Sudan Hotel Swaziland’s Leading Hotel Nhlangano Sun Hotel & Casino The Royal Villas Royal Swazi Spa Resort Lugogo Sun Ezulwini Sun Tanzania’s Leading Hotel Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort Sultan Palace Mnemba Island Lodge Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge Protea Hotel Amani Beach The Palms Zanzibar Tanzania’s Leading Resort Breezes Beach Club Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort The Palms Zanzibar Zanzibar Serena Inn Fundu Lagoon Pole Pole Bungalow Resort Tanzania’s Leading Safari Jongomero Camp Kirawira Camp Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge Kusini Camp Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Tarangire Safari Lodge Togo’s Leading Hotel Hotel de la Paix Corinthia 2 Fevrier Hotel Mercure Lome Sarakawa Ibis Lome Centre Tunisia’s Leading Hotel Hasdrubal Thalassa & Spa Hotel The Residence Tunis Hotel Riu Palace Royal Garden Odyssée Resort & Thalasso Le Royal Hammamet Villa Didon Mahdia Palace
Tunisia’s Leading Resort Sheraton Hammamet Resort Abou Nawas Diar El Andalous The Residence Tunis Cesar Palace Movenpick Ulysse Palace & Thalasso Tunisia’s Leading Golf Resort Abou Nawas Diar El Andalous Le Royal Hammamet Cesar Palace The Sindbad Hotel Tunisia’s Leading Spa Resort The Residence Tunis Mahdia Palace Villa Didon Carthage Thalasso Hasdrubal Thalassal & Spa Hotel Movenpick Ulysse Palace & Thalasso Uganda’s Leading Hotel Sheraton Kampala Hotel The Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel Emin Pasha Hotel Speke Hotel Uganda’s Leading Safari Gorilla Forest Camp Volcanoes Safaris Bwindi Lodge Paraa Safari Lodge Sambiya River Lodge Zambia’s Leading Hotel The Royal Livingstone Tongabezi Safari Lodge InterContinental Lusaka Taj Pamodzi The Islands of Siankaba Protea Hotel Chingola Zambia’s Leading Safari Chakiminuka Tongabezi Safari Lodge Tena Tena Safari Camp Lechwe Plains Tented Camp The Islands of Siankaba Treetops Lodge Zimbabwe’s Leading Hotel Meikles Hotel The Victoria Falls Hotel The Stanley and Livingstone Hotel Sheraton Harare Hotel & Towers Leopard Rock Hotel, Casino & Golf Resort Matetsi Game Lodges Zimbabwe’s Leading Resort Matetsi Game Lodges Leopard Rock Hotel, Casino & Golf Resort Pamushana The Victoria Falls Hotel Zimbabwe’s Leading Safari Matetsi Game Lodges Chikwenya Camp Sanyati Lodge Makalolo Plains Camp & Little Makalolo Ruckomechi Camp Pamushana
ASIA Asia’s Leading Airline Cathay Pacific Airways Singapore Airlines Malaysia Airlines Thai Airways International Japan Airlines Korean Air China Airlines SriLankan Airlines Air India Royal Brunei Airlines China Southern Airlines Air China
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Asia’s Leading First Class Airline Cathay Pacific Airways Singapore Airlines Malaysia Airlines Thai Airways International Asiana Airlines Thai Airways ANA (ALL Nippon Airlines) Asia’s Leading Business Class Airline Cathay Pacific Airways Singapore Airlines Malaysia Airlines China Airlines Japan Airlines Korean Air Asia’s Leading Airport Hong Kong International Airport, China Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia Singapore Changi Airport Tokyo Narita International Airport, Japan Bangkok International Airport, Thailand Chiang Kai-Shek International Airport, Taiwan Seoul Incheon Airport, South Korea Asia’s Leading Car Hire Hertz Avis Budget Holiday Autos Asia’s Leading Casino Resort Hyatt Regency Macau at Taipa Island Lisboa Hotel, Macu Genting Highland Resort, Malaysia Sheraton Grande Walkerhill, South Korea Asia’s Leading Conference Centre Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre Suntec Singapore International Conference & Exhibition Centre Tokyo International Forum, Japan Putra World Trade Centre, Malaysia Coex Convention & Exhibition, Korea Asia’s Leading Conference Hotel Grand Hyatt Shanghai, China The Ritz Carlton Millenia, Singapore Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi, India The Regent Grand Formosa Taipei, Tawan The Oriental Bangkok, Thailand InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong Renaissance Mumbai Hotel & Convention Center, India Hotel Equatorial Penang, Malaysia Hotel Lotte Busan, South Korea Akasaka Prince Hotel, Japan InterContinental Hong Kong Asia’s Leading Destination Bangkok Phuket Singapore Goa Hong Kong Sri Lanka Shanghai Asia’s Leading Golf Resort Bintan Lagoon Golf & Beach Resort, Indonesia Mission Hills Resort, China The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort, Indonesia Sutera Harbour Marina, Golf & Country Club, Malaysia The Empire Resort & Country Club, Brunei Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket, Thailand Amanusa Bali, Indonesia Nexus Resort Karambunai, Malaysia Spring City Golf & Lake Resort, China Bandung Giri Gahana Golf Resort, Indonesia Phoenix Seagaia Resort, Japan
Asia’s Leading Hotel Raffles Singapore The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, India InterContinental Hong Kong The Peninsula Hong Kong Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor, Cambodia Trident Hilton, Gurgaon, India Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The Imperial Osaka, Japan ITC Hotel Maurya Sheraton & Towers, India Hotel Mulia Senayan, Indonesia The Peninsula Bangkok, Thailand Shangri-La Hotel Beijing, China The Oberoi Lombok, Indonesia Four Seasons Tokyo at Marunouchi, Japan The Oriental Bangkok, Thailand The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Brunei The Peninsula Palace Beijing, China Alila Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Alila Jakarta, Indonesia Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong The Imperial New Delhi, India Conrad Bangkok, Thailand Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Grand Hyatt Shanghai, China Asia's Leading Boutique Hotel The Chedi Club at Tanah Gajah, Indonesia Burasari Phuket, Thailand The Lakehouse Pahang, Malaysia Kupu-Kupu Barong, Indonesia Casa Del Mar Langkawi, Malaysia Samui Peninsula Koh Samui, Thailand The Sarojin Khao Lak, Thailand Asia's Leading Business Hotel Grand Hyatt Beijing, China Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong Trident Hilton, Gurgaon, India The Oriental Singapore Grand Hyatt Tokyo, Japan Pan Pacific Singapore Grand Hyatt Hong Kong The Shilla Seoul, South Korea The Imperial Tokyo, Japan Conrad Bangkok, Thailand Four Seasons Shanghai, China Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Indonesia Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Indonesia The Regent Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The Imperial New Delhi, India Grand Hyatt Taipei, Tawain InterContinental Hong Kong Asia’s Leading Hotel Brand Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts Raffles Hotels & Resorts Regent International Hotels Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces Oberoi Hotels and Resorts Starwood Hotels Hilton Group The Peninsula Hotels
Asia’s Leading Resort The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Brunei Leela Palace Hotel, India Banyan Tree Ringha, China Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam, Koh Samui, Thailand Ayurveda Pavilions, Sri Lanka Pangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, Thailand Gloria Resort Sanya, China Amanpulo, Philippines The Oberoi Rajvilas, India Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Cambodia Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa, Japan Ana Mandara Resort, Vietnam Sheraton Laguna Nusa Dua, Indonesia Sentosa Island Resort, Singapore Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Indonesia Taj Lake Palace, India Conrad Bali Resort & Spa, Indonesia Rayavadee, Thailand Le Royal Meridien Phuket Yacht Club, Thailand Asia’s Leading Spa Resort Ana Mandara Resort, Vietnam Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Thailand Banyan Tree Bintan, Indonesia Ayurveda Pavilions, Sri Lanka The Oberoi Wildflower Hall, India Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort, Thailand Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Indonesia The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia Sentosa Island Resort, Singapore Amanpuri, Thailand Grand Hotel Beijing, China The Ritz-Carlton Bali Resort & Spa, Indonesia Amanpulo, Philippines Amandari Resort & Spa Bali, Indonesia The Evason Hua Hin Resort & Spa, Thailand Mandarin Oriental Macau Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Cambodia Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia Banyan Tree Shanghai, China Ananda Himalayas, India Taj Exotica Goa, India Asia’s Leading Tour Operator Poloair Holidays Shanghai, China BJ Express, Hong Kong Time Travels, India Dolphins, Korea Mackinnons American Express, Sri Lanka Hotel Reservations Center, Taiwan Diethelm Travel Asia, Thailand Asia’s Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau Hong Kong Tourism Board Tourism Bureau, Rep of China Singapore Tourist Promotion Board Tourism Authority of Thailand Indonesia Government Tourist Office India Government Tourist Board Afghanistan’s Leading Hotel Hotel Mustafa Kabul International Armenia’s Leading Hotel Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan Ararat Hotel Hotel Yerevan Metropol Hotel Yerevan Azerbaijan’s Leading Hotel Hyatt Regency Baku Park Hyatt Baku Grand Hotel Europe Radisson SAS Plaza
Bangladesh’s Leading Hotel The Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel Dhaka Sheraton Hotel Agrabad Hotel Best Western La Vinci Hotel Bhutan’s Leading Hotel Hotel Druk Amankora Thimphu Uma Paro Hotel Olathang Kichu Resort Paro Bhutan Bhutan Hotel Brunei’s Leading Hotel The Empire Hotel & Country Club Orchid Garden Hotel Brunei Sheraton Utama Hotel Riverview Hotel Brunei LR Asma Hotel Brunei Cambodia’s Leading Hotel Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor Hotel De La Paix & Spa Le Meridien Angkor Sofitel Royal Angkor Hotel Cambodiana Angkor Hotel Angkor Century Resort & Spa Cambodia’s Leading Spa Resort Foreign Correspondents Club, Angkor Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor Sokha Beach Resort & Spa Raffles Hotel Le Royal Angkor Century Resort & Spa China’s Leading Hotel Grand Hotel Beijing The Peninsula Palace Beijing Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai Jinling Hotel Banyan Tree Ringha The St. Regis Hotel Shanghai Shangri-La Hotel Beijing 88 Xintiandi Shanghai Hilton Chongqing China World Hotel Beijing Pudong Shangri-La Hotel Four Seasons Shanghai The Kerry Centre Hotel Huatian Hotel, Hunan Shangri-La Hotel Dalian The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Grand Hyatt Shanghai China’s Leading Business Hotel Wuhan HK & Macao Centre Business Hotel Shangri-la China World Hotel Grand Hotel Wuxi Four Seasons Shanghai Grand Hyatt Beijing The Peninsula Palace Beijing White Swan Hotel Grand Hotel Beijing China’s Leading Resort Gloria Resort Sanya Banyan Tree Ringha The Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski Red Capital Ranch Fuchun Resort The Peninsula Palace Beijing Grand Hyatt Beijing China’s Leading Golf Resort Chung Shan Hot Springs Gloria Resort Sanya Spring City Golf & Lake Resort Mission Hills Resort Fuchun Resort Crowne Plaza Hainan Spa & Beach Resort China’s Leading Spa Resort Four Seasons Shanghai Red Capital Ranch Grand Hyatt Beijing The St. Regis Hotel Beijing Banyan Tree Shanghai Crowne Plaza Hainan Spa & Beach Resort
China’s Leading Ski Resort Yabuli Ski Resort Jingyuetan Ski Resort Beidahu Ski Resort Hong Kong’s Leading Hotel Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong The Peninsula Hong Kong Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Island Shangri-La Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Kowloon Shangri-La InterContinental Hong Kong Landmark Mandarin Oriental Conrad Hong Kong Le Meridien Cyberport JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong Hong Kong's Leading Business Hotel Langham Place Hotel Landmark Mandarin Oriental InterContinental Hong Kong The Royal Garden Le Meridien Cyberport Grand Hyatt Hong Kong The Peninsula Hong Kong Renaissance Hotel Kowloon Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong The Regal Hong Kong Harbour Plaza Hong Kong’s Leading Spa Hotel The Peninsula Hong Kong Landmark Mandarin Oriental InterContinental Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong The Excelsior Gold Coast Hotel India’s Leading Airline Jet Airways Indian Airlines Air India India’s Leading Hotel Taj Lake Palace Rambagh Palace Amarvilas InterContinental The Grand New Delhi Leela Palace Hotel Samode Palace Marriott Welcomhotel New Delhi Trident Hilton, Gurgaon The Oberoi Rajvilas ITC Hotel Maurya Sheraton & Towers The Imperial New Delhi InterContinental Park Royal Nehru Palace India’s Leading Business Hotel ITC Hotel Sonar Bangla Sheraton & Towers, Kolkata Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi The Oberoi New Delhi Trident Hilton, Gurgaon ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton Hotel & Towers The Imperial New Delhi Grand Hyatt Mumbai ITC Hotel Maurya Sheraton & Towers Renaissance Mumbai Hotel & Convention Center India’s Leading Resort The Oberoi Rajvilas Kumarakom Lake Resort Leela Palace Hotel Amanbagh Alwar Fort Aguada Beach Resort Taj Lake Palace India’s Leading Spa Resort Leela Palace Hotel The Oberoi Wildflower Hall Kumarakom Lake Resort Ananda Himalayas The Oberoi Vanyavilas Taj Exotica Goa Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa
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India’s Leading Castle & Palace Rambagh Palace Amrutha Castle Umaid Bhawan Palace Welcomheritage Khimsar Fort Hotel Balsamand Lake Palace Shiv Niwas Palace Udaipur Indonesia’s Leading Hotel Alila Manggis Alila Ubud, Bali The Dharmawangsa The Legian Beach Hotel Mandarin Oriental Jakarta The Oberoi Lombok Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan InterContinental Mid Plaza Jakarta Banyan Tree Bintan Alila Jakarta Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta Hotel Mulia Senayan Indonesia’s Leading Boutique Hotel The Chedi Club at Tanah Gajah Kupu-Kupu Barong The Legian Beach Hotel The Balè Dusun Jogja Village Inn Amanusa Bali Novus Villa Bali Indonesia’s Leading Business Hotel Hyatt Regency Surabaya Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta Grand Hyatt Jakarta Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Tower Mandarin Oriental Jakarta Hotel Mulia Senayan The Dharmawangsa Indonesia’s Leading Resort Samaya Seminyak Losari Coffee Plantation Resort & Spa The Ritz-Carlton Bali Resort & Spa The Bulgari Resort Bali Amandari Resort & Spa Bali Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Matahari Beach Resort & Spa The BalÈ Conrad Bali Resort & Spa Wakatobi Dive Resort Sheraton Laguna Nusa Dua Indonesia’s Leading Golf Resort Amanusa Bali Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort Bali Golf & Country Club Bintan Lagoon Golf & Beach Resort Bandung Giri Gahana Golf Resort Indonesia’s Leading Spa Resort The Ritz-Carlton Bali Resort & Spa Losari Coffee Plantation Resort & Spa Bali Hyatt Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Amanusa Bali The Oberoi Lombok Begawan Giri Estate Banyan Tree Bintan Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan Amandari Resort & Spa Bali Japan’s Leading Hotel The Imperial Tokyo Sofitel Tokyo The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa Strings Hotel The Imperial Osaka Hotel Seiyo Ginza Conrad Tokyo Grand Hyatt Tokyo InterContinental Tokyo Bay Hotel Granvia Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi Hilton Osaka Yokohama Grand InterContinental
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Japan’s Leading Business Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Osaka Grand Hyatt Fukuoka Grand Hyatt Tokyo Conrad Tokyo Hilton Osaka New Otani Hotel Hilton Nagoya The Imperial Tokyo Hotel Okura Tokyo
Malaysia’s Leading Business Hotel The Crystal Crown Hotel Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur The Regent Kuala Lumpur Hilton Kuala Lumpur Berjaya Times Square Hotel & Convention Center Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel Equatorial Penang Mutiara Kuala Lumpur
Japan’s Leading Resort The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa Phoenix Seagaia Resort Gora Kadan Ryokan Hotel Nikko Annupuri The Pan Pacific Hotel Yokohama
Malaysia’s Leading Boutique Hotel Casa Del Mar, Langkawi Aryani Resort The Lakehouse Pahang
Japan’s Leading Golf Resort Phoenix Seagaia Resort Kawana Hotel Karuizawa Golf Course Hotel Nikko Annupuri Japan’s Leading Spa Resort Gero Spa Conrad Tokyo The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa Japan’s Leading Ski Resort Yuzawa Kogen Nunoba Niigata Teine Highland Sapporo, Hokkaido Happo One Kazakhstan’s Leading Hotel Astana International Hotel InterContinental Astana Otrar Hotel Korea, South’s Leading Hotel The Shilla Seoul Paradise Hotel Jeju Grand Hyatt Seoul The Westin Chosun The Ritz-Carlton Seoul Grand InterContinental Seoul Korea, South’s Leading Business Hotel Hotel Lotte Busan Seoul Plaza Hotel The Shilla Seoul The Ritz-Carlton Seoul Grand Hyatt Seoul Laos’ Leading Hotel Maison Souvannaphoum Pansea Phou Vao Lao Plaza Hotel Vientiane Novotel Vientiane Villa Santi Hotel Macau’s Leading Hotel Hyatt Regency Macau Mandarin Oriental Macau New Century Hotel & Casino The Westin Resort Macau Lisboa Hotel Macau’s Leading Spa Resort Hyatt Regency Macau Hotel Royal Macau Mandarin Oriental Macau Hotel Ritz Macau Malaysia’s Leading Hotel The Datai Langkawi Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Pangkor Laut Resort Mutiara Beach Resort The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia’s Leading Resort Pangkor Laut Resort Kenyir Lakeview Resort Four Seasons Resort Langkawi Mutiara Beach Resort Sheraton Langkawi Resort Tanjong Jara Resort Genting Highland Resort The Datai Langkawi Tanjung Rhu Resort Shangri-Laís Rasa Ria Resort Malaysia’s Leading Golf Resort Awana Course Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort The Andaman Langkawi Nexus Resort Karambunai Saujana Golf & Country Club Shangri-Laís Rasa Ria Resort The Datai Langkawi Pan Pacific Glenmarie Kuala Lumpur Sutera Harbour Marina, Golf & Country Club Malaysia’s Leading Spa Resort The Datai Langkawi Four Seasons Resort Langkawi Sofitel Palm Resort The Andaman Langkawi Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Sutera Harbour Myanmar’s Leading Hotel The Strand Sedona Hotel Mandalay Traders Hotel Yangon Nikko Royal Lake Yangon Sedona Hotel Yangon Nepal’s Leading Hotel Bluestar Hotel Kathmandu Hyatt Regency Kathmandu De L'Annapurna Kathmandu The Everest Hotel Shangri-La Kathmandu Yak & Yeti Hotel Pakistan’s Leading Hotel Islamabad Serena Hotel Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi Sheraton Karachi Hotel & Towers Karachi Marriott Hotel Islamabad Marriott Hotel Avari Lahore Hotel Pearl Continental Hotel Lahore Philippines’ Leading Hotel The Peninsula Manila Edsa Shangri-La Mandarin Oriental Manila Plantation Bay InterContinental Manila Makati Shangri-La Manila Philippines’ Leading Resort Shangri-Laís Mactan Island Resort Plantation Bay Amanpulo Philippines’ Leading Spa Resort Mandala Spa Boracay Island Plantation Bay Pan Pacific Manila The Peninsula Manila Mandarin Oriental Manila Amanpulo
Rep of Palau’s Leading Hotel Palau Pacific Resort Palasia Hotel Palau Palau Royal Resort Carp Island Resort Airai View Hotel Singapore’s Leading Hotel Marina Mandarin Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Raffles Singapore The Oriental Singapore The Ritz-Carlton Millenia The Scarlet Singapore Shangri-La Hotel Singapore M Hotel InterContinental Singapore Singapore’s Leading Spa Resort The Fullerton Raffles Singapore InterContinental Singapore The Sentosa Resort & Spa Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Plaza Parkroyal Sri Lanka’s Leading Hotel The Dutch House Taj Exotica Bentota Taj Samudra Colombo Saman Villas Hotel Colombo Plaza Hilton Colombo
Thailand’s Leading Boutique Hotel Burasari Phuket The Rachmankha Hotel The Chedi Phuket The Sarojin Khao Lak Samui Peninsula Koh Samui Trisara Resort Thailand’s Leading Resort Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai The Evason Hua Hin Resort & Spa Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Anantara Resort & Spa Golden Triangle Le Royal Meridien Baan Taling Ngam, Koh Samui Santiburi Resort Samui Le Royal Meridien Phuket Yacht Club Rayavadee Thailand Amari Emerald Cove Resort Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa Royal Cliff Beach Resort Thailand’s Leading Golf Resort Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Blue Canyon Country Club Bangkok Golf & Spa Resort Santiburi Resort Samui
Sri Lanka’s Leading Resort Ayurveda Pavilions Taj Exotica Bentota Lighthouse Hotel & Spa Hotel The Blue Water
Thailand’s Leading Spa Resort Royal Cliff Beach Resort Evason Phuket Banyan Tree Phuket Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort Chiva-Som International Health Resort Anantara Resort & Spa Golden Triangle The Evason Hua Hin Resort & Spa Amanpuri Amari Palm Reef Resort
Sri Lanka’s Leading Spa Resort Ayurveda Pavilions Saman Villas Lighthouse Hotel & Spa Paradise Island Resort Ayurveda Walauwa Resort
Uzbekistan’s Leading Hotel Grand Mir Hotel Le Meridien Tashkent Palace Hotel InterContinental Tashkent Radisson SAS Hotel Tashkent Sheraton Tashkent Hotel & Towers
Taiwan’s Leading Hotel The Landis Taipei The Sherwood Taipei The Regent Grand Formosa Taipei The Lalu Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei
Vietnam’s Leading Hotel Hanoi Daewoo Hotel Hilton Hanoi Opera Sofitel Metropole Hanoi New World Hotel Saigon Sofitel Dalat Palace Victoria Can Tho Hotel
