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World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2010

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Welcome President of the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2010 On behalf of the World Travel Awards, I wish you a very warm welcome to our 2010 Middle East Ceremony. And what an incredible setting to host our first event of the new decade here at The Address Dubai Marina!

This evening is all about celebrating your incredible achievements, and we are honoured to have gathered under one roof the cream of Arabian travel and tourism.

The region's leading travel organisations have been nominated to win “a travel industry Oscar” and I am proud to say that competition is the fiercest yet in our 17year history.

So what does it take to scoop a World Travel Award? Though our winners come from every sector of the travel and tourism industry and from every corner of the globe, they all share one thing in common – an unrivalled ability to turn adversity into opportunity.

The past year has been arguably one of the most challenging yet in the history of the Middle East tourism. Yet it has also seen the brightest talents in the region digging deep and gaining their stripes as true leaders in travel.

Here in Dubai, the opening of the Burj Khalifa in January marked a turning point.

The world’s tallest building opened on time and on budget, and showed the world that Dubai is back.

Confidence is also returning with plans for Al Maktoum International Airport back on schedule. Dubai International Airport is enjoying phenomenal growth having doubled its capacity at Terminal 3 last year.

Abu Dhabi meanwhile is continuing its rapid ascent to tourism superstardom. The inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the opening of the spectacular Yas Hotel on Saadiyat Island gave the world a taste of what is to come.

And right across the region – from Oman to Jordan – tourism is on the ascendancy.

Our host, The Address Hotels + Resorts, epitomises the Middle East’s self belief and its flair for innovation. Since bursting onto the Arabian hospitality scene 23 months ago, its combination of leading-edge design and spectacular locations has set a new precedent. Tonight, however, is also about highlighting one of The Address Duabi Marina’s other defining features – its stateof-the-art conference and meeting facilities.

Congratulations to all award winners and also to those who have made this evening possible, especially our wonderful host, The Address Dubai Marina. We also extend a special thank you to our partners BBC World News, Breaking Travel News, eTurboNews, World.Mobi, CNBC Arabiya, Khaleej Times, TTN and Trade Arabia.

Honouring and promoting excellence and innovation in travel and tourism are why we are all gathered here – so please enjoy yourselves with this in mind, for we value your incredible achievements and what you are doing for our industry.

Thank you all for being here with us on this very special occasion, and congratulations once again for your incredible achievements.

Graham E. Cooke President and Founder World Travel Awards

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The Address Hotels + Resorts. Located in the most vibrant parts of the city, The Address Hotels + Resorts is defining the global standards of luxury hospitality. From business meetings to social rendezvous. From absolute relaxation to luxurious indulgences. It’s where worldclass services have been recreated to suit discerning tastes. It’s where energy surrounds you the minute you walk in. It’s chic. It’s exciting. It’s all in The Address.

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Welcome Chief Executive Officer Emaar Hospitality Group Middle East Gala Ceremony 2010 Welcome to The Address Dubai Marina; it is a pleasure to have you with us.

The World Travel Awards is an international benchmark for excellence in the travel and hospitality sector, and we are delighted to host the Middle East Ceremony at The Address Dubai Marina.

The latest addition to Emaar Hospitality Group’s premium hotel brand The Address Hotels + Resorts, The Address Dubai Marina overlooks the world’s largest manmade Marina and is fast becoming Dubai’s new social hot spot. Apart from the stunning waterfront location, one of the defining features of the hotel is its rich meeting and events facilities.

We are confident that the modern amenities and impeccable service at the hotel will make the World Travel Awards Middle East Ceremony a memorable event for the travel sector.

We are also happy to state that The Address Hotels + Resorts has achieved several milestones since its launch in May 2008. It has emerged as one of Dubai’s largest urban hotel operators with 5 luxurious properties in vibrant locations, 900 well appointed guest rooms, 1575 fully serviced residences, 35 gourmet restaurants and lounges, 65,000 sq feet of state of the art, unparalleled meeting space, a convenient 24 hour stay benefit and 4000 associates from 50 diverse

nationalities to support this global award winning brand.

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all here tonight. Thank you for coming and I hope you enjoy the evening and your visit to The Address Dubai Marina.

Marc F. Dardenne Chief Executive Officer Emaar Hospitality Group and Emaar Hotels & Resorts

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Special Focus:

Middle East

The opening of the Burj Khalifa at the start of this year marked a turning point for Dubai.

The world’s tallest building, which had been hastily renamed in honour of the ruling family of neighbour and benefactor Abu Dhabi, opened on time and on budget and to much praise.

It also signalled an end to the worst year in terms of negative publicity that the emirate had ever had to endure.

The threat of a possible default on a massive multi-billion dollar loan by government-owned Dubai World threatened to plunge the world into a double-dip recession.

It was only the bailout from Abu Dhabi which helped pull Dubai World, and in turn the emirate itself, back from the brink.

