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WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS GRAND FINAL 2016 Thank you all for joining us here this evening at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives as we celebrate the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2016.

This is an auspicious time for us to visit the destination, as Visit Maldives Year 2016 draws to a successful close. The marketing campaign, led by the Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation, has succeeded in its aim of promoting the Maldives as the leading travel destination here in the Indian Ocean. Over the past 12 months a series of events, educational and awareness programs and competitions has driven visitor numbers toward a target of 1.5 million guests in 2016. With just a few short weeks to go, I wish MMPRC every success in reaching this goal.

Tonight represents the end of a yearlong journey for World Travel Awards, with our annual Grand Tour having taken us to the four corners of the earth in search of the elite in international tourism. Tonight we honour the winners from each of those events, with the leaders among them being recognised as the best-of-the-best.

We began 2016 at Diamonds La Gemma dell'Est, Zanzibar, Tanzania, with the Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, welcoming hundreds of industry leaders to this one of a kind resort on the east coast of Africa.

From there we moved to South America, where Swissôtel Lima in Peru hosted the Latin America Gala Ceremony. One of our best attended events of the year, we were proud to recognise the cream of regional tourism during a dazzling show.

Next came the Europe Gala Ceremony, this year hosted by Forte Village Resort in Sardinia, Italy. The world renowned property stands in a unique 47 hectares tropical park on the beautiful south coast of the island and proved to be the perfect host for our event this year.

Leaving Europe we headed to Jamaica for the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony. Here we were welcome by Sandals Resorts International, long-time friends of World Travel Awards. Sandals Ochi Beach Resort put on an unrivalled show for the elite of the hospitality sector from across the regions and reminded us why the Caribbean remains a leader in international tourism.

More recently, The St. Regis Dubai in the United Arab Emirates welcomed the Middle East Gala Ceremony. Part of the new Al Habtoor development in Dubai, The St. Regis Dubai has quickly become an icon for the destination and it was an honour to be among the first to showcase the facilities there.

The regional events came to an end in Vietnam, with the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort providing a stunning backdrop for the Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony in October this year.

Over 9,000 nominees came before the WTA voters over the course of 2016, with only a handful being picked in each region.

These select few now join us here this evening at Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives, with the very best of them taking home the global awards – the highest accolade in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry.

voting travel professionals increases exponentially, revealing the tremendous public demand for the recommendation a World Travel Award signifies. The recognition we offer is one of a kind, as no other organisation has the experience, the gravitas, or the loyal following of more than a million travel, tourism and hospitality professionals we possess.

I wish to thank our hosts this evening, The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives, and to thank you all for joining us on this special evening. A special mention also to our partners this evening, Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation, Sun Siyam Resorts, SriLankan Airlines, Ooredoo, and TV5 Monde, without whom this event would not have been possible.

Finally, congratulations to all our nominees on your endeavours and achievements this year - and the very best luck!

World Travel Awards President & Founder Graham Cooke

Nestled amid lush tropical vegetation and shaded by graceful palms The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives is the perfect destination for us to welcome the leaders in this wonderful industry of ours. The resort is located here in the northernmost reaches of the Maldivian archipelago, at the heart of Noonu Atoll. Noonu is a community of islands, each with its own distinct allure – a hidden cove here, a lush grove of palm trees there, a lagoon seemingly made just for you.

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WELCOME WTA has been one of the most prestigious and comprehensive events in the world tourism industry. Since its establishment in 1993, WTA has become the Oscar equivalent award in the global tourism industry.

It is a great privilege and honour for Maldives, to host the “World Travel Awards 2016� Gala Ceremony this year in the Maldives. It is also a great opportunity for us in our efforts to promote Maldives as a luxury tourist destination.

Maldives has been in the tourism industry for the past 43 years. With tremendous efforts, significant changes and developments have been taken place in Maldives tourism industry, especially in creating an investor friendly environment. As a result, Maldives has never been a better place to invest than

today. President Yameen has created an investor friendly environment where both local and international investors can easily invest here in Maldives with confidence. Therefore, let me take this opportunity to thank President His Excellency Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom for his guidance and leadership for the development of our economy, especially the tourism industry.

Let me also thank the WTA team for hosting this remarkable event in the Maldives. I would also like to convey my heartfelt appreciation to all the eminent leaders in this industry. I wish to thank our partners in Maldives tourism industry, the resort owners, management and the staff.

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Moosa Zameer

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WELCOME It is a pleasure and a privilege to welcome all of you to this exceptional gathering here at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives for the World Travel Awards 2016.

As the host, we are honored that we can offer such a sublime venue for this gathering to our esteemed guests.

The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi unfolds over 52 acres of utter natural perfection, located in the northernmost reaches of the Maldivian archipelago. The warmth filled turquoise blue lagoons, sun-drenched skies and whiter than white sandy beaches are reason enough to come here. We offer a multitude of services including

14 outstanding bars & restaurants with gastronomic delights, recreation for all ages and 221 traditional villas where you can soak up the sun whilst enjoying the tranquil views.

It is true, that we are indeed proud of our unique products and the services which we provide, although it does not hold a candle to how proud we are of our staff. Unequivocally our success is owed to them.

spa appointments, special birthday surprises and everything in between, we’ll assist you to arrange the most memorable stay.

On behalf of the Sun Siyam Group, we wish you all, a successful and remarkable evening in this sheer serene setting whilst surrounded by nature at its best.

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Achieving another milestone for Visit Maldives Year 2016, the destination proudly welcomed the one millionth visitor of the year at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport in October.

Alefiya Merchant, from India, arrived on an Air India flight with her husband Ali Asgar Godhrawala for their honeymoon in Maldives earlier. The couple was warmly welcomed by Akhilesh Mishra, the high commissioner of India to the Maldives, Hussain Lirar and Shazail Shiyam, deputy ministers of tourism, Haris Mohamed, acting managing director of Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation and other senior officials from the ministry of tourism, MMPRC, Maldives Airports Company and representatives of the tourism industry.

Mishra awarded them with a commemorative plaque.

The Lucky honeymoon couple also received a complimentary holiday package from Hurawalhi Resort. The prize was presented by Shiyam and Cherry Zhuang, sales and marketing manager of Crown & Champa Resorts.

Since the grand welcoming of the first visitor of Visit Maldives Year in the early morning of January 1st, milestones of reaching 500,000th and 750,000th were

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colourfully celebrated. An Indian National being the distinguished one millionth visitor is of great significance to the Maldives providing a great opportunity to promote the Maldives as a tourist destination to the Indian market.

India is a rapidly growing market having attained its position within the top ten single source markets climbing up to reaching amongst the top 5 source markets to the Maldives. Arrivals from India show a positive growth of 21.5 per cent from January to July when compared to the same period in 2015.

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During this period in 2016 a total of 34,884 Indian tourists are recorded to have arrived in Maldives.

J U M E I R A H V I T TAV E L I At the same time, Jumeirah Vittaveli is preparing for the opening of the Royal Residence, set to debut in January 2017.

Amit Majumder, general manager, Jumeirah Vittaveli, said: “The Royal Residence adds another dimension of luxury to Jumeirah Vittaveli. This completely self-sufficient hideaway includes its own

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Majumder added: “We have put much thought into planning out each little detail of the Royal Residence and I am confident that guests will be amazed by the level of service as well as privacy that they will experience when staying at this new ultimate tropical retreat.“

The Royal Residence experience will begin as soon as guests arrive in the Maldives.

They will receive priority customs service and a personal welcome at the airport, followed by a 20 minute luxury yacht transfer to the island. A traditional Maldivian Bodu Beru reception awaits, comprising a group of drummers and dancers who greet guests at the private jetty.

M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N The Maldives is a tropical nation in the Indian Ocean composed of 26 ringshaped atolls, which are made up of more than 1,000 coral islands.

To find out more about this stunning visitor destination head over to www. visitmaldives.com.

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Set on 52-acres of pristine Maldivian land, the Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is surrounded by warm, perfectly blue waters and powdery white sands – a real treasure of the Maldives. This year the luxury resort will welcome the World Travel Awards Grand Final, hosting hospitality industry leaders from around the world. Here we take a tour.

Home to 221 beach and over water villas, The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi provides exquisite accommodation. All residences are appointed with the finest furnishings and luxury amenities.

The resort is located in the northernmost reaches of the Maldivian archipelago, at the heart of Noonu Atoll. Noonu is a community of islands, each with its own distinct allure – a hidden cove here, a lush grove of palm trees there, a lagoon

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seemingly made just for you. Still others are dotted with villages where traditional ways of life are still proudly preserved, waiting to enchant.