Taiwan’s Leading Business Hotel Ambassador Hotel Kaohsiung Evergreen Laurel Hotel Taichung The Landis Taichung Hotel Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei Grand Hyatt Taipei The Regent Grand Formosa Taipei The Landis Taipei Taiwan’s Leading Spa Resort The Lalu Spring City Resort Evergreen Laurel Hotel Taipei Thailand’s Leading Hotel Banyan Tree Bangkok Banyan Tree Phuket Le Royal Meridien Phuket Yacht Club Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok The Dusit Thani InterContinental Bangkok Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok The Peninsula Bangkok The Oriental Bangkok Conrad Bangkok Merchant Court Hotel at Le Concorde Hotel Plaza Athenee Thailand’s Leading Business Hotel The Oriental Bangkok Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok The Peninsula Bangkok Conrad Bangkok The Landmark Bangkok
Vietnam’s Leading Spa Resort Ana Mandara Resort Vin Pearl Resort and Spa, Nha Trang
AUSTRALASIA Australasia’s Leading Airline Qantas Airways Air New Zealand Air Pacific Air Tahiti Virgin Blue Australasia’s Leading Business Class Airline Qantas Airways Polynesian Airlines Air Pacific Air New Zealand British Airways Singapore Airlines Australasia’s Leading Airport Sydney Airport, Australia Tahiti Faa'a International Airport, French Polynesia Auckland International Airport, New Zealand Fiji Airport New Zealand Airport
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Australasia’s Leading Car Hire Hertz Avis Budget Holiday Autos Europcar
Australasia’s Leading Hotel Brand Pearl Resorts Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Peppers Retreats & Resorts Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels
Australasia’s Leading Casino Resort Conrad Treasury Brisbane, Australia Burswood International Resort Casino, Australia Star City Hotel & Casino Sydney, Australia The Reef Hotel Casino, Australia Conrad Jupiters Gold Coast, Australia Sky City Auckland, New Zealand Le Meridien Port Vila Resort & Casino, Vanuatu
Australasia’s Leading Resort Bora Bora Lagoon Resort, French Polynesia Tokoriki Island Resort & Spa, Fiji Shangri-Laís Fijian Resort & Spa, Fiji Te Tiare Beach Resort, French Polynesia Le Meridien Ile des Pins, New Caledonia Hayman, Australia Solitaire Lodge, New Zealand
Australasia’s Leading Conference Centre Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia Clear Mountain Hotel & Conference Centre, Australia Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre, New Zealand Wellington Convention Centre, New Zealand Australasia’s Leading Conference Hotel Ana Hotel Gold Coast, Australia Radisson Resort Gold Coast, Australia Sky City Grand Hotel, New Zealand Parkroyal Noumea, New Caledonia Sheraton on the Park, Australia The Westin Sydney, Australia Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, Australia Australasia’s Leading Destination Sydney Bora Bora Fiji Auckland Australasia’s Leading Golf Resort Hyatt Regency Coolum Resort, Australia Sheraton Fiji Resort Clearwater, New Zealand Kauri Cliffs, New Zealand Bonville International Golf Resort, Australia Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Hotel, Australia Australasia’s Leading Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, Australia The Windsor Melbourne, Australia The Observatory Hotel, Australia InterContinental Wellington, New Zealand Lilianfels Blue Mountains, Australia The Ascott Metropolis Auckland, New Zealand InterContinental Sydney, Australia Rydges Jamison, Australia Australasia’s Leading Boutique Hotel Medusa Hotel Sydney, Australia Henry Jones Art Hotel, Australia Royce Hotel, Australia Huski, Australia The Hatton, Australia The Lyall Hotel & Spa, Australia Aachen House, New Zealand Establishment Hotel, Australia Mountvista, New Zealand Moog Hotel, Australia Australasia’s Leading Business Hotel Grand Hyatt Melbourne, Australia Sheraton on the Park, Australia The Westin Melbourne, Australia Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, Australia Sky City Grand Hotel, New Zealand Stamford Plaza Brisbane, Australia The Westin Sydney, Australia InterContinental Wellington, New Zealand
Australasia’s Leading Spa Resort Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa, French Polynesia Angsana Resort & Spa, Australia Cypress Lakes Resort, Australia Kimi Ora Spa Resort, New Zealand Palazzo Versace Gold Coast, Australia Australasia’s Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau South Pacific Tourism Organisation Australian Tourist Commission Tahiti Tourisme New Zealand Tourist Board Australia’s Leading Hotel The Hatton The Windsor Melbourne Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa Gold Coast Medusa Hotel Sydney Chateau Yering Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Hotel The Observatory Hotel Moondance Lodge Hayman Four Seasons Hotel Sydney The Henry Jones Art Hotel Lilianfels Blue Mountains The Kirketon Sydney Rydges Jamison Shangri-La Hotel The Marina Cairns InterContinental Sydney Australia’s Leading Business Hotel Diana Plaza Hotel Brisbane Stamford Plaza Brisbane Hilton Cairns Sheraton on the Park The Westin, Sydney Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney The Westin Melbourne Grand Hyatt Melbourne Australia’s Leading Boutique Hotel Blue Woolloomooloo Wharf The Henry Jones Art Hotel Establishment Hotel The Hatton Huski The Lyall Hotel & Spa Medusa Hotel Sydney Moog Hotel Royce Hotel Australia’s Leading Resort Cypress Lakes Resort Wrotham Park Lodge Lizard Island Queensland Longitude 131° Ayer's Rock Coconut Beach Rainforest Lodge Kims Beach Hideaway Couran Cove Island Resort Bedarra Island Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove Hayman Capella Lodge Lord Howe Island Solitaire Lodge, New Zealand Australia’s Leading Golf Resort Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Hotel Royal Pines Resort Arajilla Retreat Joondalup Resort Hyatt Regency Coolum Resort Bonville International Golf Resort
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Australia’s Leading Spa Resort Angsana Resort & Spa Huski The Observatory Hotel The Lyall Hotel & Spa Daydream Island Resort & Spa Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa Cypress Lakes Resort Palazzo Versace Gold Coast Australia’s Leading Ski Resort Breathtaker All Suite Hotel & Alpine Spa Retreat Huski Mercure Grand Chalet Hotel Pension Grimus Mount Hotham Cook Islands’ Leading Hotel Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel Pacific Resort Rarotonga Pacific Resort Aitutaki Rarotonga Beach Bungalows Fiji’s Leading Resort Dolphin Island Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort Nukubati Island Resort Royal Davui Island Resort Shangri-La's Fijian Resort & Spa Sonaisali Island Resort Tokoriki Island Resort Turtle Island Vatulele Resort Vomo Island Resort Wakaya Club Yasawa Island Resort Fiji’s Leading Golf Resort Sheraton Denarau Villas Shangri-Laís Fijian Resort & Spa The Wakaya Club Vomo Island Resort Sheraton Fiji Resort Fiji’s Leading Spa Resort Koro Sun Spa Wakaya Club Katafanga Island Resort & Spa Qamea Resort & Spa Sheraton Fiji Resort Namale Resort & Spa French Polynesia’s Leading Hotel Bora Bora Lagoon Resort Bora Bora Beachcomber InterContinental Resort Le Taha'a Private Island & Spa Le Meridien Tahiti Te Tiare Beach Resort InterContinental Resort Tahiti Sofitel Motu Bora Bora Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa InterContinental Le Moana Bora Bora French Polynesia’s Leading Spa Resort InterContinental Resort Tahiti Le Taha'a Private Island & Spa Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa InterContinental Resort & Spa Moorea Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa Le Meridien Bora Bora Guam’s Leading Hotel Palace Hotel Guam Pacific Islands Club Hyatt Regency, Tumon Bay Hilton Guam Westin Resort Guam Reef Hotel The Tower Guam Hotel Okura Guam’s Leading Spa Resort Hilton Guam Outrigger Guam Resort Hotel Nikko Guam Micronesia Federated State’s Leading Hotel Hyatt Regency Saipan Aqua Resort Club Saipan Truk Blue Lagoon Resort Traders¥ Ridge Resort
New Caledonia’s Leading Hotel Le Meridien lle des Pins Ramada Plaza, Noumea Le Meridien Noumea Hotel Ibis Noumea Coral Palms Island Resort New Zealand’s Leading Hotel Huka Lodge Mollies On Tweed Carlton Hotel Auckland Otahuna Lodge Sky City Grand Hotel Wharekauhau Country Estate Sofitel Queenstown The Spire, Queenstown Kauri Cliffs Stamford Plaza Auckland The Ascott Metropolis Auckland Cotter House Hilton Auckland InterContinental Wellington New Zealand’s Leading Boutique Hotel Eichardt's Private Hotel The George Aachen House Mangapapa Lodge Mollies On Tweed Mountvista Stafford Villa Sofitel Queenstown New Zealand’s Leading Business Hotel Sky City Grand Hotel Millennium Hotel Queenstown Copthorne Hotel Auckland Harbour City Crowne Plaza Hotel Auckland Hilton Auckland InterContinental Wellington New Zealand’s Leading Resort Paihia Beach Resort & Spa Huka Lodge Azur Luxury Lodge Eagles Nest Heritage Village Country Resort Otahuna Lodge Kauri Cliffs Solitaire Lodge, New Zealand New Zealand’s Leading Spa Resort Kimi Ora Spa Resort Otahuna Lodge Blanket Bay Kina Colada Holiday & Health Retreat Sky City Grand Hotel The Lodge at Paratiho Farms Polynesian Spa New Zealand’s Leading Ski Resort Riverrun Lodge Bayview Chateau Tongariro Skotel Alpine Resort The Spire Coronet Alpine Resort Terrace Downs High Country Resort Remarkables Lodge Papua New Guinea’s Leading Hotel Madang Resort Hotel Crowne Plaza Hotel Port Moresby Walindi Plantation Resort Kiburu Lodge Ambua Lodge Loloata Island Resort Samoa’s Leading Hotel Hotel Kitano Tusitala Aggie Grey's Hotel & Bungalows Coconuts Beach Club Sa'Moana Resort Tonga’s Leading Hotel Paradise International Hotel Pacific Royale Hotel Fafa Island Resort Villa Mamana Mounu Island Resort Vanuatu’s Leading Hotel Le Meridien Port Vila Resort & Casino White Sands Resort & Country Club Le Lagon Resort Hideaway Island Resort
CARIBBEAN Caribbean's Leading Airline Air Jamaica Bahamasair BWIA International Airways Liat Caribbean Star Caribbean's Leading First Class Airline Air Jamaica BWIA International Airways British Airways Caribbean's Leading Business Class Airline Air Jamaica BWIA International Airways American Airlines Virgin Atlantic Airways British Airways KLM Air France Iberia Caribbean's Leading Airport Grantley Adams International Airport, Barbados Piarco International Airport, Trinidad Sir Donald Sangster International Airport, Jamaica Nassau International Airport, Bahamas La Romana International Airport, Dominican Republic Caribbean’s Leading Car Hire Hertz Avis Budget Holiday Autos Caribbean’s Leading Casino Resort Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino, Aruba Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino, Bahamas The Westin Rio Mar Beach Casino, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Nassau, Bahamas The Barceló Bávaro Beach Resort, Dominican Republic Wyndham El San Juan Hotel & Casino, Puerto Rico Caribbean’s Leading Conference Centre Jamaica Conference Centre, Kingston, Jamaica Sherbourne Conference Centre, Barbados World Trade Centre, Curacao Madiana Palais des Congres de la Martinique Caribbean’s Leading Conference Hotel Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Nassau, Bahamas Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, Bahamas Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica Wyndham El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa, Puerto Rico Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination Barbados Jamaica Trinidad & Tobago Aruba Bahamas Caribbean's Leading Destination Tobago Bahamas Jamaica Turks & Caicos St. Lucia Barbados
Caribbean's Leading Family AllInclusive Beaches Negril Resort & Spa, Jamaica Franklyn D Resort, Jamaica Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Almond Village, Barbados Hotel RIU Las Morlas, Cuba Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Breezes Bahamas Caribbean’s Leading Golf Resort Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica Wyndham Rose Hall Resort & Country Club, Jamaica Sandy Lane, Barbados Raffles Resort Canouan Island, Grenadines Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica Four Seasons Great Exuma at Emerald Bay, Bahamas Our Lucuya Beach & Golf Resort, Bahamas Four Seasons Resort Nevis Caribbean's Leading Hotel Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica Raffles Resort Canouan Island, Grenadines Sandy Lane, Barbados Blue Haven Hotel, Tobago Coco Reef Resort, Tobago Hotel Kura Hulanda Spa & Casino, Curacao Cap Juluca, Anguilla Jumby Bay, Antigua Elbow Beach, Bermuda Four Seasons Resort Nevis Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos Caribbean’s Leading Boutique Hotel Point Grace, Turks & Caicos Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos Cap Juluca, Anguilla Graycliff Hotel, Bahamas Rockhouse, Jamaica Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel, Puerto Rico Caribbean's Leading Hotel Brand Sandals Resorts International SuperClubs Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Hyatt Hotels & Resorts The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Hilton Caribbean's Leading Resort Sandy Lane, Barbados Royal Plantation Ocho Rios, Jamaica Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Raffles Resort Canouan Island, Grenadines Four Seasons Resort Nevis Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Nassau, Bahamas Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica Palm Island Resort, Grenadines Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort, St. John Little Dix Bay, British Virgin Islands Cap Juluca, Anguilla Cambridge Beaches, Bermuda Grace Bay Club, Turks & Caicos The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, Bahamas Coco Reef Resort & Spa, Tobago Caribbean’s Leading Spa Resort Sandy Lane, Barbados The BodyHoliday at LeSport, St. Lucia Malliouhana Hotel & Spa, Anguilla Sandals Regency Golf Resort & Spa, St. Lucia The Palms, Turks & Caicos Le Grand Courlan Spa Resort, Tobago Coco Reef Resort & Spa, Tobago Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, Bahamas Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Jamaica Cambridge Beaches, Bermuda
Caribbean's Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau Bahamas National Tourist Office Barbados Tourism Authority Jamaica Tourist Board Turks and Caicos Tourist Board St. Lucia Tourist Board Department of Tourism -Tobago Caribbean’s Leading Villa Hotel Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Jamaica Surf Song Villa Resort, British Virgin Islands Parrot Cay Estate, Turks & Caicos Stonehaven Villas, Tobago Calabash Hotel & Villas, Grenada Anguilla’s Leading Resort Cap Juluca CuisinArt Resort & Spa Frangipani Beach Club Malliouhana Hotel & Spa Kú Hotel Anguilla’s Leading Spa Resort Cap Juluca CuisinArt Resort & Spa Malliouhana Hotel & Spa Anguilla’s Leading Villa Altamer Resort Cove Castles Villa Resort St. Regis Temenos Villas Antigua & Barbuda’s Leading Hotel Blue Waters Hotel Jumby Bay Carlisle Bay Sandals Antigua Resort & Spa St. James Club Antigua & Barbuda’s Leading Resort The Beach House K Club Jumby Bay Carlisle Bay Antigua & Barbuda’s Leading Golf Resort Sandpiper Reef Resort Halcyon Cove, Rex Resorts Blue Waters Hotel Antigua & Barbuda’s Leading Spa Resort Sandals Antigua Resort & Spa K Club Jumby Bay Carlisle Bay Aruba’s Leading Hotel La Cabana All-Suite Beach Resort & Casino Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino Bucuti Beach Resort Aruba Aruba's Leading Resort Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino Aruba’s Leading Golf Resort Tierra del Sol Resort & Country Club Wyndham Aruba Beach & Casino Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino Aruba’s Leading Spa Resort Tierra Del Sol Resort & Country club Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Bahamas’ Leading Hotel One&Only Ocean Club Pink Sands Atlantis Paradise Island The Landing Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island Graycliff
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Bahamas’ Leading Resort Atlantis Paradise Island One&Only Ocean Club Our Lucuya Beach & Golf Resort Pink Sands Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island Kamalame Cay Bahamas’ Leading Golf Resort Radisson Cable Beach & Golf Resort One&Only Ocean Club Our Lucuya Beach & Golf Resort Four Seasons Great Exuma at Emerald Bay Bahamas’ Leading Spa Resort One&Only Ocean Club Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island Four Seasons Great Exuma at Emerald Bay Kamalame Cay Barbados’ Leading Hotel Sandy Lane Cobblers Cove Hotel Coral Reef Club The Fairmont Royal Pavilion Colony Club Hotel Treasure Beach Hotel The House Barbados’ Leading Resort Coral Reef Club Petit St. Vincent Resort Sandy Lane Cobblers Cove Hotel Amaryllis Beach Resort Bougainvillea Resort Tamarind Cove Crystal Cove Turtle Beach Barbados' Leading Golf Resort Royal Westmoreland Sandy Lane Barbados’ Leading Spa Resort Sandy Lane Almond Beach Club & Spa Barbados’ Leading Villa Greensleeves Crystal Springs Cove Spring House Port St. Charles Heronetta Villa Nova Light House Belize’s Leading Hotel Cayo Espanto Radissons Fort George Hotel and Marina Captain Morgan's Retreat Victoria House Caribe Island Resort Belize's Leading Resort Cayo Espanto Resort The Inn at Robert's Grove Journey's End Resort Radissons Fort George Hotel and Marina Blancaneaux Lodge Belize’s Leading Spa Resort Maruba Resort Jungle Spa The Lodge at Chaa Creek Blancaneaux Lodge Cayo Espanto Resort Soulshine Resort and Spa Belize’s Leading Villa Turtle Inn Lamanai Lodge Hidden Valley Inn Azul The Villas at Banyan Bay Bermuda’s Leading Hotel Elbow Beach Horizons and Cottages The Reefs The Fairmont Hamilton Princess Waterloo House
Bermuda’s Leading Resort Cambridge Beaches Harmony Club The Fairmont Southampton Pink Beach Club Coco Reef Bermuda Resort Ariel Sands Bermuda’s Leading Spa Resort Cambridge Beaches Ariel Sands Elbow Beach Wyndham Bermuda Resort & Spa The Reefs Bonaire’s Leading Hotel Harbour Village Beach Club Sand Dollar Condominium Resort KonTiki Beach Club Caribbean Club Bonaire British Virgin Islands’ Leading Hotel Little Dix Bay Peter Island Resort Biras Creek British Virgin Islands’ Leading Resort Little Dix Bay Long Bay Beach Resort Peter Island Resort Bitter End Yatch Club & Resort British Virgin Islands’ Leading Spa Resort Peter Island Resort Prospect Reef Resort & Spa Little Dix Bay British Virgin Islands’ Leading Villa Katitche Point Great House Surf Song Villa Resort Old Yard Village Long Bay Beach Resort Cuba’s Leading Hotel Hotel Nacional de Cuba Hotel Florida Paradisus RÌo de Oro Meliá Cayo Coco Paradisus Varadero Cuba’s Leading Resort Sandals Royal Hicacos Resort & Spa Barcelo Marina Palace Iberostar Varadero Paradisus Rio de Oro Curacao’s Leading Hotel Hotel Kura Hulanda Spa & Casino Hilton Curacao Breezes Curacao Resort & Spa Floris Suite Hotel Curacao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino Dominica’s Leading Hotel Castaways Beach Hotel Fort Young Hotel Sutton Place Hotel Beau Rive Dominica's Leading Resort Castaways Beach Resort Fort Young Hotel Papillote Wilderness Retreat Dominican Republic’s Leading Hotel Casa de Campo Renaissance Jaragua Hotel & Casino Melia Santo Domingo Casa Colonial Beach & Spa Sofitel Nicolas De Ovando Dominican Republic’s Leading Resort Punta Cana Secrets Resort Sun Village Resort & Spa Punta Cana Resort & Club Casa de Campo Barcelo Capella Casa Colonial Beach & Spa Sunscape The Beach Punta Cana
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Dominican Republic’s Leading Spa Resort Casa Colonial Beach & Spa Punta Cana Secrets Resort Sivoy Punta Cana
Montserrat’s Leading Hotel Tropical Mansion Suites Vue Pointe Hotel Travellers Palm Erindell Villa Guest House
Dominican Republic’s Leading Golf Resort Casa de Campo Casa Colonial Beach & Spa Punta Cana Resort & Club Hotel Barcelo Bavaro Golf
Puerto Rico’s Leading Hotel Hotel El Convento Wyndham El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino Copamarina Beach Resort The Westin Rio Mar Beach Golf Resort & Club Caribe Hilton
Grand Cayman’s Leading Hotel Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort The Grand Cayman Courtyard Hotel by Marriott Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman Beach Suites Grand Cayman’s Leading Resort Village of Britannia at the Hyatt Regency Resort The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman Beach Suites Compass Point Dive Resort Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort Grenada’s Leading Hotel Spice Island Beach Resort Calabash Hotel & Villas Blue Horizons Garden Resort LaLuna Guadeloupe’s Leading Hotel Le Meridien La Cocoteraie L'Auberge les Petits Saints aux Anacardiers Le Jardin Malanga La Creole Beach Resort Haiti’s Leading Hotel Kinam Hotel Hotel Montana Hotel Villa Créole El Rancho Hotel & Casino Jamaica’s Leading Hotel Jamaica Inn The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall Strawberry Hill Sandals Dunn's River Golf Resort & Spa Half Moon, Montego Bay Rockhouse Jamaica’s Leading Resort Half Moon, Montego Bay The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall Royal Plantation Ocho Rios Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa Sandals Montego Bay Jamaica’s Leading Golf Resort Tryall Club The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall Royal Plantation Ocho Rios Wyndham Rose Hall Resort & Country Club Half Moon, Montego Bay Jamaica’s Leading Spa Resort Half Moon, Montego Bay Round Hill Hotel & Villas Strawberry Hill Royal Plantation Ocho Rios Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa Jamaica’s Leading Villa Wild Orchid Jakes Sunset at the Palms Resort & Spa Emerald Seas Goldeneye Blue Lagoon Villas Round Hill Hotel & Villas Martinique’s Leading Hotel Hotel Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa Sofitel Bakoua Martinique Domaine de Belfond Anchorage Habitation LaGrange Hotel
