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Welcome President of World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Ceremony 2013 On behalf of my colleagues at World Travel Awards, I warmly welcome you to our Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2013 here in Antigua. 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. It is indeed fitting to hold our Caribbean & North America event here in Antigua, a country which is an undisputed jewel in the glittering crown of Caribbean tourism. Antigua has a rich tapestry of culture and history, combined with outstanding service and myriad culinary styles, which have contributed to it becoming one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top destinations for holidaymakers. Tonight we are also celebrating 20 years of World Travel Awards. At the start, way back in 1993, this was a concept created to celebrate the leading brands of travel and tourism 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. The number of locations, categories, nominees and, most importantly, our database of travel professionals who vote annually have Graham E.each Cooke increased year. This shows how the President & Founder / Presidente y Fundador travel, tourism and hospitality industry, as World Awards public, have come to well as Travel the travelling

regard and trust World Travel Awards as the ultimate travel accolade. Other organisations have tried to copy World Travel Awards, but none has the experience, the gravitas, the organisation, or the loyal following of nearly a quarter of a million travel, tourism and hospitality professionals we currently enjoy. A World Travel Award is the result of hard work, innovation, dedication and passion. I would like to extend our sincere thanks to our hosts this evening, Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa. This truly outstanding resort offers the very best in luxury accommodation, with world class cuisine, alongside magnificent pools and beautiful gardens. I would also like to make special mention of the support we have received from Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority. 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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Welcome Welcome to paradise! I am delighted to be amongst the first to extend a very warm invitation to my home, the islands of Antigua and Barbuda. The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is honoured to host this year’s prestigious World Travel Awards, which celebrates the very best in travel and tourism and rewards those shining stars in the industry. Tourism is central to the development of Antigua and Barbuda, and throughout 2013 we have focused our energies on enhancing the quality of our tourism product.

our mouth-watering cuisine and embrace the culture. We also look forward to welcoming you back! Our calendar is packed with exciting events, so it’s always a good time to visit, be it for the One Day Internationals at the Sir Vivian Richards’ Cricket Stadium, Antigua Sailing Week in April, or Antigua’s Carnival celebrations in July. Browse visitantiguabarbuda.com for information on your next Antigua and Barbuda holiday. Enjoy your evening and your stay in Antigua and Barbuda!

As we continue our drive for excellence, we also acknowledge the delegates being recognised for their accomplishments this evening. We are honoured to be in your presence, and congratulate you on your success. While in Antigua and Barbuda you will realize that the beach really is just the beginning. There are endless possibilities: places to visit which showcase the natural beauty of the islands, exciting adventures to embark on plus the vibrant people that you will meet during your visit. I encourage you to make the most of your time here, to explore our many sites and attractions, enjoy

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Welcome It is my sincere pleasure to welcome you to one of the most beautiful places in the Caribbean, and I am delighted to share this special occasion with you here at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa. Hosting the 2013 World Travel Awards Caribbean and Americas Gala is an honor and a privilege, and we are thrilled have hospitality and travel leaders from across the region and the world joining us today. Like all of you and the awards celebrated here tonight, the brands of Sandals Resorts International are committed to excellence. To maintain this high standard, we always have and will continue to invest in our products and our people. Among our many projects this past year, we expanded Beaches Turks & Caicos with the beautiful new Key West Luxury Village, completed a $30 million renovation at Beaches Ocho Rios, and have embarked on our first foray into the Spice Island with the opening of Sandals LaSource Grenada in December. We’ve also extended our luxurious offerings through Club Sandals, our concierge service that enhance guest experiences, and introduced Discovery Dining, which highlights our international chefs who create authentic and delicious cuisine for guests. As we move forward, we continue to strive to exceed our guests’ expectations by offering the highest standard of luxury and unprecedented services and amenities. It is an honor to share our company’s progression with all of you – the hospitality’s best and brightest, and I’m excited for what’s to come. How wonderful it is to be surrounded by a group of people who are all passionate about travel and the visitors we welcome. If there is anything I may do to make your stay with us more comfortable, please do let me know. It is with great pleasure that we welcome you, once again, to enjoy the World Travel Awards’ Caribbean and Americas Gala here at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa.

