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Welcome President of World Travel Awards Africa Ceremony 2013 On behalf of my colleagues at World Travel Awards, I warmly welcome you to our Africa Gala Ceremony 2013 here in Kenya. This exceptional evening is part of our year-long quest to determine the outstanding travel brands worldwide, across six continents and involving over 9,000 nominees We have long wanted to host our Africa Gala Ceremony in Kenya, regarded as one of the most beautiful places in Africa and widely preferred as the ultimate “Out of Africa� destination.

During 2013, we are celebrating 20 years of World Travel Awards. At the start in 1993 this was a concept created to celebrate the leading brands of travel, tourism and hospitality at just one prestigious event each year. Now, as the premier global travel award programme, we are hosting eight events in 2013, and it has been an incredible journey.

Our locations, categories, nominees and most importantly our database of voting travel professionals have increased exponentially each year showing how the travel, tourism and hospitality industry and the travelling public have come to regard and trust World Travel Awards as the ultimate accolade and benchmark.

Other organisations have tried to copy World Travel Awards, but none has the experience, the Grahamthe E. Cooke gravitas, organisation, or the loyal following President & Founder / Presidente y Fundador of nearly a quarter of a million travel, tourism and World Travel Awards worldwide who vote to hospitality professionals

choose those companies and organisations they feel deserve recognition for excellence of service and product. A World Travel Award is the result of hard work and innovation, dedication and passion.

I would like to extend our sincere thanks to our hosts this evening, Safari Park Hotel & Casino.

This truly outstanding resort offers the very best in accommodation, world class cuisine, thrilling entertainment, leisure facilities and beautiful gardens in the heart of the city.

We have to make mention of the tragic events which occurred in this city 21st September, but, sadly, nowhere seems to immune to such horrific episodes. However postponing or cancelling our Gala Ceremony would not have helped the Government or people of Kenya, for whom tourism forms a vital part of the country’s economy.

The promotion of excellence and innovation in travel and tourism is why we are here. Thank you for joining us on this special occasion and congratulations on your endeavours, achievements and awards.

Graham E. Cooke President & Founder World Travel Awards

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A very warm Jambo and Welcome to Kenya!

Kenya has been delivering authentic luxury safari experiences from the turn of the century and today sits right on top of the continent as the destination that offers you and your clients an authentic luxury safari experience.

But today this is not all we are known for.

Whether you are looking for a world-class golf experience, authentic cultural emersion, historical and Unesco World heritage sites or if you are looking for a more vibrant adventure experience that challenges your limits in kite-surfing, running in the wild, world renown angling, hand feeding giraffes, astrotourism and more then Magical Kenya is your destination of choice.

I am delighted to warmly welcome you to Kenya the land of authentic luxury safari experiences.

Kenya Tourism Board is honored to host this year’s Africa edition of World Travel Awards 2013. These awards will go a long way in celebrating excellence in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry in Kenya and Africa as a whole and showcase our excellent products to the whole world.

Tourism is central to the development of any economy and here in Kenya it is no different. Our hospitality industry ranks amongst the best in Africa and indeed the world, winning accolades from best eco-tourism destination of the year to white sandy beaches voted as top 10 in the world by CNN travel.

As we continue our drive for excellence in service delivery, we also wish to recognize our fellow African nominees and warmly congratulate you on your successes this evening

As WTA marks its 20th anniversary since its inception, we as a destination are proudly celebrating our 50th year of independence and these awards are amongst part of our celebrations. Tonight’s awards are part of a series of events that as a destination we are proud to host, starting from the Eco Tourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC 2013) and Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) held in September. In the next few days we host the 3rd edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) and in 2015 will host the SKAL World Congress in Mombasa Kenya.

If this does not your whet your appetite for more of Kenya, then we invite you to witness the sighting of the total hybrid solar eclipse at Sibiloi National Park in Turkana on the 3rd of November, 2013. Kenya will be amongst a few countries in the world where you will clearly witness this once in a life time phenomenon.

Finally as we celebrate excellence in our industry, we warmly welcome you to our beautiful country and wish you an enjoyable stay in Magical Kenya.

Karibu!

Muriithi Ndegwa, OGW, Managing Director Kenya Tourism Board

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African tourism has grown from virtually nothing over the past three decades to dominate the hospitality landscape.

Here Breaking Travel News brings you the headlines from the some of the key players on the continent as they prepare to battle it out at the World Travel Awards.

Considered one of the leading airlines in the world, South African Airways has implemented a codeshare agreement with TAM Airlines, one of the largest carriers in South America. SAA will place its designator code “SA” on flights operated by TAM from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Curitiba, Brasília, Salvador, Florianopolis, Iguaçu Falls, Recife, and Belo Horizonte, connecting ever more passengers to South America.

Likewise, TAM will place its designator code “JJ” on flights operated by SAA between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg, and to other cities within South Africa,

namely, Cape Town, Durban, East London and Port Elizabeth. SAA currently has eleven flights per week between Johannesburg and Sao Paulo and has an extensive schedule from Johannesburg to these coastal South African cities.

“Alliances and partnerships of this nature forms a crucial part of modern airline management, which is about providing convenient connection for customers to as many destinations as possible without necessarily using your own resources.

Moreover, this code share provides a platform to tap into the potential that lies in both carriers’ respective markets in a

manner that would significantly enhance benefits for passengers of both airlines,” said Manoj Papa, SAA acting general manager, commercial.

The collaboration by the two airlines will not only offer leisure travellers a bouquet of holiday options, but also access to multiple business centres.