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Burj Khalifa stands at the heart of Downtown Dubai, which includes a number of other iconic buildings including one of the emirate’s most stylish and sophisticated new hotels The Address Downtown Dubai.

The Address Downtown Dubai was a double award winner at last year’s World Travel Awards, securing “Dubai’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel” and “Middle East’s Leading New Hotel”.

It has also been nominated for a clutch of awards at tonight’s ceremony, including “Middle East’s Leading Business Hotel”, “Middle East’s Leading Hotel” and “Middle East’s Leading Hotel Apartments”.

The hotel is 63 storeys high and has 196 rooms and 626 serviced apartments. It also has seven world-class restaurants, modern meeting and event venues, a spa, a fitness centre and swimming pools.

Downtown Dubai also includes The Dubai Fountain and The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment centre.

This year there has been a renewed optimism in the emirate, with the sounds of diggers and cranes once again part of the background hum of the city.

One of the key areas where there has been renewed optimism – and growth – is in the aviation sector.

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Ian Scott, UK director of Dubai Tourism Commerce Marketing, said: “There was phenomenal growth in 2009, a lot of development going on at the airport.

“Terminal 3 opened and Emirates moved in and it’s hugely increased the capacity there.”

T3 doubled the capacity from 30m passengers per year to 60m.

As well as the development taking place at Dubai International Airport, the £33bn new airport complex being built near Jebel Ali Port is back on schedule after a few wobbles last year.

Al Maktoum International Airport, about 40kms from Dubai downtown, forms part of another Dubai mega-project incorporating hotels and properties known as Dubai World Central and will open for cargo in June and for passengers in 2011.

It will (almost inevitably) be the biggest airport in the world when it finally opens in about 2025, with five runways, three terminals and up to four planes landing at the same time all day every day.

It will be able to handle up to 160m passengers a year (the world’s busiest international airport Atlanta, handled 90m last year).

It will become the world’s largest cargo hub and be able to handle all new generation aircraft including the A380.

DWC is being described as a “city-withina-city” and to get an idea of scale is almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island.

DWC is designed to support Dubai’s aviation, tourism, commercial and logistics requirements until 2050 and beyond, transforming the United Arab Emirates, and indeed the region, into one of the most powerful global centres for commerce, logistics and tourism.

Figures recently released by Dubai International Airport also show a sharp pick-up in passenger traffic in February, by 22.6 per cent increase compared to

the same month last year. The airport handled 3,640,323 passengers compared to 2,969,569 passengers in February 2009.

The strong growth in February follows the record monthly passenger traffic of over 3.8 million in January, bringing the year-to-date passenger throughput to 7,501,848, up 19.7 per cent over the same period in 2009.

Last month, the airport saw a growth of 17 per cent over January 2009 figures.

The percentage increases are sharply up on 2008 figures when passenger traffic at Dubai International increased from 34.34 million in 2007 to 37.44 million, a year-on-year growth of 9 per cent.

This optimism is borne out by Dubai Airshow organiser F&E Aerospace, which is expecting to attract a record number of business aviation service providers and manufacturers to the Middle East Business Aviation exhibition and conference, from 7 to 9 December 2010.

The recession forced the organisers to suspend last year’s show, but the one before in 2008 attracted some 250 exhibitors from 30 countries and over 5,500 visitors, with more than US$1.5billion worth of deals struck.

The fourth running of the series in December promises an increase in exhibitor numbers to some 350, judging by an already strong interest in the event among business aviation companies, and commitments to date.

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First-time exhibitors include Honeywell, AN Aviation and Rizon Jet, which are joining returning organisations such as Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), Jet Aviation, Sikorsky and Al Jaber Aviation.

Up to 85 business aircraft will be displayed on the outdoor static aircraft park, which will also feature more company pavilions than in previous shows.

Alison Weller, Managing Director of F&E Aerospace, commented: “With a recent report predicting an annual growth rate for the Middle East business aviation market of more than six per cent over the next 10 years, the region will surely see an increase in business aviation service providers to cater to this demand.”

The one mega project which has slowed, according to official sources, is Dubailand.

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development, but new projects get added on an almost daily basis.

Despite the recession, the United Arab Emirates suffered only a 1 per cent drop in the number of tourists in the first three quarters of the year.

month of February 2010 with hotel average room being US$252. It held the same status in the previous three months with the average room rate being US$250 in January, December 2009 US$235 and US$236 in November 2009.

According to DTCM’s Scott, the emirate’s vision of 15m tourists – up from the current 8m – was still on target despite the dip.

Abu Dhabi had a boom year last year, playing host to its first F1 event and the opening of the spectacular Yas Hotel on Saadiyat Island.

DTCM launched a new kids go free campaign earlier this year in a bid to keep the target on track.

It was one of the few countries in the world that managed to buck the international trend and actually increase room rates, mainly due to an acute lack of supply.

Last year’s promotion attracted an extra 30,000 visitors to the emirate – DTCM hopes to double this figure with the latest promotion. The campaign offers free holidays for children under 16 between May 14 and September 30.