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As World Travel Awards returns to the Caribbean for its annual extravaganza, tourism in the region has been boosted by the arrival of leisure airline Air Canada Rouge, the return of Fred. Olsen Cruise Line and a new property from tonight’s hosts, Sandals International. Here Breaking Travel News brings you all the headlines.

Just months ahead of its muchanticipated December opening, Sandals LaSource Grenada has already made its mark on the Caribbean tourism scene after Sandals announced record breaking bookings that have seen 70 per cent of rooms at the resort already sold until February 2014. The newest addition to the Sandals hotel chain is creating a buzz among consumers and the travel trade - both excited about the chance to enjoy a spectacular new Sandals resort in a fantastic destination. With construction plans on schedule, excitement is mounting and driven by a robust marketing campaign, Sandals

LaSource is being showcased on the international stage. Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, chairman, Sandals Resorts International, commented: “We’re thrilled at the response we’re receiving from both guests and the trade. Sandals LaSource Grenada is seeing the best pre-launch sales figures of any resort in our company. What we’re talking about is a well-loved global hotel company opening in a stunning new destination so we’re not surprised in the least that it’s being so well received. Long may it continue! We take pride in our ability to market our resorts and the destination

in which they’re located and our sales and marketing teams have been making excellent progress telling the world about the magic that is being created here.” The property, which is located on the exclusive Pink Gin Beach and surrounded by the azure waters of the Caribbean on three sides, will become Sandals LaSource Grenada Resort & Spa and will open following certain enhancements customary to the Sandals Resorts brand. It is also the realisation of something of a dream for Stewart. He added: “After looking to expand here for more than

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Guest Editorial a decade, we were delighted to confirm the acquisition of our first ever resort in Grenada. We are confident that guests will continue to be impressed by our tradition of exceeding expectations through innovation and unwavering service, which has become our standard across the Sandals Resorts brand.” Once complete, the resort will have added 100 rooms to offer a selection of 200 guest rooms, private cottages and bungalows, many of which will be concierge- and butler-level suites, including the brand’s signature Rondoval suites. According to Stewart, each of the resort’s “magnificently-appointed” luxury accommodations will be “extremely spacious” and all will feature room service. AIR CANADA ROUGE With air connectivity everything in Caribbean tourism, many destinations have welcomed the arrival of Air Canada Rouge in recent weeks. The new leisure carrier from Air Canada now offers flights to a range of destinations in the region from its hub in Toronto. Those benefiting include Kingston in Jamaica; Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and Samana in the Dominican Republic; and Varadero, Cayo Coco, Santa Clara and Holguin in Cuba, all of which have seen their connections to the key North American markets boosted. Jose and Liberia in Costa Rica have also seen new flights arrive in recent days. Air Canada has also announced a major expansion to Air Canada Rouge’s route network with new holiday destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Florida and Las Vegas for its 2013-2014 winter season for a total of 23 sun market destinations. Explaining the motivation behind the new carrier Michael Friisdahl,

chief executive, Air Canada Leisure Group, said: “Every decision in the past several months has been taken with the goal of ensuring a leading vacation travel experience. We’ve kept a tight rein on our costs so that we can offer competitive fares that include the many benefits offered as part of the Air Canada family. Our bookings to date have exceeded our expectations with many our initial flights taking off full.” FRED. OLSEN RETURNS Back by popular demand, guests can once again take a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Caribbean fly-cruise from January 2015. With the fun and excitement of the Christmas and New Year celebrations all over, guests will have the opportunity to escape the cold British winter on a Fred. Olsen 14-night sunshine cruise, taking in the stunning Caribbean Islands, aboard 929-guest cruise ship Braemar.

cruise option. Fred. Olsen had operated a winter fly-cruise programme, based in Barbados, from 2001 to 2012, but this was concluded to extend the wide choice of ex-UK departure ports, giving greater convenience to guests from all over the British Isles, as well as allowing those loyal Braemar fans to cruise on the ship all-year-round from the UK. However, Fred. Olsen has listened to guests’ feedback and brought back this very popular cruise itinerary on board Braemar.