“This code share operation is vital in that customers travelling to and from various parts of Africa, South America and countries in the east are able to use SAA’s Johannesburg hub as a convenient connection point to various parts of the world,” elaborated Papa.

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Guest Editorial Record Breaking Tunisia In the north of Africa, Tunisia enjoyed a bumper summer season, welcoming 287,541 Brits between January-August 2013, a boost of 29.4 per cent on the same period last year and up 22.5 per cent on 2010’s record breaking tourism figures.

The numbers come as a boost as the destination continues to battle back from the Arab Spring. In August, 55,329 Brits spent their summer holiday in Tunisia, an increase of 26.5 per cent on 2012’s figures and topping the record-breaking 2010 visitor figures by 22 per cent.

“Tunisia has long been a popular destination with UK holidaymakers and these record-breaking figures are testament to our diverse and strong tourism offering. With over 3,000 years of culture, stunning natural landscapes, over 45 lavish thalassotherapy centres, and a range of boutique Dars and family-friendly seaside resorts, we are confident that 2013 will be our best year to date,” explained Wahida Jaiet, UK & Ireland director, Tunisian National Tourist Office.

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Advantage Rent A Car is the fastest growing brand in the United States. Primarily servicing the leisure segment, its vast network of in-terminal locations makes it an ideal partner to expand into the corporate segment.

Europcar is the leading brand in mobility in Europe, and is considered Africa’s Leading Car Hire by the World Travel Awards.

Present in over 130 countries, the company provides customers with one of the largest rental network through its own operators, franchisees and partnership. Europcar group’s brand portfolio includes Europcar, InterRent, its low cost brand, and National and Alamo in the EMEA zone.

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With World Travel Awards in town there is plenty to celebrate in Kenyan tourism sector. Here we bring readers up to date with exactly what has been happening in this rapidly growing tourism hotspot.

First off the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organisation has announced the Mount Kenya-Lewa Wildlife conservancy will be added as an extension to Mount Kenya Natural Park which was designated a World Heritage site in 1997. Lewa and Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve were inscribed as an extension to the Mount Kenya World Heritage site in June following Kenya’s proposal to expand the boundary to include the cultural and traditional values of Mount Kenya.

This expansion will enhance the protection of the property as a world heritage site and improve the conservation status of the mountain.

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In aviation, British Airways has launched an additional flight between Nairobi and London, which began May 12th. The new flight departs London at 20:00 on Sunday evenings and land at 04:55 the following morning. The return service will leave Nairobi at 22:45 on Monday evenings and arrive in London at 08:25 the next morning. The extra flight will increase capacity on the route by 266 seats a week.

Kenya is a growing economy and the additional flight has been scheduled as an overnight service so that customers, particularly those travelling on business, can make the most of their time in Kenya. By the end of this month the

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airline currently serves 18 routes in 15 African countries.

From June 2nd Kenya Airways has also met tourist’s demands by increasing the frequency of flights to the city of Eldoret from 11 to 14 weekly flights. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays the additional flights will depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, playing an important role in opening up the North Rift region to tourism. Eldoret is located in the Rift Valley region which offers stunning views and a collection of tourist attraction sites and resorts. The route is served by Embraer E170 aircrafts with the flight lasting approximately an hour.

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Guest Editorial Mombasa Air Safari, the longest serving airline operating on the MombasaAmboseli-Mara route, has also now announced the launch of its Nairobi Wilson-Mara schedule service. The airline will operate two daily departures from Nairobi Wilson Airport, the morning service departing at 10:00 and the afternoon service at 15:00.

Technology News The Kenya Tourism Board has introduced a ‘Magical Kenya’ Android app allowing tourists to discover the beauty and excitement of Kenya at the touch of a button. The app invites users to explore Kenya’s tourism products through a detailed travel guide helping to prepare visitors for their trip and providing general information and tips on the destination.

The Magical Kenya Android app provides recommendations on where to go, what to see and enables users to connect with local business, hotels and restaurants and also offers them the opportunity to create a fun souvenir video which can be shared with friends on Facebook.

New Hotels in Kenya Kenya’s portfolio of luxury hotels has continued to increase with more fivestar brands opening properties in the country this year. The latest addition to the Hemingways Collection officially opened in April 2013. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels, Hemingways

Nairobi is a new luxury boutique hotel situated in the peaceful suburb of Karen.

The hotel is a graceful plantation-style building with 45 enchanting suites, each overlooking the Ngong Hills.

Hemingways Nairobi is the only hotel in Kenya that offers personalised butler service setting a new benchmark to the hotel industry. The hotel’s main public building opens onto large, airy terraces on both the ground and first floors with stunning views towards the Ngong Hills. The orientation of the buildings is set overlooking the rolling lawns with the Ngong Hills in the distance. The hotel also features a wellness centre, swimming pool, gym and spa.

The newest addition to Kenya’s vast safari camp offering was eagerly anticipated with Sir Richard Branson’s Mahali Mzuri opening its doors in June 2013. ‘Mahali Mzuri’, which means ‘beautiful place’ in Swahili, is a luxury tented safari camp in the Maasai Mara ecosystem in western Kenya. Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice reportedly visited the luxury resort in November 2012 ahead of its opening this year. The Virgin Limited Edition collection property offers a unique African safari experience featuring 12 luxury tented suites with spacious bedroom and deck with stunning views.

Located on the border of the Olare Motorogi Conservancy in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Mara Toto, has revisited the past by taking a ‘back to classics’ design approach inspired by Africa’s original explorers. The magical and romantic era can be embraced within five spacious canvas tents all fitted with en-suite bathrooms where enjoying a piping hot shower can be accompanied by a chorus of hippos lounging close by.