Step out from the luxurious haven of your villa and make your way to the beachfront infinity-edged lap pool – just for adults – or bring the whole family to the free-form main pool nestled in the island’s heart.

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S PA B Y T H A LG O Intrinsically tied to the surrounding nature, the Spa by Thalgo embraces its wonderful surroundings – a virtual organic sanctuary – and draws on them to inspire treatments. Specialising in Ayurveda, which draws its power from the sea and the earth, the spa complements the ancient wellness method with contemporary Eastern and Western practices.

Led by the resident Ayurvedic Doctor, guests’ wellness journeys are fully personalised, and the results remain with them long after they’ve left the resort.

A range of Signature Journeys allow guests the freedom to set their pace as they partake in the rituals of relaxation, of discovery, holistic renewal, or simply island-inspired indulgence.

Facilities include 20 treatment rooms, Hydrotherapy pools, steam rooms and saunas. All of which have been designed in a harmonious fashion and subtle details draw guests back to nature. Exclusive relaxation areas, designed as natural sanctuaries, offer guests a space to unwind and let go.

An expert yogi is also available to all guests, and is dedicated to guiding guests on an experiential journey of self-discovery, inner peace, and physical and mental strength.

Spa by Thalgo was recognised as the Maldives's Best Resort Spa earlier this year by the World Spa Awards.

MALDIVES Scattered picturesquely across the Indian Ocean waters, the Maldives is a living image of tropical perfection, each island – all 1,192 of them – completely unique, with some ringed entirely by lagoons and coral reefs, others mere bars of wave-kissed sands floating on endless swathes of blue.

What unites them is a shared history of seafaring pirates and sultans, Portuguese, Dutch, Arab and British traders, all of whom have influenced – but never overshadowed – the quiet strength and beauty of the Maldivian people and their culture.

With its own unique language, Dhivehi, complete with its richly melodic tones and graceful script, along with artistic and culinary traditions shaped over centuries, the Maldives is so much more than just an island escape – it is a way of life.

The Sun Siyam invites you to discover it, up close.

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DUBAI TAKES TOP TITLE AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS MIDDLE EAST GALA CEREMONY Voters at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony recognised Dubai as the Middle East’s Leading Destination during a glittering red-carpet ceremony at The St. Regis Dubai in September this year.

During the event, the emirate took the title of Middle East's Leading Meetings & Conference Destination while the Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing was recognised as the Middle East's Leading Tourist Board.

Abu Dhabi flag-carrier Etihad Airways was awarded the title of Middle East’s Leading Airline for an unprecedented tenth consecutive year at the same time.

Hundreds of hospitality leaders from across the region were in attendance at the ceremony, which saw Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh, walking away with the trophy for Middle East's Leading Business & Conference Hotel.

Other winners included Rotana Hotels, presented with the title of Middle East's Leading Hotel Brand, and Rosewood Jeddah, which won the award for Middle East's Leading Luxury Hotel.

In a special award, Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Chariman, Al Habtoor Group was presented with the title of Middle East’s Leading Travel Personality, with the trophy collected by his grandson Mohammed Al Habtoor, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive, Al Habtoor Group.

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World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke said: “World Travel Awards has long had a close relationship with Dubai and it was an honour to return here this evening.

“We have recognised some the leading lights of Middle Eastern tourism tonight and I wish to offer my heartfelt congratulations to all of our winners.

“The St. Regis Dubai, part of the new Al Habtoor City development, proved a wonderful host for the Gala Ceremony and I am sure the destination will grow into an icon in the Middle East in its own right.”

Beach was presented with the trophy for Middle East's Leading Luxury Resort.

World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry.

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The ceremony, part of the World Travel Awards Grand Tour 2016, was hosted

by Emirati celebrity Shereen Mitwalli.

Each year World Travel Awards covers the globe with a series of regional gala ceremonies staged to recognise and celebrate individual and collective successes within each key geographical region.

Winners from the event will go forward to complete in the World Travel Awards Grand Final, this year taking place at the Olhuveli Beach & Spa, Maldives in the Maldives on December 2nd.

World Travel Awards Gala Ceremonies are widely regarded as the best networking opportunities in the travel industry, attended by government and industry leaders, luminaries, and international print and broadcast media.

Also among the winners was Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, taking the title of Middle East's Leading Resort, while Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah

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Industry leaders from across the Middle East were in attendance

Rotana Hotels Chief Executive Omer Kaddouri takes the title of Middle East’s Leading Hotel Brand

Performers on stage at the Middle East Gala Ceremony earlier this year

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The Etihad team pick up the trophy for Middle East's Leading Airline in Dubai

- Solaiman Al Rifa of Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing is honoured at the Middle East Gala Ceremony 2016

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The red carpet event was hosted by Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est on the northern tip of Zanzibar, Tanzania, with hundreds of industry leaders in attendance.

Also among the winners was Kenya Airways, recognised as Africa’s Leading Airline and Africa’s Leading Airline – Business Class, while Serena Hotels was honoured with the title of Africa's Leading Hotel Brand.

World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke said: “My congratulations to everybody who was nominated at the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony this evening and especially those who picked up a trophy.

“As the first stop on our annual Grand Tour the bar has certainly been set high for the rest of the year and I look forward to greeting all of our winners from this evening at the Grand Final in the Maldives in December.”

Elsewhere Transcorp Hilton Abuja took the title of Africa's Leading Business Hotel, while Indian Ocean's Leading Destination went to the Maldives.

Delegates were welcomed on a tour of Zanzibar capital Stone City

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Guests at the ceremony were wowed by leading entertainers from around the world, including Italian opera sensation Ilaria Della Bidiaand contortionist Erika Lemay, while the night was hosted by African film

Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est hosted the event

Richard Omoro, Area Manager, Kenya Airways, picks up the awards for Africa's Leading Airline in Zanzibar

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Ilaria Della Bidia wows the crowds in Zanzibar

sensation Abby Plaatjies and Tanzanian radio personality Taji George Liundi.

Andrew Cook, General Manager, Diamonds La Gemma dell'Est, said: “Hosting the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016 has been one of the proudest moments in the resort’s history.

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SAINT PETERSBURG RECOGNISED AS EUROPE’S LEADING DESTINATION BY THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS Saint Petersburg was recognised as Europe’s Leading Destination for the second year in succession by the World Travel Awards earlier this year, with Saint Petersburg Committee for Tourism Development Chairman, Andrey Mushkarev, collecting the trophy at a glittering ceremony in Italy in September.

Ela Clark hosted the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2016

Also receiving top titles during the Europe Gala Ceremony 2016 at Forte Village Resort in Sardinia were Europcar, taking the trophy for Europe’s Leading Car Rental Company, and the Madeira Islands, which took the title of Europe's Leading Island Destination.

French tourism capital Lyon was also celebrating after being recognised as Europe's Leading City Break Destination while Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria

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In the aviation sector, Lufthansa defended its title of Europe’s Leading Airline.

World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke said: “It has been a pleasure to recognise some of the best in European hospitality here at Forte Village Resort this evening.

Guests are wowed by Italian entertainers during the event

“Our Voters have selected the best-of-the-best in this exceedingly competitive market and I offer my sincere congratulations to our winners following their success this evening.”

Running in parallel was the World Spa Awards Gala Ceremony 2016, which was visiting Europe for the first time after debuting in Vietnam last year.

Here Talise by Jumeirah was the big winner, taking the coveted title of World's Best Hotel Spa Brand.

Also recognised by World Spa Awards voters were QMS MediCosmetics, presented with the trophy for World's Best Spa Brand, and Sardinia, Italy, which claimed the title of Europe's Best Wellness Destination.

Forte Village Resort was the perfect host for the dual-event.

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LĂşciaCavaleiro of TAP Portugal celebrates with World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke as the airline is recognised as Europe's Leading Airline to Africa

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Madeira Islands Regional Secretary Antonio Eduardo de Freitas Jesus is honoured with the award for Europe's Leading Island Destination

Winners celebrate at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2016

The Gala Ceremony was the highlight of a weekend of events at Forte Village

World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry.

Saint-Petersburg Committee for Tourism Development Chairman AndreyMushkarev picks up the award for Europe's Leading Destination

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FANTASTIC SAINT PETERSBURG WELCOMES YOU! Due to dynamic actions of the Government of Saint Petersburg focused on development of tourist industry, objects of city’s tourist infrastructure received a number of awards justifying its high international status and quality of services rendered.

Opinions of tourists happen to be the most important assessment of the work done. We will keep on doing our best to ensure that travelling to Saint Petersburg provides true pleasure to guests in future and contributes to forming a bright and appealing image of the city where one wants to come back to over and over again.