On average, its year-on-year rates rose by more than 33 per cent to become the most expensive in the world at £173.

This year, it hopes to consolidate on that success with a raft of new hotels, the opening of Ferrari World, the World Rally Championships and the 2010 Formula 1.

The mega-resort, twice the size of Walt Disney Resort, was due to open in 2007 and has now been put back until 2012 at least.

DTCM held a meeting with Dubai hoteliers in April as part of its continuous efforts to take stock of the current tourism industry developments and discuss various initiatives to boost visitors’ number to the emirate and hotel occupancies.

It will be showcasing all that the capital of the United Arab Emirates has to offer at May’s Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.

Dubailand will have an area of 278 km2 (107 sq mi) and include 45 “mega projects” and 200 sub projects. To date, there are currently 22 projects under

And in another boost to the recovery of the emirate, the STR report revealed that Dubai ranked first in the world for the average room rate (ARR) in the

The Abu Dhabi pavilion will take up 1,400 square metres and will be the largest of any stand at Arabian Travel Market.

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“This is our biggest trade statement yet that this destination is evolving,” said Mubarak Al Nuaimi, International Promotions Manager, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority.

“We have this year already welcomed a host of new attractions to Abu Dhabi and more hotels and resorts will open, the world’s biggest indoor theme park will be launched and new events will be introduced before the year is out.

“It is a defining year in our ambitions to increase hotel guest stays to the emirate by 10 per cent this year to reach the 1.65 million mark.”

National airline Etihad Airways, has just announced it will commence flights from Abu Dhabi to Baghdad on April 26, subject to government and regulatory approvals, becoming the first airline in the UAE to fly to Iraq.

There are a number of tourism projects underway in Qatar, including the construction of two new conference centres and cultural projects as well as new hotels to tap into the fledgling leisure sector.

Al Nuaimi added: "We recognise that our country needs to be positioned as more than a destination for business travel.”

This year marks the halfway point for Oman’s 2020 vision, which involves establishing the sultanate as a regional travel and tourism hub, increasing the contribution of the tourism market to GDP to not less than 3 per cent, increasing the participation of the private sector and activating its role in the development of various tourism.

Oman has not been immune to the global financial crisis, but early signs of

recovery are expected by the middle of this year.

By then, Oman will have geared up for the recovery with a number of tourism projects underway ranging from travel accommodation projects to airport expansions, including at least US$3 billion earmarked for the expansion of the country's international airport and building three new ones in other cities.

Bahrain unveiled ambitious tourism plans for 2010, which it will reveal in more detail at this year’s Arabian Travel Market.

The Kingdom aims to generate some BD355million (£615m) in tourism this year via a number of big projects, including a desert camp, ‘Tourism Oasis’, which will be set up near the Al Areen Wildlife Park.

Etihad will operate five return services per week to Baghdad, operated by twoclass Airbus A320 aircraft, and will expand its operation with two additional A320 return services to a second Iraq destination – Erbil – from June 1, subject to government and regulatory approvals.

Elsewhere in the Gulf region, Qatar has re-emphasised its commitment to upscale and business tourism which it outlined at World Travel Market in November.

The tiny gas- and oil-rich Gulf state said it aimed to increase tourism by 20 per cent within the next five years.

Ahmed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Qatar Tourism Authority said: “Qatar will harness its resources to build modern, sophisticated world-class facilities making it the best destination for conferences and international exhibitions.

“The massive investments by the government in the tourism sector have helped Qatar become a global hub for quality and excellence at the international level.”

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History World Travel Awards Honouring excellence in travel & tourism worldwide since 1994

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1994 Hollywood

1995 New York

1996 Las Vegas

1997 New York

1998 Bahamas

1999 London

2000 Jamaica

2001 Malaysia

2002 St Lucia

2003 New York

2007 Abu Dhabi New York Newcastle Bangalore Turks & Caicos

2008 Durban Sydney Shanghai Orlando Poprad Rio de Janeiro Dubai Turks & Caicos

2004 Barbados

2005 London

2009 Dubai Durban Riviera Maya Obidos London

2010 Dubai Johannesburg Orlando Antalya Delhi Rio de Janeiro London

2006 Turks and Caicos

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About Us World Travel Awards

The World Travel Awards acknowledges and celebrates those organisations that have made the greatest contribution to the global tourism and travel industry. It also recognises those brands that are driving the industry to greater heights and innovation in travel.

Celebrating its 17th anniversary this year, the awards has grown into a truly global search for the very best travel and tourism brands, with the winners from the six regional ceremonies progressing to the World Travel Awards Grand Final in London on 7 November.

Last year, 183,000 travel professionals registered to vote and participate in the prestigious World Travel Awards programme – a phenomenal 10% rise in registrations compared to the year before.

This record number is conclusive evidence that World Travel Awards has become the “Oscars” of the global travel industry.