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Flying from London Gatwick or Manchester and departing from Barbados on 12th January 2015, the exotic cruise is predicted to be one of Fred. Olsen’s most popular voyages. One unusual feature of Fred. Olsen’s most modern ship, Braemar, is the promenade deck – a complete wrap-around deck ideal for a gentle stroll in the evening sun, making it an excellent choice for warmer cruising. Nathan Philpot, sales director, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “We have been inundated with requests to return to the Caribbean and we are very excited to be able to offer our loyal cruise guests the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and charm of the Caribbean Islands once again, on board Braemar, the ideal ship for relaxed, sunshine cruising.” This is the first time, since 2012, that Fred. Olsen has offered a Caribbean fly-

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North America Bigger is always better in North America, and the leading tourism players are not ones to disappoint. American Airlines is presently negotiating a potential merger with US Airways to become the biggest carrier in the world, while Royal Caribbean has been celebrating 45 years of success by welcoming its 50 millionth passenger. Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority has also been spending big as it seeks to maintain its position as the leading MICE destination in the US. Here Breaking Travel News brings you all the latest.

North American aviation has been dominated by the proposed merger of American Airlines and US Airways for the past few months. While the deal suffered a set back last month, with the United States department of justice saying it would oppose the deal, it is likely it will still go through, creating the largest airline in the world by passenger numbers. The new carrier is also expected to remain part of the oneworld alliance, of which American Airlines is a founding member. With firm orders for more than 600 new mainline aircraft, the combined airline will also have one of the most modern and

efficient fleets in the industry, and a solid foundation for continued investment in technology, products, and services. Thomas Horton, chairman, American Airlines, will serve as chairman of the combined airline’s board of directors through its first annual meeting of shareholders, and will also serve as the combined airline’s representative to the oneworld alliance, of which he is currently chairman, and the International Air Transport Association for the same duration. Doug Parker, chairman and chief executive of US Airways, will serve

as chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors. Parker will assume the additional position of chairman of the board following the conclusion of Horton’s service. “We are proud to launch the new American Airlines – a premier global carrier well equipped to compete and win against the best in the world,” said Horton. “Together, we will be even better positioned to deliver for all of our stakeholders, including our customers, people, investors, partners, and the many communities we serve.”

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Guest Editorial ROYAL CARIBBEAN At sea, Royal Caribbean International has recognised an important milestone in its 45-year company history as it welcomed its 50 millionth guest onboard its fleet of 21 ships. The momentous occasion kicked off a year-long celebration honouring the cruise line’s guests, business partners, employees and crew. “For more than 45 years, Royal Caribbean’s guiding principle has been to deliver the ‘wow’ to our guests, providing them with experiences, services and amenities that can only be found on Royal Caribbean,” said Adam Goldstein, president and chief executive, Royal Caribbean International. “The men and women on our ships who deliver these moments are what inspire our loyal guests to return to sail with us again and again.” Spreading across the globe like a New Year’s Eve-style party, each of Royal Caribbean’s ships will recognise the milestone with shipboard festivities. The onboard events will mark the start of a year-long campaign where consumers are encouraged to share their favourite ‘wow’ moments with Royal Caribbean over the years by posting photos, videos and memorable stories on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #RoyalWOW. “Every day on our ships, guests from around the world are creating and experiencing unforgettable ‘wow’ moments,” said Lisa Bauer, executive vice president, global sales and marketing, Royal Caribbean International. “As we mark this incredible milestone, we are inviting guests to relive those special moments and celebrate with us by sharing their personal Royal wows.”

LAS VEGAS The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority has completed $20 million in recent improvements to the Las Vegas Convention Centre. The LVCVA implemented the changes, which are designed to enhance the customer experience, to the 3.2 million-squarefoot facility over the past two years while working around shows and events in the building.

Express has opened its OPEN Business Lounge inside the main entrance of the Las Vegas Convention Centre.

“The Las Vegas Convention Centre is home to many of the top trade shows in the country,” said Terry Jicinsky, senior vice president of operations for the LVCVA. “It is important to keep the facility fresh and offer its more than a million yearly guests the convenience that will make conducting business in Las Vegas a success.”

