World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2018

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GRAHAM COOKE WELCOME On behalf of World Travel Awards, it is my pleasure to warmly welcome you to our Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2018. This year we return to Sandals International and Sandals Montego Bay for the event – and can I say what an honour it is to be back here in Jamaica.

Sandals Montego Bay is the flagship resort of this industry-leading brand and a true original. Spanning the best private, white-sand beach in Jamaica, this playful and romantic resort is where the world first fell in love with Sandals. While you are here, be sure to experience the casual island vibe from

the comfort of your private seaside suite, enjoy the calm, reef-protected beach or head to one of the nine gourmet restaurants.

emony, before visiting the Zappeion Megaron Hall in Greek capital Athens in June for the Europe Gala Ceremony.

The tourism sector in Jamaica, too, is going from strength-to-strength. Under the leadership of tourism minister Edmund Bartlett, the island welcomed 4.3 million visitors last year.

A new record, the figure was an increase of over 12 per cent on the previous year. Jamaica earned over $3 billion in revenue from the tourism sector – more than nearly anywhere else in the region. With its experience-led tourism sector, stunning landscape, unique cuisine and cultural heritage, Jamaica has a bright future in hospitality.

Earlier this month we hosted the Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony at the InterContinental Grand Stanford, Hong Kong, before heading to the Palacio de Cristal in Ecuadorian commercial capital Guayaquil for the Latin America Gala Ceremony. The final event, the Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, will this year be hosted by the Durban International Convention Centre, with hundreds of industry leaders from across the continent expected to be in attendance.

Tonight’s event is the fifth stop on our year-long Grand Tour 2018 – a series of regional events to celebrate the world’s outstanding travel brands, covering six continents and featuring over 9,000 nominees. In this, World Travel Awards’ Silver Jubilee year, we began in April in Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, with the Middle East Gala Cer-

Winners from each of these regional events will proceed to the Grand Final 2018, this year taking place at the Pátio da Galé, Lisbon. The event will take place on December 1st and I hope to see many of you in Portugal for the show.

Each year our locations, categories, nominees and, most importantly, the number of 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 half of a million travel, tourism and hospitality professionals we possess.

I wish to thank our hosts this evening, Sandals Resorts International, and as well as our partners at Jamaica Tourist Board and Delta Air Lines.

Appreciations, too, to our International Media Partner, TV5 Monde, and thank you all for joining us on this special evening. Finally, congratulations to all our nominees on your endeavours and achievements this year - and the very best luck!

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WELCOME TO THE CARIBBEAN To my fellow hoteliers, tourism partners and dear friends – it’s an honor to welcome you back to Jamaica to celebrate the 25th time we’re gathering for the World Travel Awards.

This beautiful island holds a special place in my heart.

It’s not only my home – it’s our brand’s home, so hosting you at our flagship resort, Sandals Montego Bay, means the world to us.

As you’ll soon see, the completely redesigned Sandals Montego Bay is taking Luxury Included® to the next level from the moment you arrive with all-new innovations. We’ve just finished transformations spanning the entire property, including a refurbished lobby space and bar, conference center boasting cutting-edge technology, and Jerk Shack for all guests to taste the flavors of Jamaica.

In addition to these amenities, this resort will also

feature our signature Overthe-Water Serenity Wedding Chapel, BMW Luxury Transfers for select guests and two more 5-Star Global Gourmet™ dining options: Soy, serving unmatched Asian cuisine and Butch’s Steak & Seafood, a culinary experience I enjoy so deeply, I put my name on it.

Across the entire Sandals brand, we’re innovating at every touch point of the all-inclusive experience to continue exceeding guests’ expectations.

Please do not hesitate to let me know if there is anything I may do to make your stay with us more comfortable. I extend the warmest of welcomes as we celebrate the World Travel Awards here at Sandals Montego Bay. All that’s good,4 Hon. Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart OJ, CD, Hon. LLD Chairman, Sandals Resorts International

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Breaking Travel News takes a look at the headlines f rom Jamaica’s iconic Half Moon resort and the paradise destination of the Bahamas ahead of the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2018

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Half Moon is investing $75 million to renew its legacy as the Caribbean’s most iconic resort, in celebration of its upcoming 65th anniversary. Enhancing the property and delivering transformative experiences for generations of discerning travellers, the rebirth of the Half Moon legacy will be realised in November 2018. When the transformation debuts, new additions will include an elegant entry and Great House, 57 accommodations, expanded beachfront with a natural swimming cove, adults-only swimming pool, two restaurants, market café, vegan café located at the Fern Tree Spa, three bars and grill.

The overall design and architecture of the transformed resort has been envisioned in partnership with Hart

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Howerton’s team of building and landscape architects and interior designers. The classic Anglo-Caribbean atmosphere will remain prevalent with the addition of contemporary accents that are reminiscent of Jamaica’s traditions and style.

Unique accents will be present across the new additions and include vibrant colours and prints as well as bespoke natural and woven materials seen in everything from furniture to the distinguished light fixtures. The interior and exterior design of the buildings and rooms also complement the art on display throughout the property, which is created by local Jamaican painters and artisans, and depict intricate Jamaican landscapes, villages and portraits.

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The 57 new guest rooms and suites include Prestige Ocean Rooms, Estate Ocean Rooms, Estate Ocean Suites and a Great House Ocean Suite. Half Moon will debut two new dining venues, both offering a unique atmosphere and gastronomic experience.

A new three-meal restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features intimate dining areas all within one spacious setting. Attached will lie an elegant, fresh seafood restaurant featuring dramatic design and statement local artwork.

The beverage and cocktail experience at Half Moon will be elevated with the introduction of three new distinctive bars. Lester’s Bar will join a new Pool Bar which features design accents such as driftwood-inspired architecture and

locally sourced, theatrical hanging lanterns that resemble fishing baskets.

Half Moon will additionally introduce a beachside bar and grill with traditional Jamaican cuisine venue on Sunset Beach and offering open-air and scenic outdoor seating.

Since opening our doors in 1954, Half Moon has been known for its warm Jamaican hospitality infused with superlative comfort and luxury, and now it is time for our legacy to be reborn,” said Guy Steuart, chairman of Half Moon.