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To stroll around royal park-and-palace ensembles St. Petersburg like an Empress wears a rich necklace — a necklace of royal summer residences located in the suburbs of the city.

Peterhof impresses by its numerous fountains, cascades and park pavilions .

The Catherine palace in Tsarskoe Selo is best known for the Golden Enfilade of state rooms that includes the world-famous Amber Room.

Pavlovsk is a cozy royal palace with unique chinaware, and amazing landscape park.

To touch the Russian Imperial history Saint Petersburg is the city of the white nights, draw bridges, royal palaces, museums and theatres, the cultural capital of Russia. It is the second largest city in Russia and the third one in Europe (after Moscow and London).

At 313, Saint Petersburg is quite young, yet the city has an impressive history. For a long time St. Petersburg remained the capital of the Russian Empire, and it was St. Petersburg that laid the foundation of socialist regime in the country

To get warm in winter The best opera and ballet performances, theatre and music festivals are performed at the season when the rivers and canals stand still, covered with the white armour of ice. Incredible Pancake week is a tasty period — to eat Russian dishes and to feel the spirit of Russia.

To crown it all the museums in winter are not overcrowded and the prices in the hotels decrease. Winter is time for magnificent balls that allow their guests to feel themselves like an Emperor

To discover the city’s specialties Russia in miniature museum, the deepest Metro in the world, the most symmetrical street, the real Egyptian sphinx and much more…

The presentation of tourist potential of St. Petersburg will be held on 8th November in the Russian Embassy in London in the framework of the exhibition World Travel Market, which opens from 7 to 9 November 2016.

Saint Petersburg restaurant festival-2016 From 01 to 30 November in Saint Petersburg the «Saint Petersburg restaurant festival-2016» will be held.

Since its foundation St. Petersburg has become not only the capital city but also a kind of trendsetter in architecture, culture, history, and the art of cooking.

Due to the fact that in the period of construction St. Petersburg the most famous and most talented European artists of the time were invited. With them our city began the tradition of cooking dishes from different European countries.

Chefs from France, Italy and Germany creatively reworked old recipes of Russian cuisine, so many Russian dishes and recipes have found an European tradition.

Later the influence of Petersburg’s cuisine began spreading across the territory of Russia, contributing to the diversity of traditional recipes from various regions of the country.

Nowadays we can confidently talk about the special Petersburg style of Russian cuisine imbued with the spirit of history, traditions, culinary experiments and innovations.

The program of the «Saint Petersburg restaurant festival-2016» includes themed dinners in restaurants, parties, workshops and master classes, shows in cooking the meals of Petersburg cuisine’s, activities for children and a special children’s menu, as well as exhibitions, competitions and much more.

The full program of the «Saint Petersburg restaurant festival-2016» you can see on St. Petersburg Official City Guide www.visit-petersburg.ru

Festival of Lights Festival of Lights is becoming one of the most exciting gala events of Saint Petersburg in autumn.

The festival brings together artists, painters and musicians and thousands of visitors who enjoy all patterns of light on different historical monuments. This autumn the festival takes place on November, 04-05th.

The festival will bring to life miraculous breathtaking art by newest 3D-mapping and audiovisual technologies.

To feel the city’s soul Modern St. Petersburg, crisscrossed by numerous rivers and canals, stands on more than 100 islands, which are linked to one another by more than 400 bridges. This is why the city is often called “the Venice of the North”.

Nearly every building in the downtown is considered to be a historic monument, hence the city’s definition — “open-air museum”. Its historical centre, palace and park ensembles are inscribed in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

Churches and cathedrals Saint Petersburg was planned as a Westoriented city and has always been renowned for its hospitality. Peter the Great encouraged foreigners, especially from Europe, to come to the new capital: they brought a new way of life, knowledge and traditions. To make foreigners feel comfortable in the city Peter the Great and his successors paid much attention to the construction of churches and cathedrals for people of various religions.

Though Saint Petersburg is known as a city of different creeds, it is the Orthodoxy that has long been the official religion of Russia.

That is why special emphasis was laid on orthodox churches. The world’s best architects built churches and cathedrals in Saint Petersburg. Sublimity of St.Isaac’s Cathedrals, proportion of the Nikolsky (St.Nicholas’) Cathedral, smartness of the Church of Resurrection of Christ (Spas-na-Krovi) always attract visitors of the city. The beauty and splendor of their inner decorations make indelible impressions upon guests’ minds.

To immerse yourself in St. Petersburg romantics During the “white nights” the Petersburgers flock to the banks of the Neva to see the sun set. The “white nights” period lasts from May to July. Countless festivals and concerts are held in the parks and on the city’s squares and embankments: Scarlet Sails school leavers festival, River Carnival, Festival of Ice Crackers, Festivals of garden art. During such days the city marks its anniversary – on May 27th. Every day from May to October sometime after two o’clock in the morning the multi-tonne wings of the bridges swing gently upwards to let vessels on the river pass.

Following the scenery of the «War and Peace» «War and Peace» is a British-American historical period drama television serial first broadcast on BBC One on 3 January 2016. It is a six-part adaptation of «War and Peace» by famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy, written by Andrew Davies and directed by Tom Harper. The serial stars are Paul Dano, Lily James and James Norton in the leading roles. A lot of scenes were shot in Saint Petersburg.

On web-site http://www.visit-petersburg.ru/en/ route/71/ all guests of Saint Petersburg can find a free route «Following the scenery of the «War and Peace» and get acknowledged with the places in Saint Petersburg that have become the scenery for War&Peace TV show by BBC.

To travel without visa The travelers arriving to St. Petersburg by sea (ferry or cruise ship) can get 72 hours visa-free entry and stay in the city if they have the tour program (voucher). The passengers can acquire the voucher on the board of a ship.

There are just 4 steps to visa-free entry: 1. Purchase an airline ticket to Helsinki There are more than 10 airlines that provide direct flights from European cities to Helsinki

2. Book a ferry cabin St. Peter Line ferries sail from Helsinki every two days according to schedule (at approximately 6 p.m.). Travel time is about 13–15 hours. Estimated time of arrival in Saint Petersburg is 9 a.m. the following day. The ferry sails back from Saint Petersburg 3 days later.

3. Book a transfer from the seaport of Saint Petersburg The ferry company will provide a transfer service to the city centre and also to some hotels. It is a paid service, but it is mandatory if you would like to purchase a visa-free cruise travel. The transfer fee is 25 euro.

4. Select a hotel to stay in the city centre After selecting a cabin and booking the transfer service you can select a hotel in the city centre from the list of hotels.

Please note that to use the visa-free stay option, you may only choose a hotel to stay from the list of hotels included in your tour group program.

Your travel agent will provide you with the full list of the hotels available for booking and the room prices, or, if you book a St. Peter Line Company ferry online, you can select a hotel online.

QUITO HONOURED BY WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS LATIN AMERICA GALA CEREMONY 2016 Quito Tourism led winners at the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2016 earlier this year, taking the title of Latin America’s Leading Destination for the fourth consecutive year in July.

Also among the winners at the red carpet event hosted by Swissôtel Lima was PromPerú, recognised by World Travel Awards voters as South America’s Leading Tourist Board for the first time.

The event, hosted by Peruvian stars Ana María Picasso and Manuel Ilich, also saw American carrier Delta Air Lines presented with trophies for United States’ Leading Airline to South America, United States’ Leading Airline to Central America and United States’ Leading Airline to Mexico.

World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke said: “Tonight has been a celebration of all that is great in Latin American tourism.

“We have seen the best hotels, airlines, tourist boards and hospitality brands recognised by voters from around the globe and it is an honour to present them with prestigious World Travel Awards trophies this evening.”

He added: “All the winners from this evening will now move forward to the World Travel Awards Grand Final, this year taking place in Maldives, where we will recognise our global winners.”

the ceremony, with host Swissôtel Lima taking the prizes for Latin America’s Leading Hotel and Latin America’s Leading Business Hotel.

Mexican airline AeroMéxico took the title of Mexico & Central America's Leading Airline, while Colombian hotspot Medellin was recognised as South America's Leading City Break Destination.

World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry.

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Guests tread the red carpet as they are honoured by the Latin America hospitality community

Guests arrive at SwissĂ´tel Lima ahead of the Latin America Gala Ceremony 2016

Winners celebrate at the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2016

Gabriela Sommerfeld, General Manager, Quito Turismo, picks up the award for South America's Leading Destination from World Travel Awards Vice President Chris Frost

The team from PromPeru celebrate their prize

MarĂ­a Soledad Acosta Torrelly, Director of Tourism, PromPeru takes the trophy for South America's Leading Meetings & Conference Destination

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WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS CARIBBEAN & NORTH AMERICA GALA CEREMONY RECOGNISES JAMAICA AS BEST IN THE BUSINESS Jamaica was recognised as the Caribbean's Leading Destination by the World Travel Awards during a glittering event at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in September.