The camp is hidden within a cluster of ebony trees on the banks of the Ntiakitak River protected where their local wildlife wanders the riverbanks. Mara Toto is an exciting adventure camp that also offers a stylish experience. Activities at the camp include early morning hot air ballooning across the Maasai Mara Reserve and visiting local schools and community projects.

Finally, the Emaar Hospitality Group is set to open a new property near to the Maasai Mara at the end of 2013. The Enkeri Mara by the Address Maasai Mara will have easy access from Olurruk Mara Airstrip and guests can enjoy stunning views over the reserve from luxury safari tents. The resort will feature an array of restaurants and a wellness spa that uses traditional Mara herbs and concoctions. Emaar Hospitality Group properties include the fashionable Address Residence in Dubai.

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AFRICA’S LEADING AIRLINE Air Namibia Kenya Airways Royal Air Maroc South African Airways Tunis Air AFRICA’S LEADING AIRLINE BUSINESS CLASS Air Namibia Egypt Air Ethiopian Airlines Kenya Airways Royal Air Maroc South African Airways AFRICA’S LEADING AIRLINE ECONOMY CLASS Air Namibia Egypt Air Ethiopian Airlines Kenya Airways LAM - Mozambique Airlines Royal Air Maroc South African Airways Tunis Air AFRICA’S LEADING AIRPORT Cape Town International Airport, South Africa Durban International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi Mohammed V International Airport, Morocco O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport

AFRICA’S LEADING APARTMENT HOTEL Hydro Executive Apartments Lawhill Luxury Apartments, South Africa Mapungubwe Hotel, South Africa Palacina The Residence & Suites, Kenya Tamarind Village, Kenya The Regent, South Africa AFRICA’S LEADING BEACH DESTINATION Bazaruto, Mozambique Cape Town, South Africa Diani Beach, Kenya Plettenberg Bay, South Africa Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Taba Heights, Sinai, Egypt Zanzibar, Tanzania AFRICA’S LEADING BEACH RESORT AfroChic Diani Beach, Kenya Almanara Diani Beach Resort, Kenya Baron Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa, Zanzibar Diamonds La Gemma dell’ Est Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa, Mozambique Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort, Zanzibar Sharm El Sheikh Marriott Resort, Egypt Sultan Gardens Resort, Egypt Swahili Beach, Kenya The Majlis Resort, Kenya The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, Egypt

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AFRICA’S LEADING CONSERVATION COMPANY &Beyond African Conservation Experience African Encounter African Impact, Zimbabwe Edge Of Africa Mala Mala Game Reserve Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa AFRICA’S LEADING CRUISE LINE Discover Egypt, Nile Cruises Oceana Cruises Royal Caribbean International Sakkara Travel Group Silversea Cruises Sonesta Nile Cruises Travel Dynamics International AFRICA’S LEADING CRUISE PORT Port Elizabeth, South Africa Port of Beira, Mozambique Port of Cape Town, South Africa Port of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Port of Durban, South Africa Port of Mombasa, Kenya Port of Zanzibar, Tanzania AFRICA’S LEADING DESTINATION Cape Town Durban El Gouna, Red Sea, Egypt Johannesburg Luxor, Egypt Marrakech, Morocco Mombasa, Kenya Victoria Falls, Zambia

AFRICA’S LEADING ECO HOTEL Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Kenya Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya The Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort, Kenya Turtle Bay Beach Club, kenya AFRICA’S LEADING ECOLODGE Campi Ya Kanzi, Kenya Il Ngwesi Lodge, Kenya Sanctuary Olonana Safari Camp, Kenya Sasaab Samburu, Kenya AFRICA’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Amani Tiwi Beach Resort, Kenya Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort, Egypt Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort, Egypt Leopard Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya Shamwari Game Reserve Riverdene Lodge, South Africa Sun City Resort, South Africa Taba Heights Marriott Beach Resort, Egypt Wild Coast Sun Resort & Casino, South Africa

AFRICA’S LEADING GOLF RESORT Conrad Pezula Resort & Spa, South Africa Fairmont Zimbali Resort, South Africa Fancourt Hotel & Country Club, South Africa Jolie Ville Golf & Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Legend Golf & Safari Resort, South Africa Mena House Oberoi, Egypt Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort, Botswana Sun City Resort, South Africa The Palmeraie Golf Palace, Morocco Windsor Golf & Country Club, Kenya AFRICA’S LEADING GREEN HOTEL Il Ngwesi Eco-Lodge, Kenya Karkloof Spa & Lodge Manda Nkwichi Lodge, Mozambique Nairobi Serena Hotel, Kenya The Aberdare Country Club, Kenya The Phantom Forest Ecoreserve, South Africa

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LE ROYAL MERIDIEN BEACH RESORT & SPA DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - 5TH MAY 2013

Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony PARADISE ISLAND RESORT & SPA MALDIVES - 12TH MAY 2013

South & Central America Gala Ceremony HUACA PUCLLANA TEMPLE LIMA, PERU - 20TH JULY 2013

Europe Gala Ceremony

CORNELIA DIAMOND GOLF RESORT & SPA ANTALYA, TURKEY - 31ST AUGUST 2013

Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony SANDALS GRANDE ANTIGUA ANTIGUA - 14TH SEPTEMBER 2013

Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony

ANANTARA DUBAI THE PALM RESORT & SPA DUBAI - 1ST OCTOBER 2013

Africa Gala Ceremony

NAIROBI, KENYA - 16TH OCTOBER 2013

Grand Final Gala Ceremony

LA CIGALE HOTEL DOHA, QATAR - 30TH NOVEMBER 2013

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AFRICA’S LEADING ONLINE TRAVEL PORTAL African Sun Travel BookingSouthAfrica.com TravelFix Yellow Masai AFRICA’S LEADING PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Nitani Private Game Reserve, Botswana Shambala Private Reserve, South Africa Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa Stanley and Livingstone Private Game Reserve, Zimbabwe Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, South Africa AFRICA’S LEADING PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge, Zanzibar Chapwani Private Island, Zanzibar Che Shale Island, Kenya Manda Bay, Kenya Medjumbe Island Resort, Mozambique Mfangano Island Camp, Kenya Rusinga Island Lodge, Kenya Samatian Island Lodge, Kenya The Funzi Keys, Kenya AFRICA’S LEADING RESORT Alfajiri Villas, Kenya Amanjena, Morocco Breezes Beach Club, Tanzania Grand Rotana Resort & Spa ?

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort, Tanzania Royal Savoy Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Sofitel Agadir Royal Bay Resort, Morocco Sultan Gardens Resort, Egypt Sun City Resort, South Africa The Falls Resort, Zambia

AFRICA’S LEADING RIVER CRUISE COMPANY Avalon Waterways Discover Egypt, Nile Cruises Nguni Zambezi Voyager Sakkara Travel Group Sonesta Nile Cruises Viking River Cruises AFRICA’S LEADING SAFARI COMPANY African Legends Tanzania African Welcome Safaris Ashanti African Tours Eyes on Africa Go2Africa JK Safaris Rwanda Private Safaris Rhino Africa Safaris Shadows of Africa Sun Safaris Sun Trek Safaris Kenya Twiga Tours AFRICA’S LEADING SAFARI LODGE Borana Lodge, Kenya Chobe Chilwero Lodge, Botswana Earth Lodge at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, South Africa Entabeni Safari Lodges, South Africa Finch Hattons, Kenya Kicheche Bush Camp, Kenya Loisaba, Kenya Londolozi Private Game Reserve, South Africa Ngerende Island Lodge, Kenya ol Donyo Lodge, Kenya Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa Singita Ebony Lodge, South Africa Sirikoi, Kenya Thanda Private Game Reserve, South Africa

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AFRICA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Arabella Hotel & Spa, South Africa Conrad Pezula Resort & Spa, South Africa Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya Fordoun Spa, Hotel & Restaurant, South Africa Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa, Mozambique Leopard Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya Lion In The Sun, Kenya Ocean Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, Egypt The Saxon, South Africa The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, South Africa AFRICA’S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps, Kenya Honeyguide Tented Safari Camp Khoka Moya, South Africa Jongomero Camp, Tanzania Mumbo Island Lake Malawi Singita Sabora Camp, Tanzania Wolwedans Private Camp, Namibia

AFRICA’S LEADING TOURIST ATTRACTION Garden Route, South Africa Kruger National Park, South Africa Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania Pyramids of Giza, Egypt Robben Island, South Africa Soweto, South Africa Table Mountain, South Africa The Cradle of Humankind, South Africa The River Nile, Egypt V&A Waterfront, South Africa AFRICA’S LEADING TOURIST BOARD Egyptian State Tourist Office Kenya Tourist Board Namibia Tourism Board Nigeria Tourist Board South Africa Tourism Tanzania Tourist Board Touring Ghana Visit Morocco Visit the Gambia AFRICA’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY Club Travel, South Africa Flight Centre, South Africa Flight Site, South Africa Kuoni Travel Sure Giltedge Corporate Travel, South Africa Sure Travel, South Africa Thomas Cook Egypt Travel Counsellors, South Africa

Africa Nominees 2013 AFRICA’S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY Carlson Wagonlit Travel Club Corporate Travel, South Africa Executive Travel Egypt FCm Travel Solutions Hemingways Expeditions HRG Rennies Travel, South Africa Sure Giltedge Travel, South Africa To Escape To Travel with Flair South Africa AFRICA’S LEADING VILLA Birkenhead Villa, South Africa Queen Cleopatra Villa at The Villas, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt The Cliff villa at Alfajiri Villas, Kenya AFRICA’S RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARD &Beyond African Encounter Twiga Tours Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps, Kenya Private Safaris ALGERIA’S LEADING HOTEL Hilton Alger Hotel Le M‚ridien Oran Hotel & Convention Centre Sheraton Club des Pins Resort & Towers Sheraton Oran Hotel & Towers Sofitel Algiers Hamma Garden ANGOLA’S LEADING HOTEL EPIC SANA Luanda Hotel Hotel Baia Luanda Hotel Continental Hotel de Talatona Conventions

BENIN’S LEADING HOTEL Benin Marina Hotel Hotel Ibis Cotonou Hotel Novotel Cotonou Orisha Myosotis Residence Hotel & Spa BOTSWANA’S LEADING HOTEL Gaborone Sun Peermont Mondior, Gaborone Peermont Walmont at The Grand Palm Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort BOTSWANA’S LEADING INBOUND TOUR OPERATOR Dumela Botswana Letaka Safaris The Booking Company Travel Wild Africa BOTSWANA’S LEADING SAFARI LODGE &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge Chobe Marina Lodge Elephant Valley Lodge Khwai River Lodge BOTSWANA’S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP &Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp Jack’s Camp Machaba Camp Mombo Camp BURKINA FASO’S LEADING HOTEL Azalai Hotel Independance Hotel Le Silmande Ougadougou Laico Ouaga 2000