“It’s time to build anew and to continue to express ourselves in ways that are elegant in the 21st century. We’ve attracted the world’s discerning travellers by offering the finest experience in the Caribbean as well as the utmost privacy, intimacy and distraction.

The transformation of Half Moon will

refresh, reposition and ready the resort for the next 60 plus years and we are thrilled to welcome future generations of guests as we extend our heritage.”

BAHAMAS International arrivals in the Bahamas show a solid growth of 10.2 per cent year-to-date, maintaining the tourism turnaround that began in October last year. The growth trend is driven by strong performance from the United States, but a 29.6 per cent increase through July in arrivals from Canada is also contributing to the overall growth story.

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation restarted robust marketing and communications efforts in North America telling the Bahamas travel

story to consumers by bringing travel journalists and digital influencers to the country, and using strategic content and digital amplification to reach travel decision makers. The ministry is already underway with the marketing program for 2018-19 and anticipates continued business growth supported by this work.

“We have seen very good news and gratifying results across major Bahamian tourism sectors in recent months and are very encouraged. Using our new tracking tools, we have seen double-digit increases in international arrivals and strong business on the books for future months,” said Dionisio D’Aguilar, Bahamas minister of tourism.

The ministry of tourism is deploying advertising across a variety of broadcast, digital and out-of-home channels in key markets, raising awareness of the destination. An ambitious content marketing program complements this traditional advertising with the goal of inspiring consumers to explore more islands across the country. The ministry expects tourism growth to continue as bookings are up 6.7 per cent over the August to October period and show a ten percent increase for the final two months of 2018.

The Bahamas is considered the Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination by the World Travel Awards.

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BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS SPOTLIGHT ON:

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As World Travel Awards arrives in Jamaica for the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony, we here take a look at the latest news from the island

Sandals guests staying in Club and Butler room categories in Montego Bay, Jamaica, will be offered a luxury BMW transfer upon touchdown with the launch of a new service. The new flourish will begin on October 15th at Sandals Montego Bay and November 15th at Sandals Royal Caribbean. This Luxury Included service will be private, complimentary and

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roundtrip, ensuring guests arrive and depart from Sandals in style.

In addition to this new service, Club and Butler level guests benefit from extraordinary privileges, unique experiences and exceptional services throughout the duration of their stay. Club Sandals offers private check-in at the Club Sandals Lounge

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and private welcoming with a Club Sandals Concierge, tailored assistance with planning the vacation experience and booking reservations, and access to the 24-hour Club Sandals Lounge.

Butler Elite guests enjoy personal Butler Service, an unprecedented offering available in Sandals’ highest level of suites. This

The FieldSpa will become the new base for weekly complimentary yoga, with classes for children as well. All Spa treatments including massages, scrubs, wraps, facials and bush baths will be offered in the spa huts both existing and new.

A new therapy menu, including offerings incorporating the lagoon, will be introduced. The Spa products will continue to be mainly locally sourced, alongside the OSEA products currently used for facials.

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includes everything from a mobile phone guests can use to reach their Butler to personal poolside or beachside service.

This announcement builds on the ongoing innovation to bring Luxury Included to life at Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Resorts’ flagship property.

With Sandals Montego Bay’s multiple new offerings and all-new look, guests are given incredible choices when it comes to luxurious accommodations and amenities.

Sandals is recognised as the Caribbean's Leading Hotel Brand by the World Travel Awards.

GOLDENEYE Jamaican resort GoldenEye has announced a soft refurbishment of its FieldSpa. The new facility is set to be unveiled

in December. As part of the six-month development, two additional spa huts designed by Chris Blackwell will open bringing the total number of treatment rooms to five. One new spa hut will be designed to accommodate couples’ treatments while the other will be for individual treatments.

A new hammam and yoga deck overlooking the serene lagoon will also be built.

This special spot is breath-taking at sunrise and will also be available for night yoga and meditation by candlelight.

Following the expansion, the spa will provide direct access to the new spa cove flanked with stone terracing and rock cliffs offering guests a quiet space for sunbathers, post treatment dips, and aqua fitness nestled along the property’s signature lagoon. Guests will be able to swim or paddleboard to their treatment.

Thomas Cook Airlines has announced its full summer 2019 long haul programme is now on sale for flight-only and package holidays, including new flights to Montego Bay and more flights to Seattle, Orlando and Cancun. Thomas Cook Airlines will fly from Manchester, London Gatwick and Glasgow to 13 destinations in the USA, the Caribbean and Mexico.

The airline will also strengthen its core long-haul fleet with an Airbus A332.

The new aircraft will have fully refurbished premium and economy cabins, seat back in-flight entertainment and USB charging points. Based at Manchester airport, it increases the Thomas Cook Group Airline fleet of A332s to eight and the group airline total long-haul fleet to 27.

There are 720,000 long-haul seats on sale from Manchester for summer next year.

Montego Bay is a brand-new long-haul destination.

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Breaking Travel News here takes a tour of the biggest headlines in North American tourism The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority board of directors has selected Steve Hill as the next chief executive of the organisation. He will take up the role this month. Hill will be the ninth leader of the LVCVA, succeeding the retiring chief executive, Rossi Ralenkotter.

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“I am honoured the board of directors selected me as chief executive of the LVCVA. The authority is an integral part of the Southern Nevada economy. I look forward to working with our tremendous team and our mission part-

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has confirmed its options for the fifth and sixth Project Leonardo Class ships with Fincantieri.

The ships will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in 2026 and 2027.

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ners to innovate, improve access to and around the destination and drive growth to keep Las Vegas the number one choice for business and leisure travellers alike,” said Hill.

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“These orders extend our disciplined and measured newbuild program and strong growth trajectory well into the future and will further drive long-term returns for our shareholders,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. “Our six ship Leonardo Class fleet will allow us to broaden our deployment into strong performing and mature unserved and underserved markets and offer new experiences to our guests.”

At 140,000 gross tons and accommodating approximately 3,300 guests, this next

generation class of ships will build upon the highly successful offering of freedom and flexibility found across Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet, including the most recent Breakaway Plus Class ships, and feature a host of inventive designs that will further elevate its already award-winning guest experience.

A priority of the prototype design is energy efficiency, with the aim of optimising fuel consumption and reducing the impact on the environment. The smaller footprint will also broaden deployment opportunities around the world. Details on the many innovative guest-facing and first at sea features will be announced at a later date.