All of the recent improvements will be integrated into future plans for Las Vegas Global Business District, an overarching vision for the Las Vegas Convention Centre and the surrounding area. The $2.5 billion Global Business District will create an international business destination by incorporating major renovations of the Las Vegas Convention Centre, leveraging the World Trade Centre designation and developing transportation connectivity through a centralised hub.

The first noticeable change is the façade of the Las Vegas Convention Centre. Two different shades of grey paint now cover the once mauve exterior to create a more modern look. In addition, the Green Parking Lot has been expanded adding more than eight acres to the lot near Desert Inn Road and Swenson. Designs are underway on two more parking lots to allow for more convenience and access. Inside, more than one million square feet of new red carpet has been installed. The lighting has also been upgraded in the Central and North Halls. The new fixtures deliver up to 20 per cent more light with 42 per cent less energy. The interior has also been painted. In a worldwide first, Starbucks has added a double sided counter inside its recently expanded store. Being able to serve the customers from both side of the counter has resulted in faster service. American

The 3,400 square-foot lounge serves American Express OPEN card members and new applicants and offers refreshments, free Wi-Fi, computer and printer access, and seating for meetings or relaxation. It is the first OPEN Business Lounge on the West Coast.

The Las Vegas Convention Centre, located adjacent to the Las Vegas Strip, is one of the largest convention centres in the country. It hosts an average of sixty meetings, events, conventions and trade shows a year, with more than 1.2 million visitors. Nearly 14,000 local jobs are supported by events held at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, which generate more than $1.6 billion in local economic impact.

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Antigua and Barbuda are twin islands renowned around the world for 365 heavenly beaches. But whilst its beaches are the stuff of which dreams are made, remarkably they are just the beginning. With a host of water sports, leisure and adventure activities, historical sites and wide range of hotels and restaurants there’s plenty to do in Antigua and Barbuda to keep you busy.

Attractions ST. JOHN’S CITY: Stroll around the capital St. John’s to take in the splendor of the beautifully restored warehouses and walkways at Redcliffe Quay. Or take a short work over to modern Heritage Quay, where you can enjoy some of the very best in duty-free shopping. SHIRLEY HEIGHTS: The 18th Century English guard post is well worth a visit both during the day for the spectacular views of the English Harbour and ocean and on Sunday evenings for some Caribbean nightlife.

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Everyone heads for Shirley Heights on Sundays. The island’s ‘biggest and best’ party has taken place here for many years. NELSON’S DOCKYARD: Nelson’s Dockyard is the only working Georgian naval dockyard in the world. The Dockyard forms part of a designated national park, complete with a museum. shops, hotels, restaurants and a yacht haven. BETTY’S HOPE: About a hundred stone windmill towers dot the Antiguan landscape, and the two restored examples at Betty’s Hope, the first large sugar plantation on Antigua,

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provide a dramatic sense of the way these mills must have dominated the island during the hundreds of years that sugar production was the dominant industry. FIG TREE DRIVE: Antigua’s most picturesque drive meanders from the low central plain of the island up into the ancient volcanic hills of the Parish of Saint Mary in the island’s southwest quarter. Fruit lovers will find a variety of fruits for sale along this drive such as the Antigua Black Pineapple, the sweetest pineapple in the world. Visit the nearby Wallings Dam, whose surroundings provide the perfect setting for a late afternoon walk.

INDIAN TOWN NATIONAL PARK: Indian Town Point, is on the eastern extremity of the island. Devil’s Bridge, a large, natural limestone arch on the shoreline of Indian Town Point, offers one of the most spectacular sights on the island. At high tide, the rougher waves of the Atlantic force enormous geysers of water through boreholes in the rocks near the bridge.