CAMEROON’S LEADING HOTEL Hilton Yaounde Hotel Akwa Palace Le M‚ridien Douala CAPE VERDE’S LEADING HOTEL ClubHotel Riu Karamboa Dunas de Sal Hotel Hotel Oasis Praiamar Melia Tortuga Beach Resort Morabeza Hotel COTE D’IVOIRE’S LEADING HOTEL Hotel ibis Abidjan Marcory Hotel Pullman Abidjan Hotel Tiama Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire Villa Anakao EGYPT’S LEADING ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT Baron Palms Resort, Sharm El Sheikh Hilton Sharks Bay Resort, Sharm El Sheikh Sheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna Hurghada Sheraton Soma Bay Resort, Hurghada Sierra Resort, Sharm el Sheikh Sultan Gardens Resort Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza, Marsa Alam

EGYPT’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Conrad Cairo Concorde El Salam Hotel Cairo Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the Nile Plaza Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis InterContinental Citystars Cairo JW Marriott Hotel Cairo Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City EGYPT’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Hotel Novotel Sharm El-Sheikh Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort Intercontinental The Palace Port Ghalib Jolie Ville Golf & Resort Sharm El Sheikh Jolie Ville Royal Peninsula Hotel & Resort Sharm El Sheikh Moevenpick Sharm El Sheikh EGYPT’S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY Discovery Tours Egypt Emeco Travel Egypt Escapade Travel Inter Gulf Travel Travco Travel Company EGYPT’S LEADING GOLF RESORT Jolie Ville Golf & Resort Sharm El Sheikh JW Marriott Hotel Cairo La Residence des Cascades Movenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna Sheraton Soma Bay Resort The Steigenberger Golf Resort

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EGYPT’S LEADING HOTEL Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino, Egypt Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences JW Marriott Hotel Cairo Mena House Hotel Savoy Sharm El Sheikh The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh EGYPT’S LEADING RESORT Coral Beach Rotana Resort ?

Hurghada Coral Beach Rotana Resort Montazah ? Sharm El Sheikh Coral Beach Rotana Resort Tiran - Sharm El Sheikh Four Season Resort Sharm El Sheikh Grand Rotana Resort & Spa ?

Sharm El Sheikh Hilton Hurghada Long Beach Resort Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay Palm Royale Soma Resort Savoy Sharm El Sheikh Sheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna Hurghada Sultan Gardens Resort The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh The Ritz-Carlton Sharm El Sheikh The Royal Savoy Sharm El Sheikh

EGYPT’S LEADING SPA RESORT Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh Grand Rotana Resort and Spa, Sharm el Sheikh Intercontinental The Palace Port Ghalib Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh EGYPT’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY Eagle Travel Excel Travel Service Kimidar Tours Thomas Cook Egypt ETHIOPIA’S LEADING HOTEL Addis Regency Hotel Harmony Hotel Hilton Addis Ababa The Lion’s Den Hotel Sheraton Addis GABON’S LEADING HOTEL Le M‚ridien Re-Ndama Le M‚ridien Mandji Libreville Onomo Okoume Palace Hotel GAMBIA’S LEADING HOTEL Coco Ocean Resort & Spa Coconut Residence Mandina Lodge at Makasutu Forest Ngala Lodge Sheraton Gambia Resort GHANA’S LEADING HOTEL La Palm Royal Beach Hotel Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra The Labadi Beach Hotel Villa Monticello

KENYA’S LEADING BEACH RESORT Alfajiri Villa Resort Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa Hemingways Watamu Resort Leopard Beach Resort & Spa Msambweni Beach House Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Severin Sea Lodge Swahili Beach The Majilis The Red Pepper House KENYA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel InterContinental Nairobi Nairobi Serena Hotel The Sarova Stanley Tribe Hotel KENYA’S LEADING CAR HIRE Avis Kenya Avenue Car Hire Central Rent A Car Europcar Kenya Glory Car Hire Sixt Kenya KENYA’S LEADING DOMESTIC SAFARI CARRIER AirKenya Fly540 Mombasa Air Safari Safarilink Tropic Air KENYA’S LEADING GOLF RESORT Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club Leisure Lodge Beach & Golf Resort The Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort Windsor Golf & Country Club

KENYA’S LEADING HOTEL Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel InterContinental Nairobi Laico Regency Nairobi Serena Hotel Sankara The Sarova Stanley Tribe Hotel KENYA’S LEADING HOTEL BRAND Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Hemingway Hotels & Resort Kempinski Hotels Mada Hotels Marasa Africa PrideInn Hotels & Conferencing Sarova Hotels Serena Hotels KENYA’S LEADING INBOUND TOUR OPERATOR African Quest Safaris Gamewatchers Safaris Hemingways Expeditions Pollmans Tours & Safaris Private Safaris Somak Holidays Southern Cross Safaris Travelmart Twiga Tours KENYA’S LEADING RESORT Alfajiri Villa Resort Diamonds Dream of Africa Resort Hemingways Resort Kinondo Kwetu Leopard Beach Resort & Spa Manda Bay Mt. Kenya Safari Club Southern Palms Beach Resort

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Africa Nominees 2013

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KENYA’S LEADING SAFARI CAMP BRAND Advantage East Africa ashnil Hotels Atua Enkop Africa Governors Camp Collection Heritage Hotels Out of Africa Collection Porini Camps The C&P Portfolio The Safari and Conservation Company The Safari Collection

KENYA’S LEADING TENTED SAFARI CAMP &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Tented Camp Cottars Safari Camp Encounter Mara Joys Camp Kicheche Bush Camp Mara Gypsy Camp Naboisho Camp Rekero Camp Sarova Mara Game Camp Severin Safari Camp

