Middle East Programme 2011

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Middle East Gala Awards Ceremony 2011

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Welcome President of the World Travel Awards Middle East Ceremony 2011 When people book holidays they aim for paradise in every respect: perfect weather, phenomenal attractions and sumptuous hospitality. Dubai is a destination that offers this winning mix, and I am deeply honoured that World Travel Awards is returning here for the fourth year in succession.

And I can think of nowhere more auspicious to commence this year’s global search than Armani Hotel Dubai – an iconic hotel in an iconic location, and typifying the spirit of World Travel Awards.

2011 promises to be our most ambitious yet in our 18-year history. I am pleased to report that the number of organisations nominated for the “Oscars of the Travel Industry” has risen 13% percent year-onyear.

Meanwhile the number of voters has increased by 11 percent year-on-year, driven largely by a surge in consumer voting. This reflects how the public are relying increasingly on World Travel Awards as their gold seal of travel excellence.

Winning a World Travel Award is the ultimate travel accolade, with the endorsement of over 213,000 voting travel professionals demonstrating to both the travel industry and the travel consumer that your brand stands in a class of its very own.

I wish to extend a special thank you to our event partners Emaar Hospitality and Armani Hotel Dubai, as well as our media partner CNBC Arabiya.

Honouring and promoting excellence and innovation in travel and tourism is why we are all gathered here. Thank you for joining us on this very special occasion, and congratulations for your incredible achievements.

Graham E. Cooke President and Founder World Travel Awards

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BUS I N ES S T R AV EL O R WEEK EN D GETAWAY

It’s all in The Address

Welcome to 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 world-class 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 Hotels & Resorts Middle East Ceremony 2011 Welcome to Armani Hotel Dubai.

It is an honour to host the World Travel Awards 2011 Middle East Ceremony at Armani Hotel Dubai, in the iconic Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.

The awards celebrate the best in the industry, and it is only befitting that the ceremony is hosted here, with the hotel having set a new benchmark in the global hospitality sector.

Armani Hotel Dubai is a perfect testament to the power of global collaborations, drawing on the development competencies of Emaar Properties and the aesthetic flourish of legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani.

Having celebrated its first anniversary last month, the Armani Hotel Dubai has transformed the global landscape of luxury hospitality, driving an exceptional experience for lifestyle travellers from around the world.

We are continuing to build further on the Armani differential in the hospitality sector with our second property – Armani Hotel Milano – set to open later this year.

Since the opening of Armani Hotel Dubai in 2010, it has presented an unparalleled experience for luxury travellers from around the world.

The hotel reflects the pure elegance, simplicity, and sophisticated comfort that define Armani’s style. Every detail bears his signature, beginning with the warm Italianstyle hospitality to all aspects of design – be it the rooms or the public spaces.

I wish the World Travel Awards 2011 a memorable evening in Dubai in the world’s first Armani Hotel.

Thank you for joining us.

Marc F. Dardenne Chief Executive Officer Emaar Hotels & Resorts

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The United Arab Emirates has enjoyed a buoyant 12 months, emerging as a safe haven both for the business and leisure markets, against a backdrop of geopolitical unrest elsewhere in the region.

Dubai has sustained a strong recovery, hosting over 26.6 million tourists last year; a phenomenal increase of 17 percent on 2009. This increase in visitors is spread across all types of holiday, with a particular rise in occupancy rates across the premium sector recorded.

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The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority announced 17 per cent growth in the number of guests at its hotels and apartments in February 2011 on the same month last year. ADTA’s 2011 tourism agenda aims at delivering 1.9 million guests and to contribute 11.1 percent to the emirate’s overall non-oil GDP.

Aviation in the Gulf region is also enjoying unprecedented growth. In January 2011, Dubai International, announced another record year, with the airport’s 2010 passenger traffic reaching 47.2 million, up 15.3 percent on 2009 figures of 40.9 million.

New properties, spearheaded by developments such as the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, have stamped Dubai’s reputation as one of the world’s most exciting places to visit.