“Following the Breakaway Plus Class, the most successful class in our Company’s history, the highly anticipated Leonardo Class will fuel future growth with exciting and innovative offerings that will meaningfully drive demand from new and loyal returning guests alike,” said Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line.

Kenya Airways’ flights from Amsterdam, Paris, London, and Accra to Nairobi, enhancing connectivity and providing customers with a seamless one-stop travel experience from the United States.

In addition, Delta has placed the code on Kenya Airways’ services to more than ten key cities across Africa, including Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Lilongwe, Malawi; Maputo, Mozambique; Johannesburg, South Africa and Djibouti City, Djibout.

Corneel Koster, Delta senior vice president, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India, said: “Delta is the leading carrier between the United States and Africa. This new partnership with Kenya Airways will give customers even greater choice for travel between the continents thanks to Kenya Airways’ extensive network beyond Nairobi.”

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- and Kenya Airways are both members of the SkyTeam alliance. Kenya Airways is scheduled to begin non-stop flights to New York on October 28th, making it the first airline to offer non-stop flight between East Africa and the United States.

Kenya Airways chief commercial officer, Vincent Coste, said: “We are delighted about this closer relationship with Delta, and believe that this will bring real benefits to our customers and our business.

Kenya Airways and Delta are both premier airlines and this agreement is a positive step in our cooperation.”

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With today’s announcement, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has seven ships on order for Norwegian Cruise Line and one for Regent Seven Seas Cruises for a total of eight vessels for delivery through 2027. The company will take delivery of its newest ship, Norwegian Encore, in fall 2019.

Norwegian Cruise Line was voted North America's Leading Cruise Line by World Travel Awards.

D E LTA A I R L I N E S Delta Air Lines has announced a codeshare partnership with Kenya Airways. Delta’s flight code is placed on

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CARIBBEAN'S LEADING HOTEL BRAND 2018 Hilton Hotels & Resorts Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Marriott Hotels Sandals Resorts International The Ritz-Carlton Westin Hotels & Resorts CARIBBEAN'S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES 2018 Blue Bay Hotel, Curaçao Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla La Maya Beach, Curaçao The Estate at Grace Bay Club, Turks & Caicos The Reef Atlantis, Bahamas The Residences at Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, St. Lucia The Residences at The RitzCarlton Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands The Tryall Club, Jamaica CARIBBEAN'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2018 Beachfront Grande Rondoval Butler Suite @ Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort Beachfront One Bedroom Skypool Butler Suite w/ Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub @ Sandals Royal Barbados Bridge Suite @ Atlantis Royal Towers, Bahamas Grace Bay Penthouse Suite @ Grace Bay Club, Turks & Caicos Italian Oceanview PH. 1 Br. Skypool Butler Suite @ Sandals Grenada Rock Star Suite @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Sunset Oceanview Bluff Millionaire Butler Villas Suite @ Sandals Regency La Toc, St. Lucia E&OE

The Grand Penthouse @ Grand Isle Resort & Spa, Exuma Island, Bahamas The Ritz-Carlton Suite @ The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman CARIBBEAN'S LEADING INDEPENDENT CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Charlie Car Rental, Puerto Rico Coastal International, St Maarten Island Car Rentals, Jamaica Leisure Car Rental Nelly Rent a Car, Dominican Republic REX Car Rental, Cuba CARIBBEAN'S LEADING LUXURY ALL SUITE RESORT 2018 Anse Chastanet, Saint Lucia Hermitage Bay, Antigua & Barbuda Jamaica Inn Kamalame Cay, Bahamas Montpelier Plantation & Beach, St. Kitts & Nevis The Cove, Eleuthera, Bahamas CARIBBEAN'S LEADING LUXURY ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT 2018 Curtain Bluff, Antigua Excellence Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Jamaica Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas Sandals Grenada Sandals South Coast Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada

CARIBBEAN'S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA 2018 Fleming Villa @ GoldenEye, Jamaica Shiprock Villa @ The Trident Hotel, Jamaica Two Bedroom Villa @ Windsong Resort, Turks & Caicos CARIBBEAN'S LEADING LUXURY ISLAND DESTINATION 2018 Anguilla Mustique Saint Lucia The Bahamas Turks & Caicos Islands CARIBBEAN'S LEADING LUXURY RESORT 2018 Amanera, Dominican Republic Amanyara Villas, Turks & Caicos Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic COMO Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies Jumby Bay Island, Antigua Meliá Braco Village, Jamaica Pink Sands Club, Canouan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Sandy Lane, Barbados Seven Stars Resort & Spa Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, St. Lucia CARIBBEAN'S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE CENTRE 2018 Jamaica Conference Centre, Kingston, Jamaica Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Barbados Montego Bay Convention

Centre, Jamaica The World Trade Center Curaçao CARIBBEAN'S LEADING NEW RESORT 2018 Ani Villas Dominican Republic Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa, Jamaica Park Hyatt St Kitts Pink Sands Club, Canouan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Royalton Negril, Jamaica Sandals Royal Barbados The Loren at Pink Beach, Bermuda The Reef by CuisinArt, Anguilla CARIBBEAN'S LEADING PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT 2018 Fowl Cay Resort, Bahamas Hidden Doorways, A KAA Travel Collection, Bahamas Kamalame Cay, Bahamas Over Yonder Cay, Bahamas Royal Belize The Meridian Club, Turks & Caicos CARIBBEAN'S LEADING PRIVATE JET CHARTER 2018 M&N Aviation Privé Jets SVG Air CARIBBEAN'S LEADING RESORT 2018 Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas Casa Colonial Beach & Spa, Dominican Republic Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies

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Congratulations We congratulate Allure Travel by CTM for their continuous nomination as North America’s Leading Travel Agency.