Puerto Rico's Leading Boutique Hotel Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel The Water Club Hotel El Convento Bravo Beach Hotel Inn on the Blue Horizon Puerto Rico’s Leading Resort Copamarina Beach Resort The Westin Rio Mar Beach Golf Resort & Club Wyndham Las Casitas Village & Golden Door Spa Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort Puerto Rico’s Leading Golf Resort The Westin Rio Mar Beach Golf Resort & Club Wyndham El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort Hotel Dorado del Mar Beach & Golf Resort Puerto Rico’s Leading Spa Resort Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino Wyndham Las Casitas Village & Golden Door Spa Wyndham El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa Caribe Hilton Copamarina Beach Resort St Barts’ Leading Hotel Hotel Carl Gustaf Hotel Le Toiny Le Sereno Hotel Saint Barth Isle de France Eden Rock Hotel Guanahani St Kitts and Nevis’ Leading Hotel Four Seasons Resort Nevis Nisbet Plantation Beach Club The Hermitage St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino Montpelier Plantation Inn Frigate Bay Resort St Kitts and Nevis’ Leading Boutique Hotel The Golden Lemon Inn & Villas Rawlins Plantation Hotel Ottley's Plantation Inn The Mount Nevis Hotel St Kitts and Nevis’ Leading Golf Resort Four Seasons Resort Nevis Frigate Bay Resort St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino St Kitts and Nevis’ Leading Spa Resort Four Seasons Resort Nevis St Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino St Lucia’s Leading Hotel The Jalousie Plantation Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort The Body Holiday at LeSport Ladera Resort Discovery at Marigot Bay Sandals Halcyon St. Lucia
St Lucia’s Leading Resort The Jalousie Plantation The Body Holiday at LeSport Anse Chastanet Resort Ladera Resort Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort St Lucia’s Leading Spa Resort The Body Holiday at LeSport Anse Chastanet Resort Discovery at Marigot Bay The Jalousie Plantation Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort Sandals Regency Golf Resort & Spa St. Maarten’s Leading Hotel The Summit Resort Hotel Belair Beach Hotel Wyndham Sapphire Beach Club & Resort Princess Heights St. Maarten’s Leading Resort La Vista Resort Wyndham Sapphire Beach Club & Resort Divi Little Bay Princess Resort & Casino Great Bay Beach Resort St Martin’s Leading Hotel La Samanna Le Meridien St Martin, L'Habitation de Lonvilliers Alamanda Resort Hotel Grand Case Atlantide Hotel L'Esplanade St Martin’s Leading Resort Le Meridien St Martin, L'Habitation de Lonvilliers La Samanna Alamanda Resort Esmeralda Resort St Martin’s Leading Spa Resort Privilège Resort & Spa Marquis Hotel Resort & Spa La Samanna St Vincent the Grenadines’ Leading Resort Young Island Resort The Cotton House Firefly Palm Island Resort Petit St. Vincent Resort Raffles Resort Canouan Island St Vincent the Grenadines’ Leading Spa Resort Young Island Resort The Cotton House Raffles Resort Canouan Island Tobago’s Leading Hotel Blue Haven Hotel Hilton Tobago Golf & Spa Resort Le Grand Courlan Spa Resort Half Blue Moon Hotel Coco Reef Resort & Spa Tobago’s Leading Resort Blue Haven Hotel Hilton Tobago Golf & Spa Resort Le Grand Courlan Spa Resort Coco Reef Resort & Spa Tobago’s Leading Spa Resort Coco Reef Resort & Spa Hilton Tobago Golf & Spa Resort Le Grand Courlan Spa Resort Tobago’s Leading Golf Resort Hilton Tobago Golf & Spa Resort Mount Irvine Bay Hotel & Golf Country Club
Tobago’s Leading Villa Stonehaven Villas Villa Petrus Plantation Beach Villas Mirage Trinidad’s Leading Hotel Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre Crowne Plaza Hotel Port of Spain Coblentz Inn Turks & Caicos’ Leading Hotel Parrot Cay Point Grace The Palms Grace Bay Club The Windmills Plantation Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa Turks & Caicos’ Leading Boutique Hotel Point Grace Parrot Cay Turks & Caicos Club Le Vele The Meridien Club Turks & Caicos’ Leading Resort Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa The Palms Parrot Cay Grace Bay Club Turks & Caicos’ Leading Spa Resort Parrot Cay The Palms Point Grace Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa Grace Bay Club Turks & Caicos’ Leading Villa Villa Renaissance Parrot Cay Estate The Meridien Club US Virgin Islands’ Leading Hotel Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas The Buccaneer Hotel The Westin St. John Resort & Villas Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort US Virgin Islands’ Leading Resort Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort The Westin St. John Resort & Villas Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas US Virgin Islands’ Leading Spa Resort The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas The Westin St. John Resort & Villas Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa The Buccaneer Hotel
CENTRAL & LATIN AMERICA Central & Latin America's Leading Airline Aeromexico Copa Airlines Taca International Airlines Alaska Airlines Mexicana Airlines Air Jamaica Central & Latin America's Leading First Class Airline Air Jamaica American Airlines British Airways Central & Latin America's Leading Business Class Airline Mexicana Airlines Taca International Airlines Copa Airlines
Central & Latin America's Leading Airport Acapulco International Airport, Mexico Guatemala City International Airport San Jose International Airport, Costa Rica Benito Juarez International Airport, Mexico Panama City Tocumen Airport, Panama Central & Latin Americaís Leading Car Hire Avis Budget Hertz Holiday Autos Dollar Europcar Central & Latin America’s Leading Casino Resort Barceló Tambor Beach, Costa Rica Real InterContinental Hotel Costa Rica Honduras Maya Hotel & Casino Real Caesar Park Panama Central & Latin America’s Leading Conference Centre Convention Center Acapulco, Mexico Centro De Convenciones, Mexico Atlapa Convention Centre, Panama Central & Latin America’s Leading Conference Hotel Sheraton Cancun Resort and Towers, Mexico The Westin San Luis Potosi, Mexico Real InterContinental Hotel Costa Rica Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Mexico Barcelo San Jose Palacio, Costa Rica Central & Latin America's Leading Destination Cancun Los Cabos San Jose Panama City Acapulco Central & Latin America’s Leading Golf Resort Grand Bay Hotel , Mexico Casa del Mar Golf & Spa Resort, Mexico Las Ventanas, Mexico Melia Cariari, Costa Rica Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica Karmina Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Mexico Central & Latin America's Leading Hotel Real InterContinental Hotel Guatemala Hotel Punta Islita, Costa Rica The Westin Camino Real, Guatemala Four Seasons Hotel Mexico InterContinental Presidente Puerto Vallarta Resort, Mexico Hotelito Desconocido, Mexico Deseo Playa del Carmen, Mexico Central & Latin America's Leading Hotel Brand Sheraton Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Fiestamericana Hotels & Resorts Camino Real Hotels & Resorts Riu Hotels & Resorts Sol Melia Hilton Hotels Barcelo Hotels & Resorts Central & Latin America's Leading Resort Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Hacienda del Mar, Panama The Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Mexico Las Ventanas, Mexico One&Only Palmilla, Mexico Esperanza, Mexico
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Central & Latin America’s Leading Spa Resort Casa Del Mar Golf & Spa Resort, Mexico Las Ventanas, Mexico Pura Vida Retreat and Spa, Costa Rica Maroma Resort & Spa, Mexico El Santuario, Valle de Bravo, Mexico Paraiso de la Bonita Resort & Thalasso, Mexico One&Only Palmilla, Mexico Central & Latin America's Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau Costa Rica National Tourist Bureau Mexico Tourism Board National Tourist Bureau Guatemala The Panama Tourist Bureau Costa Rica’s Leading Hotel Paradisus Playa Conchal All Suite Resort Lapa Rios Ecolodge Hotel Punta Islita Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica Flamingo Marina Resort Hotel Parador Costa Rica’s Leading Resort Martino Resort & Spa Tabacon Hot Springs Resort & Spa Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica Paradisus Playa Conchal All Suite Resort Punta Leona Beach Resort Vista Del Valle Plantation Inn Costa Rica’s Leading Spa Resort Pura Vida Retreat and Spa Martino Resort & Spa Hotel Parador Xandari Resort & Spa Tabacon Hot Springs Resort & Spa Tara Resort Hotel, Spa & Conference Center Hotel Punta Islita El Salvador’s Leading Hotel Radisson Plaza Hotel Real InterContinental Hotel San Salvador Hotel Princess Zona Rosa Guatemala’s Leading Hotel The Westin Camino Real Porta Antigua Hotel Guatemala City Marriott Hotel Quinta Real Guatemala, A Summit Hotel La Lancha Resort Real InterContinental Hotel Guatemala Casa Santo Domingo Honduras’ Leading Hotel Honduras Maya Hotel & Casino Real Posada Del Sol The Lodge at Pico Bonito Fantasy Island Beach Resort Real InterContinental Hotel Tegucigalpa Hotel Portal Del Angel Mexico’s Leading Hotel Esperanza Les Casa Que Canta InterContinental Presidente Puerto Vallarta Resort Hotelito Desconocido Deseo Playa del Carmen Four Seasons Hotel Mexico Hacienda Puerta Campeche El Santuario, Valle de Bravo W Mexico City Mexico’s Leading Business Hotel W Mexico City Gran Melia Mexico Reforma Hilton Guadalajara Crowne Plaza Hotel Guadalajara Mexico's Leading Boutique Hotel Villa Ganz Esperanza Casa Cid de Leon Esencia Resort Condesa DF Mexico City
Mexico’s Leading Resort Royal Hideaway Resort & Spa Casa Del Mar Golf & Spa Resort Esperanza Las Rocas Resort & Spa One&Only Palmilla Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas The Fairmont Pierre Marques Hacienda de los Santos Resort & Spa Ikal del Mar Villa Resort & Spa Westin Regina Resort The Fairmont Acapulco Princess Las Ventanas El Santuario, Valle de Bravo Mexico’s Leading Golf Resort Royal Hideaway Resort & Spa The Fairmont Pierre Marques Grand Bay Hotel One&Only Palmilla Las Hadas Golf Resort El Tamarindo Golf Resort The Fairmont Acapulco Princess Las Ventanas Casa Del Mar Golf & Spa Resort Karmina Palace Golf & Spa Resort Mexico’s Leading Spa Resort Las Ventanas Le Meridien Cancun El Santuario, Valle de Bravo Royal Hideaway Resort & Spa One&Only Palmilla Paraiso de la Bonita Resort & Thalasso Ikal del Mar Villa Resort & Spa Las Rocas Resort & Spa Casa Del Mar Golf & Spa Resort Hacienda de los Santos Resort & Spa Maroma Resort & Spa Mexico’s Leading Villa Las Alamandas Villa Casa Agave Villa Miramar Villas Del Mar Los Cabos Nicaragua’s Leading Hotel Real InterContinental Hotel Metrocentro Managua Barcelo Montelimar Beach Best Western Las Mercedes Panama’s Leading Hotel The Bristol Caesar Park Panama Continental Hotel Riande Coronado Golf & Beach Resort El Panama Hotel Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama City Las Olas Beach Resort
EUROPE Europe's Leading Airline British Airways Lufthansa Alitalia Swiss International Air Lines Air France Austrian Airlines KLM Europe's Leading First Class Airline British Airways Lufthansa Swiss International Air Lines Air France Europe's Leading Business Class Airline Virgin Atlantic Airways Swiss International Air Lines SAS Scandinavian Airlines British Midland Airways KLM Lufthansa Air France Iberia
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Europe's Leading Airport Heathrow Airport, London, England Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Netherlands Vitoria International Airport, Madrid, Spain Frankfurt Airport, Germany Barcelona Airport, Spain Copenhagen Airport, Denmark Zurich Airport, Switzerland Europe's Leading Budget / No Frills Airline Ryanair bmibaby Easyjet Virgin Express Europe's Leading Charter Airline Thomson Flights (TUI) First Choice Airways Monarch Airlines Thomas Cook Airlines Unijet Excel Airways Europe’s Leading Car Hire Hertz Avis Budget Holiday Autos Europcar Auto Europe Thrifty Sixt Europe’s Leading Casino Hotel Sheraton Park Tower, England Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki, Greece The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta Sofitel Cannes Mandelieu Royal Casino, France Hotel Palacio Estoril, Portugal Domaine de Divonne, France Hotel Torrequebrada, Spain Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz, Switzerland L'Imperial Palace, France Europe’s Leading Conference Centre QEII Conference Centre, England Birmingham NEC Centre, England Geneva Palexpo, Switzerland Internationales Congress Centrum Berlin (ICC Berlin), Germany Palais Des Congres De Paris, France Fira Barcelona, Spain ExCeL London, England The ICC Birmingham, England Europe’s Leading Conference Hotel Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany Hotel Okura Amsterdam, Netherlands Radisson Edwardian International Plaza Hotel Heathrow, England Sofitel Capsis Hotel Rhodes, Greece Hyatt Regency La Manga, Spain Conrad Istanbul, Turkey Hawaii Grand Hotel & Resort, Cyprus Europe’s Leading Cruise Destination Copenhagen Stockholm Barcelona Genoa Europe's Leading Destination London Barcelona Paris Rome Madrid Florence Venice Greece Europe's Leading Family Resort Forte Village Resort, Italy Hauts de Bruyères Center Parcs, France Sunparks Oostduinkerke Resorts, Belgium Hawaii Grand Hotel & Resort, Cyprus Aldemar Olympian Village, Greece
Europe’s Leading Golf Resort Hyatt Regency La Manga, Spain Evian Royal Resort, France Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, St. Andrews, Scotland Hotel Quinta do Lago, Portugal Palazzo Arzaga Hotel Spa & Golf Resort, Italy The K Club, Ireland ArabellaSheraton Golf Hotel Son Vida, Spain Hotel Byblos Andaluz, Spain Bovey Castle, England The Celtic Manor Resort, Wales Abama Hotel Resort, Spain The Almenara Golf Hotel & Spa, Spain St Mellion International Hotel Golf & Country Club, England Europe's Leading Hotel Divani Apollon Palace & Spa, Greece Hotel Arts Barcelona, Spain Hotel Le Bristol Paris, France Hotel Alfonso XIII, A Westin Hotel, Spain Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul, Turkey The Lanesborough, England The Merrion Hotel, Ireland Hotel de Russie, Italy Le Sirenuse, Italy Mandarin Oriental Hotel du Rhone Geneva, Switzerland Hotel Cipriani, Italy Hotel Ritz Paris, France Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, England Raffles Le Montreux Palace, Switzerland Luna Hotel Baglioni, Italy The Balmoral, Scotland InterContinental Berlin, Germany Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Turkey Lapa Palace, Portugal The Savoy, England The Dorchester, England Four Seasons Hotel George V, France Europe’s Leading Boutique Hotel Miramare e Castello, Italy Choupana Hills Resort & Spa, Portugal The Schlosshotel Berlin, Germany Miro Hotel Bilbao, Spain Hotel Lancaster, France Sanderson Hotel, England Hotel L'Hermitage, Spain Hotel Villa San Michele, Italy Lato Boutique Hotel, Greece Metropolitan London, England Hotel Omm, Spain The Pandhotel, Belgium Chateau Eza, France Baglioni Hotel, England Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites, Greece Hotel Quinta da Bela Vista, Portugal Vila Joya, Portugal Europe’s Leading Business Hotel InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel, France Hotel Ritz Madrid, Spain Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, Switzerland Conrad Istanbul, Turkey Hotel Ritz Paris, France St. Regis Grand Hotel, Italy The Ritz-Carlton Berlin, Germany Four Seasons Hotel Milan, Italy Le Palace Hilton Geneva, Switzerland Hotel Arts Barcelona, Spain Langham Hotel London, England Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany InterContinental Berlin, Germany Four Seasons Hotel George V, France Conrad Brussels, Belgium Europe's Leading Hotel Brand Kempinski Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Starwood Hotels & Resorts Accor Hotels Hilton Hotels Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand Baglioni Hotels The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Conrad Hotels Rocco Forte Hotels Europe's Leading Resort Sheraton Algarve Hotel Pine Cliffs Resort, Portugal Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona, Spain Dromoland Castle, Ireland Forte Village Resort, Italy Elounda Beach Hotel, Greece Lausanne Palace & Spa, Switzerland Las Dunas Beach Hotel & Spa, Spain Hotel du Palais Biarritz, France Abama Hotel Resort, Spain Palazzo Arzaga Hotel Spa & Golf Resort, Italy Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort, Cyprus The K Club, Ireland Palazzo Sasso Ravello, Italy Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Spain Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, Switzerland Capri Palace Hotel & Spa, Italy Astir Palace Vouliagmeni, Greece Evian Royal Resort, France Europe’s Leading Ski Resort Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, Switzerland Tschuggen Grand Hotel Arosa, Switzerland Le Melezin, France Cristallo Reconditioning and Beauty Hotel & Spa, Italy Hotel Salzburgerhof, Austria Raffles Le Montreux Palace, Switzerland Thurnhers Alpenhof, Austria Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz, Switzerland Hotel de Charme Les Airelles, France Hotel Weisses Rössl, Austria Palace Hotel Gstaad, Switzerland Elisabeth Hotel, Austria ArabellaSheraton Hotel Waldhuus, Switzerland Europe’s Leading Spa Resort Divani Apollon Palace & Spa, Greece Forte Village Resort, Italy Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz, Switzerland Aldemar Olympian Village, Greece Park Hotel Kenmare, Ireland Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort, Cyprus Sheraton Cesme Hotel, Resort & Spa, Turkey Madeira Palacio Resort Hotel, Portugal Penny Hill Park Hotel, England Mardavall Hotel & Spa, Spain Hotel Fortina Spa Resort, Malta The St David's Hotel & Spa, Wales Anassa, Cyprus Aldemar Royal Mare Village & Thalasso, Greece Mare Nostrum Resort, Spain Champneys Resort Tring, England Sheraton Voyager Antalya Hotel, Resort & Spa, Turkey Europe’s Leading Theme Park Disneyland Paris, France Alton Towers, England Chessington World of Adventures, England Warner Bros Movie World Park, Spain PortAventura, Spain Europe's Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau VisitBritain Instituto de Turismo de España (TURESPAÑA) German National Tourist Office Maison de la France Italian State Tourism Board Turkish Tourist Office GNTO (Greek National Tourism Organisation) Costa del Sol Convention Bureau
Albania’s Leading Hotel Sheraton Tirana Hotel & Towers Modial Hotel Rogner Hotel Europark Tirana Chateau Linza Hotel Hotel Butrinti Andorra’s Leading Hotel Crowne Plaza Hotel Andorra Hotel Plaza Mercure Hotel Casa Canut Hotel Princesa Parc Hotel Hotel Ski Plaza Austria’s Leading Hotel Hotel Sacher Salzburg Hotel Sacher Wien Grand Hotel Wien Hotel Goldener Hirsch Le Meridien Vienna Palais Coburg Hotel Imperial Vienna Hotel Bristol Vienna Austria’s Leading Resort Hotel Salzburgerhof Dorint Sofitel Vital Royal Spa Seefeld Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol Hotel Schloss Seefels Hotel Schloss Fuschl Hotel Weisses Rössl Austria’s Leading Spa Resort Hotel Salzburgerhof Rogner-Bad Blumau Herzog Tassilo Kurhotel Elisabeth Hotel Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol Hotel Weisses Rössl Austria’s Leading Ski Resort Hotel Salzburgerhof Hotel Weisses Rössl Elisabeth Hotel Thurnhers Alpenhof Arlberg Hospiz Gasthof Post, Lech am Arlberg Kristiania Lech Hotel Schloss Lebenberg, Kitzbuhel Austria’s Leading Castle Hotel Hotel Schloss Pichlarn Hotel Schloss Monchstein Hotel Schloss Fuschl Schloss Haunsperg Hotel Schloss Durnstein Hotel Schloss St. Georgen Belarus’ Leading Hotel Hotel Oktyabrsky Hotel Luchesa Hotel Orbita Hotel Minsk Hotel Belarus Belgium’s Leading Hotel Conrad Brussels Hotel Tuilerieen Montgomery Hotel Royal Windsor Hotel Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Leading Hotel Hotel Alem Hotel Casa Grande Holiday Inn Sarajevo Hotel Belvedere Bulgaria’s Leading Hotel Castle Hrankov Hilton Sofia Radisson SAS Grand Hotel Sofia Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan Grand Hotel Musala Palace Kempinski Hotel Zografski Bulgaria's Leading Resort Hotel Riu Helena Sands Riviera Beach Hotel Marina Royal Palace, Duni Royal Resort Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko Grand Hotel Varna Imperial Hotel Riviera Holiday Club
Bulgaria’s Leading Spa Resort Grand Hotel Musala Palace Grand Hotel Varna Imperial Hotel Riviera Holiday Club Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko Croatia’s Leading Hotel Hotel Croatia Hotel Milenij Opatija The Westin Zagreb The Regent Esplanade, Zagreb Sheraton Zagreb Hotel The Pucic Palace Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa Croatia’s Leading Spa Resort Hotel Milenij Opatija Hotel Ivan Hotel Miranmar Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa Cyprus’ Leading Hotel Hawaii Grand Hotel & Resort Amathus Beach Hotel Paphos Amathus Beach Hotel Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort Cyprus’ Leading Resort Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort Anassa The Annabelle Elysium Beach Resort InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel Almyra Cyprus’ Leading Spa Resort Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort Paphos Amathus Beach Hotel Anassa Elysium Beach Resort Czech Republic’s Leading Hotel The Iron Gate Hotel InterContinental Prague Hotel Savoy Hotel Pariz Prague Hotel Aria Prague Hotel Hoffmeister Four Seasons Prague Radisson SAS Alcron Hotel Czech Republic’s Leading Business Hotel Four Seasons Prague Hotel InterContinental Prague Hotel Savoy Carlo IV Hotel President Hotel Czech Republic’s Leading Spa Resort Bristol Palace Hotel Esplanade Spa & Golf Resort Falkensteiner Grand Spa Hotel Marienbad Maximilian Hotel Spa Hotel Imperial Czech Republic's Leading Golf Resort Hotel Esplanade Spa & Golf Resort Park Hotel Golf Darovansky dvúr Resort Denmark’s Leading Hotel Hotel d'Angleterre Falsled Kro Hotel Skt. Petri Palace Hotel - A Meridien Hotel Radisson SAS Royal Hotel Hilton Copenhagen Airport Hotel England’s Leading Hotel The Dorchester The Savoy The Lanesborough The Ritz London Amberly Castle Four Seasons Hampshire Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Baglioni Hotel