KENYA’S LEADING SAFARI LODGE &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Tented Camp Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Elsa’s Kopje Finch Hattons Governors Camp Keekorok Lodge-Sun Africa Hotels Little Governors’ Camp Loisaba ol Donyo Lodge Olonana Ol Tukai Lodge Sanctuary at Ol Lentille Sarova Shaba Game Lodge Serena Mountain Lodge Tortilis Camp

KENYA’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY Bunson Travel Kenya Diani Travel Centre Explorer Kenya Express Travel Group Jet Travel Pollmans Tours & Safaris Sagal Travel and Tours Sayari Afrika Somak Holidays UNIGLOBE Northline Travel

KENYA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa Enashipai Resort and Spa Leopard Beach Resort & Spa Lion In The Sun Ocean Beach Resort & Spa

KENYA’S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY &Beyond Abercrombie & Kent Asilia Africa BCD Travel Carlson Wagonlit Travel Kenya Cheli & Peacock Express Travel Group FCm Travel Solutions Hogg Robinson Kenya Pollmans Tours & Safaris Somak Holidays The Rickshaw Travel Group MALAWI’S LEADING HOTEL Kaya Mawa Mvuu Wilderness Lodge Ngala Beach Lodge and Hotel Pumulani Luxury Beach Lodge The Makokola Retreat

MOROCCO’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Dar Ahlam Dar Les Cigognes Dar Rhizlane Heure Bleue Hotel Dar Housnia Kasbah Tamadot, Marrakech La Villa des Orangers Maison MK Riad Fes Hotel Royal Mansour MOROCCO’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Hotel and Ryads Naoura Barriere Kenzi Farah L Mansion Marrakesh Guest Palace Le M‚ridien N?Fis Mansour Eddahbi & Palais des Congres Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses MOROCCO’S LEADING GOLF RESORT Al Maaden Golf Resort Samanah Country Club The Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort MOROCCO’S LEADING HOTEL Angsana Riads Marrakech Heure Bleue Hivernage Hotel & Spa Hotel Les Jardins de la Koutoubia Kasbah Tamadot, Marrakech La Sultana Le Royal Mansour M‚ridien Royal Mansour Sheraton Casablanca Hotel & Towers Sofitel FŠs Palais Jama‹ Sofitel Marakech Lounge and Spa

MOROCCO’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Atlas Marina beach Suites and Spa Les Villas by Hivernage Palmeraie Village MOROCCO’S LEADING RESORT Amanjena Angsana Riads Marrakech Four Seasons Hotel Marrakech La Mamounia La Sultana The Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort MOROCCO’S LEADING SPA RESORT Four Seasons Hotel Marrakech Hotel La Mamounia La Sultana, Marrakech Le Palais Rhoul Mazagan Beach Resort Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses The Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort MOZAMBIQUE’S LEADING HOTEL Benguerra Lodge Pambele Hotel Pemba Beach Hotel & Spa The Polana Serena Hotel MOZAMBIQUE’S LEADING RESORT Azura Benguerra Island Indigo Bay Island Resort & Spa Londo Lodge Matemo Island Resort Medjumbe Island Resort MOZAMBIQUE’S LEADING SPA RESORT Azura Benguerra Island Azura Quilalea Private Island Indigo Bay Island Resort & Spa Pemba Beach Hotel & Spa Vamizi Island Lodge E&OE

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Africa Nominees 2013

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NAMIBIA’S LEADING HOTEL Heinitzburg Castle Hilton Windhoek Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre Windhoek Country Club Resort & Casino NAMIBIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Eagle Tented Lodge and Spa Epacha Game Lodge & Spa Gocheganas Nature Reserve & Wellness Village Le Mirage Desert Lodge & Spa Seaside Hotel and Spa NIGERIA’S LEADING HOTEL Le M‚ridien Ogeyi Place Radisson Blue Anchorage Hotel Sheraton Abuja Hotel Sheraton Lagos Hotel & Towers Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel Transcorp Hilton Abuja RWANDA’S LEADING HOTEL Hotel des Mille Collines Kigali Serena Hotel The Manor Hotel Kigali SENEGAL’S LEADING HOTEL King Fahd Palace Lamantin Beach Hotel Resort & Spa Pullman Dakar Teranga Radisson Blu Hotel Dakar Terrou-Bi Beach & Casino Resort SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING BEACH HOTEL Birkenhead House Lagoon Beach Hotel The Bay Hotel The Last Word Long Beach The Oyster Box

SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Birkenhead House Compass House Ellerman House Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa MannaBay Saxon Boutique Hotel & Spa Sugar Hotel The Last Word Franschoek Hotel The Oyster Box The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Hilton Durban Intercontinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers Mount Nelson Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg Sandton Sun The Michelangelo SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING GAME RESERVE BRAND &Beyond Legend Lodges, Hotels & Resorts Mantis Collection Singita Game Reserves The Thorny Bush Collection SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING GOLF RESORT Arabella Hotel & Spa Euphoria Gold Estate & Hydro Fairmont Zimbali Resort Fancourt Hotel & Country Club Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort & Spa Legend Golf & Safari Resort Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa Steenberg Hotel Sun City Resort

SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING HOTEL Arabella Hotel & Spa Cape Royale Cape Grace Ellerman House Grande Roche Hotel Mount Nelson Hotel One and Only Cape Town Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa Plettenberg Park Hotel & Spa The Michelangelo The Oyster Box The Palace of the Lost City The Plettenberg The Saxon The Table Bay Hotel The Taj Hotel, Cape Town The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas & Spa The Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa Suites Taj Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING LUXURY LODGE &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge Royal Malewane Singita Ebony Lodge Thanda Private Game Reserve SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING LUXURY TOUR OPERATOR &Beyond Abercrombie & Kent Giltedge Travel Kuoni Wilderness Safaris

SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Phinda Private Game Reserve Shambala Private Reserve Shamwari Game Reserve Ulusaba Private Game Reserve SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING RESORT Fairmont Zimbali Resort Mount Grace Country House & Spa Mount Nelson Hotel Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa Sun City Resort SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING SAFARI LODGE &Beyond Leadwood Lodge Earth Lodge at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve Entabeni Safari Lodges Granite Private Suites, Londolozi Private Game Reserve Jock Safari Lodge Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Lion Sands Private Game Reserve Mala Mala Game Reserve Ngala Safari Lodge Royal Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge Royal Malewane Shamwari Game Reserve Thanda Private Game Reserve Thorny Bush SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS 129 On Kloofnek Atlantic Marina Lawhill Luxury Apartments Michelangelo Towers by Legacy Raphael Penthouse Suites

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SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Arabella Hotel & Spa Kievits Kroon Country Estate, South Africa Le Franschoek Hotel and Spa Mount Grace Country House & Spa One and Only Cape Town Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa The Saxon The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY Club Corporate Travel HRG Rennies Travel Sure Corporate Travel Sure Giltedge Travel Travel with Flair Uniglobe Travel SUDAN’S LEADING HOTEL Al Salam Rotana Hotel Coral Khartoum Corinthia Hotel Khartoum SWAZILAND’S LEADING HOTEL Lugogo Sun Royal Swazi Spa Resort The Royal Villas TANZANIA’S LEADING HOTEL Baraza Resort and Spa Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel Diamonds La Gemma Dell’Est Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort The Palms Zanzibar The Residence Zanzibar Zanzibar Palace Hotel

TANZANIA’S LEADING RESORT Baraza Resort and Spa Breezes Beach Club Essque Zalu Zanzibar Fundu Lagoon Hotel Meli Zanzibar Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort & Spa Sea Cliff Resort & Spa The Palms Zanzibar TANZANIA’S LEADING SAFARI LODGE &Beyond Kleins Camp &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Amara Selous Kusini Camp Saadani Safari Lodge Sayari Camp Selous Safari Camp TOGO’S LEADING HOTEL Hotel Napoleon Lagoon Ibis Lome Centre Mercure Lome Sarakawa TUNISIA’S LEADING HOTEL Concorde Les Berges du Lac Hasdrubal Prestige Thalassa & Spa M”venpick Hotel Gammarth Tunis Regency Tunis Hotel Sheraton Tunis Hotel & Towers UGANDA’S LEADING HOTEL Hotel Le Petit Village Kampala Serena Hotel Laico Lake Victoria Hotel Lake Victoria Serena Resort & Spa Metropole Hotel Kampala Sheraton Kampala Hotel

ZAMBIA’S LEADING HOTEL Chongwe River House InterContinental Lusaka Taj Pamodzi The Falls Resort The Islands of Siankaba The Royal Livingstone Tongabezi Lodge Zambezi Sun ZAMBIA’S LEADING SAFARI LODGE Bilimungwe Bush Camp Busanga Bush Camp Chaminuka Chiawa Camp Chichele Presidential Lodge Royal Chundu Luxury Zambezi Lodges Sussi & Chuma The Islands of Siankaba Tongabezi Lodge ZANZIBAR’S LEADING HOTEL &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge Baraza Resort and Spa Essque Zalu Zanzibar Fundu Lagoon The Palms Zanzibar The Residence Zanzibar ZANZIBAR’S LEADING RESORT &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge Baraza Resort and Spa Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa Diamonds Dream of Zanzibar Diamonds La Gemma DellEst Zanzibar Essque Hotels - Zalu Zanzibar The Palms Zanzibar The Residence Zanzibar Zanzibar Serena Hotel

ZIMBABWE’S LEADING HOTEL Elephant Hills Resort Meikles Hotel The Kingdom Hotel at Victoria Falls The Victoria Falls Hotel ZIMBABWE’S LEADING PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Antelope Park Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservation Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve Stanley and Livingstone Private Game Reserve ZIMBABWE’S LEADING RESORT Elephant Hills Resort Leopard Rock Hotel, Casino & Golf Resort Singita Pamushana Lodge The Victoria Falls Hotel ZIMBABWE’S LEADING SAFARI LODGE Big Cave Camp Camp Amalinda Chikwenya Camp Makalolo Plains Camp & Little Makalolo Pamushana Ruckomechi Camp Singita Pamushana Lodge Stanley and Livingstone Private Game Reserve The Hide, Hwange National Park Victoria Falls Safari Lodge

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“CELEBRATING AND REWARDING EXCELLENCE IN SKI TOURISM”

WORLD SKI AWARDS GALA CEREMONY 2013 A-ROSA Kitzbühel Austria ~ 15-17 November 2013 Bookings/enquiries: awards@worldskiawards.com The inaugural World Ski Awards’ red-carpet event, including a banquet dinner, live entertainment, awards ceremony and networking opportunities with the leading names in the ski tourism industry.

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World Ski Awards voting gets underway

World Travel Awards, “the Oscars of the travel industry”, has launched a new programme to acknowledge the finest brands in the global ski industry. The inaugural World Ski Awards will take place at A-ROSA Kitzbühel, Austria on 15-17 November 2013.

World Ski Awards will be the first of its kind to celebrate the pinnacle of the wintersports hospitality industry.