Graham E. Cooke, Founder and President, World Travel Awards, said: “World Travel Awards is a unique benchmark for industry quality and business excellence in every region and sector.”

“The increase in registered voters, despite a global recession, demonstrates the vital role of performance delivery in a challenging and highly competitive marketplace,” he added.

This level of accountability makes the World Travel Awards one of the highest accolades in the travel business and is why the award ceremony is broadcast by BBC World News and other networks to over 254 million households worldwide and attended by the industry’s global decision makers.

For the tourism trade, winning a World Travel Award is more than an award – it is an endorsement from the thousands of professionals from around the globe, as well as a gold seal to the consumer of travel excellence guaranteed.

The World Travel Awards has continuously evolved, expanding the number of awards as the industry has grown. There are now over 1,000 different categories – an understandable number seeing how the industry has diversified and given the fact that there were over 3,600 different nominees last year.

And as confidence returns to the global economy, the World Travel Awards will be there to reward those travel and tourism players that spearhead the recovery.

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Middle East Nominees Middle East Gala Ceremony 2010 Middle East’s Leading Airline

Middle East’s Leading Airline Lounge

Middle East’s Leading Beach Resort

Emirates Etihad Airways Kuwait Airways MEA – Middle East Airlines Oman Air Qatar Airways Royal Jordanian Airlines Saudi Arabian Airlines

Abu Dhabi – Etihad Airways Bahrain – Gulf Air Doha – Qatar Airways Dubai – Emirates

Al Hamra Fort Hotel and Beach Resort, Ras Al Khaimah Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers, Abu Dhabi Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna, Abu Dhabi InterContinental Al Bustan Palace Muscat, Oman Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa, Jordan Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, Fujairah Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Mina A'Salam at Madinat Jumeirah One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort, Oman Sheraton Coral Beach Hotel & Resort, Lebanon Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay, Oman The Chedi Muscat, Oman

Middle East’s Leading Airline Business Class Emirates Etihad Airways Qatar Airways Royal Jordanian Airlines Saudi Arabian Airlines

Middle East’s Leading Airline Rewards Program Emirates – Skywards Etihad Airways – Etihad Guest Gulf Air’s Frequent flyer programme Qatar Airways – Privilege Club

Middle East’s Leading Airline Website

Middle East’s Leading Airline Economy Class Emirates Etihad Airways Gulf Air Qatar Airways Saudi Arabian Airlines

Emirates Etihad Airways Gulf Air Qatar Airways Saudi Arabian Airlines

Middle East’s Leading Airport Abu Dhabi International Airport Bahrain Muharraq International Airport Doha International Airport Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3 Kuwait International Airport

Middle East’s Leading Airline First Class Middle East’s Leading Airport Hotel

Emirates Etihad Airways Gulf Air Qatar Airways Saudi Arabian Airlines

Middle East’s Leading Airline Inflight Entertainment Emirates Etihad Airways Gulf Air Qatar Airways

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The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai

Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai Doha Marriott Hotel, Qatar Le Meridien Dubai Millennuim Airport Hotel, Dubai Moevenpick Hotel Bahrain The Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel Residence & Spa, Bahrain

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Middle East’s Leading Business Hotel Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai Amman Marriott Hotel, Jordan Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City, Dubai Dusit Thani Dubai Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi Grand Hyatt Amman, Jordan Grosvenor House Dubai InterContinental Abu Dhabi InterContinental Amman, Jordan InterContinental Dubai Festival City Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai Le Meridien Amman, Jordan Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai The Address Downtown Dubai The Fairmont Dubai The Monarch Dubai The Palace – The Old Town The Ritz-Carlton Doha, Qatar

Middle East’s Leading Business Travel Agency Airlink International U.A.E Dnata, Dubai Kanoo Omeir Travel agency, Abu Dhabi Orient Travel Overseas Travel Bureau, Qatar Regency Travel & Tours, Qatar Safar Travel & Tourism Sharaftravel SNTTA – Sharjah National Travel & Tourist Agency

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Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai Anantara, Abu Dhabi Desert Islands Resort and Spa, Abu Dhabi Desert Palm Dubai Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, Abu Dhabi

Middle East’s Leading Corporate Resort Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers, Abu Dhabi Grand Hyatt, Dubai Habtoor Grand Hotel Convention Center and Spa, Lebanon InterContinental Abu Dhabi InterContinental Doha, Qatar Le Royal Beirut, Lebanon Park Hyatt Dubai Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, Qatar

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A MEMORABLE CORPORATE CELEBRATION A SUCCESFUL BUSINESS RETREAT

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Middle East Nominees Middle East Gala Ceremony 2010 Middle East’s Leading Exhibition Centre Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Bahrain International Exhibition Centre Beirut International Exhibition and Leisure Center Dubai World Trade Centre Expo Centre Sharjah Kuwait International Fair