Also among the winners at the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2016 was Turks & Caicos, recognised as the Caribbean's Leading Beach Destination, while the trophy for the Caribbean's Most Romantic Destination went to Antigua & Barbuda.

In the aviation sector, Delta Air Lines was honoured with two awards, walking away with prizes for North America's Leading Airline and United States' Leading Airline to the Caribbean.

The event, hosted by Jamaican television personalities Yendi Phillips and Adrian Atkinson, welcomed performances from Ana Strachan, Tami T, Phylia and Etana.

World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke said: “It has been an honour for World Travel Awards to return to Jamaica this evening and in particular to Sandals Ochi Beach Resort.

“This has been a true celebration of tourism here in the Caribbean and North America and it has been a pleasure to recognise some of the leading lights of the industry here tonight.”

Wrapped in the lush beauty of rolling mountains, meandering rivers, cascading waterfalls, and a picture-perfect coastline, Sandals Ochi Beach Resort was the perfect host for the event.

World Travel Awards voters also recognised Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority with the title of North America's Leading Tourist Board.

Hosts Sandals Resorts International was also honoured on the night, taking the title of Caribbean's Leading Hotel Brand.

"We are delighted to once again be honoured by the prestigious World Travel Awards,” said Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Chairman of Sandals Resorts International.

Guests arrive at Sandals for the event

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Winners celebrate in Jamaica earlier this year DimitrisKosvogiannis, General Manager, MeliáBraco Village, picks up the award for Caribbean's Leading New Hotel

Musicians welcome guests to Jamaica for the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony

Minister Horace Chang celebrates taking the title of Caribbean's Leading Cruise Port at the World Travel Awards

Jamaican Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett is presented with the title of Caribbean’s Leading Personality for Outstanding Services to Tourism by WTA President Graham Cooke

The team from Sandals Resorts International celebrate bring recognised as the Caribbean's Leading Hotel Brand

“We continue to invest in our product so that each year we can be proud to say we are Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand.

was honoured with a trophy for Outstanding Contribution to Corporate Social Responsibility Projects.

"Our number one priority remains to provide the best possible products and experiences for our customers, and we look forward to continuing to do so.”

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Two special awards were also revealed.

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The honourable Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica, was presented with the title of Caribbean’s Leading Personality for Outstanding Services to Tourism.

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HONG KONG LEADS WINNERS AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS ASIA & AUSTRALASIA GALA CEREMONY Hong Kong was recognised as Asia's Leading City Break Destination at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2016 in Vietnam. Taking place in October, the event was hosted by the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort and was attended by 200 hospitality leaders from across the regions.

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Some 200 industry leaders were in attendance at the event

Also among the winners was Chinese aviation pioneer Deer Jet, which took the title of Asia's Leading Private Jet Charter, and InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, which was recognised as Asia's Leading Business Hotel.

Each World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony offers unrivalled networking opportunities to members of the travel and tourism industry, with the events welcoming government and industry leaders as well as international print and broadcast media.

World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke said: "What a fantastic evening we have here at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, this has truly been a highlight of the tourism calendar here in Vietnam.

"It has been an honour to recognise some leading hospitality providers from Asia and Australasia here tonight and I offer my heartfelt congratulations to each of them.

"I look forward to seeing many of the winners this evening as we move forward to the Grand

Final in the Maldives where they will compete for the global titles."

In Australasia, Air New Zealand took the title of Australasia's Leading Airline, while InterContinental Sydney was recognised as Australasia's Leading Business Hotel.

As the same time, host InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort was voted Asia's Leading Luxury Resort.

The hotel also revealed plans for expansion, with 30 new premium beachfront villas for sale. Nestled in the beautiful lush greenery of the resort, they are set to offer the ultimate in privacy, each complete with a commanding view of the East Sea from an outdoor terrace.

Speaking at the event, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort General Manager, Juan Losada, said: "Congratulations to all the winners tonight. It was with enormous pride that InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort hosted such a prestigious event as the World Travel Awards Asia Australasia Gala Ceremony 2016.

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Carlo Schmed, Vice President Operations, HNA Hospitality Group, claims the title of Asia's Leading Lifestyle Hotel Brand in Vietnam

Hainan Airlines is recognised as Asia's Leading Airline

" This was a unique opportunity to promote not just the resort itself but also Danang as a first-class beach destination, w ith gorgeous landscape and exceptional facilities.

"We are proud to be voted again as Asia's Leading Luxury Resort and delighted and grateful to World Travel Awards to have been chosen to host such a memorable event."

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HoQuang Tuan, director, Middle Regional Office, Vietnam Airlines, celebrates at the event as the carrier is recognised as Asia's Leading Cultural Airline

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Guests on the red carpet at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2016

Olivia Wan of the Hong Kong Tourism Board picks up the trophy for Asia's Leading City Break Destination at the World Travel Awards

Vietnam Airlines, Danang Centre for Tourism Promotion and Vietravel.

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Media from across Asia were in attendance at the event

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WORLD'S LEADING AIRPORT RESORT 2016 Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, USA Hulhule Island Hotel, Maldives Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, Thailand Jetwing Beach, Sri Lanka WORLD'S LEADING ALL SUITE HOTEL 2016 Amandari, Bali, Indonesia Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, United Arab Emirates Grace Bay Club, Turks & Caicos Hotel Les Ottomans, Turkey Jamaica Inn Sandals Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios, Jamaica The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, Egypt Tower Club at Lebua, Thailand WORLD'S LEADING ALLINCLUSIVE COMPANY 2016 AMResorts Barceló Hotels & Resorts Club Med Excellence Resorts Karishma Hotels & Resorts Occidental Hotels & Resorts Riu Hotels & Resorts Sandals Resorts International WORLD'S LEADING ALL-INCLUSIVE FAMILY RESORT BRAND 2016 Beaches Resorts Club Med Dreams Resorts & Spas rex resorts WORLD'S LEADING ALLINCLUSIVE RESORT 2016 Concorde De Luxe Resort, Turkey Diamonds Dream of Africa,

Kenya Hard Rock Hotel Cancun Minos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort & Spa, Greece Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive, Portugal Rixos Bab Al Bahr, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Rixos Premium Belek, Turkey Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort, St Lucia Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, The Bahamas The Westin Golf Resort & Spa Playa Conchal, Costa Rica WORLD'S LEADING APARTMENT HOTEL 2016 Amari Nova Suites Pattaya, Thailand Grosvenor House Dubai, UAE InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Festival City, UAE JA Oasis Beach Tower, Dubai, UAE Oriental Residence Bangkok, Thailand The Athenaeum, London, England The French Quarters, New York, USA The Regent Luxury Apartments, South Africa WORLD'S LEADING BEACH & CASINO RESORT 2016 Divi Carina Bay Casino, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Morocco St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan

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Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa, Mexico Hotel Quinta do Lago, Portugal InterContinental Bali Resort InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort, Thailand Karma Kandara Resorts, Indonesia Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Loews Don CeSar Hotel, Florida, United States LUX* South Ari Atoll Mandarin Oriental, Sanya, China One&Only Ocean Club, Bahamas Pullman Timi Ama Sardegna, Italy Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman Sultan Gardens Resort, Egypt The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, California The Samaya Seminyak, Indonesia WORLD'S LEADING BOUTIQUE ALL SUITE HOTEL 2016 Amandari, Bali, Indonesia Hermitage Bay, Antigua Hotel 101 Park House Suites & Spa, Colombia Hotel Les Ottomans, Turkey Jamaica Inn Mamaison All-Suites Spa Hotel Pokrovka, Russia Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, South Africa Vila Joya, Portugal WORLD'S LEADING BOUTIQUE CRUISE 2016 Anakonda Amazon Cruises Belmond Road to Mandalay Delfin 2 Four Seasons Explorer, Maldives Misr Steam Cruise Ocean Adventures