The emirate has an incredible array of attractions slated to open over the next few years, including Saadiyat Island, with attractions including the $800 million dollar Guggenheim Museum and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Emirates Airline reported profits of $925 million for the first half of the 2010-2011 financial year, up 350 percent year-on-year.

It also plans to expand its fleet of 152 aircraft, which includes 15 Airbus A380s, with 200 more jets on order over the next eight.

Neighbouring Abu Dhabi remains firmly on track with its 2030 plan, with the opening of Ferrari World, the world’s largest indoor theme park, fuelling interest in the region.

New products this year include the opening of the highly-anticipated Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company’s first opening in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi’s flagship carrier, Etihad Airways, reported almost 30 percent revenue growth in January this year, to almost $3 billion,

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while passenger numbers climbed 13 percent to just over seven million. Etihad is also firmly on target to break even this year, a major milestone for an airline founded just over seven years ago.

Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways collectively have more wide-body planes on order than are currently in service by all US airlines combined, an indication of their potential global market dominance.

Additionally, the smaller niche players have continued to expand, with Oman Air having added routes and Gulf Air, slowly returning to strength after the recent domestic upheaval.

The Middle East is well-placed as a global hub location, with Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways all showing that with competitive pricing and high quality service, they can create demand.

Qatar, the world’s fastest-growing economy, is continuing to spend more on infrastructure ahead of hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will serve as a catalyst to move the economy’s reliance away from the oil and gas.

The nation plans to add 140 more properties, or an additional 55,000 rooms, to its existing 100 properties. These include a cruise ship project in Al Wakrah, adding 6,000 rooms.

Other parts of the Gulf are likely to benefit from the World Cup, as many visitors are expected to stop off in places such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Tourism is already a major part of Qatar’s strategy to diversify its economy, which grew at a yearly average of 13.1 percent between 2000 and 2010.

The country receives about one million visitors a year and expects growth of 20 per cent in tourism over the next five years, according to the Qatar Tourism Authority.

Some US$17 billion had already been earmarked for tourism infrastructure development over the next five years, even before the successful bid. These plans include the construction of luxury hotels, resorts and other leisure facilities, with a predicted 400 percent increase in hotel capacity to 29,000 luxury rooms by 2012.

The world’s least likely tourism destination is also dipping its toe back in the water after decades of turmoil. In November Iraq exhibited at World Travel Market in London and now it is making its return to Arabian Travel Market.

The country is seeing significant renewed investment worth billions of dollars in tourism infrastructure, while increasing air links have helped fuel business travel.

According to Euromonitor, business tourism to Iraq rose by 58 percent in 2009, and both regional and European airlines have begun new services to airports throughout Iraq to capitalise on this demand.

Iraq counted more than 1.3 million visitor arrivals during 2009, with religious tourists from Iran accounting for 75 percent of these.

Future potential is also looking bright as the security issue improves and with a projected GDP growth of 7 percent annually.

Airline activity has also been boosted significantly. Etihad has added Basra to its destinations, as have Emirates and Qatar Airways. Flydubai now travels to Gassim and Erbil, while Air Arabia has added Najaf.

Internationally there is also growth from carriers, including Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa.

On the hotel front, Rotana has led the way, opening the first international five-star property in Erbil in December, with Rotana Baghdad opening in early 2012.

Around 20 four- and five-star hotels are under construction in Erbil, with the Divan Erbil Park and Le Royal Erbil Park among those expected to open this year, while Millennium & Copthorne has announced plans for up to five hotels in Iraq.

The Iraq government has announced a US$300 million budget to renovate six major Baghdad hotels prior to the postponed 2011 Arab Summit, which is now scheduled to take place in the Iraqi capital in May.