The exclusive awards programme will feature categories: best ski resort, hotel, chalet and boutique hotel.

The elite organisations from the world’s top 20 ski nations have been nominated in their respective categories, and have entered a public and industry vote.

Countries in the programme are: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland and USA. At the ceremony, the national winners with the most votes will be announced as the victors in their respective world category.

Kitzbühel in Austria’s Tyrol will provide the perfect setting for the inaugural redcarpet ceremony. Home to the legendary Hahnenkamm Race, the historic medieval town is synonymous with ski tourism and is one of the world’s most popular wintersports destinations.

the event: “Hosting World Ski Awards is a great chance to share our services with important key players from different ski destinations world wide. Kitzbühel is an incredible resort to experience a charismatic mix of endearing tradition and glamorous cosmopolitan atmosphere.”

The landmark ceremony will be staged at the world-class A-ROSA Kitzbühel, which enjoys a spectacular location overlooking the Hahnenkamm peak.

Peter Marko, Managing Director Kitzbühel Tourist Board, says: “Kitzbühel is very proud to host the inaugural World Ski Awards 2013. Our great ski history which reaches back to 1892, the Hahnenkamm race and one of the leading ski resorts in the Alps makes Kitzbühel a perfect place to launch the World Ski Awards.”

Sion Rapson, Director, World Ski Awards, highlights the role that the programme will play: “World Ski Awards will serve as the definitive awards programme to reward and celebrate the elite of the wintersports industry. The gala ceremony in Kitzbühel will bring together the leading players and provide a unique forum for exchanging ideas and top-level networking.”

Uwe Schramm, Director A-ROSA Kitzbühel underlines the importance of

World Ski Awards is the sister event of World Travel Awards, which is heralded as “the Oscars of the travel industry”.

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A-Rosa Kitzbühel to host inaugural World Ski Awards

World Ski Awards has revealed A-ROSA Kitzbühel will play host to its first Gala Ceremony on 15-17 November 2013, as the World Travel Awards spin-off recognises industry leaders from across the ski and mountain tourism sector.

The award-winning 115-room, 35-suite property, which was the first A-ROSA resort to open in Austria, is a stylish meeting place in the Alps for discerning visitors from all around the world.

Rebecca Vey, General Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing, A-ROSA Resorts & Hideaways commented: “We are proud to host the first World Ski Awards in 2013 at

our A-ROSA Kitzbühel. This event is great exposure for the whole A-ROSA group and supports our efforts to expand our presence in our source markets beyond Europe. We’re really excited to show our overall concept and excellence to such a discerning audience.”

Uwe Schramm, Director A-ROSA Kitzbühel underlines the importance of the event: “Hosting the World Ski Awards is a great chance to share our services with important key players from different ski destinations world wide. Kitzbühel is the perfect place to experience a charismatic mix of endearing tradition and glamorous cosmopolitan atmosphere.”

“The legendary ‘Hahnenkamm Race’ attracts annually 80,000 visitors and is one of the major events in the ski world. A-ROSA Kitzbühel will show its guests the highest level of hospitality

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and all facets of this vibrant area.” Uwe Schramm continues: “We’re looking forward to a successful event in 2013.”

Guests can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, winter hiking, curling, alpine curling, snow-shoe hiking, sledding, golf, tennis, riding, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, Nordic walking, ballooning, paragliding. The property is surrounded Austria’s most beautiful nine-hole golf course.

Additional features include an indoor and outdoor pool and spa for guests to unwind in complete with seven saunas and a relaxation room, an ice grotto and outdoor terrace, Turkish Haman and sixteen treatment rooms. The stunning golf and wellness resort also features three exceptional restaurants offering high-class cuisine.

For more information visit www.a-rosa.com

Kitzbühel ‘The Legend’

Kitzbühel, the most legendary sports destination in the Alps: this self-confident slogan stands for a town that effortlessly combines tradition with sophistication. The legendary Hahnenkamm, a long sporting tradition and pioneering ventures in Alpine golf and winter sports have all contributed to Kitzbühel’s worldwide reputation.

Today Kitzbühel remains a place of contrasts, where rustic Tyrolean guesthouses rub shoulders with international designer boutiques.

Visitors can experience Kitzbühel in many ways, from the alleyways in the medieval old town and the breathtaking pistes to the town’s elegant hotels and scenic hiking trails.

Tyrol’s most sophisticated resort attracts visitors from all over the world, including celebrities, with its traditional character combined with modern flair.

International events like the Snow Polo World Cup, multiaward- winning restaurants serving up creative cuisine, and a state-of-the-art conference centre show how Kitzbühel manages to move with the times while staying true to its roots.

Kitzbühel and winter sports is a truly timeless and legendary combination.

Since 1892, the city has been worldrenowned for its snow sports. The first Hahnenkamm Race took place in 1931. Over the last few decades,

this challenging race has become the world’s most important alpine ski event. Kitzbühel is more deeply rooted in skiing history than any other alpine skiing resort.

Kitzbühel has always been a trendsetting city. Snowboarders and newschool skiers can take full advantage of one premium snowpark, bringing high international standards to local youth winter sports.

Alpine skiers have a myriad of options to choose from, thanks to 170 km of ski runs, 52 gondolas and ski lifts, which transport winter sports fans as high as 2,000 m above sea-level. Many charming ski huts await your visit.

Powder skiers will find their personal satisfaction in an area as huge as 230 km² including 32 km of ski routes and a wide variety of ski mountaineering opportunities. Kitzbühel is home to a number of established ski schools, employing more than 600 instructors.

For more information visit: www.kitzbuehel.com.

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