Middle East’s Leading Family Resort Al Hamra Fort Hotel and Beach Resort, Ras al-Khaimah Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna, Abu Dhabi Dubai Marine Resort, Dubai Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa – Al Aqah Beach Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan Le Meridien Al Agah Beach Resort, Fujairah Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Movenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut, Lebanon Movenpick Resort Tala Bay Aqaba, Jordan

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Saudi Arabia’s Leading Hotel Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre Hotel Al Khozama, A Rosewood Hotel InterContinental Jeddah Jeddah Marriott Hotel Le Gulf Meridien Al Khobar Madina Oberoi Rosewood Corniche Sunset Beach Resort

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Middle East Nominees Middle East Gala Ceremony 2010 UAE’s Leading Hideaway Resort

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Middle East Nominees Middle East Gala Ceremony 2010 Dubai’s Leading Hotel Al Bustan Rotana Hotel Al Manzil Hotel Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites, Dubai Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Burj Al Arab Dusit Thani Dubai Grand Hyatt Dubai Grosvenor House Dubai Hilton Dubai Creek Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai One&Only Royal Mirage Qamardeen Hotel Radisson SAS Hotel Dubai Deira Creek Renaissance Dubai Hotel Taj Palace Hotel Dubai The Fairmont Dubai The Palace – The Old Town The Ritz-Carlton Dubai

Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa JW Marriott Hotel Dubai Madinat Jumeirah The Address Dubai Marina The Fairmont Dubai

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Gala Show Entertainment World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2010

Nancy Ajram Renowned Lebanese singer and UNICEF goodwill ambassador, Nancy Ajram started showing a real affinity for music at the age of 4. At the age of 12 she participated in a TV program called “Noujoum Al Mostakbal”, and won the gold medal for the Tarab category.

Nancy went on to study vocal and music theory with the best music teachers in Lebanon. Although she was less than 18 years old, the syndicate of professional artists in Lebanon accepted Nancy as a member because they found her to be an

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exceptional talent, worthy of being qualified as a professional artist.

Nancy launched her first album “Mouhtagalak” in 1998 and her second album “Shil Oyounak Ani” in 2001, but the real turning point in her career came with the massive hit from her third album “Ya Salam” in 2003, which won the hearts of people from all ages and nationalities and earned Nancy her reputation as the Arab World’s Sweetheart. Following this success, Nancy launched her fourth album “Ah w Noss” in 2005 followed by her fifth, “Ya

Tabtab”, in 2006. In 2008, her sixth album “Bitfakkar bi Eh” was released, continuing her success.

Due to her growing success, Nancy was chosen as a brand ambassador for Coca Cola, Damas Jewellery, and Sony Ericsson in 2009.

Nancy has won a number of awards, including the prestigious 2008 World Music Award for Best Selling Middle Eastern Artist.

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Hosts Wonho Chung

Hanane Taalah

Wonho Chung was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Although he grew up in an Asian household, Wonho’s upbringing was completely Arab, having been brought up in Amman, Jordan.

Beginning as an 18 year old entrepreneur in London, Hanane, of Algerian and Moroccan descent, has come a long way in hammering the entertainment scene on the shores of Dubai from her London born and bred lifestyle.

Wonho’s comedy career began in November 2007, when he toured with Showtime Arabia’s Axis of Evil comedy tour. His first TV appearance was in ShowComedy’s follow-up mini-series, a nine episode reality documentary aptly dubbed “3 guys and Wonho”, which won a golden trophy at the 2008 Promax BDA awards ceremony held in Dubai.

Wonho co-hosted Showtime’s “Friday Night Live” - then the region’s biggest stand-up comedy show - and starred alongside international comedians in “Friday Night Live – New World Order” (Friday Night Live 2). The show was well received by the audience and the subsequent eponymous TV special was a hit across Arab countries.

Wonho is also a trained vocalist.

He currently resides in Dubai and is presenting a weekly infotainment show called “Showmemore” which is presented in Arabic and highlights the latest offering in TV, film and celebrity interviews.

Being a self-styled, gregarious and obliging character, Hanane conjures up this great juggling act where she is a TV Presenter, Radio Presenter, Model, MC, Event Manager, Marketing and PR Consultant and a Team Building Facilitator/Leader.

Hanane’s TV and Radio presenting work includes, among others; the Weekend Breakfast Show on Radio 1, City 7 show ‘Backstage Pass’, Music Nation – Exclusive DJ Mix Nights, and a number of IN TV and Knotika TV shows.

She has featured in TV Commercials for Etisalat, Toyota, Panasonic, Emaar, Etihad and more; and Music Videos including Cher, Pras (Fugees) and Rashed Al Majed. Hanane has also modelled for many high profile companies/brands and for fashion designers in London and Dubai.

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Dubai’s definitive waterside destination: The Address Dubai Marina. Overlooking the sparkling marina, it offers state-of-the-art meeting and spa facilities, stunning guest rooms and residences, stylish dining and vibrant nightlife. It’s more than a haven for the modern traveller, it’s your first port of call. This is The Address Dubai Marina.