Antigua’s Must Do SHIRLEY HEIGHTS SUNSET BARBECUE: Don’t leave Antigua without visiting Shirley Heights, a local beauty spot with panoramic views. High above English Harbour, the clear 360º view from the remains of the eighteenth century British garrison, is probably the most breathtaking in the Caribbean. Go on Sunday for the lively barbecue party when it is the place to be for the weekly “jump up” with steel-band, reggae, soca and calypso music. BEAUTIFUL BARBUDA: A trip to Antigua is incomplete without discovering Barbuda. Barbuda is known

for its pristine stretch of 17-miles of pink sand beach and rare Frigate birds. The island is accessible via a short plane ride or ferry trip from Antigua.

Events For 2014 ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK Antigua is known as the Sailing Capital of the Caribbean. It has become a year-round favourite for the yachting community, as a location offers ideal sailing conditions. Every year, the destination hosts one of the top five sailing regattas in the world, and the best sailing regatta in the Caribbean, Antigua Sailing Week. Antigua Sailing Week next takes place from 27 April to 3 May 2014, in the aptly named, English Harbour. WHERE CRICKET MEETS CARNIVAL Cricket is a passion in Antigua and Barbuda, and a day watching the game is a great way to see the country’s culture first hand and be swept up in the fun, carnival atmosphere, excitement and energy that surround the game. England’s Tour of the West Indies in 2014 will see One Day Internationals slated for the 28th February, 2nd and 5th

March at the Sir Vivian Richards’ Cricket Stadium, Antigua THE CARIBBEAN’S GREATEST SUMMER FESTIVAL If you are on the island anywhere between July – August, you are guaranteed to get swept up in the excitement and energy of Antigua’s Carnival known as the Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival. The celebration lasts two weeks, culminating in carnival parades on August 4th and 5th 2014, where people fill the streets in colorful costumes, dancing to the sounds of sweet steel band and soca music.

TAKE A BIT OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA HOME! It is almost impossible to visit Antigua and Barbuda without being introduced to the nation’s award-winning rum, the English Harbour 5yr old, and its’ favourite sauce, Susie’s Hot Sauce. Once you’ve been introduced there is no going back.

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Caribbean Nominees 2013 SXM Executive Lounge, Princess Juliana International Airport, St. Maarten The Graycliff Divans Lounge, Nassau International Airport, Bahamas VIP Flyers Club, Providenciales International Airport, Turks & Caicos CARIBBEAN’S LEADING ALL INCLUSIVE FAMILY RESORT Almond Village, Barbados Beaches Negril Resort & Spa, Jamaica Beaches Ochos Rios Resort & Golf Club, Jamaica Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa Breezes Resort & Spa – Trelawny, Jamaica Breezes, Bahamas Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Franklyn D Resort, Jamaica Melia Caribe Tropical, Dominican Republic Tamarijn Aruba, Aruba CARIBBEAN’S LEADING ALL SUITE HOTEL Floris Suite Hotel, Curacao Jamaica Inn Pink Beach Club, Bermuda Point Grace, Turks & Caicos Sandals Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios, Jamaica Sivory Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Treasure Beach Hotel, Barbados CARIBBEAN’S LEADING BEACH DESTINATION Aruba Cane Garden Bay (Tortola, British Virgin Islands) Dawn Beach (St Maarten) Dominican Republic Grace Bay Beach (Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands)

Grand Anse Beach (Grenada) Half Moon Bay (Antigua) “Montego Bay (Jamaica) “ Negril (Jamaica) Trinidad & Tobago CARIBBEAN’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Coral Reef Club, Barbados Graycliff Hotel, Bahamas Hermitage Bay, Antigua Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel, Puerto Rico Malliouhana Hotel & Spa, Anguilla Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos Point Grace, Turks & Caicos Rockhouse Hotel, Jamaica Sandals Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios, Jamaica Sivory Punta Cana, Dominican Republic The Caves, Jamaica CARIBBEAN’S LEADING BOUTIQUE RESORT Bimini Bay Resort, Bahamas Catalonia Bavaro Resort, Punta Cana Curtain Bluff, Antigua GoldenEye Hotel & Resort, Jamaica Harbour Village Beach Club, Bonaire Horned Dorset Primavera Hotel, Puerto Rico Jakes Hotel, Villa & Spa, Jamaica Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort, Antigua Ladera Resort, St Lucia Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada The SPA Retreat Boutique Hotel, Jamaica The Veranda, Turks & Caicos