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Mantis Collection Preferred Boutique Small Luxury Hotels of the World WORLD'S LEADING BOUTIQUE RESORT 2016 Amanoi, Vietnam Bo Phut Resort & Spa, Thailand Charming Luxury Lodge & Private Spa, Argentina GoldenEye, Jamaica Ka'ana Resort, Belize Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands Pacific Resort Rarotonga, Cook Islands Paradise Cove Hotel, Mauritius Six Senses Samui, Thailand Taveuni Palms Resort, Fiji Vila Joya, Portugal WORLD'S LEADING BOUTIQUE VILLA RESORT 2016 Anantara Veli Maldives Resort Bo Phut Resort & Spa, Thailand Eagles Nest, New Zealand GoldenEye Hotel & Resort, Jamaica Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa, Cook Islands The Caves, Jamaica WORLD'S LEADING BUDGET HOTEL BRAND 2016 Citymax Hotels Four Points by Sheraton Holiday Inn Express Novotel Premier Inn

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WORLD NOMINEES 2016 WORLD'S LEADING BUSINESS & CONFERENCE HOTEL 2016 Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, USA Pan Pacific Singapore Sandton Sun, South Africa Sheraton Grand Panama Hotel The St. Regis Doha, Qatar WORLD'S LEADING BUSINESS CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2016 Avis Budget Europcar Hertz National Sixt WORLD'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL 2016 Banyan Tree Bangkok, Thailand Grand Hyatt Sao Paulo, Brazil Grosvenor House Dubai, United Arab Emirates Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Illinois, USA InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, Australia InterContinental New York Barclay, USA InterContinental Sydney, Australia Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, UAE JW Marriott Essex House New York, USA JW Marriott Hotel Lima, Peru Myriad by SANA Hotels, Portugal E&OE

New York Hilton Midtown, USA Pan Pacific Singapore Park Hyatt Sydney, Australia Sandton Sun, South Africa Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche, Casablanca, Morocco Swissôtel Lima, Peru The St. Regis Doha, Qatar The St. Regis Osaka, Japan The Westin Sydney, Australia Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Nigeria W Doha Hotel & Residences, Qatar Waldorf Astoria Panama WORLD'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL BRAND 2016 Hilton Hotels & Resorts Hyatt Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts JW Marriott Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts Millennium Hotels & Resorts Rotana Hotels Sheraton Hotels & Resorts The Ritz-Carlton Westin Hotels & Resorts WORLD'S LEADING BUSINESS TRAVEL AGENCY 2016 American Express Carlson Wagonlit Travel dnata FCm Travel Solutions Safar Travel & Tourism Superdestino Travel with Flair Turismo Pecom WORLD'S LEADING BUSINESS TRAVEL DESTINATION 2016 Beijing, China Berlin, Germany Bogotá, Colombia

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Island Routes Caribbean Adventures Majestic Tours WORLD'S LEADING CASINO RESORT 2016 Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas Bellagio Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Delfines Hotel & Casino, Peru Galaxy Macau Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Spain Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Morocco MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, USA Resorts World Genting, Malaysia Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore SKY CITY Auckland, New Zealand Sun City Resort, South Africa The Palazzo Montecasino, South Africa The Venetian Macao-ResortHotel, Macau The Venetian, Nevada, USA Wynn Las Vegas, Nevada, USA WORLD'S LEADING CHARTER AIRLINE 2016 EuroAtlantic Airways Finnair Germania Miami Air International Thomas Cook Airlines Thomson Airways TUIfly

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Abu Dhabi, UAE JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi, Vietnam JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, UAE One World Hotel, Malaysia Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa Sheraton Panama Hotel & Convention Center, Panama Sheraton Santiago Hotel and Convention Center, Chile Swissôtel Quito, Ecuador The St. Regis Doha, Qatar Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin, Florida, USA WORLD'S LEADING CONSERVATION COMPANY 2016 &Beyond Chumbe Island Coral Park, Tanzania, Africa Conservation International, Virginia, USA Damaraland Camp, Namibia, Africa Ningaloo Blue Dive, Australia Parques de Sintra - Monte da Lua, Portugal Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa WORLD'S LEADING CORPORATE HOTEL BRAND 2016 Hilton Hotels & Resorts Hyatt Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Millennium & Copthorne Westin Hotels & Resorts WORLD'S LEADING CORPORATE RESORT 2016 Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, Greece Hotel Giardino di Costanza, Sicily

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WORLD'S LEADING EXCELLENCE INFLIGHT SERVICE 2016 Air Mauritius Air New Zealand Air Seychelles American Airlines Avianca British Airways Caribbean Airlines Cathay Pacific Copa Airlines Delta Air Lines Emirates Etihad Airways Hainan Airlines LAN Airlines Lufthansa Qantas Airways Qatar Airways Singapore Airlines South African Airways Virgin Atlantic Airways WORLD'S LEADING EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE ISLAND 2016 Ariara Island, Philippines Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island, Maldives Cousine Island, Seychelles Dolphin Island, Fiji Laucala Island, Fiji Necker Island, British Virgin Islands North Island, Seychelles Satellite Island, Tasmania, Australia Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia Thanda Island, Tanzania The Brando, French Polynesia Velaa Private Island, Maldives WORLD'S LEADING EXCLUSIVE RETREAT 2016 Lake Kora, New York, USA Little Kulala, Namibia Lodge at the Hills, New Zealand North Island, Seychelles E&OE

The Point Villas, USA WORLD'S LEADING EXECUTIVE CLUB LOUNGE 2016 Club InterContinental @ InterContinental Sydney, Australia Club InterContinental Lounge @InterContinental Bali Resort, Indonesia Club Lounge @ The RitzCarlton, Hong Kong Executive Club Lounge @ Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong The Club Lounge @ Habtoor Grand Beach Resort and Spa, Autograph Collection, United Arab Emirates WORLD'S LEADING EXPERIENTIAL LUXURY PROPERTY 2016 Annandale, New Zealand Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, Australia Longitude 131° Ayer's Rock, Australia Snowhotel at Snow Village, Finland The Owner’s Cottage at Wharekauhau, New Zeeland Tintswalo Safari Lodge, South Africa

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Hawaii, USA Conrad Bali, Indonesia Hacienda Tres Rios Resort, Spa & Nature Park, Mexico Hotel Punta Islita, Costa Rica JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai Leopard Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya Lily Beach Resort & Spa, Maldives Llao Llao Hotel & Resort, Golf-Spa, Argentina One&Only Hayman Island, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia Pacific Resort Rarotonga, Cook Islands Pine Cliffs Resort, a Luxury Collection Resort, Portugal Resorts World Sentosa Festive Hotel, Singapore RIMBA Jimbaran Bali by AYANA, Indonesia Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort, Uruguay Sun City Resort, South Africa The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives The Westin Golf Resort & Spa Playa Conchal, Costa Rica

WORLD'S LEADING EXTREME ADVENTURE 2016 Bear Grylls Survival Academy Fjellborg Arctic Journeys Nomads of the Seas Okavango Horse Safari Sam McConnell Desert Expeditions White Desert

WORLD'S LEADING FERRY OPERATOR 2016 Bluebridge Cook Straight Ferry Service - New Zealand Brittany Ferries DFDS Seaways Interislander Irish Ferries Minoan Lines P&O Ferries Stena Line Tallink Silja Line

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates London, England Montreal, Canada Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Seoul, South Korea Sydney, Australia WORLD'S LEADING FINE DINING HOTEL RESTAURANT 2016 Felix @ The Peninsula Hong Kong Fera @ Claridges Hote, England La Bourgogne @ Alvear Palace Hotel, Argentina La Maison 1888 @ InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Vietnam Luke Dale Roberts X the Saxon, South Africa Marcus @ The Berkeley, England Pearls by Michael Caines @ Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE The Mark Restaurant by Jean George @ The Mark - New York, USA Vila Joya Hotel Restaurant @ Vila Joya, Portugal WORLD'S LEADING FULLY INTEGRATED RESORT 2016 Conrad Punta Del Este Resort & Casino, Uruguay Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Resorts World Genting, Malaysia Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Sun City Resort, South Africa The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, Las Vegas, USA The Venetian Macao-ResortHotel, Macau

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WORLD'S LEADING HERITAGE HOTEL 2016 Belmond Hotel Monasterio, Peru Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Turkey JW Marriott El Convento Cusco, Peru Raffles Singapore Rambagh Palace, India Tai O Heritage Hotel, Hong Kong Taj Lake Palace, India The Raj Palace, India The Ritz London, England The Ritz Paris, France Umaid Bhawan Palace, India WORLD'S LEADING HONEYMOON DESTINATION 2016 Antigua & Barbuda Barbados Fiji Jamaica Maldives Maui, Hawaii, USA Mauritius Napa Valley, California, USA Paris, France Saint Lucia Seychelles WORLD'S LEADING HONEYMOON RESORT 2016 Amandari, Bali, Indonesia Amanyara Villas, Turks & Caicos Conrad Koh Samui, Thailand Essque Zalu Zanzibar Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia Four Seasons Resort Seychelles InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort, Thailand Jumeirah Vittaveli, Maldives JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa, Italy One&Only Palmilla Resort,