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GRAND TOUR 2010 After a rigorous selection procedure, Dubai (UAE), Johannesburg (South Africa), Orlando (Florida, USA), Antalya (Turkey), Delhi (India) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) have been chosen to stage the six World Travel Awards regional ceremonies, with the winners progressing to the Grand Final in London (UK) in November.

The choice of hosts reflects those destinations that are making the greatest contribution to the global travel industry in 2010 – iconic places with such a relentless drive to do things better they stand in a class of their own.

Middle East Gala Ceremony 2010 The Address Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE 3 May 2010 Tonight’s event kicks off the World Travel Awards Grand Tour 2010.

The Address Dubai Marina stands tall in the heart of one of Dubai’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, where crystal waters shimmer against modern architecture and luxury yachts moor alongside trendsetting restaurants. With 200 luxurious rooms, five superb restaurants and lounges, a relaxing spa, spectacular infinity pool and state of the art meeting and event facilities, The Address Dubai Marina is the perfect venue for the 2010 World Travel Awards Middle East Ceremony.

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An exhibition celebrating the 32 nations of the 2010 World Cup

World Football House For the first time in World Cup history, World Football House will provide each of the 32 participating countries with a dynamic platform to showcase their national brand identity and to celebrate their respective cultural and commercial assets.

32 National Pavilions will provide the estimated 450,000 fans visiting the world’s biggest and most widely viewed event with a unique opportunity to explore the rich diversities of the world today and to discover new cultural experiences and insights.

World Football House will become a true “Global Village” for the duration of the 2010 FIFA World Cup providing each country with a ground breaking opportunity for destination branding and cultural and commercial exchange and visitors with a unique World Cup experience.

Each individual football house will be built to tailored specification, to enable each country to showcase the best of their respective country, conduct meetings, social events and promotional activity. Visitors can experience the different cultures/lifestyles of all the participating nations in the World’s biggest football tournament under one roof.

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GRAND TOUR 2010

Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2010 Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa 7 July 2010 The World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Ceremony 2010 will take place this July in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The financial powerhouse of the country, Johannesburg is home to some of the finest nightlife and entertainment around, and has numerous opportunities for those who love the great outdoors. With the much-anticipated 2010 FIFA World Cup taking place in just over a month, Johannesburg is busy preparing itself for the thousands of fans who are expected to flock to South Africa. The country’s tourism sector is expecting a significant boost in 2010.

Sandton Convention Centre is South Africa’s leading multi-purpose exhibition and convention centre. Situated in northern Johannesburg, in the heart of Sandton’s business, hotel and entertainment district, Sandton Convention Centre offers easy access to over 5,000 hotel rooms, is adjacent to the country’s top shopping and entertainment complexes and provides nearly 11,000 secure parking bays.

Tickets to World Travel Awards events are always in high demand, therefore early booking is always recommended.

To secure your seats for this must-attend event for senior decision makers and global media, please contact our events team using the details below: Email: booking@worldtravelawards.com Telephone: +44 (0)207 925 0000

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THE TRAVEL EVENT OF THE YEAR!

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Sport, sport events and travel and tourism are inextricably linked so the inaugural World Sport Destination Expo is a vital event for those companies involved in this marketplace, and for those serious in procuring a market share of the $600 billion a year industry.”

Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General, United Nations World Tourism Organisation

World Sport Destination Expo (WSDE) is the world’s first global exhibition dedicated to showcasing the $600 billion a year sport tourism industry.

The world’s leading sporting destinations, resorts and hotels, sporting bid committees, tour and event organisers, international media and elite buyers will for the very first time convene to conduct future business, source new contacts and markets and gain invaluable insights from the advanced knowledge of industry leaders and figure-heads.

WSDE is fully endorsed by the leading authorities in sport and travel and tourism and is uniquely co-located alongside the final week of the 2010 FIFA World Cup (5th-9th July) at the SCC, Johannesburg, South Africa and is an unmissable event for forward thinking travel and tourism entities.

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The landmark 5 day exhibition and conference programme will showcase the most rapidly growing sector in the global travel and tourism industry. At a time when some traditional tourism trends are in decline, sport tourism continues to flourish and is set to grow exponentially in the next decade. Experts predict that in 2010 sport tourism will account for an astonishing 14% of the travel and tourism industry.

20,000 visitors are expected to attend this ground-breaking event on the 5th-9th July 2010 as the sport tourism industry congregates in Johannesburg ahead of the final match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. With 10,000 sqm of exhibition space, WSDE promises to be the most important sport tourism event that has ever been staged and will be one of the critical exhibitions in the travel and tourism calendar.

Participation in World Sport Destination Expo is vital for those companies involved in the sport tourism market-place, and those serious in assuming a market share of the industry’s fastest growing and most dynamic sector.