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England’s Leading Business Hotel The Lowry Hotel, Manchester Copthorne Hotel Newcastle Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham Radisson Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hilton London Park Lane Jumeirah Carlton Tower Sheraton Park Tower Four Seasons Hotel Canary Wharf Langham Hotel London
France’s Leading Resort Hotel du Palais Biarritz Evian Royal Resort Le Grand Coeur Les Sources de Caudalie
England’s Leading Resort Champneys Resort Tring Chewton Glen Danesfield House Hotel and Spa Stoke Park Club Four Seasons Hampshire Hoar Cross Hall
France’s Leading Spa Resort Hotel Miramar-Crouesty Les Fermes de Marie Evian Royal Resort Les Sources de Caudalie Trianon Palace & Spa
England’s Leading Golf Resort St Mellion International Hotel Golf & Country Club The De Vere Belfry Bovey Castle The Grove The Manor House Hotel Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club England’s Leading Spa Resort The Grove Stoke Park Club Seaham Hall Hotel and Serenity Spa Hotel Le Spa Rowhill Grange Hotel & Spa Whatley Manor Cowley Manor Chewton Glen Penny Hill Park Hotel Champneys Resort Tring England’s Leading Castle Hotel Amberley Castle Langley Castle Hotel Lumley Castle Thornbury Castle Augill Castle Bovey Castle Estonia’s Leading Hotel Schlössle Hotel Radisson SAS Hotel Tallin The Three Sisters Hotel Georg Ots Spa Hotel Hotel St. Petersbourg Estonia’s Leading Business Hotel Revel Hotel Olümpia Domina Inn City Tallinn Radisson SAS Hotel Tallin Hotel St. Petersbourg Finland’s Leading Hotel Hotel Kämp Scandic Simonkentta Helsinki Hilton Helsinki Strand Finland’s Leading Spa Resort Naantali Spa Hotel Hotel Haikko Manor Holiday Club Turku France’s Leading Hotel Château Les Crayères Majestic Barriere Cannes Hotel Le Bristol Paris Hotel de Crillon Paris Hotel Ritz Paris Four Seasons Hotel George V Hotel Meurice Hotel Plaza Athenee Paris InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel Martinez Hotel France’s Leading Business Hotel InterContinental Carlton Cannes Hotel Ritz Paris Four Seasons Hotel George V Hilton Arc de Triomphe Paris Le Meridien Etoile Paris InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel Martinez Hotel
France’s Leading Golf Resort Evian Royal Resort Les Bordes Domaine du Roncemay Domaine de Belesbat Four Seasons Resort Provence
France’s Leading Ski Resort Byblos des Neiges Courchevel Hotel de Charme Les Airelles Le Grand Coeur Hotel Le Hameau Albert 1er, Chamonix Le Melezin Hotel Christiania Val D'Isere France’s Leading Castle Hotel Chateau de la Guillonniere Chateau des Briottieres Chateau de la Bourdaisiere Chateau de Massillan Chateau de Mirambeau Chateau de Cassis Chateau Hotel de la Messardiere Georgia's Leading Hotel Sheraton Metechi Palace Tbilisi Marriott Hotel Sport Hotel Gudauri Courtyard by Marriott Tbilisi Germany’s Leading Hotel Raffles Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten The Schlosshotel Berlin Hotel Adlon Kempinski Hotel Concorde Berlin Park Hotel Bremen Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg Bayerischer Hof Hotel InterContinental Frankfurt Hilton Berlin ArabellaSheraton Grand Hotel, Frankfurt Mandarin Oriental Munich InterContinental Berlin Germany’s Leading Business Hotel Hotel Adlon Kempinski Hotel Concorde Berlin InterContinental Berlin Radisson SAS Hotel Berlin The Ritz-Carlton Berlin Dom Hotel Sheraton Frankfurt Hotel & Towers Radisson SAS Hotel Hanover Germany’s Leading Resort Hartl Life Resort Park Hotel Bremen Schlosshotel Kronberg Brenner's Park Hotel & Spa Kempinski Grand Hotel Heiligendamm Gibraltar’s Leading Hotel The Rock Hotel Caleta Hotel The Eliott Hotel Greece’s Leading Hotel Hotel Grande Bretagne King George II Hotel Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Elounda Bay Palace Danai Beach Resort & Villas Divani Apollon Palace & Spa Athens Acropol
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Greece’s Leading Boutique Hotel Fresh Hotel Lato Boutique Hotel Grecotel Mandola Rosa Suites & Villas Life Gallery Hotel Belvedere Mykonos Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites Hotel Katikies Greece’s Leading Resort Elounda Beach Hotel Divani Apollon Palace & Spa Blue Palace Resort & Spa St. Nicolas Bay Hotel Sani Resort Santa Marina Resort & Villas Grecotel Creta Palace Porto Elounda Deluxe Resort Astir Palace Vouliagmeni Greece’s Leading Spa Resort Aldemar Olympian Village Blue Palace Resort & Spa Elounda Beach Hotel Myconian Imperial Hotel & Thalasso Spa Aldemar Royal Mare Village & Thalasso Divani Apollon Palace & Spa Elounda Peninsula Greece’s Leading Villa Porto Zante Villas Kilada Hills Perivolas Eagles Nest Villa Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites Hungary’s Leading Hotel Hilton Budapest West End Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal InterContinental Budapest Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Le Meridien Budapest Hungary's Leading Resort Danubius Thermal Hotel Aqua Heviz Hotel Europe Fit Princess Palace Radisson SAS Birdland Golf & Country Club Pólus Palace Thermal Golf Club Hotel Iceland’s Leading Hotel Hotel Holt Grand Hotel Reykjavik Odinsve Hotel Hotel Borg Nordica Hotel Radisson SAS Saga Hotel Ireland’s Leading Hotel The Clarence The Westbury Hotel The Merrion Hotel The Berkeley Court Hotel Dromoland Castle Four Seasons Dublin Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort Ireland’s Leading Golf Resort Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Club The K Club Dromoland Castle Mount Juliet Conrad Ireland’s Leading Spa Resort Delphi Mountain Resort & Spa Park Hotel Kenmare Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa Sheen Falls Lodge Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort Ireland’s Leading Castle Hotel Ashford Castle Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Club Dromoland Castle Markree Castle Glin Castle
Italy’s Leading Hotel St. Regis Grand Hotel Hotel de Russie Hotel Cipriani Grand Hotel Miramare Four Seasons Hotel Milano San Domenico Palace Hotel Palazzo Sasso Ravello Hotel Principe di Savoia Milan Le Sirenuse Carlton Hotel Baglioni Grand Hotel Timeo Hotel Gritti Palace Luna Hotel Baglioni
Lithuania’s Leading Hotel Crowne Plaza Hotel Vilnius Stikliai Hotel Palanga Hotel Le Meridien Villion Resort & Convention Centre Radisson SAS Astorija
Italy’s Leading Boutique Hotel The Grey Hotel Milan Furore Inn Resort Hotel Villa San Michele Relais la Suvera Bulgari Milano Miramare e Castello
Macedonia's Leading Hotel Hotel Bistra Mavrovo Hotel Metropol Hotel Arka Hotel Aleksandar Palace
Italy’s Leading Business Hotel Hotel de Russie St. Regis Grand Hotel The Westin Excelsior Rome Park Hyatt Milan Melia Milano Hotel Grand Hotel Baglioni Four Seasons Hotel Milano Sheraton Roma Hotel & Conference Center Italy’s Leading Resort Hotel Cala di Volpe Palazzo Arzaga Hotel Spa & Golf Resort Santa Caterina Hotel Kempinski Hotel Giardino di Costanza Sicily Capri Palace Hotel & Spa Palazzo Sasso Ravello Hotel Caruso Forte Village Resort Italy’s Leading Golf Resort Park Hotel Siena Palazzo Arzaga Hotel Spa & Golf Resort Masseria San Domenico Grand Hotel Palazzo Della Fonte Italy’s Leading Spa Resort Capri Palace Hotel & Spa Forte Village Resort Le Sirenuse Adler Thermae Spa & Wellness Resort Palazzo Arzaga Hotel Spa & Golf Resort Grotta Giusti Spa Resort Rome Cavalieri Hilton Italy’s Leading Ski Resort Hotel Croce Bianca & Spa Vivenes Le Grand Hotel Cour Maison Hotel Baita dei Pini Bormio Park Hotel Faloria Cristallo Reconditioning and Beauty Hotel & Spa Hotel Hermitage Cervinia Italy’s Leading Villa Borgo Bernardini Villa del Parco & Spa Villa Feltrinelli Pergola Villas Villa Montartino Latvia’s Leading Hotel Radisson SAS Daugava Hotel Grand Palace Hotel Baltic Beach Hotel Reval Hotel Ridzene Hotel de Rome Latvia’s Leading Business Hotel Hotel Bergs Hotel de Rome Revel Hotel Ridzene Radisson SAS Daugava Hotel OK Park Hotel Liechtenstein’s Leading Hotel Parkhotel Sonnenhof Hotel Gorfion-Malbun Hotel Real Residence Comfort & Business Hotel
Luxembourg’s Leading Hotel Grand Hotel Cravat Hotel Le Royal Luxembourg Sofitel Luxembourg Hilton Luxembourg Hotel La Gaichel
Malta’s Leading Hotel The Westin Dragonara Resort The Xara Palace Hilton Malta Le Meridien Phoenicia Corinthia Palace Hotel Malta’s Leading Resort The Westin Dragonara Resort Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort & Spa Hotel Fortina Spa Resort Malta’s Leading Spa Resort Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz The Barceló Riviera Resort & Spa Hotel Fortina Spa Resort Moldova's Leading Hotel Hotel Dedeman Grand Chisinau Hotel Laguna Codru Hotel Complex Vispas Hotel Chisinau Jolly Alon Hotel Monaco’s Leading Hotel Hotel de Paris Hotel Hermitage Hotel Metropole Le Meridien Beach Plaza Fairmont Monte Carlo Monaco’s Leading Spa Resort Hotel Metropole Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel de Paris Hotel Hermitage Netherlands’ Leading Hotel InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam Hotel De L' Europe Hotel Okura Amsterdam Palace Hotel Noordwijk aan Zee Hotel Pulitzer Grand Hotel Huis Ter Duin Netherlands’ Leading Business Hotel Hilton Rotterdam Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schipol The Grand Amsterdam Hotel De L' Europe Grand Hotel Huis Ter Duin Hotel Okura Amsterdam InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam The Westin Rotterdam Netherlands’ Leading Spa Resort Golden Tulip Resort Fontana Nieuweschans Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel Grand Hotel Huis Ter Duin Chateau St. Gerlach Thermae 2000 en Thermaetel Northern Ireland’s Leading Hotel Slieve Donard Hotel Culloden Hotel The Europa Radisson SAS Roe Park Resort Malmaison Belfast Hilton Belfast
Norway’s Leading Hotel Hotel Continental Bristol Hotel Gran Hotel Thorn Hotel Bergen Airport EngØ Gárd
San Marino’s Leading Hotel Hotel Titano iXo Hotel Locanda dell'Artista Grand Hotel San Marino Grand Hotel Primavera
Norway’s Leading Ski Resort Vestila Resort Radisson SAS Resort Beitostolen Dr. Homs Hotel Fleischer's Hotel
Scotland’s Leading Hotel The Balmoral The Gleneagles Hotel The Scotsman Hotel The Arthouse Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St. Andrews Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
Poland’s Leading Hotel Grand Hotel Le Royal Meridien Bristol, Warsaw Hotel Westin Warsaw Hotel Le Regina Warsaw Sheraton Warsaw Hotel & Towers Portugal’s Leading Hotel Lapa Palace Hotel Quinta do Lago Sheraton Algarve Hotel Pine Cliffs Resort Reid's Palace Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Portugal’s Leading Boutique Hotel Vila Joya Hotel Albatroz Al Janelas Verdes Hotel Britannia Lisbon Choupana Hills Resort & Spa Hotel Quinta da Bela Vista Portugal’s Leading Resort Hotel Quinta do Lago Palace Hotel do Bussaco Sheraton Algarve Hotel Pine Cliffs Resort Vila Vita Parc Madeira Palacio Resort Hotel Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort Le Meridien Penina Golf & Resort Portugal’s Leading Golf Resort Hotel Quinta do Lago Vale do Lobo Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort Vila Vita Parc Le Meridien Penina Golf & Resort Casa Velha do Palheiro Madeira Palacio Resort Hotel Portugal’s Leading Spa Resort Madeira Palacio Resort Hotel Choupana Hills Resort & Spa Hotel Quinta do Lago Convento do Espinheiro Vila Vita Parc Hotel Do Caramulo Romania’s Leading Hotel InterContinental Bucharest Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel Crowne Plaza Hotel Bucharest Howard Johnson Grand Plaza Russia’s Leading Hotel Hotel Astoria Grand Hotel Europe Hotel Metropol Moscow Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow Grand Hotel Emerald Eliseev Palace Hotel Le Royal Meridien National Corinthia Nevskij Palace Hotel Russia’s Leading Business Hotel Corinthia Nevskij Palace Hotel Grand Hotel Europe Sheraton Palace Hotel Moscow Swissotel Krasnye Holmy Moscow Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow Hotel Astoria Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow Radisson SAS Royal Hotel St. Petersburg
Scotland’s Leading Resort The Gleneagles Hotel The Cally Palace Hotel Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, St. Andrews The Westin Turnberry Resort St. Andrews Bay Golf Resort & Spa Scotland’s Leading Golf Resort The Westin Turnberry Resort The Gleneagles Hotel Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, St. Andrews St. Andrews Bay Golf Resort & Spa Scotland’s Leading Spa Resort The Westin Turnberry Resort Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, St. Andrews The Gleneagles Hotel St. Andrews Bay Golf Resort & Spa Mar Hall Hotel Scotland’s Leading Castle Hotel Inverlochy Castle Stonefield Castle Glenapp Castle Dalhousie Castle Borthwick Castle Stobo Castle Scotland’s Leading Villa Blairquhan Myres Castle Innes House Kinloch House Gilmerton House Winton House Serbia and Montenegro's Leading Hotel Aleksandar Palas Hotel Belgrade Hotel Zlatnik Villa Montenegro Hyatt Regency Belgrade Slovakia’s Leading Hotel Radisson SAS Carlton Hotel Bratislava Hotel Marrol's Hotel Devin Hotel Hubert Hotel Grand Jasna Slovenia’s Leading Hotel Grand Hotel Toplice Hotel Lev Hotel Habakuk, Maribor Otocec Castle Hotel Grand Hotel Bernardin Grand Hotel Metropol Kendov Manor Hotel Slovenia’s Leading Spa Resort Grand Hotel Toplice The Golf Hotel Hotel Ajda Terme Smarjeske Toplice Terme Dolenjske Toplice
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Spain’s Leading Hotel Hotel Arts Barcelona Hotel Puente Romano Marbella Hotel Alfonso XIII, A Westin Hotel Hotel Palace Barcelona Hotel Occidental Miguel Angel Hotel Hesperia Madrid Gran Hotel Lopesan Villa del Conde Meloneras Hotel Majestic Barcelona Le Meridien Barcelona Spain’s Leading Business Hotel Hotel Arts Barcelona Hotel Ritz Madrid Hotel Alfonso XIII, A Westin Hotel Hotel Majestic Barcelona Hilton Barcelona Hotel Hesperia Madrid Hotel Rey Juan Carlos 1 Spain’s Leading Boutique Hotel Casa de Carmona Hacienda Benazuza Hotel Cram Miro Hotel Bilbao Hotel Prestige Paseo de Gracia Hotel Omm Urban Hotel Hotel L'Hermitage Spain’s Leading Resort Mallorca Marriott Son Antem Golf Resort & Spa Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa Hotel Riu Grand Palace Maspalomas Oasis La Residencia Abama Hotel Resort Las Dunas Beach Hotel & Spa Spain’s Leading Golf Resort Mardavall Hotel & Spa Mallorca Marriott Son Antem Golf Resort & Spa Hyatt Regency La Manga The Almenara Golf Hotel & Spa Abama Hotel Resort ArabellaSheraton Golf Hotel Son Vida Hotel Byblos Andaluz Montecastillo Resort Hotel Puente Romano Marbella Hotel Las Madrigueras Spain’s Leading Spa Resort Incosol Hotel & Medical Spa Mare Nostrum Resort Mallorca Marriott Son Antem Golf Resort & Spa Hotel Termes Montbrió Resort, Spa & Park Denia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa La Residencia Las Dunas Beach Hotel & Spa Mardavall Hotel & Spa Sweden’s Leading Hotel Grand Hotel Stockholm Thoresta Herrgard Victory Hotel Krägga Herrgárdar Elite Plaza Hotel Hotell Kung Carl Sweden’s Leading Spa Resort Hotel Tylösand Varbergs Kurort Hotell & Spa 1909 Sigtuna Stads Hotell Ronneby Brunn Hotell Spa & Resort
Switzerland’s Leading Hotel Beau-Rivage Palace Victoria Junghau Hotel & Spa Le Richemond Raffles Le Montreux Palace Hotel Bellevue Palace Hotel President Wilson Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz InterContinental Geneve Hotel Splendide Royal Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Mandarin Oriental Hotel du Rhone Geneva Switzerland’s Leading Business Hotel Raffles Le Montreux Palace Mandarin Oriental Hotel du Rhone Geneva Radisson SAS Hotel Basel Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Beau-Rivage Palace Baur au Lac Le Palace Hilton Geneva InterContinental Zurich Switzerland’s Leading Spa Resort Badrutt's Palace Hotel Lausanne Palace & Spa Grand Hotel Park Gstaad Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz Grand Hotels Bad Ragaz Victoria Junghau Hotel & Spa Le Mirador Kempinski Lake Geneva Switzerland’s Leading Ski Resort Badrutt’s Palace Hotel Tschuggen Grand Hotel Arosa Raffles Le Montreux Palace Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz Palace Hotel Gstaad Mont Cervin Palace ArabellaSheraton Hotel Waldhuus Grand Hotel Zermatterhof Grand Regina Alpin Wellfit Hotel Turkey’s Leading Hotel Sheraton Hotel & Convention Centre Ankara Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Ada Hotel InterContinental Ceylan Istanbul Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul Conrad Istanbul Hyatt Regency Istanbul Hilton Istanbul Swissotel The Bosphorus Turkey’s Leading Business Hotel Movenpick Hotel Istanbul Sheraton Hotel & Convention Centre Ankara Ankara HiltonSA Conrad Istanbul Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Hyatt Regency Istanbul The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul Renaissance Polat Istanbul Hotel Turkey’s Leading Resort Klassis Resort Hotel Sheraton Voyager Antalya Hotel, Resort & Spa Hillside Beach Club Renaissance Antalya Beach Resort & Spa Kemer Resort Hotel Medesa Hotel Turkey’s Leading Spa Resort Sheraton Voyager Antalya Hotel, Resort & Spa Hillside Beach Club Hillside Su Hotel The Marmara Bodrum Renaissance Antalya Beach Resort & Spa Sheraton Cesme Hotel, Resort & Spa
Ukraine’s Leading Hotel Grand Hotel Ukraine Premier Palace Hotel Donbass Palace Hotel Hotel Oreanda Rixos Prikarpatye Radisson SAS Hotel Kiev Ukraine’s Leading Business Hotel Donbass Palace Hotel Premier Palace Hotel Radisson SAS Hotel Kiev Wales’ Leading Hotel The Angel Hotel The St David's Hotel & Spa Bodysgallen Hall Hilton Cardiff The Celtic Manor Resort Morgans Hotel Osbourne House Wales’ Leading Golf Resort Marriott St. Pierre Hotel & Country Club The Vale Hotel The Celtic Manor Resort The Gower Golf Club De Vere St. David's Park Wales’ Leading Spa Resort The Celtic Manor Resort The St David's Hotel & Spa Bodysgallen Hall The Vale Hotel
INDIAN OCEAN Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline Air Seychelles Air Madagascar Air Mauritius British Airways Lufthansa South African Airways Air France Indian Ocean’s Leading First Class Airline Air Mauritius British Airways Lufthansa South African Airways Air France Indian Ocean’s Leading Business Class Airline British Airways Air France Lufthansa South African Airways Air Seychelles Air Madagascar Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport Roland Garros International Airport, Reunion Island Seychelles International Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Mauritius Male International Airport, Maldives Indian Ocean’s Leading Car Hire Hertz Avis Argus Car Rentals Indian Ocean’s Leading Casino Resort Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Beach Resort & Casino, Seychelles Berjaya Le Morne Beach Resort Hotel & Casino, Mauritius The Plantation Club Resort & Casino, Seychelles Indian Ocean’s Leading Conference Hotel Hilton Madagascar The Plantation Club Resort & Casino, Seychelles One&Only Le Tousserok, Mauritius
Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination Mauritius Seychelles Madagascar Maldives Indian Ocean’s Leading Family Resort Voile d'Or Resort & Spa, Mauritius One&Only Le Tousserok, Mauritius Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa, Maldives Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa Le Coco Beach , Mauritius La Pirogue, Mauritius Sainte Anne Resort & Spa, Seychelles Indian Ocean’s Leading Golf Resort Lemuria Resort of Praslin, Seychelles Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa, Mauritius One&Only Le Tousserok, Mauritius Belle Mare Plage Resort, Mauritius Indian Ocean’s Leading Hotel Hotel LíArchipel, Seychelles One&Only Le Saint Geran, Mauritius Banyan Tree Seychelles One&Only Le Tousserok, Mauritius Ch‚teau de Feuilles, Seychelles The Oberoi Mauritius Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa One&Only Kanuhura, Maldives Le Meridien Fishermanís Cove, Seychelles One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah Indian Ocean’s Leading Hotel Brand Hotels Constance Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts Beachcomber Hotels Kerzner International One&Only Resorts Indian Ocean’s Leading Resort Banyan Tree Seychelles The Oberoi Mauritius One&Only Le Tousserok, Mauritius Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa, Maldives Taj Coral Reef Resort, Maldives The Residence, Mauritius Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives Le Meridien Fisherman's Cove, Seychelles Coco Palm Resort & Spa, Maldives Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa La Pirogue, Mauritius Indian Ocean’s Leading Spa Resort One&Only Le Saint Geran, Mauritius Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Wolmar, Mauritius Banyan Tree Seychelles The Oberoi Mauritius Sainte Anne Resort & Spa, Seychelles Coco Palm Resort & Spa, Maldives Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives Cocoa Island, Maldives Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa, Maldives Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa Indian Ocean’s Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau Maldives Tourism Promotion Board Seychelles Tourism Board Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority Madagascar’s Leading Hotel Hilton Madagascar Andilana Beach Hotel Colbert Hotel Anjajavy I'Hotel Maldives’ Leading Hotel One&Only Kanuhura Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Banyan Tree Maldives Coco Palm Resort & Spa Taj Coral Reef Resort Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah
Maldives’ Leading Resort Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa Taj Coral Reef Resort Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Lohifushi Island Resort Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives Coco Palm Resort & Spa Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah Huvafen Fushi Maldives Maldives’ Leading Spa Resort Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa Banyan Tree Maldives Coco Palm Resort & Spa Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives Cocoa Island Huvafen Fushi Maldives Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa Mauritius’ Leading Hotel Royal Palm Hotel The Oberoi Mauritius Le Prince Maurice One&Only Le Tousserok Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa One&Only Le Saint Geran Mauritius’ Leading Resort The Oberoi Mauritius Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Wolmar One&Only Le Tousserok Belle Mare Plage Resort Le Paradise Cove & Spa La Pirogue The Residence Sugar Beach Resort Voile d'Or Resort & Spa Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa Mauritius’ Leading Golf Resort One&Only Le Saint Geran Belle Mare Plage Resort Paradis Hotel & Golf Club Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa One&Only Le Tousserok Mauritius’ Leading Spa Resort Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa The Residence Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Wolmar One&Only Le Saint Geran The Oberoi Mauritius Le Prince Maurice Reunion Island’s Leading Hotel Hotel Le Saint-Alexis Les Villas Du Lagon Hotel Le Saint Denis Mercure Creolia Saint-Denis Grand Hotel des Mascareignes Seychelles’ Leading Hotel Banyan Tree Seychelles The Plantation Club Resort & Casino Le Meridien Fisherman's Cove Chateau de Feuilles Lemuria Resort of Praslin Hotel Acajou Hotel L,Archipel Seychelles’ Leading Resort Lemuria Resort of Praslin Banyan Tree Seychelles Fregate Island Private Cerf Island Marine Park Resort Taj Denis Island Le Meridien Fisherman's Cove Sainte Anne Resort & Spa Seychelles’ Leading Spa Resort Banyan Tree Seychelles Fregate Island Private Le Meridien Fisherman's Cove North Island Sainte Anne Resort & Spa Lemuria Resort of Praslin
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MIDDLE EAST Middle East's Leading Airline Emirates Gulf Air Kuwait Airways Saudi Arabian Airlines MEA - Middle East Airlines Qatar Airways Royal Jordanian Airlines Etihad Airways Middle East's Leading First Class Airline Qatar Airways Emirates Gulf Air Middle East's Leading Business Class Airline Emirates Gulf Air Etihad Airways Swiss International Air Lines Qatar Airways Middle East's Leading Airport Abu Dhabi Airport, United Arab Emirates Bahrain Airport Dubai International Airport Riyadh King Khaled International Airport, Saudi Arabia Kuwait International Airport Middle East’s Leading Car Hire Hertz Avis Budget Holiday Autos Europcar Middle East’s Leading Conference Centre Abu Dhabi Conference and Exhibition Centre, United Arab Emirates Dubai World Trade Centre Gulf International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Bahrain Sheraton Doha Convention Centre, Qatar Middle East’s Leading Conference Hotel Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai Sheraton Bahrain Hotel & Towers InterContinental Abu Dhabi The Fairmont Dubai InterContinental Jordan Sheraton Doha Hotel & Resort, Qatar The Gulf Hotel Bahrain The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Grand Hyatt Dubai Le Meridien Amman, Jordan Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Middle East's Leading Destination Bahrain Dubai Eilat Oman Abu Dhabi Qatar Middle East’s Leading Golf Resort Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai Park Hyatt Dubai Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Dubai The Montgomerie Dubai Club House Hatta Fort Hotel, Dubai
Middle East's Leading Hotel Al Faisaliah Hotel, Saudi Arabia One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai Four Seasons Hotel Doha, Qatar InterContinental Abu Dhabi Four Seasons Hotel Amman, Jordan InterContinental Al Bustan Palace Muscat, Oman Burj Al Arab, Dubai The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa The Chedi Muscat, Oman The Fairmont Dubai Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai The Ritz-Carlton Doha, Qatar Madina Oberoi, Saudi Arabia Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Middle East's Leading Business Hotel Grand Hyatt Amman, Jordan JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City Le Meridien Amman, Jordan Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai The Fairmont Dubai Burj Al Arab, Dubai The Ritz-Carlton Doha, Qatar InterContinental Abu Dhabi Amman Marriott Hotel, Jordan Sheraton Herods Palace Hotel, Israel Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi InterContinental Jordan Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Middle East's Leading Hotel Brand Jumeirah Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels Rotana Hotels Middle East's Leading Presidential Suite One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai Burj Al Arab, Dubai InterContinental Abu Dhabi The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa Four Seasons Hotel Doha, Qatar InterContinental Al Bustan Palace Muscat, Oman Middle East's Leading Resort The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai The Chedi Muscat, Oman Sheraton Coral Beach Hotel & Resort, Lebanon Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort, Oman Four Seasons Hotel Amman, Jordan The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort & Towers, Abu Dhabi The Ritz-Carlton Doha, Qatar Ajman Kempinski Hotel & Resort, Ajman Sheraton Doha Hotel & Resort, Qatar Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Middle East's Leading Beach Resort Radisson SAS Resort Hotel Sharjah InterContinental Al Bustan Palace Muscat, Oman The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai Sheraton Coral Beach Hotel & Resort, Lebanon Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort, Oman Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, Fujairah Sunset Beach Resort, Saudi Arabia Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers, Abu Dhabi
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Middle East’s Leading Spa Resort The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai The Ritz-Carlton Dubai Taj Palace Hotel Dubai InterContinental Mountain Resort & Spa Mzaar, Lebanon The Chedi Muscat, Oman Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa The Fairmont Dubai One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai Le Meridien Dead Sea, Israel InterContinental Jordan Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Middle East's Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau Bahrain Tourism Board Government of Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing Israel Ministry of Tourism Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority Jordan Tourism Board Saudi Arabia Tourist Office Qatar Tourism Authority Abu Dhabi’s Leading Hotel Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi InterContinental Abu Dhabi Emirates Palace Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Sheraton Suites Abu Dhabi Hilton Baynunah Golden Tulip Dalma Suites Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi’s Leading Resort Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort & Towers Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotel & Resort Al Diar Gulf Hotel & Resort Le Meridien Abu Dhabi Emirates Palace Bahrain’s Leading Hotel The Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel The Regency InterContinental Bahrain Sheraton Bahrain Hotel & Towers The Gulf Hotel Bahrain The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa Bahrain’s Leading Spa Resort The Regency InterContinental Bahrain Hawar Resort Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa Dubai’s Leading Hotel Hatta Fort Hotel One&Only Royal Mirage Burj Al Arab Grosvenor House Dubai Taj Palace Hotel Dubai Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa The Ritz-Carlton Dubai The Jumeirah Beach Hotel Jumeirah Emirates Towers The Fairmont Dubai Hilton Dubai Creek Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Dubai’s Leading Business Hotel Jumeirah Emirates Towers Grand Hyatt Dubai The Fairmont Dubai The Jumeirah Beach Hotel Madinat Jumeirah Burj Al Arab Dubai’s Leading Resort Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa The Jumeirah Beach Hotel Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa One&Only Royal Mirage The Ritz-Carlton Dubai Hatta Fort Hotel Jumeirah Beach Club Resort & Spa Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Madinat Jumeirah
Dubai’s Leading Golf Resort Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa Arabian Ranches Golf Club The Montgomerie Dubai Club House Hatta Fort Hotel Park Hyatt Dubai Dubai’s Leading Spa Resort Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa The Fairmont Dubai Jumeirah Beach Club Resort & Spa The Jumeirah Beach Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Dubai Shangri-La Hotel Dubai Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa One&Only Royal Mirage Madinat Jumeirah Fujairah's Leading Hotel Al Diar Siji Hotel Hilton Fujairah Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort Israel’s Leading Hotel The American Colony Hotel King David Jerusalem Hotel InterContinental David Tel-Aviv Mizpe Hayamim Resort Inbal Jerusalem Hotel Sheraton Herods Palace Hotel Dan Tel Aviv Hotel Israel's Leading Resort Le Meridien Haifa Mizpe Hayamim Resort Renaissance Tel Aviv Mount Zion Hotel Le Meridien Dead Sea Sheraton Moriah Dead Sea Israel’s Leading Spa Resort Carmel Forest Spa Resort Le Meridien Dead Sea Herods Vitalis Spa Golden Tulip Privilege Dead Sea Mizpe Hayamim Resort Jordan’s Leading Hotel Grand Hyatt Amman Le Meridien Amman Le Royal Hotel Amman InterContinental Jordan Four Seasons Hotel Amman Kempinski Hotel Amman Radisson SAS Amman Amman Marriott Hotel Jordan's Leading Business Hotel Grand Hyatt Amman Le Meridien Amman The Regency Hotel InterContinental Jordan Amman Marriott Hotel Kempinski Hotel Amman Jordan’s Leading Resort Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel & Towers The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea Four Seasons Hotel Amman InterContinental Jordan Jordan’s Leading Spa Resort Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa Four Seasons Hotel Amman The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea InterContinental Jordan Kuwait’s Leading Hotel JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City Le Meridien Kuwait Radisson SAS Hotel Kuwait City Sheraton Kuwait Hotel & Towers Le Meridien Tower Kuwait Hilton Kuwait Resort
Lebanon’s Leading Hotel Hotel Albergo Metropolitan Palace Hotel Beirut Hotel Al Bustan Gefinor Rotana Hotel Sheraton Coral Beach Hotel & Resort InterContinental Le Vendôme Beirut Le Meridien Commodore Le Royal Beirut Beirut Marriott Hotel Le Bristol Hotel Beirut InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut Lebanon’s Leading Resort InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut Sheraton Coral Beach Hotel & Resort InterContinental Mountain Resort & Spa Mzaar Movenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut Le Royal Beirut The Grand Hills Hotel & Spa Lebanon’s Leading Spa Resort InterContinental Mountain Resort & Spa Mzaar Movenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut Le Royal Beirut The Grand Hills Hotel & Spa Oman’s Leading Hotel InterContinental Al Bustan Palace Muscat The Chedi Muscat InterContinental Muscat Sheraton Oman Hotel Hilton Salalah Grand Hyatt Muscat Qatar’s Leading Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Doha Sheraton Doha Hotel & Resort Movenpick Hotel Doha InterContinental Doha Doha Marriott Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Doha Qatar’s Leading Resort Sheraton Doha Hotel & Resort Sealine Beach Resort Doha Marriott Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Doha The Ritz-Carlton Doha InterContinental Doha Saudi Arabia’s Leading Hotel Al Faisaliah Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre Madina Oberoi Le Gulf Meridien Al Khobar InterContinental Jeddah Hotel Al Khozama Sunset Beach Resort Saudi Arabia’s Leading Resort InterContinental Riyadh Movenpick Resort Al Nawras Island Jeddah InterContinental Abha Riyadh Marriott Hotel Sunset Beach Resort Sharjah’s Leading Hotel Radisson SAS Resort Hotel Sharjah Sharjah Rotana Hotel Grand Hotel Sharjah Millennium Hotel Sharjah Sharjah’s Leading Resort Radisson SAS Resort Hotel Sharjah Coral Beach Resort Marbella Resort Sharjah Lou’ Lou’a Beach Resort
Yemen’s Leading Hotel Taj Sheba Hotel Sheraton Sanaía Hotel Sheraton Gold Mohur Hotel & Resort Sofitel Taiz
NORTH AMERICA North America's Leading Airline American Airlines Delta Airlines Air Canada United Airlines Continental Airlines America West Airlines North America's Leading First Class Airline American Airlines Air Canada United Airlines North America's Leading Business Class Airline Continental Airlines American Airlines United Airlines Delta Airlines North America's Leading Airport Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Georgia Chicago O'Hare Airport, Illinois Denver International Airport, Colorado New York JFK Airport Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Texas North America's Leading Budget / No Frills Airline JetBlue Airways Southwest Song Alaska Airlines Ted North America’s Leading Car Hire Hertz Avis Budget Dollar Alamo North America’s Leading Casino Resort Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Nevada Caesars Atlantic City, New Jersey MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Nevada Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, New Jersey The Venetian, Nevada Bellagio Las Vegas, Nevada The Mirage Las Vegas, Nevada North America’s Leading Charter Airline Sun Country USA 3000 Airlines Miami Air International Champion Air North America’s Leading Conference Centre McCormick Place, Chicago Las Vegas Convention Centre, Nevada Anaheim Convention Centre, California Georgia International Convention Centre Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York
North America’s Leading Conference Hotel MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Nevada InterContinental The Barclay New York Hilton New York The Westin Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Hyatt Regency MCormick Place, Illinois The New York Palace The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, Georgia The Fairmont Washington, D.C. Sheraton Fallsview Hotel & Conference Centre, Ontario, Canada The Regent Beverly Wilshire, California Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Florida North America's Leading Destination Las Vegas New York Orlando Montreal Vancouver Chicago Miami San Francisco North America’s Leading Golf Resort The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club, Florida The Lodge at Pebble Beach, California The Phoenician Scottsdale, Arizona The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa, Arizona The Greenbrier, West Virginia Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina The American Club, Wisconsin The Breakers Palm Beach, Florida The Broadmoor Colorado Springs The Diplomat Country Club & Spa, Florida Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Arizona The Fairmont Banff Springs, Alberta, Canada Kiawah Island Golf Resort, South Carolina The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, Hawaii Hyatt Grand Champions Resort & Spa, California Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Oregon Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa, Arizona North America's Leading Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Florida The Peninsula Beverly Hills, California The Mansion on Turtle Creek, Texas Delano Hotel Miami, Florida Hôtel Plaza Athénée, New York Four Seasons Hotel Boston, Massachusetts Le Royal Meridien King Edward, Ontario, Canada The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, Illinois The Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows, California Trump International Hotel & Tower, New York Mandarin Oriental Miami, Florida Raffles L'Ermitage Beverly Hills, California The Wickaninnish Inn, British Columbia, Canada The St. Regis Hotel New York Windsor Court Hotel, Louisiana Bellagio Las Vegas, Nevada Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, California The Peninsula Chicago, Illinois Conrad Miami, Florida The Pierre, New York
Syria’s Leading Hotel Sheraton Damascus Hotel & Towers Bosra Cham Palace Cham Palace Le Meridien Lattakia Four Seasons Hotel Damascus Safir Hotel Homs Safir Al-Sayedah Zeinab Hotel
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North America’s Leading Boutique Hotel Hôtel Plaza Athénée, New York Post Hotel & Spa, Alberta, Canada The National Hotel South Beach, Florida Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Hotel Gansevoort, New York Campton Place Hotel, California Hotel Derek Houston, Texas Hotel Vintage Park, Washington Hotel Dominion 1912, Qubec, Canada The Waldorf Towers, New York Le Soleil Hotel & Suites, British Columbia, Canada Sunset Marquis Hotel & Villas, California The Sixty Thompson, New York Hotel Monaco Washington D.C. Delano Hotel Miami, Florida North America’s Leading Business Hotel Grand Hyatt Atlanta, Georgia The St. Regis Houston, Texas St. Regis Hotel Washington, D.C. Grand Hyatt Seattle, Washington Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Quebec, Canada The Ritz-Carlton Washington D.C. The Peninsula Beverly Hills, California InterContinental The Barclay New York Hyatt Regency MCormick Place, Illinois Hilton New York Le Royal Meridien King Edward, Ontario, Canada St. Regis Hotel San Francisco, California The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Massachusetts Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Ontario, Canada The Peninsula New York Four Seasons Hotel New York Hilton Chicago, Illinois The Ritz-Carlton New York Battery Park W New York Union Square InterContinental Buckhead, Georgia North America's Leading Hotel Brand Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Marriott Hotels & Resorts North America's Leading Resort The Phoenician Scottsdale, Arizona Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, Florida Sundance Resort, Utah Four Seasons Resort Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, Colorado Post Hotel & Spa, Alberta, Canada The Lodge at Pebble Beach, California Boca Raton Resort & Club, Florida Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu, Hawaii Lodge at Sea Island, Georgia The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Westin La Cantera Resort, Texas Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Florida The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Colorado Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, Florida The Inn at Spanish Bay, California Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Hawaii The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa, Arizona Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Florida
North America’s Leading Ski Resort The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Colorado Four Seasons Resort Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, Colorado Four Seasons Reosrt Jackson Hole, Wyoming St. Regis Resort Aspen, Colorado Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec, Canada Pan Pacific Whister Mountainside, British Columbia, Canada The Lodge at Vail, Colorado The Summit Hotel at Big Sky, Montana The Little Nell, Colorado The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, British Columbia, Canada The Fairmont Banff Springs, Alberta, Canada Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa, Colarado Stein Eriksen Lodge, Utah North America’s Leading Spa Resort Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu, Hawaii Boca Raton Resort & Club, Florida The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, British Columbia, Canada The Homestead, Virginia The Lodge at Koele, Hawaii The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa, Arizona Halekulani, Hawaii Four Seasons Resort Aviara, California The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Florida The Cloister, Georgia The Wickaninnish Inn, British Columbia, Canada Mauna Lani Resort, Hawaii The Biltmore Hotel, Florida Red Mountain Spa, Utah The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, California The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa, Colorado North America's Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority NYC & Company Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau Canadian Tourism Commission Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau USA: Arizona's Leading Hotel The Phoenician Scottsdale The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa Arizona Inn The Ritz-Carlton Phoenix Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Royal Palms Resort & Spa USA: Arizona's Leading Resort The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North Miraval Life in Balance Resort & Spa Royal Palms Resort & Spa The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Enchantment Resort Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain The Lodge at Ventana Canyon Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa The Phoenician Scottsdale
USA: Arizona's Leading Golf Resort The Phoenician Scottsdale Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Camelback Inn Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa The Lodge at Ventana Canyon The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa Omni Tuscon National Golf Resort & Spa
USA: California's Leading Golf Resort Four Seasons Resort Aviara The Lodge at Pebble Beach Pala Mesa Resort The Lodge at Torrey Pines The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay Ojai Valley Inn & Spa La Costa Resort & Spa Hyatt Grand Champions Resort & Spa Cordevalle Resort La Quinta Resort & Club The Lodge at Pebble Beach The Inn at Spanish Bay JW Marriott Desert Springs Palm Desert
USA: District of Columbia's Leading Hotel The Hay Adams The Ritz-Carlton Washington D.C. Four Seasons Hotel Washington D.C. The Jefferson Washington D.C. St. Regis Hotel Washington, D.C. Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington DC The Madison Hotel InterContinental The Willard Washington D.C. Mandarin Oriental Washington D.C. The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown The Fairmont Washington, D.C.