Mexico Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, Jamaica Six Senses Samui, Thailand Soneva Fushi Resort, Maldives Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives WORLD'S LEADING HOSPITALITY COMPANY 2016 Carlson Hilton Worldwide Hyatt Corporation Jumeirah Group Katara Hospitality WORLD'S LEADING HOTEL 2016 Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, United Arab Emirates Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Turkey Coco Reef Resort & Spa, Tobago Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Kenya Hard Rock Hotel Panama Megapolis Hilton Bentley Miami/South Beach, Florida, USA Jumeirah Al Qasr, Dubai Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel, Shanghai, China JW Marriott Hotel Lima, Peru La Mamounia, Marrakech, Morocco Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast, Australia

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WORLD'S LEADING HOTEL LOYALTY PROGRAMME 2016 Hilton HHonors Hyatt Gold Passport IHG Rewards Club Le Club AccorHotels Marriott Rewards Starwood Preferred Guest WORLD'S LEADING HOTEL PENTHOUSE 2016 Maestro Suite @ The Dolder Grand, Zürich, Switzerland Penthouse Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, USA Penthouse Suite @ The Fairmont San Francisco, USA Penthouses @ Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE Presidential Suite @

InterContinental Hong Kong Royal Penthouse Suite @ Al Faisaliah Suites, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Sultan Suite @ Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Turkey The Apartment @ The Connaught, London, UK The Empire Suite @ The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, New York, USA WORLD'S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES 2016 51 Buckingham Gate Taj Suites and Residences, England Cape Royale Luxury Hotel & Spa, South Africa Capri by Fraser - Changi City Singapore Conrad Bangkok Residences, Thailand Conrad Koh Samui Residences, Thailand Four Seasons Resort Seychelles Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living, England Kempinksi Residences Bangkok, Thailand Kempinski Residences, Bodrum, Turkey Michelangelo Towers, South Africa Palacina The Residence & The Suites, Kenya Pine Cliffs Residence, Albufeira, Portugal The Estate at Grace Bay Club, Turks & Caicos The Phoenician Residences, Scottsdale, USA The Residences at Las Ventanas, Mexico The Residences at The RitzCarlton Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

The Tryall Club, Jamaica W Doha Hotel & Residences, Qatar WORLD'S LEADING HOTEL SERVICE AWARD 2016 Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, France Sofitel Dubai Downtown, United Arab Emirates The Beverly Hills Hotel, United States The Savoy, United Kingdom WORLD'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2016 Dubai Presidential Suite @ Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, UAE Fernando Botero Presidential Suite at Sofitel Legend Santa Clara, Colombia Maharajah's Pavilion @ The Raj Palace, India Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite @ Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, South Africa Palace Suite @ Emirates Palace, United Arab Emirates Palladio Suite @ Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Italy Paris Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons, George V, France Penthouse Suite @ Belmond Copacabana Palace, Brazil Presidential Suite @ Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, United Arab Emirates Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Presidential Suite @ Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet's Paris, France Presidential Suite @ The Beverly Hills Hotel, California, USA Presidential Suite at The Bellagio Las Vegas, USA Rock Star Suite @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana

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Roof Garden Suite @ Conrad Algarve, Portugal Royal Island Suite @ JA Manafaru, Maldives Royal Penthouse Suite @ Hotel President Wilson, Switzerland Sky Pool Suite @ Sandals LaSource Grenada Resort & Spa The Grand Penthouse Suite @ Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa The Katara Suite @ Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Italy The Ritz-Carlton Suite @ The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, Japan The Ritz-Carlton Suite @ The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands The Royal Plaza Suite @ The Plaza, New York, USA WORLD'S LEADING ICE HOTEL 2016 Arctic SnowHotel, Finland Hôtel de Glace, Canada Hotel of Ice, Romania ICEHOTEL, Sweden Kirkenes Snowhotel, Norway WORLD'S LEADING IN-HOUSE HOTEL MAGAZINE 2016 Beyond, The St. Regis Magazine Collect Magazine, Dorchester Collection Conrad Magazine Four Seasons Magazine Rotana Magazine The Waldorf Astoria Magazine Under The Banyan Tree Magazine Uniq, Forte Village Magazine WORLD'S LEADING INFLIGHT SERVICE 2016 Air Canada AirAsia American Airlines

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Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa, Mauritius Pullman Sanya Yalong Bay Villas and Resort, China Pullman Timi Ama Sardegna, Italy The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta Turtle Bay Resort, Hawaii, USA WORLD'S LEADING ISLAND VILLAS 2016 Baros Maldives Bunga Raya Island Resort, Malaysia Qualia Great Barrier Reef, Australia Taveuni Palms Resort, Fiji Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa, Cook Islands The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, French Polynesia The Villas at AYANA Resort and Spa Bali, Indonesia W Retreat & Spa - Maldives WORLD'S LEADING LANDMARK HOTEL 2016 Armani Hotel Dubai, UAE Bairro Alto Hotel, Portugal Belmond Copacabana Palace, Brazil Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, United Arab Emirates Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris Grosvenor House Dubai, UAE Makkah Clock Royal Tower – A Fairmont Hotel, Saudi Arabia Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, England The Dorchester, England The Imperial New Delhi, India The Peninsula Paris, France The Plaza, New York, USA The Ritz London, England The Ritz Paris, France

WORLD'S LEADING LANDMARK RESORT 2016 Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, UAE Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Sun City Resort, South Africa The Venetian Macao-ResortHotel, Macau WORLD'S LEADING LARGE SHIP CRUISE LINE 2016 Carnival Cruise Lines Crystal Cruises Cunard Line MSC Cruises Norwegian Cruise Line P&O Cruises Princess Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises Royal Caribbean International WORLD'S LEADING LIFESTYLE HOTEL 2016 Conrad Seoul, South Korea Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York Millennium Corniche Hotel Abu Dhabi, UAE Palazzo Versace Gold Coast, Australia Park Hotel Clarke Quay, Singapore Rixos Premium Bodrum, Turkey Rixos Premium Göcek, Turkey Starwood's Aloft Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE The Setai, Miami Beach, Florida, USA Tower Club at lebua, Thailand W Doha Hotel & Residences, Qatar W New York Union Square, USA

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WORLD NOMINEES 2016 WORLD'S LEADING LIFESTYLE RESORT 2016 Costa d'Este Beach Resort, Florida, USA Geinberg5 Private Spa Villas, Austria Rixos Premium Bodrum, Turkey Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel The L Resort, Thailand Wyndham Resort Torquay, Australia WORLD'S LEADING LOW-COST AIRLINE 2016 Air Arabia AirAsia easyJet fastjet flydubai flynas JetBlue Airways Jetstar Airways Kulula Mango Norwegian Ryanair Southwest Airlines West Air WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY ALL SUITE HOTEL 2016 Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, United Arab Emirates Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, Greece Grace Bay Club, Turks and Caicos Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, Mexico Hotel 101 Park House Suites & Spa, Colombia Hotel Plaza Grande, Ecuador Raffles Makkah Palace, Saudi Arabia Resorts World Sentosa Crockfords Tower, Singapore The Tides Hotel, Florida, USA The Venetian, Las Vegas, E&OE

Nevada, USA Tower Club at lebua WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY BEACH RESORT 2016 Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas, Thailand Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, UAE Forte Village Resort, Italy Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, France One&Only Ocean Club, Bahamas Palazzo Versace, Australia Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS COLLECTION 2016 Epoque Hotels Mantis Collection Mr & Mrs Smith Preferred Boutique Small Luxury Hotels of the World TemptingPlaces The Hotel Specialist WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY BUSINESS HOTEL 2016 Al Faisaliah Hotel, Saudi Arabia Four Seasons Hotel Boston, Massachusetts, USA Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow, Russia InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong Jumeirah Carlton Tower, England Pan Pacific Singapore Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, Russia The H Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates The Leela Palace Bengaluru, India The Ritz Carlton Chicago,

Illinois, USA The St. Regis Doha The Westin Beijing Financial Street, China Tower Club at Lebua, Thailand Trident, Gurgaon, India WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2016 AAA Luxury & Sport Car Rental Avis Beverly Hills Rent-A-Car Prestige Luxury Rentals Sixt Luxury Cars WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY CHAUFFEUR SERVICE 2016 Brunel Carey Elite Car & Chauffeur Service Imperial Global Chauffeur Service Sixt Limousine Service Tristar Worldwide WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY CITY RESORT 2016 African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel & Spa, Cape Town, South Africa Conrad London St. James, United Kingdom Grosvenor House Dubai, United Arab Emirates Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, Thailand Park Hyatt Sydney, Australia Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Italy Royal Mansour, Morocco