An elite gathering of the world’s leading sport tourism destinations, hotels and resorts have already signed up for WSDE. During the 5 day event they will be in pole position to:

• Conduct lucrative business deals with the leading international tour operators • Meet face to face with the key corporate buyers and event organisers • Educate the sports industry about their capabilities to host major events • Explore and enter new international markets • Forge new contacts and catch up with existing clients • Gain deep insights in to the latest developments in the sport tourism industry • Meet all the key industry players in a focused business environment • Launch new products or marketing initiatives • Recruit new distributors and agents • Showcase their brand credentials on a global stage • Sign new commercial contracts and strengthen their market share WSDE has already had confirmation from the leading buyers of sport tourism products from every key region of the world, each bringing senior delegations to the event as dealsare done for 2011 and beyond. The list of Participating Buyers hold multi-million dollar procurement budgets and territorial dominance in their respective geographical regions.

WSDE also has the engagement with almost 10,500 international media who will be present through our partnership with the International Sport Press Association (AIPS) and other key media partners.

A range of bespoke exhibitor packages have been formulated to ease international participation in World Sport Destination Expo. For as little as £3,282 WSDE can deliver a fully furnished 9sqm display stand for the full 5 days of the event.

A VIP Concierge Service is even on hand to look after all travel, accommodation and hospitality arrangements allowing attendance to be dedicated to serious business appointments.

Please contact email sion@worldsportdestinationexpo.com or call +44 (0)77 9596 6661 as soon as possible to avoid missing out on the travel and tourism event of the year.

World Sport Destination Expo – the Global Market Place for Sport Tourism 5-9 July – SCC Johannesburg, South Africa www.worldsportdestinationexpo.com

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GRAND TOUR 2010

North & Central America and Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2010 Orlando, Florida, USA 11 September 2010 ©Disney

Orlando, Florida is the exciting location for this year’s World Travel Awards North & Central America and Caribbean Ceremony.

Offering nearly 100 attractions (including the world-famous Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld), 112,000 hotel rooms and more than 5,300 restaurants, it’s easy to see why Orlando has evolved to become one of the world's leading vacation destinations.

More than 50 million people visit the region annually. What better place to reward the best in the travel industry?

Tickets to World Travel Awards events are always in high demand, therefore early booking is always recommended.

To secure your seats for this must-attend event for senior decision makers and global media, please contact our events team using the details below: Email: booking@worldtravelawards.com Telephone: +44 (0)207 925 0000

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Santorini

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Grace Hotels Group www.gracehotelsgroup.com

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Polar Voyages Expedition Cruises

Oceanwide Expeditions: Nominated for World Travel Award - Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leading Polar Expedition Operator 2010

www.oceanwide-expeditions.com

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GRAND TOUR 2010

Europe Gala Ceremony 2010 Rixos Premium Belek, Antalya, Turkey 1 October 2010 This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prestigious World Travel Awards Europe Ceremony will be held at the Rixos Premium Belek, a leading resort hotel located in Antalya, Turkey â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Pearl of the Mediterranean.

The Turkish Riviera is the tourism capital of Turkey, and an ideal location for the 2010 World Travel Awards Europe Ceremony.

The region, bathed in sunshine for 300 days of the year, is a paradise for sunbathing, swimming and sports activities like windsurfing, waterskiing, sailing and mountain climbing.

The Rixos Premium Belek covers an area of 400,000m2 and is built in a forest of pine and pistachio trees with a 1,000 metre long sandy beach, 1,700 beds, and a staff of 900! The All Exclusive-All Inclusive concept practiced by the Rixos Premium Belek guarantees the very highest standards.

Tickets to World Travel Awards events are always in high demand, therefore early booking is always recommended.

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GRAND TOUR 2010

Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony The Claridges, Surajkund, Delhi, NCR 14 October 2010 The World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Ceremony 2010 will take place this October in Delhi, India, to coincide with the XIX Commonwealth Games (Delhi, 3-14 October).

Delhi is a fusion of the ancient and the modern. In Old Delhi you will discover formidable mosques, monuments and forts, as well as lively and colourful bazaars. The imperial city of New Delhi is known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and many national institutions and landmarks. Delhi

is undergoing extensive rejuvenation and transformation, to ensure it looks its best for visitors during the XIX Commonwealth Games. The Games will bring positive benefits to the Indian tourism industry.

Located just a few minutes' drive from the bustling commercial and residential addresses of South Delhi on one side and the corporate hub on the other, The Claridges, Surajkund, Delhi, NCR, overlooks the imposing entry gate of the famed Surajkund Lake Complex. The hotel blends the best of an exclusive business hotel and

luxury resort with its extraordinary architecture, elegant dĂŠcor and designer amenities.

Tickets to World Travel Awards events are always in high demand, therefore early booking is always recommended.