USA: Arizona's Leading Spa Resort Miraval Life in Balance Resort & Spa The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa The Phoenician Scottsdale Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Royal Palms Resort & Spa Camelback Inn
USA: California's Leading Spa Resort Cal-a-Vie Montage Resort & Spa Shutters Hotel on the Beach Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs Double Eagle Resort & Spa The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa La Costa Resort & Spa Ventana Inn & Spa St. Regis Resort Monarch Beach Four Seasons Resort Aviara The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay Auberge du Soleil
USA: District of Columbia's Leading Boutique Hotel Hotel Rouge Topaz Hotel Hotel Monaco Washington D.C. Hotel Madera The Hotel George Hotel Helix
USA: California's Leading Hotel The Peninsula Beverly Hills Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverley Hills The Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel & Spa The Regent Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco Mandarin Oriental San Francisco The Clift Hotel Highlands Inn Park Hyatt Carmel Raffles L'Ermitage Beverly Hills The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco The Fairmont San Francisco La Valencia Hotel The Island Hotel Newport Beach St. Regis Hotel San Francisco The Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows USA: California's Leading Boutique Hotel Post Ranch Inn Avalon Hotel Campton Place Hotel Hotel Bel-Air Hotel Metropolis San Francisco Simpson House Inn Viceroy Sunset Marquis Hotel & Villas Bernardus Lodge USA: California's Leading Business Hotel InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco Park Hyatt Century City The Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey The Regent Beverly Wilshire The Westgate Hotel San Diego W San Francisco Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Highlands Inn Park Hyatt Carmel The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco The Fairmont San Francisco St. Regis Hotel San Francisco USA: California's Leading Resort Four Seasons Resort Aviara The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel Ventana Inn & Spa La Quinta Resort & Club The Inn at Spanish Bay Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore The Island Hotel Newport Beach The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay Cordevalle Resort San Ysidro Ranch Le Parker Meridien Palm Springs Meadowood Napa Valley The Lodge at Pebble Beach Ojai Valley Inn & Spa St. Regis Resort Monarch Beach Montage Resort & Spa
USA: California's Leading Ski Resort Resort at Squaw Creek Marriott's Timber Lodge Village at Squaw Valley Embassy Suites Hotel Lake Tahoe Resort Marriott Grand Residence Club Tahoe Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn Juniper Springs Resort USA: Colorado's Leading Hotel Hotel Jerome The Broadmoor Colorado Springs The Brown Palace Hotel St. Regis Resort Aspen The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch Beaver Creek Lodge The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera USA: Colorado's Leading Business Hotel Grand Hyatt Denver Hotel Teatro The Warwick Denver Hotel Hotel Monaco Denver The Inverness Hotel & Conference Centre USA: Colorado's Leading Resort Sonnenalp Resort of Vail The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch The Broadmoor Colorado Springs St. Regis Resort Aspen Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa Beaver Creek Lodge The Pines Lodge Elk Mountain Resort Keystone Lodge USA: Colorado's Leading Golf Resort Keystone Lodge The Broadmoor Colorado Springs The Inverness Hotel & Conference Centre Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa Sheraton Steamboat Resort & Conference Center USA: Colorado's Leading Spa Resort Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa The Broadmoor Colorado Springs The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa USA: Colorado's Leading Ski Resort The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch Sonnenalp Resort of Vail The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera St. Regis Resort Aspen The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa The Pines Lodge Beaver Creek Lodge The Lodge at Vail Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa The Little Nell
USA: District of Columbia's Leading Business Hotel St. Regis Hotel Washington, D.C. InterContinental The Willard Washington D.C. The Hay Adams Mandarin Oriental Washington D.C. Capital Hilton Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill The Ritz-Carlton Washington D.C. Four Seasons Hotel Washington D.C. USA: Florida's Leading Hotel The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove Miami Delano Hotel Miami Fisher Island Hotel & Resort Four Seasons Hotel Miami The Ritz-Carlton Naples Conrad Miami Le Meridien Sunny Isles Beach The Setai South Beach The Biltmore Hotel The Atlantic The Ritz-Carlton South Beach Mandarin Oriental Miami USA: Florida's Leading Boutique Hotel The Grove Island Hotel & Spa The Hotel of South Beach Town House Hotel Miami The National Hotel South Beach Delano Hotel Miami Hotel Victor South Beach Casa Casuarina USA: Florida's Leading Resort Boca Raton Resort & Club The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach Fisher Island Hotel & Resort Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach The Ritz-Carlton Naples Little Palm Island Resort & Spa Sunset Key Guest Cottages The Breakers Palm Beach The Diplomat Country Club & Spa The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes Ponte Vedra Inn & Club USA: Florida's Leading Golf Resort Boca Raton Resort & Club The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Villas of Grand Cypress Golf Resort The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Naples PGA National Resort & Spa Palm Beach Gardens The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa The Ritz-Carlton Naples The Breakers Palm Beach The Diplomat Country Club & Spa
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USA: Florida's Leading Spa Resort The Biltmore Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Mandarin Oriental Miami Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne The Ritz-Carlton Naples Boca Raton Resort & Club The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes
USA: Illinois' Leading Business Hotel InterContinental Chicago Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers W Chicago City Center The Ritz-Carlton Chicago A Four Seasons Hotel Hyatt Regency MCormick Place The Peninsula Chicago Hilton Chicago
USA: Georgia's Leading Hotel The Gastonian The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead Four Seasons Atlanta Hyatt Regency Atlanta The Cloister W Atlanta at Perimeter Center InterContinental Buckhead Grand Hyatt Atlanta
USA: Massachusetts' Leading Hotel The Wheatleigh Hotel Fifteen Beacon Hotel Boston Harbor Hotel The Fairmont Copley Plaza White Elephant Hotel Nantucket Island The Eliot Hotel Boston The Ritz-Carlton Boston Nine Zero Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Boston The Westin Copley Place
USA: Georgia's Leading Resort Jekyll Island Club Hotel Barnsley Gardens Resort The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island The Cloister Lodge at Sea Island The Ritz-Carlton Lodge Reynolds Plantation USA: Hawaii's Leading Hotel Halekulani Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel Hana-Maui and Honua Spa JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa The Lodge at Koele Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Four Seasons Resort Lana'I at Manele Bay Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel The Fairmont Orchid USA: Hawaii's Leading Resort The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu Grand Wailea Resort & Spa Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club Four Seasons Resort Lana'I at Manele Bay Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Turtle Bay Resort JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa Princeville Resort Mauna Lani Resort The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua The Fairmont Orchid Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea USA: Hawaii's Leading Golf Resort The Lodge at Koele Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Four Seasons Resort Lana'I at Manele Bay Mauna Lani Resort Princeville Resort Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu The Fairmont Orchid USA: Hawaii's Leading Spa Resort Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Halekulani Hotel Hana-Maui and Honua Spa Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Mauna Lani Resort The Lodge at Koele Turtle Bay Resort Grand Wailea Resort & Spa The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu USA: Illinois' Leading Hotel Conrad Chicago Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Park Hyatt Chicago Sofitel Chicago Water Tower The Ritz-Carlton Chicago A Four Seasons Hotel The Peninsula Chicago
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USA: Massachusetts' Leading Resort Blantyre Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club Chatham Bars Inn The Wauwinet White Elephant Hotel Nantucket Island Wequassett Inn Resort & Golf Club USA: Massachusetts' Leading Golf Resort Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club Wequassett Inn Resort & Golf Club Sheraton Colonial Hotel & Golf Club Boston North USA: Massachusetts' Leading Spa Resort Canyon Ranch Lenox Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club Chatham Bars Inn USA: Nevada's Leading Hotel Bellagio Las Vegas The Venetian The Mirage Las Vegas MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas Wynn Las Vegas The Westin Casuarina Las Vegas Hotel, Casino & Spa The Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas USA: New York's Leading Hotel The St. Regis Hotel New York The Peninsula New York The Carlyle Hôtel Plaza Athénée, New York The Waldorf Towers The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park Trump International Hotel & Tower The Pierre Mandarin Oriental New York Four Seasons Hotel New York The Waldorf Astoria USA: New York's Leading Boutique Hotel The Sixty Thompson The Alex Hotel Mercer Hotel Hotel Gansevoort Library Hotel Hôtel Plaza Athénée, New York Hotel on Rivington The Lowell New York Chambers Hotel USA: New York's Leading Business Hotel Millenium Hilton InterContinental The Barclay New York Four Seasons Hotel New York The New York Palace The Waldorf Towers Hilton New York Jumeirah Essex House The St. Regis Hotel New York The Ritz-Carlton New York Battery Park W New York Union Square Grand Hyatt New York
USA: New York's Leading Resort Oheka Castle Hotel & Estate The Sagamore The Otesaga Resort Hotel Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa Castle on the Hudson Lake Placid Lodge The Point Resort USA: Pennsylvania's Leading Hotel The Rittenhouse Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia Loews Philadelphia Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa USA: Texas' Leading Hotel The St. Regis Houston Four Seasons Hotel Austin The Driskill Hotel The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa Four Seasons Hotel Houston The Fairmont Dallas Hotel Crescent Court Watermark Hotel & Spa The Mansion on Turtle Creek USA: Texas' Leading Boutique Hotel Hotel Za Za Hotel Icon Hotel Derek Houston The Lancaster Houston USA: Texas' Leading Business Hotel Hyatt Regency Dallas The St. Regis Houston InterContinental Dallas Four Seasons Hotel Houston The Mansion on Turtle Creek USA: Texas' Leading Resort Four Seasons Resort & Club Dallas at Las Colinas Lajitas Resort Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa Barton Creek Resort & Spa Westin La Cantera Resort USA: Texas' Leading Golf Resort Westin La Cantera Resort Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa Lajitas Resort Horseshoe Bay Resort Marriott Barton Creek Resort & Spa Four Seasons Resort & Club Dallas at Las Colinas USA: Texas' Leading Spa Resort The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa Hotel Crescent Court Lake Austin Spa Resort Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa Barton Creek Resort & Spa Four Seasons Resort & Club Dallas at Las Colinas USA: Utah's Leading Hotel Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City Salt Lake City Marriott City Center Hilton Salt Lake City Center The Grand America Hotel USA: Utah's Leading Resort Sorrel River Ranch Resort Homestead Golf Resort & Conference Center Sundance Resort Green Valley Resort & Spa Stein Eriksen Lodge USA: Utah's Leading Spa Resort Sorrel River Ranch Resort Red Mountain Spa Sundance Resort Green Valley Resort & Spa Stein Eriksen Lodge USA: Utah's Leading Ski Resort Stein Eriksen Lodge Sundance Resort The Canyons Grand Summit
Marriott's MountainSide Villas The Lodges at Deer Valley The Silver King Hotel
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise The Rimrock Resort Hotel The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
USA: Virginia's Leading Hotel Williamsburg Inn Keswick Hall at Monticello Morrison House The Jefferson Hotel The Inn at Little Washington
Canada: British Columbia’s Leading Hotel The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Wedgewood Hotel & Spa The Fairmont Empress Opus Hotel Vancouver The Wickaninnish Inn Pan Pacific Vancouver Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
USA: Virginia's Leading Resort Keswick Hall at Monticello The Tides Inn The Homestead Kingsmill Resort & Spa USA: Virginia's Leading Golf Resort Williamsburg Inn Keswick Hall at Monticello The Tides Inn The Homestead Kingsmill Resort & Spa USA: Virginia's Leading Spa Resort Kingsmill Resort & Spa The Tides Inn The Homestead USA: Washington's Leading Hotel The Fairmont Olympic Hotel Grand Hyatt Seattle The Edgewater Hotel W Seattle Hotel Monaco Seattle Summerfield Suites by Wyndham USA: Washington's Leading Boutique Hotel The Inn at Langley Hotel Andra Hotel Vintage Park Alexis Hotel Hotel Monaco Seattle Inn at the Market USA: Washington's Leading Business Hotel The Fairmont Olympic Hotel The Edgewater Hotel W Seattle Hotel Monaco Seattle Grand Hyatt Seattle USA: Washington's Leading Resort Sun Mountain Lodge Rosario Resort & Spa Port Ludlow Resort Alderbrook Resort & Spa Semiahmoo Resort Salish Lodge & Spa USA: Washington's Leading Spa Resort Rosario Resort & Spa Semiahmoo Resort Alderbrook Resort & Spa Woodmark Hotel on Lake Washington Salish Lodge & Spa Canada: Alberta’s Leading Hotel The Rimrock Resort Hotel The Fairmont Banff Springs The Westin Calgary The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Hyatt Regency Calgary Post Hotel & Spa The Fairmont Palliser Canada: Alberta’s Leading Resort The Fairmont Banff Springs The Rimrock Resort Hotel The Delta Lodge at Kananaskis The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Canada: Alberta’s Leading Spa Resort The Fairmont Banff Springs The Delta Lodge at Kananaskis Post Hotel & Spa The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise The Rimrock Resort Hotel Canada: Alberta’s Leading Ski Resort The Fairmont Banff Springs Post Hotel & Spa
Canada: British Columbia’s Leading Resort The Fairmont Chateau Whistler The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler Four Seasons Resort Whistler The Wickaninnish Inn Sonora Resort Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa The Aerie Resort King Pacific Lodge Canada: British Columbia’s Leading Spa Resort The Fairmont Chateau Whistler The Aerie Resort Summit Lodge & Spa The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler The Wickaninnish Inn Pan Pacific Whister Mountainside Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa Canada: British Columbia’s Leading Ski Resort First Tracks Lodge Whistler Pinnacle Summit Lodge & Spa Four Seasons Resort Whistler Pan Pacific Whister Mountainside Purcell Mountain Lodge The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Canada: Ontario’s Leading Hotel Le Royal Meridien King Edward Fairmont Chateau Laurier Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa The Westin Harbour Castle The Drake Hotel Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel The Prince of Wales Hotel & Spa The Fairmont Royal York Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Canada: Ontario’s Leading Ski Resort Blue Mountain Resort Horseshoe Resort The Inn at Christie's Mill Deerhurst Resort Hockley Valley Resort Talisman Mountain Resort Canada: Quebec’s Leading Hotel Hotel Le St-James Montreal Auberge Hatley The Ritz-Carlton Montreal W Montreal Sofitel Montreal Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Le Meridien Versailles Lowes Hotel Vogue Montreal Canada: Quebec’s Leading Boutique Hotel Hotel Le St-James Montreal Hotel Godin Hotel Le Germain Montreal Hotel Dominion 1912 Hotel Place D'Armes St Paul Hotel Canada: Quebec’s Leading Resort Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Fairmont Le Cháteau Montebello Hotel Quintessence Le Westin Resort & Spa Tremblant
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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Canada: Quebec’s Leading Golf Resort Fairmont Tremblant Le Westin Resort & Spa Tremblant Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Fairmont Le Château Montebello Canada: Quebec’s Leading Spa Resort Les Trois Tilleuls Fairmont Tremblant Hotel Quintessence Le Westin Resort & Spa Tremblant Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Canada: Quebec’s Leading Ski Resort Fairmont Tremblant Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel Quintessence Le Westin Resort & Spa Tremblant Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Canada: New Brunswick’s Leading Resort Kingsbrae Arms Hilton Saint John Hyatt Regency New Brunswick The Fairmont Algonquin Canada: Nova Scotia’s Leading Hotel Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa Halifax Marriott Harbourfront The Prince George Hotel The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites Castle Moffett The Westin Nova Scotia
SOUTH AMERICA South America's Leading Airline Aerolineas Argentinas Avianca VARIG Brazilian Airlines Lan Airlines TAM Brazilian South America's Leading Business Class Airline VARIG Brazilian Airlines Lan Airlines Aerolineas Argentinas Avianca South America's Leading Airport Sao Paulo Airport, Brazil Buenos Aires International Airport, Argentina Rio de Janeiro Airport, Brazil Santiago International Airport, Chile Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport, Peru South America’s Leading Car Hire Hertz Avis Budget Holiday Autos Dollar Europcar South America’s Leading Casino Resort Iguazu Grand Hotel Resort & Casino, Argentina Park Hyatt Mendoza, Argentina Sheraton Lima Hotel & Casino, Peru Conrad Punta Del Este Resort & Casino, Uruguay Hotel Del Lago Resort & Casino Pucon, Chile South America’s Leading Conference Centre Rio Convention & Exhibition Centre Riocentro, Brazil Centro de Convençóes da Bahia, Brazil La Rural Centro de Exposiciones, Argentina South America’s Leading Conference Hotel Caesar Park Hotel, Argentina Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center, Chile Hotel Del Lago Resort & Casino Pucon, Chile
Grand Hyatt Sao Paulo, Brazil Los Tajibos Hotel & Convention Centre, Bolivia South America's Leading Destination Santiago, Chile Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Buenos Aires, Argentina Lima, Peru Bahia, Brazil Galapagos Islands, Ecuador South America’s Leading Golf Resort Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Argentina Four Seasons Resort Carmelo, Uruguay Yacht y Golf Club Paraguayo, Paraguay Bourbon Iguassu Golf Club & Resort, Brazil Hotel Transamérica Ilha de Comandatuba South America's Leading Hotel Caesar Park Hotel, Argentina Copacabana Palace, Brazil San Cristobal Tower, Chile Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires, Argentina Country Club Lima Hotel, Peru Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel, Uruguay Grand Hyatt Santiago, Chile Royal Palm Hotel, Ecuador The Ritz-Carlton Santiago, Chile Alvear Palace Hotel, Argentina Hotel Monasterio, Peru Casa Grande Hotel Resort & Spa, Brazil Explora En Patagonia, Chile South America's Leading Business Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires, Argentina Grand Hyatt Sao Paulo, Brazil Alvear Palace Hotel, Argentina Hotel Oro Verde Guayaquil, Ecuador Grand Hyatt Santiago, Chile InterContinental Rio, Brazil Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center, Chile The Ritz-Carlton Santiago, Chile Park Tower, Argentina Renaissance Sao Paolo Hotel, Brazil South America's Leading Hotel Brand Fiestamericana Hotels & Resorts Caesar Park Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels Accor Hotels South America’s Leading Resort Four Seasons Resort Carmelo, Uruguay Renaissance Costa Do Sauipe Resort, Brazil Conrad Punta Del Este Resort & Casino, Uruguay Sofitel Suites Costa Do Sauipe, Brazil InterContinental Hotel Valencia, Venezuela Las Balsas, Argentina Mantra Resort Spa & Casino, Uruguay Finch Bay Hotel, Ecuador Arasha Tropical Forest Resort & Spa, Ecuador South America’s Leading Spa Resort Villarrica Park Lake Hotel, Chile Las Balsas, Argentina Kurotel Clinica E Spa, Brazil Four Seasons Resort Carmelo, Uruguay Hotel Del Lago Resort & Casino Pucon, Chile Maremares Hotel, Marina & Spa, Venezuela Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Argentina South America’s Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau Argentina Government Tourist Office EMBRATUR - Brazilian Tourist Board Ecuador Ministry of Tourism SERNATUR - National Tourist Board of Chile Rio Convention & Visitors Bureau PromPeru - Peruvian Tourism Board
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Argentina’s Leading Hotel Alvear Palace Hotel Las Balsas Posada de los Pajaros Spa Hotel Estancia La Paz Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires Park Tower Caesar Park Hotel Argentina's Leading Business Hotel Park Tower Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires Caesar Park Hotel Park Hyatt Mendoza Alvear Palace Hotel Argentina’s Leading Resort Llao Llao Hotel & Resort Las Balsas Las Hayas Resort Hotel Iguazu Grand Hotel Resort & Casino Park Hyatt Mendoza Patios de Cafayate Hotel & Spa Arelauquen Lodge Argentina’s Leading Ski Resort Hotel Piscis, Las Lenas Resort Los Notros Cumbres del Martial Hotel Pire-Hue Bolivia’s Leading Hotel Los Tajibos Hotel & Convention Centre Camino Real Suites La Paz Hotel Europa Camino Real Hotel Santa Cruz Brazil’s Leading Hotel Copacabana Palace Caesar Park Ipanema Hotel Hotel Emiliano Casa Grande Hotel Resort & Spa Hotel Transamérica Ilha de Comandatuba Fasano Hotel & Restaurante Brazil’s Leading Business Hotel Grand Hyatt Sao Paulo InterContinental Rio Renaissance Sao Paolo Hotel Le Meridien Copacabana L,Hotel Sao Paulo Fasano Hotel & Restaurante Copacabana Palace Brazil’s Leading Resort Renaissance Costa Do Sauipe Resort Sofitel Suites Costa Do Sauipe Casa Grande Hotel Resort & Spa Pestana Angra Beach Bungalows Ponta Dos Ganchos Resort Marina All Suites Hotel Costao Do Santinho Resort Brazil’s Leading Spa Resort Body & Soul Adventures Costao Do Santinho Resort Casa Grande Hotel Resort & Spa Kurotel Clinica E Spa Chile’s Leading Hotel Grand Hyatt Santiago Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center The Ritz-Carlton Santiago Hotel Neruda San Cristobal Tower Explora En Patagonia Explora En Atacama
Chile’s Leading Ski Resort Hotel Al Posada Grand Hotel Portillo Hotel Valle Nevado Gran Hotel Termas de Chillán Colombia’s Leading Hotel Hotel Casa Medina Hilton Cartagena Radisson Royal Bogota Hotel Sofitel Cartagena Santa Clara Hotel de la Opera Ecuador’s Leading Hotel Hilton Colon Guayaquil Hotel Oro Verde Guayaquil JW Marriott Hotel Quito Le Mirage Garden Hotel & Spa Royal Palm Hotel Ecuador’s Leading Business Hotel Hilton Colon Quito JW Marriott Hotel Quito Hotel Oro Verde Guayaquil Hilton Colon Guayaquil Swissotel Quito Ecuador’s Leading Resort La Selva Jungle Lodge Finch Bay Hotel Royal Palm Hotel Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve Arasha Tropical Forest Resort & Spa Ecuador’s Leading Spa Resort Vista Del Mundo Hotel, Resort & Spa Le Mirage Garden Hotel & Spa Arasha Tropical Forest Resort & Spa Madre Tierra Hotel & Spa Termas de Papallacta Guiana’s Leading Hotel Hotel Amazonia Mercure Kourou Ariatel Relais Mercure Kourou Atlantis Novotel Cayenne Paraguay’s Leading Hotel Sheraton Asuncion Hotel Yacht y Golf Club Paraguayo Sabe Centre Hotel Asuncion Internacional Hotel & Convention Centre Hotel Amalfi Chaco Hotel Peru’s Leading Hotel Hotel Monasterio Country Club Lima Hotel JW Marriott Hotel Lima Miraflores Park Hotel Double Tree El Pardo Hotel Swissotel Lima Peru’s Leading Resort Amazon Yarapa River Lodge Hotel Libertador Lago Titicaca Puno Yacumama Rain Forest Lodge Mach Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Heliconia Amazon River Lodge Suriname’s Leading Hotel Torarica Hotel & Casino Hotel Krasnapolsky Eco Resort Inn Hotel Zeelandia Suites
Chile’s Leading Resort Hotel Del Lago Resort & Casino Pucon Explora En Atacama Lodge & Spa Termas de Puyuhuapi Villarrica Park Lake Hotel
Uruguay’s Leading Hotel Four Seasons Resort Carmelo Hotel Las Cumbres Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel Conrad Punta Del Este Resort & Casino Belmont House Mantra Resort Spa & Casino
Chile’s Leading Spa Resort Hotel Del Lago Resort & Casino Pucon Villarrica Park Lake Hotel Lodge & Spa Termas de Puyuhuapi Amilik Patagonia Hotel Neruda
Uruguay’s Leading Resort Four Seasons Resort Carmelo Conrad Punta Del Este Resort & Casino Mantra Resort Spa & Casino Colony Park Plaza Kempinski Resort & Spa
Venezuela’s Leading Hotel Gran Melia Caracas InterContinental Hotel Caracas InterContinental Hotel Valencia Hotel Kristoff Hilton Barquisimeto The Centro Lido Hotel Embassy Suites Hotel Caracas