InterContinental Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi, UAE Le Méridien Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Rosewood Jeddah, Saudi Arabia WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY FAMILY RESORT 2016 Forte Village Resort, Italy JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai Pine Cliffs Resort, a Luxury Collection Resort, Portugal Resorts World Sentosa Festive Hotel, Singapore Rixos Premium Belek, Turkey Sun City Resort, South Africa WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY FLIGHT SERVICES PROVIDER 2016 Joy Jet NetJets Royal Jet VistaJet XOJET WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY GREEN RESORT 2016 Angel’s Marmaris, Turkey Mission Hills Shenzhen, China Naked Retreats, China Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Sabah, Malaysia The Phantom Forest Ecoreserve, South Africa Vila Vita Parc, Portugal

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WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL 2016 Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Italy Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Italy Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE JW Marriott Essex House New York, USA Raffles Makkah Palace, Saudi Arabia Rosewood Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, South Africa The Dorchester, England, UK The Langham, Melbourne, Australia The Oberoi Gurgaon, India The Oberoi New Delhi, India The Peninsula Hong Kong The Peninsula Paris, France WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL APARTMENTS 2016 Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort Aparments Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City, UAE Mandarin Oriental Bodrum Apartments, Turkey Novo Resort The Residence Luxury Apartments by Barceló, Spain Sofitel Dubai The Palm Luxury Apartments WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL BRAND 2016 Dorchester Collection Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Jumeirah Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Oberoi Hotels & Resorts One&Only Resorts Raffles Group The Luxury Collection

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WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY ISLAND RESORT 2016 Baros Maldives COMO Cocoa Island, Maldives Constance Le Prince Maurice, Mauritius Constance Lémuria Resort of Praslin, Seychelles Grand Isle Resort & Spa, Exuma Island, Bahamas JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa, Italy Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa, Mauritius Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi, Maldives Taveuni Palms Resort, Fiji The Oberoi Mauritius WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY ISLAND VILLAS 2016 Baros Maldives Bunga Raya Island Resort, Malaysia Qualia Great Barrier Reef, Australia Taveuni Palms Resort, Fiji Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa, Cook Islands The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, French Polynesia The Villas at AYANA Resort and Spa Bali, Indonesia W Retreat & Spa - Maldives WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY LEISURE RESORT 2016 Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort, Thailand Conrad Algarve, Portugal Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Emperors Palace, South Africa

WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY LODGE 2016 &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge, Tanzania Chobe Game Lodge, Botswana Huka Lodge, New Zealand Lake Okareka Lodge, New Zealand Safari Lodge, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, South Africa Singita Sasakwa Lodge, Tanzania Solitaire Lodge, New Zealand Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve , South Africa WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY RESORT 2016 Amanyara Villas, Turks & Caicos Ayada Maldives Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives Conrad Algarve, Portugal Constance Le Prince Maurice, Mauritius Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey Emirates Palace, UAE Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Vietnam InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort, Thailand The Palms Turks & Caicos The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, California, USA Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

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WORLD NOMINEES 2016 WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY SAFARI COMPANY 2016 &Beyond Abercrombie & Kent Sabi Sabi Singita Twiga Tours Wilderness Safaris WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY SAILING CRUISE COMPANY 2016 Seafarer Cruises Star Clippers Windstar Cruises WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY SPORTS AND VILLA RESORT 2016 Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Forte Village Resort, Italy Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies Half Moon, Jamaica La Manga Club, Spain WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY SUITES HOTEL 2016 Al Faisaliah Suites, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, UAE Hotel Les Ottomans Jamaica Inn, Jamaica Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, South Africa Tower Club at lebua WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY TOUR OPERATOR 2016 Abercrombie & Kent Adventures by Disney Cox & Kings Elegant Resorts Hayes and Jarvis Kuoni Group Nirvana Travel & Tourism OV Holidays Travcoa E&OE

WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY TRAIN 2016 Andean Explorer Belmond Hiram Bingham Deccan Odyssey Eastern & Oriental Express Maharajas’ Express Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service Royal Canadian Pacific The Blue Train The Golden Chariot Tren Crucero Venice Simplon OrientExpress

La Rural, Predio Ferial de Buenos Aires, Argentina Las Vegas Convention Center, USA Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia Montego Bay Convention Centre, Jamaica Qatar National Convention Centre RIOCENTRO Exhibition & Conference Center, Brazil Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore

JW Marriott Essex House New York, USA JW Marriott Hotel Lima, Peru MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, USA One World Hotel, Malaysia Pan Pacific Singapore Park Hyatt Sydney, Australia Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, Russia Safari Park Hotel & Casino, Kenya Sandton Sun, South Africa Swissôtel Lima, Peru

WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY VILLA RESORT 2016 Daios Cove Resort, Greece Eagles Nest, New Zealand Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa, Mauritius Raffles Praslin, Seychelles The Ungasan Clifftop Resort, Bali, Indonesia Zaya Nurai Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE WORLD'S LEADING MEDICAL WELLNESS & SPA OPERATOR 2016 Deyle Management Kannewischer VAMED Vitality World

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WORLD'S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE CENTRE 2016 Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre - ADNEC, UAE Berlin ExpoCenter City, Germany Cancun ICC, Mexico Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE Durban International Convention Centre, South Africa ExCeL London, England

WORLD'S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE HOTEL 2016 Grand Hyatt São Paulo, Brazil Grand Resort Lagonissi, Greece Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall, Costa Rica InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, Australia Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, UAE

WORLD'S LEADING MICE HOTEL 2016 Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, UAE EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel, Portugal JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, UAE Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare Kurumba Maldives Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Morocco MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, USA Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, Russia Sun City Resort, South Africa WORLD'S LEADING MICE RESORT 2016 Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, UAE Forte Village Resort, Italy Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Loews Miami Beach, USA Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort, USA

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Pure holiday. Just around the corner, yet surrounded

by breathtaking nature. Combining class and comfort: quintessentially A-ROSA. With more than 500 km of hiking trails in the near

surroundings of the A-ROSA Kitzbühel the Resort is the perfect Hideaway for a summer holiday. Get away from it all and explore the stunning soft grass mountains and fall under the spell of the magical Alps

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WORLD'S LEADING MOST EFFICIENT LOWCOST AIRLINE 2016 Air Arabia AirAsia easyJet flydubai flynas JetBlue Airways Jetstar Airways Kulula Mango Norwegian Ryanair Southwest Airlines West Air WORLD'S LEADING NEW HOTEL 2016 Elements of Byron, Australia Hilton Barra Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York, USA Hyatt Ziva Cancun, Mexico InterContinental London The O2, England Meliá Braco Village, Jamaica Park Hotel Alexandra, Singapore Radisson Blu Hotel, Upperhill, Nairobi, Kenya The St. Regis Dubai

Luxury Collection Resort Studio City Macau WORLD'S LEADING ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY 2016 Booking.com ebookers.com eDreams Expedia Flightsite.co.za Flyin.com Opodo Orbitz Priceline.com Rovia Travelocity Travelstart.co.za WORLD'S LEADING PALACE HOTEL 2016 Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Turkey Djibouti Palace Kempinski, Djibouti Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, UAE The Palace of the Lost City, South Africa The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

WORLD'S LEADING NEW ISLAND RESORT 2016 Meliá Braco Village, Jamaica Moskito Island British Virgin Islands Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, Malaysia The St. Regis Langkawi, Malaysia

WORLD'S LEADING POLAR EXPEDITION OPERATOR 2016 Antarctica XXI Aurora Expeditions Lindblad Expeditions Oceanwide Expeditions Polar Cruises Quark Expeditions Waterproof Expeditions White Desert Zegrahm Expeditions

WORLD'S LEADING NEW RESORT 2016 aaaVeee Nature's Paradise, Maldives Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites, a

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Legend Lodges, Entabeni Private Game Reserve, South Africa Lion Sands Private Game Reserve, South Africa Londolozi Private Game Reserve, South Africa Makalali Private Game Reserve, South Africa Mala Mala Game Reserve, South Africa Ongava Lodge, Namibia Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa Shambala Private Reserve, South Africa Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa Wolwedans Dunes Lodge & Dune Camp, Namibia WORLD'S LEADING PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT 2016 &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge, Zanzibar Amanpulo, Philippines Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa, Mozambique Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island, Maldives COMO Cocoa Island, Maldives Constance Tsarabanjina, Madagascar Desert Islands Resort & Spa

by Anantara, UAE Fowl Cay Resort, Bahamas Fregate Island Private, Seychelles Guana Island, British Virgin Islands Laucala Island, Fiji Le Taha'a Private Resort & Spa Musha Cay, Bahamas Necker Island North Island, Seychelles Palm Island Resort, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Peter Island Resort & Spa, British Virgin Islands

Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia WORLD'S LEADING PRIVATE JET CHARTER 2016 American Jet Asia Jet ATSA Blue Star Jets Deer Jet ElJet NetJets Private Jet Charter Privé Jets Royal Jet Skytime Jets SVG Air WORLD'S LEADING RESORT 2016 Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Conrad Algarve, Portugal Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Florida, USA Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, UAE Forte Village Resort, Italy Four Seasons Resort & Residences Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Indonesia Fuchun Resort, China Hotel Paracas, A Luxury Collection Resort, Peru InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Vietnam Jumeirah Al Qasr, Dubai Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort, Mexico Mission Hills Haikou, China One&Only Le Saint Géran, Mauritius Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands Palmeraie Resort, Morocco Sandals Barbados Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa E&OE

WORLD NOMINEES 2016 Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, Jamaica Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, Bahamas Sandals Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios, Jamaica Sun City Resort, South Africa The Chedi Muscat, Oman The Venetian Macao-ResortHotel, Macau The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto, Mexico Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin, Florida, USA WORLD'S LEADING RESORT BRAND 2016 Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts Conrad Hotels & Resorts Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Jumeirah Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Meliá Hotels & Resorts One&Only Resorts Westin Hotels & Resorts WORLD'S LEADING RESORT RESIDENCES 2016 Baros Residence, Maldives Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE Residences @ Aleenta Hua Hin - Pranburi Resort and Spa, Thailand Royal Residences @ Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, United Arab Emirates The Mansions @ The Bulgari Resort Bali

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WORLD'S LEADING RETREAT 2016 COMO Cocoa Island, Maldives Gaia Retreat & Spa, Australia Naman Retreat, Vietnam Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra, Kovalam, India Samahita Retreat, Thailand W Retreat & Spa - Maldives W Retreat & Spa - Vieques Island, Puerto Rico WORLD'S LEADING RIVER CRUISE COMPANY 2016 American Cruise Lines Aqua Expeditions Discover Egypt, Nile Cruises DouroAzul Flotilla Radisson Royal, Moscow, Russia Sea Cloud Cruises Sonesta Nile Cruises Viking River Cruises WORLD'S LEADING SAFARI DESTINATION 2016 Botswana Kenya Namibia South Africa Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe WORLD'S LEADING SAFARI LODGE 2016 Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania Mahali Mzuri, Kenya Mahua Kothi Lodge, India Pashan Garh Wilderness Lodge, India Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, Australia Singita Sasakwa Lodge, Tanzania Thanda Safari, South Africa Ulusaba Private Game

Reserve, South Africa WORLD'S LEADING SAFARI RESORT 2016 Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort, Abu Dhabi, UAE Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Kenya Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Kenya Legend Golf & Safari Resort, South Africa Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Kenya Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Zimbabwe WORLD'S LEADING SEAPLANE OPERATOR 2016 Air Whitsunday Harbour Air Kenmore Air Seaborne Airlines Seawings Sydney Seaplanes Trans Maldivian Airways WORLD'S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND 2016 BridgeStreet Citadines Apart'hotel Frasers Hospitality Meriton Serviced Apartments Oakwood The Ascott Limited WORLD'S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS 2016 Ascott Raffles Place Singapore Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments, Kenya Fraser Suites Chengdu Fraser Suites Kensington, England Fraser Suites Le Claridge Champs-Elysées, France Fraser Suites Sydney,

Australia JA Oasis Beach Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates La Clef Louvre Paris, France Lawhill Luxury Apartments, South Africa WORLD'S LEADING SHOPPING MALL 2016 Central World, Thailand İstanbul Cevahir, Turkey Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Sunway Pyramid, Malaysia The Dubai Mall, Dubai The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi WORLD'S LEADING SHOPPING MALL HOTEL 2016 Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, Thailand JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America, USA Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubai, UAE Rosewood Abu Dhabi, UAE The Address Dubai Mall, UAE The Address Dubai Marina, UAE WORLD'S LEADING SMALL SHIPS CRUISE LINE 2016 American Cruise Lines Quark Expeditions Star Clippers The Yachts of Seabourn Cruise Line

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WORLD'S LEADING SPECIALIST CRUISE LINE 2016 Quark Expeditions Star Clippers Swan Hellenic Voyages of Discovery Windstar Cruises WORLD'S LEADING SPORTS ACADEMY 2016 Aspire Academy, Doha, Qatar Cascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort, Portugal Forte Village Resort, Italy Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort, USA Harlequin Hotels & Resorts Sports Academy, Caribbean WORLD'S LEADING SPORTS RESORT 2016 Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Desert Islands Resort & Spa

by Anantara, Abu Dhabi, UAE Forte Village Resort, Italy JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai Legend Golf & Safari Resort, South Africa Thanyapura Phuket, Thailand The Meydan Hotel, Dubai

WORLD'S LEADING SPORTS TOURISM DESTINATION 2016 Abu Dhabi, UAE Auckland, New Zealand Beijing, China Doha, Qatar Dubai, UAE Durban, South Africa London, England Melbourne, Australia Miami, Florida, USA New York City, USA Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Seoul, Korea Toronto, Canada Vancouver, Canada WORLD'S LEADING SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DESTINATION 2016 Chumbe Island Coral Park, Tanzania Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tetepare, Solomon Islands Vamizi Island, Mozambique WORLD'S LEADING THEMED HOTEL 2016 Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, China Chimelong Hotel, China Henn-na Hotel, Japan ICEHOTEL, Sweden nhow Berlin, Germany Panda Hotel, Hong Kong Treehotel, Sweden WORLD'S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR 2016 Abercrombie & Kent Adventures by Disney Diethelm Travel Group dnata Emirates Holidays Etihad Holidays G Adventures GO! Jamaica Travel Kuoni Nirvana Travel & Tourism

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Thomas Cook Trailfinders Trails of Indochina TUI Group Vietravel Virgin Australia Travel Virgin Holidays Yampu Tours WORLD'S LEADING TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 2016 Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE The Palm Jumeirah - Nakheel, Dubai, UAE The Pearl, Qatar Yas Island, Abu Dhabi WORLD'S LEADING TOURIST ATTRACTION 2016 Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland Intramuros, Philippines Las Vegas Strip, Nevada, USA Machu Picchu, Peru Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Sugarloaf Mountain Titanic Belfast, Northern Ireland WORLD'S LEADING TOURIST BOARD 2016 Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing Ecuador Ministry of Tourism Hong Kong Tourism Board Incredible India Jamaica Tourist Board Kenya Tourism Board Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority Ministry Of Tourism, Indonesia Nicaraguan Tourism Board ProColombia PromPeru - Peruvian Tourism Board Qatar Tourism Authority Seychelles Tourism Board Tourism Australia Tourism Malaysia Tourism New Zealand Turismo de Portugal VisitBritain WORLD'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY 2016 Allure Travel by CTM Carlson Wagonlit Travel Club Travel, South Africa Costamar Expedia Flight Centre Get Into Maldives Travels Kuoni Travel Mundo Joven Regency Travel & Tours, Qatar Rovia Trafalgar Travel Trails of Indochina Vermillion International Maldives Viajes Tivoli Vietravel WORLD'S LEADING TRAVEL CLUB 2016 AAA DreamTrips The Travel Club UNISON Travel Club World Vacations Club WORLD'S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2016 Al Futtaim Travel American Express BCD Travel Carlson Wagonlit Travel E&OE

TECHNOLOGY NOMINEES 2016 dnata FCM Travel Solutions HNA Tourism Group Omega World Travel Travel with Flair, South Africa UNIGLOBE Travel WORLD'S LEADING UNDERWATER HOTEL RESTAURANT 2016 Ithaa Undersea Restaurant @ Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Sea @ Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas Subsix @ PER AQUUM Niyama, Maldives WORLD'S LEADING VILLA COLLECTION 2016 HomeAway James Villa Holidays Mantis Owners Collection Villa Plus Villas.com WORLD'S LEADING VILLA RESORT 2016 Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort, UAE Ayada Maldives Banyan Tree Al Wadi, UAE Eagles Nest, New Zealand Evason Hua Hin, Thailand Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa, Seychelles Kata Rocks, Thailand Majapahit Beach Villas, Bali, Indonesia Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, Portugal North Island, Seychelles Porto Zante Villas & Spa, Greece Raffles Praslin, Seychelles Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Jamaica Soneva Kiri Resort, Thailand

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