CARIBBEAN’S LEADING CAR HIRE Alamo Avis Budget Dollar Europcar Hertz National Car Rental CARIBBEAN’S LEADING CASINO RESORT Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Aruba Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Bahamas Barceló Bávaro Beach, Dominican Republic El San Juan Hotel & Casino, Puerto Rico Maho Beach Resort and Casino, St Maarten St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino, Saint Kitts and Nevis CARIBBEAN’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa, Puerto Rico Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort, US Virgin Islands Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino, San Juan Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, Bahamas Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino The Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda

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St John, US Virgin Islands St Martin St. Lucia Tobago Turks & Caicos CARIBBEAN’S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY Carib World Travel, Antigua Caribbean Tour Services, US Virgin Islands Glamour Destination Management Olympic Destination Management Company, Turks & Caicos Suntours Caribbean, Barbados CARIBBEAN’S LEADING DIVE DESTINATION Bahamas Bonaire British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Turks & Caicos CARIBBEAN’S LEADING GOLF RESORT Cap Juluca, Anguilla Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas Sandy Lane, Barbados The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica CARIBBEAN’S LEADING GREEN RESORT Curtain Bluff, Antigua Puntacana Resort & Club, Dominican Republic Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa, Jamaica The Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Barbados

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CARIBBEAN’S LEADING HOTEL Blue Haven Hotel, Tobago Bluff House Beach Resort & Marina, Abaco Buccament Bay Resort, St Vincent & The Grenadines Canouan Resort, Grenadines Cap Juluca, Anguilla Coco Reef Resort, Tobago Colony Club Hotel, Barbados Eden Rock, St Barths Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies Graycliff Hotel, Bahamas Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica Hotel Carl Gustaf, Saint Barthelemy Hotel Kura Hulanda Spa & Casino, Curacao Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort, Antigua Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas Sandy Lane, Barbados The Regent Palms, Turks & Caicos CARIBBEAN’S LEADING HOTEL BRAND Hilton Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Sandals Resorts International SuperClubs The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Westin Hotels & Resorts CARIBBEAN’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Ayers Creek Residences at Nonsuch Bay Resort, Antigua Blue Bay Hotel, Curaçao La Maya Beach Resort, Curaçao The Estate at Grace Bay Club The Residences at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Puerto Rico The Residences at Rainbow Beach Club Resort, St. Maarten

Caribbean Nominees 2013 The Residences at Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, St. Lucia The Residences at The RitzCarlton Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands CARIBBEAN’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Beachfront Rondoval Suites at Sandals Grande St. Lucian Beachfront Rondoval Suites with Private Plunge Pool & Whirlpool, Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort, St. Lucia Diamond at Eden Rock, St Barts Four Bedroom Villa at One&Only Ocean Club, Bahamas Grace Bay Penthouse Suite, Grace Bay Club, Turks & Caicos Millionaire Suites at Sandals La Toc Golf Resort & Spa, St. Lucia Penthouse Three Bedroom Ocean Front at The Regent Palms, Turks & Caicos Presidential Suite, The Somerset, Turks & Caicos The Grand Penthouse, Grand Isle Resort and Spa Hotel Exuma Island, Bahamas The Reef Atlantis Penthouse, Paradise Island, Bahamas The Ritz-Carlton Suite at The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman CARIBBEAN’S LEADING LUXURY ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT Almond Beach Village, Barbados Curtain Bluff, Antigua Excellence Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, US Virgin Islands

CARIBBEAN’S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE CENTRE Jamaica Conference Centre, Kingston, Jamaica Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Barbados Madiana Palais des Congres de la Martinique Montego Bay Convention Centre, Jamaica World Trade Centre, Curacao CARIBBEAN’S LEADING NEW HOTEL Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Puerto Rico Eden Roc at Cap Cana, Dominican Republic Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, St. Lucia CARIBBEAN’S LEADING PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT Fowl Cay Resort, Bahamas Musha Cay Necker Island Peter Island Resort Pine Cay, Turks & Caicos Royal Belize Exclusive Private Island CARIBBEAN’S LEADING RESORT Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Nassau, Bahamas Cambridge Beaches, Bermuda Casa Colonial Beach & Spa, Dominican Republic Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Cotton Bay Villa, St Lucia Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies Grace Bay Club, Turks & Caicos Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica Harbour Village Beach Club, Bonaire