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CARIBBEAN NOMINEES 2018 2018

Half Moon, Jamaica Meliรก Braco Village, Jamaica Mount Irvine Bay Resort, Trinidad & Tobago Palm Island Resort, Grenadines Sandals Barbados Sandals Grande Antigua Sandals Grenada Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa, Jamaica Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, Bahamas Seven Stars Resort, Turks & Caicos Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada CARIBBEAN'S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR 2018 GO! Jamaica Travel TravelService West Indies CARIBBEAN'S LEADING TOURIST BOARD 2018 Anguilla Tourist Board Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority Aruba Tourism Authority Barbados Tourism Marketing, Inc. Bermuda Tourism Authority Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism Grenada Tourism Authority Jamaica Tourist Board St. Kitts Tourism Authority The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board CARIBBEAN'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY 2018 Carib-World Travel Caribbean Journey Trafalgar Travel

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CARIBBEAN'S LEADING VILLA RESORT 2018 Ani Villas Dominican Republic Grand Isle Resort & Spa, Bahamas Half Moon, Jamaica Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Jamaica St James Club & Villas, Antigua The Tryall Club, Jamaica Tortuga Bay at Puntacana Resort & Club, Dominican Republic CARIBBEAN'S MOST ROMANTIC DESTINATION 2018 Anguilla Antigua & Barbuda Aruba Bermuda Cayman Islands Jamaica St Barth The Bahamas Turks & Caicos Islands CARIBBEAN'S MOST ROMANTIC RESORT 2018 Firefly Mustique, St Vincent & The Grenadines Melia Braco Village, Jamaica Sanctuary Cap Cana, Dominican Republic Sandals Grande Antigua Seven Stars Resort, Turks & Caicos ANGUILLA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2018 Carimar Beach Club Frangipani Beach Resort Quintessence Hotel Zemi Beach House Resort & Spa

ANGUILLA'S LEADING RESORT 2018 Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla The Reef by CuisinArt Zemi Beach House Resort & Spa ANTIGUA & BARBUDA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2018 Cocos Hotel The Admiral's Inn The Inn at English Harbour ANTIGUA & BARBUDA'S LEADING HOTEL 2018 Blue Waters Resort & Spa Cocos Hotel Sugar Ridge The Admiral's Inn ANTIGUA & BARBUDA'S LEADING RESORT 2018 Antigua Yacht Club Marina Resort Blue Waters Resort & Spa Carlisle Bay Antigua Curtain Bluff Galley Bay Resort & Spa Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua Jumby Bay Island Sandals Grande Antigua St. James's Club Resort & Villas The Verandah Resort & Spa ARUBA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Avis Dollar Rent A Car Hertz Thrifty

ARUBA'S LEADING RESORT 2018 Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino Barcelรณ Aruba Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba BAHAMAS' LEADING ALL-INCLUSIVE FAMILY RESORT 2018 Columbus Isle Melia Nassau Beach Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach BAHAMAS' LEADING BOUTIQUE RESORT 2018 Coral Sands Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour Pink Sands Resort The Cove, Eleuthera Tiamo BAHAMAS' LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2018 Bahama Fantasies Cacique International DMC Bahamas Island Destination Services Sunbound BAHAMAS' LEADING HOTEL 2018 British Colonial Hilton Nassau Coral Sands Graycliff Hotel Hilton at Resorts World Bimini Rock House

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BAHAMAS' LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2018 Bridge Suite @ Atlantis Royal Towers Penthouse Suite @ The Cove Atlantis Windsor Beachfront Royal Suite @ Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island BAHAMAS' LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA 2018 Four Bedroom Villa @ The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons Resort Ocean Front Three Bedroom Villa @ The Cove, Eleuthera Royal Estate @ Sandals Emerald Bay The Villas @ Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort BAHAMAS' LEADING LUXURY RESORT 2018 Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Grand Isle Resort & Spa The Cove, Eleuthera The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons Resort The Reef Atlantis Tiamo BAHAMAS' LEADING RESORT 2018 Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas Grand Lucayan Beach & Golf Resort Resorts World Bimini Sandals Emerald Bay Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island The Cove Atlantis The Cove, Eleuthera The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons Resort

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BAHAMAS' LEADING TOUR OPERATOR 2018 Bahamas Adventures Bahamas Experience Tours Majestic Tours BAHAMAS' LEADING VILLA RESORT 2018 Grand Isle Resort & Spa Harborside Resort Pink Sands Resort Sunrise Beach Villas BARBADOS' LEADING BOUTIQUE RESORT 2018 Coral Sands Beach Resort Mango Bay Barbados The House BARBADOS' LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Dollar Rent A Car Hertz Thrifty

BERMUDA'S LEADING HOTEL 2018 Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, a Fairmont Managed Hotel Pompano Beach Club Rosedon Hotel The Loren at Pink Beach, Bermuda BERMUDA'S LEADING RESORT 2018 Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa Elbow Beach, Bermuda Fairmont Southampton Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa Rosewood Bermuda BONAIRE'S LEADING HOTEL 2018 Bellafonte Bonaire Caribbean Club Bonaire Harbour Village Beach Club Plaza Beach Resort Bonaire

BARBADOS' LEADING HOTEL 2018 Accra Beach Hotel & Spa Cobblers Cove The Sandpiper Treasure Beach

CAYMAN ISLANDS' LEADING BOUTIQUE RESORT 2018 Caribbean Club Little Cayman Beach Resort Pirates Point Resort Southern Cross Club

BARBADOS' LEADING RESORT 2018 Bougainvillea Barbados Coral Reef Club Fairmont Royal Pavilion Hilton Barbados Resort Royal Westmoreland Sandals Barbados Sandals Royal Barbados Sandy Lane Tamarind Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels

CAYMAN ISLANDS' LEADING RESORT 2018 Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa Kimpton's Seafire Resort + Spa The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa

CUBA'S LEADING HOTEL 2018 Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana Hotel Florida Hotel Nacional de Cuba Iberostar Parque Central Meliá Cayo Coco Meliá Cohiba CUBA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2018 Presidential Suite @ Hotel Nacional de Cuba Suite Presidential Lorca @ Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana The Level Master Suite Room @ Meliá Cohiba CUBA'S LEADING RESORT 2018 Iberostar Ensenachos Iberostar Varadero Meliá Las Dunas Paradisus Princesa del Mar Resort & Spa Paradisus Río de Oro Resort & Spa Paradisus Varadero Resort & Spa CUBA'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY 2018 All Ways Travelling Cuba Direct Cubaism Travelnet Cuba CURACAO'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Europcar Hertz Just Drive Curacao Car Rental Prins Car Rental