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History World Travel Awards Honouring excellence in travel & tourism worldwide since 1994 2011 Dubai • Antayla • Sharm El Sheikh • Bangkok • Montego Bay 2010 Dubai • Johannesburg • Antalya • Delhi • Jamaica • London 2009 Dubai • Durban • Riviera Maya • Obidos • London 2008 Durban • Sydney • Shanghai • Orlando • Poprad • Rio de Janeiro Dubai • Turks & Caicos 2007 Abu Dhabi • New York • Newcastle • Bangalore • Turks & Caicos 2006 Turks and Caicos 2005 London 2004 Barbados 2003 New York 2002 St Lucia 2001 Malaysia 2000 Jamaica 1999 London 1998 Bahamas 1997 New York 1996 Las Vegas 1995 New York 1994 Hollywood

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Relax your senses

Welcome to a sanctuary of tranquillity at the Armani/SPA. A perfectly soothing world of relaxation, offering sequential thermal bathing, spa therapies as well as creative SPA cuisine. With a sensory experience developed just for you, you’ll find perfection is just part of our collection.

ARMANI/SPA Signature Collection Treatment . Crema Nera and Skin Minerals Face Face 30 minutes AED 340 I Body 60 minutes AED 580 I Face & Body 90 minutes AED 820 For more information and reservations call 800 ARMANI or visit dubai.armanihotels.com

Burj Khalifa Dubai UAE Telephone +971 4 888 3888 reservation@armanihotels.com www.armanihotels.com

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“ T H E O S C A R S O F T H E T R AV E L I N D U S T R Y ” WA L L S T R E E T J O U R N A L

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

Celebrating its 18th 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 five regional ceremonies progressing to the World Travel Awards Grand Final at the end of the year.

In 2010, over 213,000 travel professionals registered to vote and participate in the prestigious World Travel Awards programme – another 13% rise in registrations over the previous year.

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.”

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.

“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.

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World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2011

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Middle East Nominees Middle East Gala Awards Ceremony 2011 Middle East's Leading Airline Emirates Etihad Airways Kuwait Airways MEA - Middle East Airlines Oman Air Qatar Airways Royal Jordanian Airlines Saudi Arabian Airlines

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

Middle East's Leading Airline Lounge

Middle East's Leading Beach Resort

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 Atlantis The Palm, 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 Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Dubai Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, Fujairah Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai One&Only The Palm, Dubai Sheraton Coral Beach Hotel & Resort, Lebanon The Chedi Muscat, Oman The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai

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 Emirates Etihad Airways Gulf Air Qatar Airways Saudi Arabian Airlines

Middle East's Leading Airline Economy Class Emirates Etihad Airways Gulf Air Oman 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 Erbil International Airport Kuwait International Airport

Middle East's Leading Airline First Class Emirates Etihad Airways Gulf Air Oman Air Qatar Airways Saudi Arabian Airlines

Middle East's Leading Airline Inflight Entertainment

Middle East's Leading Airport Hotel Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai Doha Marriott Hotel, Qatar Dubai International Hotel, Dubai Le Meridien Dubai Millennium Airport Hotel, Dubai Moevenpick Hotel Bahrain Movenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence and Spa, Bahrain

Emirates Etihad Airways Gulf Air Oman Air Qatar Airways

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Middle East's Leading Business Car Rental Company Avis Budget Europcar Hertz Holiday Autos Sixt Thrifty

Middle East's Leading Business Destination Abu Dhabi, UAE Bahrain, Manama Dubai, UAE Jordan, Amman Kuwait City Lebanon, Beirut Oman, Muscat Qatar, Doha Saudi Arabia, Jeddah Syria, Damascus

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Middle East's Leading Business Hotel

Middle East's Leading Car Hire

Middle East's Leading Destination

Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai Amman Marriott Hotel, Jordan Armani Hotel Dubai Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers, Abu Dhabi Crowne Plaza Hotel 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, Dubai Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai Le Meridien Amman, Jordan Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City, Dubai The Address Downtown Dubai The Fairmont Dubai The Monarch Dubai The Palace - The Old Town, Dubai The Ritz-Carlton Doha, Qatar

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Abu Dhabi Bahrain Dubai Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia

Middle East's Leading Corporate Resort

Middle East's Leading Destination Marketing Campaign

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

Abu Dhabi Bahrain Dubai Jordan Lebanon Oman Qatar

Middle East's Leading Cruise Line

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 Business Travel Agency Airlink International U.A.E Dnata, Dubai Kanoo Omeir Travel Agency Orient Travel Overseas Travel Bureau, Qatar Regency Travel & Tours, Qatar Safar Travel & Tourism Sharaftravel SNTTA - Sharjah National Travel & Tourist Agency

Middle East's Leading Cabin Staff Emirates Etihad Airways Gulf Air Jazeera Airways Kuwait Airways Middle East Airlines Qatar Airways

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Costa Cruises Cunard Line Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Silversea Cruises The World Cruise (Residensea)

Middle East's Leading Exhibition Centre

Middle East's Leading Cruise Port Aqaba, Jordan Bahrain Dubai, UAE Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Muscat Oman Qatar Salalah, Oman

Middle East's Leading Family Resort

Middle East's Leading Desert Resort Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai Desert Islands Resort and Spa, Abu Dhabi Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, Abu Dhabi Tilal Liwa Hotel, Abu Dhabi

Al Hamra Fort Hotel and Beach Resort, Ras alKhaimah Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna, Abu Dhabi Dubai Marine Resort, Dubai Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa - Al Aqah Beach, Fujairah Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi 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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Middle East Nominees Middle East Gala Awards Ceremony 2011 Middle East's Leading Golf Course Al Badia Golf Club Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Dubai Emirates Golf Club, Dubai Jebel Ali Golf Course, Dubai The Address Montgomerie Dubai

Middle East's Leading Golf Resort Arizona Golf Resort, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai Park Hyatt Dubai The Address Montgomerie Dubai

Middle East's Leading Hotel Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel, Saudi Arabia Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Armani Hotel Dubai Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Burj Al Arab, Dubai Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Four Seasons Hotel Amman, Jordan InterContinental Abu Dhabi InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai Le MĂŠridien Towers Makkah Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai Rosewood Corniche, Saudi Arabia Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman The Address Downtown Dubai The Chedi Muscat, Oman The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai The Ritz-Carlton Doha, Qatar

Middle East's Leading Hotel & Residences Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites, Dubai Grosvenor House Dubai Intercontinental Beirut, Lebanon InterContinental Dubai - Festival City, Dubai Park Arjaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi W Hotel and Residences Doha, Qatar

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Middle East's Leading Hotel Apartments

Middle East's Leading Low-Cost Airline

Arjaan Media City, Dubai Grand Midwest Tower, Dubai Grosvenor House Dubai Le Mirage Executive Residence, Qatar Oasis Beach Tower, Dubai Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi RaouchĂŠ Arjaan, Lebanon Somerset Westbay, Doha The Address Downtown Dubai

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Middle East's Leading Hotel Brand Hilton Hotels InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Jumeirah Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts Rotana Hotels

Middle East's Leading International Marketing Campaign Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority Dubai Tourist Board Etihad Airways Qatar Airways Qatar Tourism Authority Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Office

Middle East's Leading Luxury Beach Resort Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Grand Hyatt Doha, Qatar InterContinental Doha, Qatar Kempinski Hotel Ajman Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai Shangri-La Abu Dhabi Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort, Oman The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa, Bahrain

Middle East's Leading Luxury Hotel

Middle East's Leading Leisure Hotel Al Manshar Rotana Hotel, Kuwait Hilton Salalah, Oman InterContinental Dubai - Festival City, Dubai Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai JW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubai Le Royal Beirut, Lebanon Le Royal Hotel Amman, Jordan Raffles Dubai Sharq Village and Spa, Qatar

Armani Hotel Dubai Burj Al Arab, Dubai Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi Grosvenor House Dubai Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan Raffles Makkah Palace, Saudi Arabia Rosewood Corniche, Saudi Arabia The Fairmont Dubai The Monarch Dubai

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Middle East Nominees Middle East Gala Awards Ceremony 2011 Middle East's Leading Luxury Hotel Apartments