Palm Island Resort, Grenadines Pink Beach Club, Bermuda Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa, Antigua Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, Bahamas Sandals Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios, Jamaica Seven Stars Resort, Turks & Caicos Spice Island Beach Resort, St. Georges, Grenada CARIBBEAN’S SPA RESORT Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Aruba Cayo Espanto Resort, Belize Coco Reef Resort & Spa, Tobago Fern Tree, The Spa at Half Moon, Jamaica One&Only Ocean Club, Bahamas Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Jamaica Sandals La Toc Golf Resort & Spa, St. Lucia The BodyHoliday LeSport, St. Lucia The Regent Palms, Turks & Caicos CARIBBEAN’S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR Barefoot Holidays DMC St. Lucia British Airways Holidays Caribbean Dream Elegant Resorts Kuoni Virgin Holidays CARIBBEAN’S LEADING TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Baha Mar Dolphin Cove, Jamaica Port of Falmouth

CARIBBEAN’S LEADING TOURIST BOARD Anguilla Antigua & Barbuda Aruba Bahamas Barbados Bermuda Dominican Republic Grenada Jamaica St Kitts Tobago Turks & Caicos CARIBBEAN’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY Carib World Travel Caribbean Journey.com Total Travel Services Trafalgar Travel CARIBBEAN’S LEADING VILLA Beach Villa 2 at Amanyara, Turks & Caicos Casa Kimball, Dominican Republic Ian Fleming Villa at GoldenEye Hotel & Resort, Jamaica Rio Chico, Jamaica The Great House at Necker Island, British Virgin Islands CARIBBEAN’S LEADING VILLA RESORT Cotton Bay Village, St Lucia Fowl Cay Resort, Bahamas Golden Clouds, Jamaica Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica Moon Dance Villas, Jamaica Peter Island Resort & Spa, British Virgin Islands Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Jamaica St James Club and Villas, Antigua The Tryall Club, Jamaica

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Caribbean Nominees 2013 Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Tamarijn Aruba The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba ARUBA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts Aruba Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa Marriott Aruba Ocean Club Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba BAHAMAS’ LEADING GOLF RESORT Grand Lucayan Beach & Golf Resort One&Only Ocean Club Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma BAHAMAS’ LEADING HOTEL British Colonial Hilton Nassau Coral Sands Hotel Graycliff Hotel Rock House Bahamas BAHAMAS’ LEADING RESORT Atlantis Paradise Island Resort Bimini Bay Resort and Marina Grand Lucayan Beach & Golf Resort Kamalame Cay Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour One&Only Ocean Club Paradise Island Harbour Resort Pink Sands Resort Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa

Resort & Offshore Island The Cove Atlantis, Paradise Island BAHAMAS’ LEADING SPA RESORT Grand Isle Resort and Spa Hotel Exuma Island Kamalame Cay One&Only Ocean Club Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island BARBADOS’ LEADING BOUTIQUE RESORT Amaryllis Beach Resort Coral Sands Beach Resort Mango Bay Barbados The House BARBADOS’ LEADING HOTEL Accra Beach Hotel & Spa Cobblers Cove Hotel The Sandpiper The St James Hotel Treasure Beach Hotel BARBADOS’ LEADING RESORT Bougainvillea Beach Resort Coral Reef Club Hilton Barbados Resort Royal Westmoreland Sandy Lane Tamarind The Fairmont Royal Pavilion Turtle Beach BARBADOS’ LEADING SPA RESORT Accra Beach Hotel & Spa Cobblers Cove Hotel Coral Reef Club Indulgence Spa at Royal Westmoreland Sandy Lane The Fairmont Royal Pavilion