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CURACAO'S LEADING HOTEL 2018 Avila Beach Hotel Floris Suite Hotel - Spa & Beach Club Papagayo Beach Hotel Plaza Hotel Curacao Sonesta Kura Hulanda Village & Spa CURACAO'S LEADING RESORT 2018 Baoase Luxury Resort Hilton Curacao Papagayo Curaçao Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort Curacao Van der Valk Kontiki Beach Resort DOMINICAN REPUBLIC'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Avis Dollar Rent A Car Europcar Hertz Thrifty DOMINICAN REPUBLIC'S LEADING HOTEL 2018 Catalonia Santo Domingo Crowne Plaza Santo Domingo El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2018 Presidential Suite @ Casa Colonial Beach & Spa Presidential Suite @ Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana Presidential Suite @ JW Marriott Hotel Santo Domingo Presidential Suite @ Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino Sivory Gran Suite @ Portblue Le Sivory Punta Cana DOMINICAN REPUBLIC'S LEADING RESORT 2018 Amanera Casa de Campo Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort Portblue Le Sivory Punta Cana Puntacana Resort & Club GRENADA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2018 Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa La Sagesse Laluna True Blue Bay Resort GRENADA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Avis Grenada Car Rental Hertz Sanvics

GRENADA'S LEADING RESORT 2018 Blue Horizons Garden Resort Coyaba Beach Resort Mount Cinnamon Resort and Beach Club Radisson Grenada Beach Resort Sandals Grenada Spice Island Beach Resort GUADELOUPE'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Avis Europcar Hertz Thrifty GUADELOUPE'S LEADING HOTEL 2018 Auberge de la Vieille Tour La Cocoteraie La Créole Beach Hôtel & Spa Le Jardin Malanga HAITI'S LEADING HOTEL 2018 Best Western Premier PétionVille Karibe Hotel Kinam Hotel Occidental Royal Oasis JAMAICA'S LEADING ALL-INCLUSIVE FAMILY RESORT 2018 Beaches Negril Resort & Spa Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa Half Moon, Jamaica Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Meliá Braco Village

JAMAICA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2018 GoldenEye Hotel & Resort Jakes Hotel Rockhouse Hotel Jamaica Sandals Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios, Jamaica Strawberry Hill The Caves, Jamaica The SPA Retreat Boutique Hotel The Trident Hotel JAMAICA'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL 2018 Hotel Four Seasons Kingston Jamaica Pegasus Hotel Spanish Court Hotel The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites JAMAICA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Avis Budget Europcar Hertz Island Car Rentals Thrifty JAMAICA'S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL 2018 Half Moon, Jamaica Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa Jamaica Pegasus Hotel Sandals South Coast JAMAICA'S LEADING HOTEL 2018 ClubHotel Riu Ocho Rios Jamaica Inn Jamaica Pegasus Hotel Round Hill Hotel & Villas

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We did it

again!

Thank you for making us The Caribbean’s Leading Airport 10 years in a row.

CARIBBEAN NOMINEES 2018 2018

JAMAICA'S LEADING LUXURY RESORT 2018 Azul Sensatori Jamaica Half Moon, Jamaica Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall Meliá Braco Village Round Hill Hotel & Villas The Caves, Jamaica JAMAICA'S LEADING RESORT 2018 Beaches Ocho Rios Couples Negril Couples Tower Isle Half Moon, Jamaica Meliá Braco Village Sandals Montego Bay Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa Sandals Ochi Beach Resort Sandals Royal Caribbean Sandals South Coast JAMAICA'S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY 2018 Caribbean and Latin Travel Consultant GO! Jamaica Travel Total Travel Services Trafalgar Travel MARTINIQUE'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Avis Europcar Hertz Thrifty MARTINIQUE'S LEADING HOTEL 2018 French Coco Luxury Boutique Hotel Hotel Bakoua Martinique Hotel La Batelière La Suite Villa

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MARTINIQUE'S LEADING RESORT 2018 Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa Club Med Buccaneer's Creek ST KITTS & NEVIS'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2018 Montpelier Plantation & Beach Nisbet Plantation Beach Club The Hermitage Plantation Inn ST KITTS & NEVIS'S LEADING HOTEL 2018 Montpelier Plantation & Beach Nisbet Plantation Beach Club St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino ST KITTS & NEVIS'S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA 2018 Four Bedroom Ocean Villa @ Paradise Beach Nevis Six Bedroom Palm Grove Residence Villa with Plunge Pool @ Four Seasons Resort Nevis Tamarind Villa @ Montpelier Plantation & Beach ST KITTS & NEVIS'S LEADING RESORT 2018 Four Seasons Resort Nevis Nisbet Plantation Beach Club Paradise Beach Nevis Park Hyatt St Kitts St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino

ST LUCIA'S LEADING BEACH RESORT 2018 Anse Chastanet, Saint Lucia Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa Marigot Bay Resort and Marina by Capella Royal by Rex Resorts Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort The Landings St. Lucia ST LUCIA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Avis Hertz Thrifty ST LUCIA'S LEADING HOTEL 2018 Boucan by Hotel Chocolat Jade Mountain St. Lucia The Landings St. Lucia ST LUCIA'S LEADING RESORT 2018 Anse Chastanet, Saint Lucia Cap Maison Jade Mountain St. Lucia Ladera Resort Marigot Bay Resort and Marina by Capella Royal St Lucia Resort & Spa Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort The BodyHoliday LeSport The Landings Resort and Spa Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort ST MAARTEN'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Coastal International Dollar/Thrifty Car Rental SXM Empress Rent a Car Europcar Leisure Car Rental Mex Rent a Car - St Maarten

Right Cars - St Maarten SAX Car Rental ST MARTIN'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Discount Car Rental Kangourou Car Rental Leisure Car Rental Value Car Rental ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES' LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2018 Firefly Mustique Island Palm Island Resort Tamarind Beach Hotel The Cotton House ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES' LEADING RESORT 2018 Firefly Mustique Island Palm Island Resort Petit St. Vincent Pink Sands Club, Canouan The Cotton House TOBAGO'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Avis Europcar Hertz Thrifty TOBAGO'S LEADING HOTEL 2018 Bacolet Beach Club Blue Haven Hotel Crown Point Beach Hotel