World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Internet Site Easyjet www.easyjet.com Ryanair www.ryanair.com Southwest www.southwest.com Jetblue www.jetblue.com bmibaby www.bmibaby.com Air Berlin www.airberlin.com
Venezuela’s Leading Spa Resort Laguna Mar Hotel, Resort & Casino Hotel Maremares Marina & Spa La Samanna de Margarita Hotel & Thalasso
World's Leading Mobile Wireless Technology Provider Cisco www.cisco.com Boingo www.boingo.com Intel www.intel.com BT Openzone www.bt.com/openzone iPass www.ipass.com Vodafone www.vodafone.com
TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY World's Leading Airline Website Delta www.delta.com Emirates www.emirates.com Virgin Atlantic www.virginatlantic.com Korean Air www.koreanair.com Lufthansa www.lufthansa.com Air France www.airfrance.com Etihad www.etihadairways.com World’s Leading Corporate Travel Booking Website Expedia www.expediacorporate.com Orbitz for business www.cendantcorporatetravel.com AMEX www.amex.com GetThere www.getthere.com World's Leading CRS/GDS System Amadeus Galileo Sabre Worldspan World’s Leading Cruise Website Royal Caribbean International www.royalcaribbean.com Celebrity Cruises www.celebrity.com Carnival Cruise Lines www.carnival.com Princess Cruises www.princess.com Crystal Cruises www.crystalcruises.com Radisson Seven Seas Cruises www.rssc.com World’s Leading Inflight Entertainment Emirates Singapore Airlines Virgin Atlantic Cathay Pacific Malaysia Airlines World's Leading High Speed Inflight Internet Service Provider Connexion By Boeing www.connexionbyboeing.com OnAir www.onair.com Netvigator Inflight www.inflight.netvigator.com World's Leading Hotel Brand Internet Site Marriott www.marriott.com Fairmont Hotel & Resorts www.fairmont.com Best Western www.bestwestern.com Hilton Hotels www.hilton.com InterContinental Hotels & Resorts www.InterContinental.com World's Leading Internet Booking Engine Technology Provider Datalex www.datalex.com Dolphin Dynamics - Flightscanner www.dolphind.com RWA www.rwa-net.co.uk nPorta (TravelASP) www.nporta.com HubX www.hubx.com Sabre (Meridia.res) www.sabre.com Comtec Europe www.comteceurope.co.uk E-Travel Planitgo www.e-travel.com
World's Leading Provider of Communications Solutions Telewest www.telewest.com BT www.bt.com Cable & Wireless www.cw.com AT&T www.att.com Deutsche Telecom www.telekom.de Vodafone www.vodafone.com Orange www.orange.com World's Leading Provider of HighSpeed Internet Access AT&T www.att.com BT Broadband www.bt.com/broadband Cable & Wireless www.cw.com NTL Business www.ntl.com T Mobile www.t-mobile.net World’s Leading Provider of Mobile Gadgets Siemens Toshiba Nokia Compaq Sony Hewlett Packard Samsung Sony Ericsson Apple World's Leading Tourism Authority Internet Site Thailand www.tat.or.th Australia www.australia.com Britain www.visitbritain.com Germany www.germany-tourism.de Qatar www.experienceqatar.com World’s Leading Travel Distribution Services Cendant TDS InterActiveCorp Sabre Travel Network Pegasus Solutions World's Leading Travel Internet Site Travelocity www.travelcity.com Expedia www.expedia.com Orbitz www.orbitz.com Priceline www.priceline.com Cheaptickets www.cheaptickets.com World's Leading Tour Operator Travel Site Thomas Cook www.thomascook.com Thomson www.thomson.co.uk Kuoni Travel www.kuoni.com Explore Worldwide www.exploreworldwide.com Exodus www.exodus.co.uk The Imaginative Traveller www.imaginative-traveller.com
WORLD World's Leading Airline Etihad Airways South African Airways Cathay Pacific Airways Air Jamaica Mexicana Airlines Emirates American Airlines VARIG Brazilian Airlines British Airways United Airlines
Qatar Airways Singapore Airlines Lufthansa Virgin Atlantic Airways World's Leading Airline Alliance SkyTeam (Delta Air Lines, AeroMexico, Air France, Alitalia, CSA Czech Airlines and Korean Air) Oneworld (Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Lan Chile, Qantas, Finnair and Iberia) Star Alliance (Air Canada, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, BMI British Midland, Lauda Air, Lufthansa, Mexicana, SAS, Singapore Airlines, Spanair, Thai, Tyrolean Airways, United Airlines and Varig Brazilian Airways) World's Leading Airport Cape Town International Airport, South Africa Hong Kong International Airport, China Grantley Adams International Airport, Barbados Acapulco International Airport, Mexico Frankfurt Airport, Germany Dubai International Airport Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Rio de Janeiro Airport, Brazil Singapore Changi Airport Heathrow Airport, London, England Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia World’s Leading Airport Lounge Virgin Atlantic @ Heathrow Airport, London, England American Airlines @ Chicago O’Hara Airport, Illinois British Airways @ Heathrow Airport, London, England Singapore Airlines @ Singapore Changi Airport Delta Airlines @ Atlanta HartsfieldJackson International Airport, Georgia Emirates @ Dubai International Airport Gulf Air @ Bahrain Airport World's Leading All-Inclusive Company Club Med Sandals Resorts International Superclubs Palace Resorts Iberostar Hotels & Resorts World's Leading All-Suite Hotel The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, Egypt Burj Al Arab, Dubai Hyatt Regency Suites Palm Springs, California Amandari Resort & Spa Bali, Indonesia Al Sondos Suites by Le Meridien, Dubai World's Leading Attraction British Airways London Eye, England Statue of Liberty, New York The CN Tower, Canada Statue of Cristo Redentor, Brazil Petronas Towers, Malaysia The Eiffel Tower, France World’s Leading Beach South Beach, Miami Negril, Jamaica Daytona Beach, Florida Cayman Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman Wailea Beach, Hawaii Reethi Beach, Maldives Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Crane Beach, Barbados
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World's Leading Boutique Hotel Le Soleil Hotel & Suites, British Columbia, Canada The Sixty Thompson, New York The Saxon, South Africa Hotel Lancaster, France Sunset Marquis Hotel & Villas, California Point Grace, Turks & Caicos Royce Hotel, Australia The Chedi Club at Tanah Gajah, Indonesia Metropolitan London, England Samui Peninsula Koh Samui, Thailand Delano Hotel Miami, Florida World's Leading Boutique Resort Marina All Suites Hotel, Brazil Esencia Resort, Mexico Trisara Resort, Thailand The Beach House, Barbuda Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa, British Columbia, Canada Vila Joya, Portugal The Grove Island Hotel & Spa, Florida The Balé, Indonesia Capella Lodge Lord Howe Island, Australia World's Leading Business Car Rental Company Alamo Avis Budget Hertz National Europcar Sixt World’s Leading Business Class Airline Singapore Airlines Cathay Pacific Airways Malaysia Airlines Virgin Atlantic Airways Emirates Gulf Air Swiss International Air Lines SAS Scandinavian Airlines China Airlines Qantas Airways British Airways United Airlines American Airlines Continental Airlines Qatar Airways Etihad Airways World's Leading Business Hotel Pan Pacific Singapore Four Seasons Tokyo at Marunouchi, Japan Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Massachusetts The Westin Sydney, Australia Conrad Istanbul, Turkey The Peninsula Beverly Hills, California The Ritz-Carlton New York Battery Park Four Seasons Hotel New York Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany St. Regis Hotel Washington, D.C. Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Conrad Brussels, Belgium Four Seasons Hotel George V, France Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia World's Leading Casino Resort Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Nevada The Venetian, Nevada Caesar Park Panama The Mirage Las Vegas, Nevada Conrad Treasury Brisbane, Australia Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, New Jersey Bellagio Las Vegas, Nevada MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Nevada Iguazu Grand Hotel Resort & Casino, Argentina The Palace of the Lost City, South Africa Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Nassau, Bahamas Genting Highland Resort, Malaysia
World’s Leading Castle Hotel Hotel Schloss Monchstein, Austria Chateau de Mirambeau, France Burg Schlitz, Germany Amberley Castle, England Inverlochy Castle, Scotland Dromoland Castle, Ireland Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Club, Ireland Chateau de la Bourdaisiere, France Hotel Schloss Eckberg, Germany World's Leading Charter Airline American Trans Air L.T.U. Monarch Excel Airways World’s Leading Chauffeur Limousine Company Brunel Carriage Carey Limousine Executive First Manhattan Limousines Empire International International Limousine Service Sixt World's Leading Conference & Convention Centre Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre McCormick Place, Chicago ExCeL London, England Las Vegas Convention Centre, Nevada Internationales Congress Centrum Berlin (ICC Berlin), Germany Dubai World Trade Centre World's Leading Conference Hotel Conrad Istanbul, Turkey InterContinental The Barclay New York Hilton New York Hyatt Regency MCormick Place, Illinois Grand Hyatt Dubai InterContinental Hong Kong World's Leading Conference Resort Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Florida Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Nassau, Bahamas Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Nevada Forte Village Resort, Italy World's Leading Conservation Company Conservation Corporation of Africa Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, South Africa ITC Welcomgroup Hotels Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa Costa Rica Expeditions World's Leading Credit Card American Express Mastercard Diner’s Club Visa JCB World's Leading Cruise Line Crystal Cruises Radisson Seven Seas Cruises Seabourn Cruise Line Celebrity Silversea Cruises Disney Norwegian Cruise Line Princess Cruises Cunard Line Royal Caribbean International Carnival Cruise Line World’s Leading Luxury Cruise Line Crystal Cruises Radisson Seven Seas Cruises Seabourn Cruise Line Silversea Cruises
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World's Leading Cruise Operator Star Clippers Sonesta Nile Cruises Windjammer Barefoot Cruises Regal China Cruises World’s Leading Cruise Ship Cunard “QM2” Seven Seas Mariner Radisson Diamond Golden Princess World's Leading Cruise Destination Miami Jamaica Stockholm Copenhagen Barcelona Genoa World's Leading Destination Cape Town Sydney Cancun London Dubai Las Vegas Rio de Janeiro Orlando Paris New York Rome Barcelona Barbados Greece World’s Leading Dive Destination Red Sea, Egypt Maldives Bonaire Belize Cayman Galapagos Pulau Sipadan, Borneo World's Leading Economy Class American Airlines Cathay Pacific Airways Lufthansa Qatar Airways Swiss International Air Lines Virgin Atlantic Airways British Airways World’s Leading Ecotourism Destination Tobago Main Ridge Rain Forest Murramarang Resort, New South Wales British Columbia Great Bear Rainforest, Canada Bouma National Heritage Park Taveuni, Fiji Island World’s Leading Eco Resort & Spa Jean Michel Fiji Islands Resorts El Santuario, Valle de Bravo, Mexico Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa, Australia Banyan Tree Maldives Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives Cuffie River Nature Retreat, Tobago Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve, Ecuador World's Leading Family All-Inclusive Almond Beach Resort Beaches Resorts Breezes Club Med Franklin D. Resort World's Leading Family Luxury Resort Kona Village Resort, Hawaii Barcelo La Jolla de Mismaloya, Mexico Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Florida Beaches Negril Resort & Spa, Jamaica Forte Village Resort, Italy Voile d'Or Resort & Spa, Mauritius Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
World’s Leading First Class Airline Cathay Pacific Airways Malaysia Airlines Emirates Air France British Airways Qantas Airways Lufthansa Singapore Airlines ANA (ALL Nippon Airlines) Swiss International Air Lines South African Airways United Airlines American Airlines Gulf Air Qatar Airways World's Leading Flatbed Seat Japan Airlines Air France Lufthansa South African Airways Royal Brunei Virgin Atlantic EOS Airlines World's Leading Gambling Destination Reno Las Vegas Monte Carlo Atlantic City London Macau World's Leading Golf Resort Fancourt Hotel & Country Club, South Africa The Lodge at Pebble Beach, California Bintan Lagoon Golf & Beach Resort, Indonesia Abama Hotel Resort, Spain Bonville International Golf Resort, Australia Sandy Lane, Barbados Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina Casa del Mar Beach, Golf & Spa Resort, Mexico Hyatt Regency La Manga, Spain Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, St. Andrews, Scotland Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai The Diplomat Country Club & Spa, Florida The Almenara Golf Hotel & Spa, Spain Bourbon Iguassu Golf Club & Resort, Brazil World's Leading Honeymoon Destination Antigua Las Vegas St. Lucia Barbados Jamaica Thailand Maldives World’s Leading Airline Inflight Meal Service British Airways Air France KLM Qantas Gulf Air Emirates Qatar Airways Singapore JAL World's Most Romantic Resort Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa, Jamaica Couples Ocho Rios Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa, Maldives The Residence, Mauritius Amanpuri, Thailand Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia Sandals Antigua Resort & Spa Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort, St. Lucia One&Only Le Touessrok, Mauritius World's Leading Hotel Mount Nelson Hotel, South Africa Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, Illinois The Observatory Hotel, Australia Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul, Turkey Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica The Peninsula Hong Kong Hotel Cipriani, Italy Hotel Ritz Paris, France The Peninsula Beverly Hills, California Copacabana Palace, Brazil InterContinental Hong Kong The Savoy, England
The Dorchester, England Burj Al Arab, Dubai Raffles Singapore The Peninsula Bangkok, Thailand Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Florida Four Seasons Hotel George V, France The Pierre, New York World's Leading Hotel Brand Sun International Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts Accor Hotels Conrad Hotels Sandals Resorts International InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts Marriott Hotels & Resorts Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts World's Leading Hotel Serviced Apartment 51 Buckingham Gate London The Grosvenor House Dubai Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments London Sofitel Chateau de Bangkok The Virginian Suites, Virginia 47 Park Street London World's Leading Leisure Car Rental Company Holiday Autos Hertz Avis Budget Alamo Europcar World’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Conrad Hotels Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Amanresorts St. Regis Collection Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Rosewood Hotels & Resorts World’s Leading Luxury Specialist Tour Operator Intrav Travcoa Abercrombie & Kent Travel Elegant Resorts Peter Deilmann World's Leading Luxury Train The Blue Train Venice-Simplon Orient Express Pride of Africa - Rovos Rail Palace on Wheels Eastern & Oriental Express World’s Leading New Airline Wizz Air Max Jet Virgin Nigeria EOS Airlines World’s Leading New Hotel The Palms, Turks and Caicos Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, Japan The Setai Miami, Florida St. Regis Hotel San Francisco, California World’s Leading New Resort Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Wolmar, Mauritius The Byron at Byron Bay Resort Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah, Maldives World’s Leading Presidential Suite Emperor Suite, The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Brunei Royal Suite, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Palace Suites, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Penthouse Suite, The Regent Beverly Wilshire, California Palladio Suite, Hotel Cipriani, Italy Hamilton Suite, Four Seasons Resort Nevis, St Kitts and Nevis Coco Chanel Suite, Hotel Ritz Paris, France
World’s Leading Private Jet Tour Operator Intrav PrivatAir Abercrombie & Kent Travel Travcoa TCS Expeditions World's Leading Rail Service Amtrak Eurostar SNCF Die Bahn VIA Rail Rail Europe World's Leading Resort Sun City, South Africa One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai The Lodge at Pebble Beach, California The Oberoi Rajvilas, India Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, Bahamas Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, Florida Forte Village Resort, Italy The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai The Residence, Mauritius The Phoenician Scottsdale, Arizona Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, Thailand Hayman, Australia Lodge at Sea Island, Georgia Raffles Resort Canouan Island, Grenadines Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Florida World's Leading Responsible Tourism Project Bushman Sands, South Africa Wildlife Worldwide Fugitives Drift, South Africa Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa Ocean Blue Adventures, South Africa Eco Africa Experience World's Leading Safari & Game Reserve Londolozi Private Game Reserve, South Africa Mala Mala Game Reserve, South Africa Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa Legend Lodges, Entabeni Private Game Reserve, South Africa Singita Private Game Reserve, South Africa Makalali Private Game Reserve, South Africa World's Leading Ski Destination Gstaad Aspen Cortina d'Ampezzo Verbier Meribel St. Moritz Whistler World's Leading Ski Resort Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa, Colorado Thurnhers Alpenhof, Austria Palace Hotel Gstaad, Switzerland Cristallo Reconditioning and Beauty Hotel & Spa, Italy St. Regis Resort Aspen, Colorado The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, Switzerland The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Colorado Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz, Switzerland Hotel de Charme Les Airelles, France World's Leading Spa Resort Champneys Resort Tring, England Palazzo Versace Gold Coast, Australia Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, Bahamas Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz, Switzerland Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Indonesia The BodyHoliday at LeSport, St. Lucia Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort, Cyprus Forte Village Resort, Italy Sheraton Cesme Hotel, Resort & Spa, Turkey The Lodge at Koele, Hawaii Amandari Resort & Spa Bali, Indonesia Las Ventanas, Mexico One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai Four Seasons Resort Aviara, California Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa, Maldives Sandy Lane, Barbados
World's Leading Sports Resort The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic La Manga Club, Spain The Phoenician Scottsdale, Arizona Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica World's Leading Theme Park/Attraction Disney World, Florida Disneyland, California Universal Studios, Florida Sea World, Florida Busch Gardens, Orlando Port Aventura, Spain Movie World, Australia World's Leading Tour Operator Globus-Cosmos Go Go Tours Kuoni Abercrombie & Kent World's Leading Tourism Property Development Company Nakheel Emaar Damac UDC (United Development Company) Word's Leading Tourist & Convention Bureau VisitBritain Hong Kong Tourism Board Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority St. Lucia Tourist Board NYC & Company Australian Tourist Commission Qatar Tourism Authority Government of Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing SA Tourism World's Leading Travel Company My Travel American Express Carlson-Wagonlit Thomas Cook STA Travel World's Leading Travel Exhibition FITUR, Spain ITB, Berlin World Travel Market International Luxury Travel Market Imex PATA Mart World's Leading Travel Experience by Train Pretoria - Victoria Falls, Blue Train, South Africa Pretoria to Durban via Swaziland, Rovos Rail, South Africa Sydney - Adelaide - Perth, Great Southern Railway Ltd, Australia New Dehli - Agra, Palace On Wheels Inc, India Istanbul-Bucharest-Budapest - Venice, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Ltd, UK Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu, Peru Rail, Orient Express, Peru Vancouver - Banff, GoldLeaf Service, Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, Canada World’s Leading TV Channel for Travellers BBC World CNN CNBC Sky Travel Channel Discovery Channel National Geographic World’s Leading Villas Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Jamaica The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica Stonehaven Villas, Tobago Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites
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Selected as the official headquarters for FIFA, the recently refurbished InterContinental Berlin is set to become the centre of the universe during the 2006 World Cup, when it will host world famous dignitaries, football heroes, and international media.
Berlin gears up for the World Cup Host to the International Hotel Investment Forum in March last year and President Clinton back in 2000, the establishment is certainly adept at dealing with both dignitaries and large numbers of them. BTN checked in to find out why the InterContinental was chosen by the governing body of world football to host the organisers of the biggest event in the 2006 sporting calendar. The InterContinental’s renowned hi-tech security is one very good reason why the hotel is a suitable headquarters for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association or FIFA, with specially trained staff and services such as a security manager and video surveillance cameras available upon request. The Presidential Suite, a 200 square metre palace, which has housed VIP’s including presidents of the U.S., Russia and Israel even offers bullet proof windows, doors and walls, as well as internal security monitoring costing 2,200 euros ($2,600) a night. Situated in the centre of Berlin, between Postdamer Platz and Kurfurstendamn,
the InterContinental is a listed architectural landmark with a prominent black and white checkerboard façade. It is eight stops (15 minutes) on the local metro system or U Bahn from the Olympic Stadium, where the Gala Berlin and the final match will take place. In terms of interiors, regular rooms priced at over 160 euros have a sophisticated pallet of beige and browns with stylish black wooden panelling encasing each wall. Square spotlights and slick modern furnishings enhanced the art-deco ambience. The deluxe room is roughly 20 by 18 feet in size. The bed is extremely comfortable although the two separate single duvets, which is traditional in Germany, took a little getting used to. A smart brown leather platform formed an extension of the bed. A comfy, beige sofa was positioned neatly opposite. The oak desk, complete with a power socket and Internet connection point, was quite grand, featuring a hidden mirror compartment. High-speed Internet access was available for 20 euros per 24 hours.
The bathroom was a resplendent piece of design that was built for display, with a wooden slide door that could disappear into the wall completely, creating an open-plan effect. Luxurious heated marbled floors, a separate toilet with a frosted glass slide door, and a separate multi-functional shower and bath with superb water pressure ensured a five-star experience. A red light built into the wall to replace the usual ‘do not disturb’ sign seemed like a novel idea, but unfortunately it did not prevent the hotel staff from disturbing on one occasion. Another quirky feature exclusive to each room was a doorbell. The service overall was excellent and staff were efficient and friendly. The fact that employees come from over 35 nationalities and are all fluent in several languages is going to be of advantageous during the World Cup. The hotel features a 900 square metre fitness centre and spa area. The recently modernised, award winning Vitality Club, has free access to an indoor pool, whirlpool and gym equipment. There is a fee of 15 euros to use the saunas and the Turkish style hammam.
Conference facilities are impressive and vast, with 5,000 square metres of event space and 36 conference rooms. The business centre is open 24 hours a day and there is wireless Internet connection throughout the entire hotel. For dining and entertainment, the Marlene Bar pays homage to the Blue Angel and the movie star Marlene Dietrich. This intimate drinking spot is tipped as the "Place to Be" during the world cup with daily live-entertainment scheduled. Meanwhile Hugo’s Gourmet restaurant on the 14th floor offers 360° views over the entire the city and the haute cuisine of chef Thomas Kammeier. Over 60 million euros were invested on the modernisation of the InterContinental Berlin. Although if you are looking for a room during the World Cup you had better be quick, the hotel is likely to be fully booked for this period. Written by Anna Gouldman For more information www.berlin.intercontinental.com
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Hotels score a goal Visitors to the 2006 FIFA World Cup have more than 1.5 million room nights to choose from. There are more than 500 hotels ranging from two to five-star accommodation being coordinated by the World Cup Accommodation Service (WCAS). The inventory consists of more than 50,000 hotel rooms, spread across the twelve venues from Hamburg to Hanover. Hotels in FIFA’s accommodation scheme have only been allowed to increase their rates by two percent annually since 2003. However, other hotels in host cities have dramatically increased prices, according to online hotels booking site Hotels.com, with prices for some properties trebling.