Middle East's Leading Meetings & Conference Hotel

Middle East's Leading Overseas Development Company

Arjaan, Dubai Media City, Dubai Fraser Suites, Bahrain Marriott Executive Apartments, Dubai Green Community, Dubai Marriott Executive Apartments, Manama, Bahrain Oasis Beach Tower, Dubai Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi RaouchĂŠ Arjaan, Beirut Lebanon The Place, Dubai

Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Grand Hyatt Dubai InterContinental Abu Dhabi InterContinental Amman, Jordan Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai Le Meridien Amman, Jordan Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Radisson SAS Hotel Dubai Deira Creek, Dubai Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, Qatar The Fairmont Dubai The Gulf Hotel Bahrain The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

Al-Futtaim Real Estate Dubai World Africa Emaar Hospitality Group IFA Hotels & Resorts FZ LLC. Kingdom Hotel Investments Nakheel Hotels

Middle East's Leading Luxury Resort Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai One&Only The Palm, Dubai Qasr Al Sarab, Abu Dhabi Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman The Ritz-Carlton Dubai

Middle East's Leading Marina Abu Dhabi Bahrain (Amwaj Island) Dubai Festival City Dubai Marina Pearl of Qatar Umm Al Quwain Marina

Middle East's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Dubai World Trade Centre Grand Hyatt Dubai Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel

Middle East's Leading Meetings & Conference Destination Abu Dhabi Doha Dubai

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Middle East's Leading Meetings & Conference Resort Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers, Abu Dhabi Crowne Plaza Hotel Dubai Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Grand Hyatt Dubai Grand Hyatt Muscat, Oman InterContinental Abu Dhabi Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Park Hyatt Dubai Raffles Dubai Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, Qatar

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UAE's Leading Business Hotel Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites, Dubai Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers, Abu Dhabi Burj Al Arab, Dubai Corniche Al Buhaira Hotel Sharjah Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Grand Hyatt, Dubai Grosvenor House, Dubai Hilton, Abu Dhabi InterContinental, Abu Dhabi Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai Le Royal Meridien, Abu Dhabi Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Millennium Hotel, Abu Dhabi Radisson Blu Resort Sharjah Renaissance Dubai Hotel Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort The Address Downtown Dubai The Fairmont, Dubai The Monarch, Dubai Traders Hotel, Dubai

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UAE's Leading Hideaway Resort Al Hamra Fort Hotel and Beach Resort Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa Khatt Springs Hotel & Spa Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort Qasr Al Sarab

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GR AND TOUR 2 011 Dubai - Antalya - Sharm El Sheikh - Bangkok - Montego Bay

After another rigorous selection procedure, Dubai (UAE), Antalya (Turkey), Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt), Bangkok (Thailand) and Montego Bay (Jamaica) have been chosen to stage the five World Travel Awards regional ceremonies, with the winners progressing to the Grand Final at the end of the year.

These destinations have proven that they have gone that extra mile to contribute to the global travel industry in 2011 and are driven towards standing out from the crowd.

Middle East Ceremony 2011 Armani Hotel, Dubai, UAE 2 May 2011 Tonightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event marks the first of World Travel Awards Grand Tour 2011.

The Armani Hotel offers guests the opportunity to enjoy the ultimate lifestyle with an "Armani" touch. Designed by Giorgio Armani, it is the first Armani hotel in the world and the first hotel to open in Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world. The rooms and suites, which take the unique form of the tower, are finished with precious materials and the 12,000 square feet Armani/Spa offers beautiful unique spaces, creative spa cuisine, and total relaxation. The Armani Hotel is the perfect venue for the 2011 World Travel Awards Middle East Ceremony.

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GR AND TOUR 2 011 Dubai - Antalya - Sharm El Sheikh - Bangkok - Montego Bay

Europe Ceremony 2011 Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Antalya, Turkey 2 September 2011 This years World Travel Awards Europe Ceremony will be held at the Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa a true leading resort in the Mediterranean.

Surrounded by amazing scenery of sharp contrasts, Antalya, Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s principal holiday resort, is an attractive city with shady palmlined boulevards and a prize-winning marina.