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• Incredible amenities including gourmet restaurants, sparkling pools, whirlpools and private beachfront cabanas

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• Two-story Grande Spa featuring the Caribbean’s first and only Himalayan Salt Lounge

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TOBAGO'S LEADING RESORT 2018 Coco Reef Resort & Spa Le Grand Courlan Spa Resort Mount Irvine Bay Resort The Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort TRINIDAD'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Avis Europcar Hertz Thrifty TRINIDAD'S LEADING HOTEL 2018 Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre Hyatt Regency Trinidad Radisson Hotel Trinidad TRINIDAD'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2018 Presidential Suite @ Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre Presidential Suite @ Hyatt Regency Trinidad Presidential Suite @ Radisson Hotel Trinidad TURKS & CAICOS' LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2018 Beach House Turks and Caicos Gansevoort Turks & Caicos Point Grace The Regent Grand Windsong Resort

E&OE

TURKS & CAICOS' LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Avis Dollar Rent A Car Europcar Hertz TURKS & CAICOS' LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2018 NILA Destinations Olympia Destination Management Company TCI Mall Tropical Destination Management Company

TURKS & CAICOS' LEADING RESORT 2018 Alexandra Resort Amanyara Villas Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa Club Med Turkoise COMO Parrot Cay Gansevoort Turks & Caicos Grace Bay Club Sailrock Resort Seven Stars Resort The Shore Club Turks & Caicos

TURKS & CAICOS' LEADING HOTEL 2018 Grace Bay Club Point Grace The Palms Turks & Caicos TURKS & CAICOS' LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2018 Four Bedroom Beachfront Penthouse Suite @ Alexandra Resort Four Bedroom Oceanfront Penthouse @ Windsong Resort Grace Bay Penthouse Suite @ Grace Bay Club Ocean Front Penthouse @ The Palms Turks & Caicos Penthouse @ The Shore Club Turks & Caicos

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NORTH AMERICA NOMINEES 2018 2018

NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING AIRLINE 2018 Air Canada American Airlines Delta Air Lines Hawaiian Airlines United Airlines NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING AIRLINE BRAND 2018 Air Canada American Airlines Delta Air Lines Hawaiian Airlines United Airlines NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING AIRPORT 2018 Calgary International Airport, Canada Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, USA Denver International Airport, Colorado, USA Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, USA John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, USA Los Angeles International Airport, USA McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois, USA Orlando International Airport, Florida, USA San Francisco International Airport, USA Vancouver International Airport, Canada NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING AIRPORT HOTEL 2018 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott, Texas, USA Fairmont Vancouver Airport, E&OE

Canada Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport Grand Hyatt DFW, USA Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon, Florida, USA Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites, Canada Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, USA Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel, USA Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel, Georgia, USA Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel, Pennsylvania, USA The Ritz-Carlton Marina Del Rey, California, USA The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport, USA NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING AIRPORT LOUNGE 2018 British Airways Concorde Room @ John F. Kennedy International Airport Cathay Pacific Lounge @ San Francisco International Airport Delta Sky Club @ Seattle– Tacoma International Airport Lufthansa Senator Lounge @ John F. Kennedy International Airport oneworld Los Angeles Lounge Star Alliance Lounge @ Los Angeles International Airport NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING BEACH DESTINATION 2018 Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA Key West, Florida, USA Laguna Beach, California, USA Maui, Hawaii, USA Miami Beach, Florida, USA Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA

Palm Beach, Florida, USA San Diego, California, USA Santa Monica, California, USA Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, USA NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING BEACH RESORT 2018 1 Hotel South Beach, Florida Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach, Florida Eden Roc Miami Beach, USA Faena Hotel Miami Beach, Florida, USA Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, USA Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, Hawaii, USA Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, Florida LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, Florida Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes, South Carolina Opal Sands Resort, Florida, USA The Don CeSar, Florida The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Hawaii The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, California The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale, Florida NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2018 Ace Hotel New Orleans, USA Aloft Sarasota, Florida, United States Hotel Chicago Downtown, Illinois, USA Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York Hotel Triton, San Francisco, USA

Hotel Victor South Beach, Florida, USA OPUS Hotel Vancouver, Canada Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Canada Soho House New York, USA The Orchard Hotel, USA The Pendry, San Diego, USA The Sherry-Netherland, New York, USA Warwick San Francisco Hotel, California, USA NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL 2018 Bellagio Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Fairmont Banff Springs, Canada Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston, USA InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Illinois, USA InterContinental New York Barclay, USA Intercontinental New York Times Square JW Marriott Essex House New York, USA New York Hilton Midtown, USA The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, New York, USA The Peninsula New York, USA The Pierre, New York, USA The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park, USA The St. Regis San Francisco, California, USA W New York - Union Square, USA NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING BUSINESS TRAVEL DESTINATION 2018 Chicago, Illinois, USA Dallas, Texas, USA Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Los Angeles, California, USA

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NORTH AMERICA NOMINEES 2018 2018

New York City, USA Washington DC, USA NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Alamo Avis Budget Dollar Enterprise Rent-A-Car Hertz National Car Rental Silvercar NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING CASINO RESORT 2018 Bellagio Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino, New Jersey, USA Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Nevada, USA MGM Grand Las Vegas, USA Pechanga Resort & Casino The Mirage Las Vegas, Nevada, USA The Venetian, Nevada, USA Wynn Las Vegas, Nevada, USA NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING CITY BREAK DESTINATION 2018 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Los Angeles, California New Orleans, Louisiana, USA New York City, USA Orlando, Florida, USA San Francisco, California Washington DC NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL 2018 Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown, USA E&OE

Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Florida, USA Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Illinois, USA MGM Grand Las Vegas, USA New York Hilton Midtown, New York, USA Opal Sands Resort, Florida, USA Sheraton On The Falls Hotel, Ontario, Canada Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Florida, USA NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING CRUISE LINE 2018 Carnival Cruise Line Celebrity Cruises Crystal Cruises Disney Cruise Line Holland America Line Norwegian Cruise Line Princess Cruises Royal Caribbean International NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING CRUISE PORT 2018 Port Canaveral, USA Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, USA Port of New Orleans Port of New York & New Jersey Port of San Francisco Port of Vancouver, Canada PortMiami, USA NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING CRUISE TRAVEL AGENT 2018 Crown Cruise Vacations CruiseDirect.com Cruises.com Icruise.com Landmark Travel Travel and Transport TravelStore

NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING CURATED GROUP TRAVEL COMPANY 2018 AAA Rovia Travel Club 360 Virtuoso NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING DATA DRIVEN MARKETING AGENCY 2018 Celerity Cendyn Lodging Interactive Oracle Marketing Cloud Sojern Vizergy NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING DESTINATION 2018 Chicago, Illinois, USA Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Maui, Hawaii, USA Miami, Florida, USA New Orleans, Louisiana, USA New York, USA Orlando, Florida, USA Vancouver, Canada NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING EXCLUSIVE RETREAT 2018 Cabin Bluff, Georgia, USA Cathedral Mountain Lodge, British Columbia, Canada Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado, USA Lake Kora, New York, USA The Lodge at Glendorn, Pennsylvania, USA Triple Creek Ranch, Montana, USA Twin Farms, Vermont, USA

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Canada Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler, Canada Opal Sands Resort, Florida, USA Sanderling Resort, North Carolina, USA The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Hawaii, USA The Omni Homestead Resort, Virginia, USA The St. Regis Deer Valley, Utah, USA Wild Dunes Resort, South Carolina, USA NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING GREEN HOTEL 2018 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Napa Valley - American Canyon, California, USA Fairmont Royal York, Canada Hotel Terra, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA Plantation on Crystal River, Florida, USA The Orchard Garden Hotel, San Francisco, USA NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING HONEYMOON DESTINATION 2018 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Maui, Hawaii, USA Miami Beach, Florida, USA Napa Valley, California, USA Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada Sanibel Island, Florida, USA Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING FAMILY RESORT 2018 Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Hawaii, USA

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NORTH AMERICA NOMINEES 2018 2018

NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING HOTEL 2018 Conrad New York, USA Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, Illinois, USA Hilton Bentley Miami/South Beach, Florida, USA JW Marriott Essex House New York, USA Mandarin Oriental, Miami, Florida, USA Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Texas, USA The Beverly Hills Hotel, California, USA The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, Florida, USA The St. Regis New York, USA Trump International Hotel & Tower, New York, USA NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING HOTEL BRAND 2018 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels & Resorts Hyatt Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Marriott Hotels Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Westin Hotels & Resorts NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING HOTEL CRM TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER 2018 Cendyn Guestware Revinate Serenata TravelClick NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES 2018 Hyde Resort & Residences, Holiywood, Florida, USA Phoenician Residences, a Luxury Collection Residence Club, Scottsdale, USA E&OE

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Hawaii, USA The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley, Colorado, USA Vdara Hotel & Spa, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING HOTEL SUITE 2018 Penthouse Suite @ Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel) Presidential Suite @ The Bellagio Las Vegas, USA Royal Suite @ The Fairmont Royal York, Canada Terrace Suite @ The Mark New York The Nobu Penthouse @ NOBU Hotel at Caesars Palace The Penthouse Suite @ The Setai, Miami Beach, USA The Penthouse Suite at The Fairmont San Francisco, USA The Presidential Suite @ The Beverly Hills Hotel, California, USA The Ritz-Carlton Suite @ The Ritz-Carlton Toronto, Canada The Royal Suite @ The Plaza, New York, USA Ty Warner Penthouse @ Four Seasons Hotel New York NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING LIFESTYLE HOTEL 2018 Eden Roc Miami Beach, USA Faena Hotel Miami Beach, Florida, USA Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, USA Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York, USA Huntley Santa Monica Beach, USA ME Miami, USA The Greenwich Hotel, NYC,

USA The Mercer, NYC, USA The New York EDITION, USA The Standard, Downtown LA, USA W Las Vegas, USA NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING LOW-COST AIRLINE 2018 Frontier Airlines JetBlue Southwest Airlines Spirit Airlines Virgin America WestJet NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING LUXURY CAR RENTAL COMPANY 2018 Affinity Luxury Car Rental Avis Olympic Rent-A-Car Prestige Luxury Rentals NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL 2018 Faena Hotel Miami Beach, Florida, USA Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Canada The Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, New York City, USA The Hay-Adams, USA The Jefferson Washington, USA The Liberty, A Luxury Collection Hotel, USA The St. Regis San Francisco, USA Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, USA Waldorf Astoria Chicago, USA

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uayaquil is a city that breathes art and culture, a destination of great tourist interest. Its high cultural value is showcased in fourteen museums that from different perspectives reveal the identity of this city port.

Guayaquil museums offer the possibility to appreciate several cultural manifestations of the city, recounting its history and recreating the stages and most important scenes of the city’s life through time.

Some museums highlight the importance of emblematic institutions like the National Navy and the Fire Department. Others, display popular culture icons like the Music Museum; the Main Soccer Teams Museum of Guayaquil, or the Beer Museum.

In this wide range of exhibitions no expression of art is left out. The Museums panoply include paintings, sculptures, numismatic displays, sacred art, and archeological pieces that gave origin to our identity.

Cosmopolitan city scenes are also portrayed in murals and stained glass windows of “Street Art” depicted all over the city under the overpasses, in viaducts, traf c exchangers, land terminal, airport, streets and parks.

Guayaquil art is also manifest in representative sculptures in parks and squares, which recall aspects of the local history, identity and folklore: Juan Pueblo, icon character of the city, pays tribute to the modest worker struggling to progress; sculptures portraying endemic fauna like the iguana, the monkey, the parrot and the cat sh; popular characters like the sherman and the equilibrist; or the ones depicting various themes like “Don Quixote”, the “Venus of Valdivia” or “The Faun and the Bacchante”; among others.

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a Manga Club, the award winning luxury sports and leisure resort, is located in Murcia, Spain, on the sunny south-eastern Costa Cálida, or “warm coast”, under three hours’ flight from most cities in Europe to the nearby Alicante and Murcia San Javier airports.

The warm, sunny weather of this Mediterranean resort makes it ideal for sports, luxury golf breaks, tennis holidays, short breaks and family holidays at any time of year.

You’ll find luxury five-star facilities and lots of different leisure options, including golf, tennis, swimming, fitness, squash, paddle tennis, cricket, football, rugby, pitch & putt, crazy golf, road and mountain biking, jogging and walking routes.