To secure your seats for this must-attend event for senior decision makers and global media, please contact our events team using the details below: Email: booking@worldtravelawards.com Telephone: +44 (0)207 925 0000

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GRAND TOUR 2010

South America Gala Ceremony 2010 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 20 October 2010 The World Travel Awards South America Ceremony 2010 will take place this October in the spectacular city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Rio de Janeiro is the second major city of Brazil, behind Sao Paolo, and is unquestionably one of the most exciting cities in the world, with natural wonders, iconic beaches, and the nightlife as legendary as the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carnival.

The World Travel Awards South America Ceremony is timed to coincide with ABAV 2010 - Fair of the Americas, taking place 20-22 October in Rio. It is the biggest and most important tourism event held in the Americas.

Tickets to World Travel Awards events are always in high demand, therefore early booking is always recommended.

To secure your seats for this must-attend event for senior decision makers and global media, please contact our events team using the details below: Email: booking@worldtravelawards.com Telephone: +44 (0)207 925 0000

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GRAND TOUR 2010

Grand Final Gala Ceremony London, United Kingdom 7 November 2010 The World Travel Awards Grand Final is the culmination of a year-long search for the very best travel brands in the world, covering seven continents and featuring over 3,600 nominees.

Winners from the six regional events will fight it out for the ultimate travel accolade.

The ceremony, taking place in London on 7 November 2010, will reveal who is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the best of the bestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and will be a celebration of the outstanding achievements of the travel industry.

Nearly 1000 senior management and decision makers from the world's travel and tourism industry came together at the 2009 Grand Final. Some of the thought

leaders who were present included: JeanClaude Baumgarten, President, WTTC; Kumari Selja, Minister of Tourism, India; Steve Ridgway, CEO, Virgin Atlantic Airways; Hon. Ed Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica; His Excellency Mubarak Al Muhairi, Director General, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority and James Hogan, CEO, Etihad Airways.

Also in attendance was Antonio Pedro F. de Mello, Secretary of Tourism, State of Rio de Janeiro; Tan Sri Dr. Mohd. Munir bin Abdul Majid, Chairman, Malaysia Airlines; Raj Kamal Taposeea, Chairman, Air Mauritius; Bruce Nobles, President and CEO, Air Jamaica; John Watson, CEO, Diethelm Travel Group; Mikael Andersson, VP Expedia EMEA, Expedia.co.uk; Gerard Greene, CEO,

IFA Hotels & Resorts FZ LLC, Luiz Mor, Executive Director, TAP Portugal and Jehan de The, Global Marketing Director, Europcar.

The World Travel Awards Grand Final 2010 is the must-attend event of the year.

Tickets to World Travel Awards events are always in high demand, therefore early booking is always recommended.

To secure your seats for this must-attend event for senior decision makers and global media, please contact our events team using the details below: Email: booking@worldtravelawards.com Telephone: +44 (0)207 925 0000

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Virtual World Internet designs, develops, hosts, and markets high value visual content for the travel and tourism sector with a proven track record of delivering world class solutions to our clients.

Grosvenor House Dubai www.virtual-grosvenorhouse.com

The Monarch Dubai www.virtual-monarch.com

Swissotel Nai Lert Park Bangkok www.virtual-nailertpark.com

Contact Virtual World Internet to discuss how we can help produce and deliver video, virtual tours, and image galleries of your hotel or resort to your online visitors.

Email: virtual@virtualworldinternet.com Phone: +44 (0) 20 7925 0000

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Thank you to all our partners We wish to express our gratitude to our partners and supporters worldwide. In particular, we extend a heartfelt “thank you” to our gracious host The Address Dubai Marina for their outstanding hospitality and professionalism. We would also like to thank our media partners BBC World News, Breaking Travel News, eTurboNews and all other media partners around the world.

World Travel Awards Team President & Founder Graham E. Cooke

Marketing & Publishing Manager Deanna Walker

Executive Vice President & Event Director Manon Han

PR Executive Leah Benrimoj

Senior Vice President David Falcon

Events Production Manager Susan Mundy

Group Vice President Kevin Taylor

Events Executive Ben Seal

Financial Director Xiaolan Tang

Editor Anton Strack

Global Sales & Marketing Director James A. A. Khan

Junior Editor Christopher O’Toole

Commercial Director Christopher Frost

Official Photographers Mark Hakansson Gareth Morris

Director, Global Business Sion Rapson Head of Business Development Max Miller Marketing Manager, South America Antonio Castro Neves Sales Director Tony Prince

E-Commerce Managers Kelly Footit Hayden Pitout Online Marketing Executive Chris Whitfield Online Project Manager Sid Thaker

Web Team Ben Roberts George Cooke Tom Fogarty Creative Director Mike Gibas Designer Mark Askam

World Travel Awards 1 Northumberland Avenue Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5BW United Kingdom T +44 (0)20 7925 0000 F +44 (0)20 7925 2552 awards@worldtravelawards.com www.worldtravelawards.com Copyright © World Travel Awards 2010

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Our events are the perfect platform to gain your brand top-level exposure.

Our events are famed for the great networking opportunities.

For more information and to book tickets please email: booking@worldtravelawards.com

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