With a backdrop of stunning mountains, the city is set high on cliffs, with many of its grandest hotels overlooking the sea on the outskirts of the town.

Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa is located next to the beautiful beach of Iskele Mevkii, boasting amazing landscaped pools, an on-site golf course, tennis and squash courts and much more across the 200.000m2 area. Providing the highest level of service this resort will truly host a special event for the Europe Awards Ceremony.

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

To secure your seats for this mustattend 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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Africa & Indian Ocean Ceremony 2011 Royal Savoy Hotel, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt 16 September 2011 The World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Ceremony 2011 will take place this September in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

Located on the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, Sharm El-Sheikh is a haven for holidaymakers attracted by the long, fine-sand beaches, beautiful weather and the various leisure and sports activities on offer.

Located at the foothills of the majestic Sinai Mountains, within the secluded White Knight Beach and Soho Square; the Savoy hotel offers one of the most desirable places to stay within Sharm El Sheikh. A luxury hotel of great repute, it embodies the highest of traditional values, with spacious rooms and suites of great charm, glorious dining and entertaining, and a spa of exquisite indulgence.

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Asia & Australasia Ceremony 2011 Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand 28 September 2011 Bangkok, Thailand Over the last few decades, Bangkok has changed into a modern, exciting, and sophisticated city. As the political, economic, cultural, culinary, and spiritual capital of Thailand, it features both oldworld charm and modern convenience, offering visitors the opportunity to experience a fascinating glimpse of Thailandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gentle culture amidst the bustle of a great and dynamic metropolis.

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The Americas and Caribbean Ceremony 2011 Sandals, Montego Bay, Jamaica 7 October 2011 This years Americas and Caribbean Ceremony will be held at Sandals Resort, Montego Bay, Jamaica.

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World’s first ceremony to promote Island Tourism World Travel Awards has unveiled a new awards programme to celebrate and reward luxury tourism to island nations.

World Islands Awards will take place on the eve on ITB Berlin 2012, with Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority signed as the official partner. It is the only event of its kind dedicated to recognising Island Tourism around the world.

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Through this partnership, Mauritius will spearhead the drive for the promotion of Island Tourism worldwide, as well as ensuring that it remains at the forefront of the luxury tourism map.

The paradise island is currently enjoying a thriving tourism economy under the leadership of Minister of Tourism, HE Nandcoomar Bodha, and Dr Karl Mootoosamy, Director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority.

The inaugural ceremony will take place at Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Berlin’s most exclusive five-star hotel, on 6 March 2012.

Dr Karl Mootoosamy, Director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, said: “Our new partnership with World Island Awards will serve as an excellent vehicle to promote the core values of Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority – in particular our emphasis on people, the environment and the capacity to ensure customer satisfaction.”

The two-year agreement comes hot on the heels of Mauritius being named one of the coolest destinations for 2011 by Futurebrand and British Airways, and being voted “World’s Leading Island Destination” at the 2010 World Travel Awards.

The Indian Ocean nation – which is best known for its azure waters, white beaches and luxury spas – will also showcase itself as a world-class destination to travel professionals and media from around the world.

Graham Cooke, Founder, World Island Awards said: “On behalf of World Island Awards, I am delighted to have Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority as our partner.

“This nation typifies luxury tourism at its finest, and serves a benchmark for how island nations can travel and tourism for social and economic betterment.”

The awards will serve to reward excellence across all areas of tourism of the world’s island nations.

Categories will include: “World’s Leading Island Resort”, “Asia’s Leading Island Resort” and “World’s Leading Island Destination”.

Over the past thirty years, Mauritius has expanded its luxury tourism sector. The travel and tourism sector has become more vital than ever to the nation’s economy due to declining sugar prices and economic infeasibility of textile production.

Limited space for tourism means that Mauritius continues to promote only elite and specialist tourism, while budget travel is not encouraged.

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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 Armani Hotel for their outstanding hospitality and professionalism. We would also like to thank our media partners CNBC Arabiya, Breaking Travel News, TTN and all other media partners around the world.

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