The World Cup is projected to boost the number of overnight stays booked by foreign guests by at least five million, according to the president of the Federal Association of the German Tourism Industry (BTW), Klaus Laepple. More than 4,000 Brazilians have
already booked accommodation for the tournament in the vicinity of Cologne, while a 3,000-strong Mexican contingent will follow their team from Dusseldorf. While the majority of the 2,500 or so Argentinean fan community has opted to base themselves in Frankfurt for the tournament. Over
FIFA World Cup 2006 Facts
The opening match of the Cup, Germany versus Costa Rica, is scheduled to kick off on June 9 at the new 340 million euro stadium in Munich.
Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Hanover, Dortmund, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Gelsenkirchen, Kaiserslautern and Leipzig will all host matches. It has been 32 years since Germany last hosted the World Cup, during which the home team (West Germany, as it was then) won its second world title in Munich. Australia is also in the finals for the first time in 32 years.
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100,000 English fans are also expected. It is not just hotels and the sports tourism sector that is expecting a boost. German Convention Bureau (GCB) managing director Lutz Vogt hopes that the tournament will give international conference and MICE planners the confidence to bring events to Germany. The global business community is already looking to host more events in the country, with Germany and Berlin shooting up the rankings of the ICCA – the International Congress & Convention Association.
A record-breaking number of fans from 195 countries having requested more than ten million tickets, according to figures from FIFA. A dedicated website - WorldCupMotorhomes.com - is now operating 24 hours a day to cope with the tremendous number of enquiries for motorhome and recreational vehicle rentals. For more information go to the following sites: The German National Tourist Board: www.cometogermany.com, FIFA World Cup: www.fifaworldcup.com Hotel accommodation: http://verylastminutegermany.com
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Sandals Antigua, Turks project gets underway Following the $25 million renovation of Dunn's River in Jamaica, Sandals’ are embarking upon two other multi-million dollar expansion projects.
Beaches Turks & Caicos is under going a $68 million expansion meanwhile $65 million has been invested into the development of a Mediterranean Village at Sandals Antigua Caribbean Village & Spa, which is set to be completed in November 2006. BTN caught up with Bobby Stewart, Managing Director, Sandals, for an update. BTN: Has Sandals had a good 12 months? Which areas have been particularly strong for Sandals? Stuart: Sandals has had a very good 12 months and what is even more encouraging is the forward bookings that we have received well into June / July this year. We are also pleased with how well the travel agents are selling our product as most of them are taking bookings in our highest suite categories with a dedicated butler service, and selling rooms from the top down. BTN: How is the Turks and Caicos expansion coming along? Stuart: Beaches Turks & Caicos is under going a $68 million expansion that will
include 168 suites offering everything a family could ask for. Youngsters will enjoy separate rooms with bunk beds and Xbox® consoles while parents can relax in their own sitting room and Jacuzzi tub. The new Italian Village at Turks & Caicos will have its own 12,000-square-foot pool with expanded water park, a Kids Kamp facility for 6-12 year olds, a nightclub, additional retail space and three gourmet restaurants. BTN: Where are you up to with the Mediterranean Village development in Antigua? Stuart: We are now undergoing a $65 million expansion on a new Mediterranean Village at Sandals Antigua Caribbean Village & Spa, which is set to be completed in November 2006. The new village will feature its own check-in facilities, 180 luxurious suites comprised of junior suites, executive suites and penthouse suites. The village will also be home to a 15,000-square-foot pool that will be the largest in the Eastern Caribbean, along with poolside cabañas, new dining options that include the Barefoot on the Beach Italian restaurant
and traditional British pub fare and new retail shops. Sandals Antigua also recently embellished all ten of its garden rondovals to include private plunge pools. BTN: Do you have any other plans in the pipeline? Stuart: We just re-opened Sandals Dunn's River in Jamaica, one of our most popular resorts, in December last year following a $25 million renovation programme. We also changed the name to Sandals Dunn's River Villaggio Golf Resort & Spa to reflect the resort's theme of blending Italian passion with Caribbean charm. Works have started at Sandals Grande St Lucian,
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including the construction of 18 new rondovals, all of which will have their own jacuzzis and private plunge pools. They really are going to be quite amazing, with some of them having little private gardens with hammocks, etc. A complete refurbishment of the rooms is also taking place, with new furnishings and fabrics to be completed by the summer. We are constantly upgrading our existing properties to keep them in line and indeed exceed guests expectations when holidaying with us at Sandals. As for new properties, our innovative approach means we are always looking for new destinations so watch this space!
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Scenery, wildlife, serious luxury and a warm welcome - that is what many travellers get when they arrive in South Africa and the knowledge that they are making a positive contribution to the region’s economy. According to the CEO of South Africa Tourism, Moeketsi Mosola, tourists not only contribute to the country's economy they also help many communities directly by providing education, healthcare, training and employment. For every 12 tourists, another South African job is created. “Its contribution to GDP, to growth and to development is becoming more
growth. Tourist arrivals from Africa and the Americas boosted this quarter, while Europe remained steady. Only Asia recorded losses. The sector already accounts for eight percent of GDP. This is likely to rise to 12 percent and create at least 400,000 jobs by 2014. More recently Danie Malan of the Mantis Collection, a group of game reserves and hotels, said that the recent Christmas
South Africa’s tourism recovery has legs significant. Tourism is in the business of putting more roofs over more South African heads and more food on more South African plates,” says Mosola.
and New Year season has been a strong one with international arrivals recovering - this had suffered in the past due to a strong rand.
“If we can do this, and give the world’s travellers the privilege and pleasure of experiencing our amazing destination and people for themselves, we will have done our job.”
Mosola says that one of the biggest challenges facing the tourism trade at present is the development of skills and that South Africa faces a shortage in this area along with the need for tourism infrastructure development and improved safety. The tourism authority is now urging the private sector to spend more on skills development. The tourism black economic empowerment charter, launched last year requires companies in the industry to spend three percent of their payroll on skills development, in addition to the usual one percent skills development levy.
The tourism trade has already posted record-breaking statistics during the second quarter of 2005. Total arrivals from overseas grew by nearly seven percent to over 1.6 million for this period making it the fourth successive quarter of
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South Africa also plans to run more familiarisation trips for European travel agents and make its training scheme free. World Cup 2010 in focus The country also plans to capitalise on the FIFA World Cup in 2010. It is likely to be a major part of its tourism marketing strategy over the next few years. The World Cup could boost the economy by as much as six billion dollars. South Africa Tourism predicts that at least 400,000 people are likely to visit the tournament. It is also hoped that many sports tourists will stay on after the tournament and visit neighbouring African states such as Mozambique and Swaziland, or return specifically as holidaymakers. The tournament, which is likely to be held in June and July of 2010, would also be a boost to the tourism industry during its low-season. At least 30,000 hotel rooms are being earmarked for the tournament. Any shortfalls in the various cities will be made up by bed-and-breakfast, lodge and game park accommodation. Construction of a 640 million rand ($104 million), 45,000-seat stadium is planned for Mpumalanga in September. The other host cities include Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein and Rustenburg. A task team plans to analyse Germany’s sports tourism efforts when it hosts the 2006 FIFA World Cup in June. Rise of business tourism The country conducted its first-ever conference for the business tourism industry at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg in late February. This addressed South Africa’s international positioning as a destination for hosting incentive travel groups, conferences and major
events. It was aimed at uncovering the country’s business tourism potential. Top international business tourism specialist Michel Couturier from New York-based Marketing Challenges International addressed the conference on the topic “Evolution of business tourism – is South Africa getting its fair share?” The industry’s strategy for the 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament was a key area of discussion. While case studies of successful events, such as the World Petroleum Congress held in Johannesburg last year, was also discussed. The corporate travel sector, especially on game reserves is already highly developed. Executive events can combine traditional 'big five' game drives with activities such as, star gazing, target shooting or even 4WD gymkhanas. For instance at the private Entabeni Game Reserve, located three hours from Johannesburg, corporate groups can conclude a morning excursion or a meeting at the private game reserve’s onsite conference centre with a helicopter flight. Or executives can be transported to Hanglip Mountain for a champagne breakfast.
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Jumeirah enters US with Essex House Jumeirah, the Dubai-based hotel and resort group, do not do things in small measures. Planning to quadruple its portfolio the next four years, the group has recently ventured into the U.S. market with the $500 million acquisition of New York’s Essex House. Jumeirah replaces Starwood as the operator of the 605-room hotel, which was originally built in 1931, now the 75 year old property, on Central Park, has been renamed Jumeirah Essex House. Having introduced some of the most ambitious hotel concepts in the world, including Wild Wadi - an innovative water park, Burj Al Arab - the world’s tallest all suite hotel and the Madinat Jumeirah, a hotel reflecting Dubai's heritage, Jumeirah has an impressive track record of innovation. But with plans to roll out 40 properties, the question remains as to whether the Arabian hospitality group will be able to replicate this creative flare in other global markets. The group has already confirmed a $50 million renovation for Essex House, which will include a new restaurant. All 600 employees will undergo a training program to acquaint themselves with Jumeirah’s brand of Arabian hospitality. "North America is a very important market for future growth and we will continue to work with our partners in expanding in the continent," says Gerald Lawless, CEO of Jumeirah. "We are looking at between four to five hotels in North America including a resort in the Carribbean. Our next expansion could come this year." The group has recently undergone a successful rebranding campaign and new sales offices are planned in Paris, Riyadh and Moscow in the coming months.
Jumeirah first expanded outside the Middle East in 2001 when they took over the management of The Carlton Tower and The Lowndes Hotel in Knightsbridge. The Lowndes has now closed its doors to undergo a $14 million refurbishment programme. Jumeirah is part of Dubai Holdings, which is the investment arm of the government and part of the partnership, which is controlled by the crown prince of Dubai, Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum. He is intent on diversifying the state’s assets, since the United Arab Emirate’s oil reserves are running down. Dubai, one of seven city-states that make up the United Arab Emirates, has already turned itself into one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the world and now it is looking to expand in the U.S. and Europe. According to government officials, oil now accounts for only eight percent of the city-state's national income, while tourism accounts for 17 percent. Over the past three years, Dubai has been investing in both the UK and US. In 2005, the crown prince bought Madame Tussaud's wax museum and an office building at 1 Trafalgar Square. Its sister emirate is also expanding. Abu Dhabi has just opened its first international tourist office in London, a second is expected for Frankfurt. For more information checkout: www.jumeirahessexhotel.com
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8th March 2006 • News www.breakingtravelnews.com
Frontier Air CEO sees more tie-ups
The main U.S. airlines may start forming marketing deals with low-cost rivals within the next 12 months, says the chief executive of Frontier.
Speaking at a recent industry conference in New York, Jeff Potter said the deals could include code sharing, common ticketing, or potentially other arrangements. "You will see a low-cost carrier in some fashion work with a legacy airline," Potter said. Potter says he has been party to talks with the major carriers about some form of tie-up. This would connect largely domestic
ITB 2006, a big focus for Poland Poland's state-owned Tourist Organisation (POT) will present a renewed strong tourist presence at the international tourism fair in Berlin this year. The message POT wants to pass on is "Let's meet in Poland".
Frontier, which is based in Denver with the international routes of bigger carriers. He explained that one side or the other has backed out of such an agreement, although he thinks it makes sense. Frontier has expanded service into Mexico. During the peak travel season, Mexico flights account for 9 to10 percent of Frontier's total business.
NEWS IN BRIEF Mandarin appoints Europe boss Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is appointing Liam Lambert as Operations Director for Europe. Lambert has spent the past five years as general manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, where he oversaw the completion of the hotel’s significant renovation programme in 2000. In his new role Lambert will oversee the group’s current and future portfolio in Europe and the Middle East.
New York gets waterpark In 2005 a total of 34 million people visited the country. German tourists as a proportion outnumbered all other visitors with 5.7 million. This is a rise of 6.5 percent year-on-year, according 78
to data from Poland's Institute of Tourism. Poland will be advertised as an attractive region of high cultural value, beautiful nature and numerous tourists
attractions. POT also plans to encourage German tourists to go on sightseeing tours of Polish towns. The country will also be promoting its conference and congress centres.
The first hotel with an indoor waterpark has opened in New York State, U.S. The property, located across from The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom features 200 suites and the water park is 38,000-square feet in size. The Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark will serve as a visitor gateway to the Adirondack mountain region in upstate New York.
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Britain gears up for 2012 Olympics Britain is set for unprecedented levels of visitors during the run up to the 2012 Olympics. With plans being put into place for the development of world-class sporting facilities and infrastructure, the tourism sector will also get a boost. Tom Wright, CEO of VisitBritain, talks to Breaking Travel News about plans to raise the standards of Britain’s hotel industry, what the film industry has done for the Britain’s reputation among the “set-jetter” class and how the country plans to boost tourism by 25 percent. BTN: What are the challenges you see for the tourism sector with the upcoming Olympic Games in 2012? Wright: Quality and value must become the twin hallmarks of British tourism. We must work hard to create a nationwide tourism brand that visitors can trust. We must also raise standards in the accommodation sector. The work of achieving common standards is already well underway and VisitBritain will only put marketing resources behind qualityassured accommodation. BTN: The Sydney Games in 2000 generated an extra £2.5 billion of tourist trade, what can London expect specifically from the Games? Wright: As an estimate, the Olympics will generate an additional £2 billion ($3.5 billion) to the UK’s tourism industry over the next decade. An estimated 50-70 percent of the net benefit of staging the Games is likely to come through tourism over a seven to ten year period. BTN: The tourism sector has been set the job of raising the value of the tourism industry from £74.5bn to £100bn by 2010, is this achievable and how? Wright: This is a challenging target, but the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will help us achieve this goal. We will
bring business cohesion to the national tourism effort; strengthen the brand and create innovative marketing campaigns; set new, customer-driven standards of value and quality; and raise the skills standing of people working in tourism, at all levels. VisitBritain recently launched new domestic and international strategies to help raise the value of tourism. Last year 30 million overseas tourists spent £14 billion in Britain – a record. This year, VisitBritain is spearheading work in emerging destinations such as India, Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe; and has extended market reach to the Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Malaysia, Mexico and Thailand. We will nurture our existing markets, particularly the U.S. - whose longstaying, high-spending visitors have yet to fully recover from their peak in 2000. Internet marketing is the way of the future. The national awareness campaign EnglandNet project promotes, distributes and sells our tourism products in Britain and overseas. The project provides even the smallest English tourism enterprise with a powerful global showroom. BTN: UK’s Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell says the tourism sector needs to improve "consistency of quality, raise the level of skills and, through imaginative marketing showcase Britain's heritage and its dynamic, 21st-century cities." What is your view on this? Wright: VisitBritain is presenting a reinvigorated brand that recognises the depth, heart and vitality of the destination. We are constantly exploring
new channels for raising the profile of the destination.
east London, with Olympic Park to be served by a total of ten rail lines.
Film tourism is creating a growing global phenomenon and a new breed of tourist – the “set-jetter.” Films showcase the essence of Britain’s varied destinations, our culture and iconic landmarks, as well as historic and contemporary characters.
Equally important - we will have a priceless new legacy of skills, training and expertise.
The aging global population means we must explore new ways of welcoming these visitors and ensuring that Britain can provide experiences that appeal. BTN: There has been talk of creating a long-term legacy, how will this be achieved in the tourism sector? Wright: The greatest legacy is in raising the profile of the whole of Britain as a destination. But there is also a legacy of new world class sports facilities and new infrastructure, including transport links. The IOC itself has stated that London has one of the world’s strongest systems of airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and London City airport and Luton. The capacity of Heathrow, will be substantially increased by the completion of a new terminal by 2008. A new rail connection will link Stansted and London City airports to Olympic Park by 2012 and phase two of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) is underway, providing regional and international access to central and east London. A new station, Stratford International, will provide direct access to Olympic Park and dedicated shuttle trains will mean a travel time of seven minutes to the centre of London. London’s underground, light rail and regional rail networks will be substantially upgraded and extended, particularly in
BTN: Tourism and the Games is likely to focus on the country's heritage as a world-recognised holiday destination. How will this be leveraged? Wright: In the last decade Britain has seen a major growth in the regeneration of many destinations, particularly the cities. With the increasing number of lowcost routes into the UK, short, citybreaks are becoming more popular. Culturally the UK is extremely wellrounded, both our “high culture” - free museums and galleries, renowned theatre and opera performances – and popular culture. British music has achieved global popularity while literary associations help maintain global awareness and influence perceptions. BTN: Do you think VisitBritain needs a lot more money from the UK government if it is to further leverage the tourism sector? Wright: VisitBritain receives £35 million in public funding for marketing Britain overseas, supplemented by support from commercial and public partners. The inbound tourism industry is a vital component of Britain’s national economy. International consumers spend £14 billion ‘buying’ British tourism – that’s more than they spend buying crude oil, vehicles, food, beverages and tobacco from us. The government and the commercial sector must continue to make long-term investment if we are to fully realise the potential of the visitor economy. 79
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Florida tourism hits 80 million
The number of visitors to Florida in 2005 hit a new record-high of 85.8 million, an increase of 7.6 percent over the same period in 2004, according to research from the state's official source for travel planning, VISIT FLORIDA. This is the first time annual visitation to Florida has exceeded the 80 million mark. "These record-breaking tourism numbers represent a significant milestone for our tourism industry, contributing to Florida's booming economy," said Governor Jeb Bush.
"The unyielding efforts of the state's tourism industry and the unparalleled hospitality of Floridians continue to ensure Florida's place among the world's most popular vacation destinations." Domestic travel to Florida increased
7.7 percent to more than 79 million in 2005 with domestic visitors representing 92 percent of total visits to Florida. Internationally, an estimated 2.1 million Canadians visited Florida in 2005, an 8.2 percent increase from 2004.
Marriott welcome $1.7 billion RLJ deal RLJ Development will become one of Marriott’s largest hotel owners in a deal worth $1.7 billion dollars. This comes after the largest AfricanAmerican hotel investment company in the U.S signed an agreement to acquire 100 hotels from White Lodging Services Corporation for approximately $1.7 billion. All of the hotels will continue to operate under the same brand affiliations with long term franchise agreements also in place, a total of 90 are Marriott International hotels. The brands represented will include 31 Courtyard hotels, 9 SpringHill Suites, 30 Residence Inns, 13 Fairfield Inn and Suites, as well as five Marriott
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and two Renaissance hotels. “We are pleased to be acquiring these high-performing, Marriott International-branded hotels and to become one of Marriott International’s largest franchisees upon closing the White Lodging deal,” said Robert Johnson, who controls RLJ Development and is the founder of Black Entertainment Television. “We look forward to a long and mutually prosperous partnership.” J.W. Marriott, chairman of the hotel group said: “We are delighted that RLJ Development has expanded their
close association with our company. Under Bob Johnson’s leadership, we look forward to an increasingly strong relationship with RLJ. With White Lodging continuing to operate the hotels, we are confident that we have a great team in place to generate value for our company’s brands.” As part of the company’s diversity ownership Initiative announced last year, Marriott recently invested $20 million in the RLJ Urban Lodging Fund, a fund that facilitates the development of hotels in urban locations.
Gulf Air recruits more Sky Nannies Due to increased passenger demand Gulf Air has trained a new group of flight attendants to become part of the world’s only in-flight sky nanny service, taking the airline’s Sky Nanny contingent to more than 200 by the end of 2006. “Our Sky Nanny service has been embraced by our passengers since the day we launched it and our latest group of recruits means we now have 150 qualified sky nannies in service,” says Gulf Air, head of Inflight Services Michael Kent. “The Sky Nanny programme is now a core component of our in-flight services which cater to the individual needs of all our customers, no matter how young or old they are.” Gulf Air has seen an increase in demand for the in-flight service since launching the world’s first Sky Nanny
on its London -- Sydney route in November 2003. Research conducted by Gulf Air to mark the launch of the Sky Nanny service revealed that air passengers find children more annoying than drunks, “arm rest huggers” and nosy neighbours. More than 2,000 people were questioned in a UK survey on travelling by air with children and keeping children amused for both the sake of the parents and fellow passengers is a top priority. The Gulf Air Sky Nanny service is available free of charge on all of Gulf Air’s long-haul routes.
Celadon sets up five-star hotel in Hue Celadon International Hotels, a newborn hotel management company in Vietnam, which is being led by the former director of the Danang Furama Resort, plans to open a five-star hotel worth $20 million in the former imperial capital of Hue in May 2006. The new hotel - the Hue Celadon will be promoted at ITB this year. Celadon International Hotels is a tourism marketing and management corporation founded in Ho Chi Minh City in late 2005, specialising in new tourism markets like Vietnam, China and Cambodia. Paul Stoll, former general director of Danang Furama Resort and one of the hotels founders, said the Hue Celadon hotel would try to establish a new tourism benchmark for Hue and for the hotel management company. “The 19-floor hotel with 238 rooms near the Cultural House of Hue will
attract new business segments to this beautiful city with its abundance of history and culture,” Stoll said, adding that the new establishment will also facilitate tourists visiting the old capital for the fourth Hue festival from June 3-11. Appealing to businessmen and high-class travellers, the Hue Celadon will have six-star standard rooms, and the rest will be of fivestar standard. In addition, there will be a 500-seat conference section, a spa and recreation centre, a Chinese restaurant, a Vietnamese club and a cafe.