You could also relax in our luxury Wellness Centre or on the beach, explore the beautiful unspoilt countryside or soak up the local culture, architecture, fiestas, festivals and history in the nearby cities of Cartagena and Murcia, both of which also offer excellent shopping.

La Manga Club offers you a wide choice of deluxe accommodation to suit your needs: The luxury 5 star Hotel La Manga Club Príncipe Felipe is located right next to two of the resort’s three 18-hole championship golf courses. The superbly comfortable 4-star serviced Panoramic Rooms or self-catering, townhouses and apartments at Las Lomas Village, very close to the Wellness Centre, are specially designed to offer you the convenience of self-catering or a convivial atmosphere for sports groups or groups of friends or family. Or you could choose to rent a holiday villa or apartment in one of the resort’s village-style communities.

Complemented by world-class sports facilities, including 3 golf courses, 28 tennis courts and 8 professional football pitches, our conference and meetings facilities make La Manga Club the perfect venue for conferences, incentives, corporate events and sports training camps.

Afterwards, La Manga Club offers a wide range of top quality cuisine in its many restaurants – the choice includes Spanish, Mediterranean, Asian, Indian, tapas and seafood restaurants amongst others – or enjoy the nightlife in the bars on resort.

Near La Manga Club, the Mediterranean and Mar Menor Sea are perfect for water sports such as sailing, windsurfing, parasailing, kite surfing, water skiing and more. The nearby marine reserve is one of the best scuba diving sites in Spain. Nature lovers are sure to enjoy the neighbouring Calblanque Natural Park with its beautiful scenery, mountains, beaches, dunes and wide variety of plants, wildlife and birds – a real treat for ornithology enthusiasts.

La Manga Club also provides you the best environment for spending time together as a family, taking part in the many events and activities, making new friends at our junior academies, or enjoying some quality time with just the two of you while your children are having fun at the Junior Club.

You will also find an unparalleled setting for the most special occasions and celebrations: bespoke weddings, renewals of vows, anniversaries or birthdays.

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f you love golf and dream of playing on beautiful, top quality courses in an ideal, year-round climate, La Manga Club, in Murcia, Spain is the perfect golf destination.

With a choice of three superb, 18-hole championship courses, each with its own unique style and terrain, a Par 47 course and first-rate practice facilities, there is something to challenge you, whatever your age and whatever your level.

If you want to learn how to play golf or improve your skills, La Manga Club is just the right place as well.

Our golf academy provides group and private tuition of the highest standards for all levels, from complete beginners to the most experienced players, as well as special junior golf academy courses for children

and teens.

Over its 40 years of history, the resort has hosted many top-level international golf tournaments and tour qualifying schools including five Spanish Opens; the European Ladies Team Championship; Spanish PGA, Seniors’, Ladies’ and Junior Championships; Ladies European Tour Q-School; and the World Corporate Golf Challenge, as well as countless corporate, celebrity and charity golf events.

Whether you are fine-tuning your technique, organizing a golf clinic or simply coming to enjoy your favorite sport, La Manga Club offers a truly diverse and unique golfing experience. Look no further for your next golf holiday, golfing break or corporate golf event!

the la manga club courses Each of La Manga Club’s three 18-hole championship courses has been designed to offer you a unique challenge, playing over different terrain in varied but always beautiful and tranquil surroundings, all no more than a “short putt” from your accommodation. And if you want to work on your short game, the picturesque 18-hole Par 47 course is just the place.

south Course

18 holes, par 73 Designer: Robert D. Putman / Arnold Palmer

Originally designed by Robert Putman in 1971 and subsequently remodelled in 1992 by Arnold Palmer, La Manga Club's South Course was completely refurbished in 2004.

The Championship course at La Manga Club, the South, is probably one of the fairest tests of golf one can find. At 6,499 metres from the White Tees, whilst being accepted as a top-calibre championship course, also provides a thorough test both for the scratch player and right across the handicap range.

Located in the centre of the valley, with wide palm-fringed fairways and water hazards that come into play on 15 of the 18 holes, the South Course holds few hidden dangers.

north Course

18 holes, par 71 Designer: Robert D. Putman

An undulating championship course sprawling between palm trees, lakes and 'barrancas'. These natural storm gullies feature on all three golf courses and add an extra dimension to the game.

Slightly shorter than the South, with tighter fairways and larger greens, the North Course offers a different, yet no less challenging, round of golf. A feature of the greens, all built to USGA specification, is the amount of movement incorporated in them, none more so than the short Par 3, 2nd, which has three distinct plateaux - a great test of putting. Relying on precision rather than length, an added challenge is provided by the wide variety of water hazards and 'barrancas' that snake their way through the course.

west Course

18 holes, par 72 Designer: Dave Thomas

Set amid serene pine woodlands, the West Course's design closely follows the natural contours of the undulating land. Its distinct character makes it a good alternative to the other, more classical championship courses.

It is a deceiving course, with frequent changes in elevation with which to contend. The tight front nine demands accurate driving to avoid the 'barrancas' (natural storm gullies) while the back nine, up amongst the hills, is more open but nonetheless challenging.

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If there is one thing that defines La Manga Club, it is our unparalleled sports facilities.

Covering an area of around 1,400 acres, the resort’s awardwinning facilities include three 18-hole golf courses, a 28-court tennis centre, eight FIFAapproved football pitches and modern cricket amenities.

If that wasn’t enough, La Manga Club boasts an array of four and five-star accommodation, a luxury wellness centre, a Junior Club, a beach cove and more than 15 bars and restaurants – plus one of the best climates in Europe.

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Guayaquil is a hospitable, cheerful city whose warm weather energizes its active, hardworking citizens. To complement their day of work, many seek out peaceful rest areas for a change of scenery, entertainment, and fun. For this reason, throughout the city and its surrounding areas, there are locations that offer different types of fun and recreation.

This has turned Guayaquil, Port City of the Pacific, into the ideal tourist spot for recreation.

Within the tourist entertainment industry, Guayaquil has many locations for all likes and ages. The range of possibilities is inmense and attractive. For instance, children can enjoy playgrounds, waterparks with slides and water jets. Also there are sports fields, bicycle lanes and rest areas.

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