BERMUDA’S LEADING GOLF RESORT Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa Rosewood Tucker’s Point The Fairmont Southampton BERMUDA’S LEADING HOTEL Pompano Beach Club Rosedon Hotel The Fairmont Hamilton Princess BERMUDA’S LEADING RESORT Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa Elbow Beach, Bermuda Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa Rosewood Tucker’s Point The Fairmont Southampton The Reefs Resort & Club BERMUDA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa Elbow Beach, Bermuda Rosewood Tucker’s Point The Fairmont Southampton The Reefs BONAIRE’S LEADING HOTEL Bellafonte Chateau de la Mer Caribbean Club Bonaire Harbour Village Beach Club KonTiki Beach Club Plaza Resort BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS’ LEADING RESORT Biras Creek Bitter End Yatch Club & Resort Guana Island Little Dix Bay, A Rosewood Resort Long Bay Beach Resort Peter Island Resort Scrub Island

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BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS’ LEADING SPA RESORT Biras Creek Little Dix Bay, A Rosewood Resort Peter Island Resort Scrub Island Sugar Bay Resort & Spa CAYMAN ISLANDS’ LEADING BOUTIQUE RESORT Little Cayman Beach Resort Pirates Point Resort Southern Cross Club CAYMAN ISLANDS’ LEADING RESORT Caribbean Club Grand Cayman Beach Suites Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa CAYMAN ISLANDS’ LEADING SPA RESORT Grand Cayman Beach Suites Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa CUBA’S LEADING HOTEL Hotel Florida Hotel Nacional de Cuba Hotel Saratoga Iberostar Parque Central Meliá Cayo Coco Meliá Cohiba

Caribbean Nominees 2013 CUBA’S LEADING RESORT Iberostar Ensenachos Iberostar Varadero Melia Las Dunas Paradisus Princesa del Mar Resort & Spa Paradisus Río de Oro Resort & Spa Paradisus Varadero Resort & Spa CUBA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Iberostar Ensenachos Paradisus Princesa del Mar Resort & Spa Paradisus Río de Oro Resort & Spa Paradisus Varadero Resort & Spa CURACAO’S LEADING HOTEL Avila Hotel Floris Suite Hotel Plaza Hotel Curacao Sandton Kura Hulanda Hotel & Spa CURACAO’S LEADING RESORT Baoase Luxury Resort Curacao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino Hilton Curacao Papagayo Beach Resort Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort Curacao Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino CURACAO’S LEADING SPA RESORT Curacao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino Hilton Curacao Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino DOMINICA’S LEADING HOTEL Beau Rive Fort Young Hotel Sutton Place Hotel

DOMINICA’S LEADING RESORT Jungle Bay Resort & Spa Rosalie Bay Resort Secret Bay Dominica DOMINICAN REPUBLIC’S LEADING GOLF RESORT Barceló Bávaro Palace Deluxe Casa de Campo Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana Paradisus Palma Real Resort Punta Cana Resort & Club Sanctuary Cap Cana Golf & Spa Resort DOMINICAN REPUBLIC’S LEADING HOTEL Crowne Plaza Santo Domingo Hilton Santo Domingo Hotel Hostal Nicolas De Ovando Santo Domingo Hotel Magna 365 Hotel Occidental El Embajador Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino DOMINICAN REPUBLIC’S LEADING RESORT Barceló Capella Beach Casa de Campo Dreams Punta Cana Paradisus Palma Real Resort Punta Cana Resort & Club Sivory Punta Cana DOMINICAN REPUBLIC’S LEADING SPA RESORT Barceló Capella Beach Casa Colonial Beach & Spa Casa de Campo Dreams Punta Cana Paradisus Palma Real Resort Puntacana Resort & Club

GRENADA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Bel Air Plantation Calabash Hotel La Sagesse LaLuna True Blue Bay Resort GRENADA’S LEADING RESORT Blue Horizons Garden Resort Coyaba Beach Resort Grenada Grand Beach Resort Grenadian by Rex Resorts Mount Cinammon Spice Island Beach Resort GRENADA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Heaven & Earth Spa at Calabash Hotel LaLuna Spice Island Beach Resort GUADELOUPE’S LEADING HOTEL Auberge de la Vieille Tour Guadeloupe La Cocoteraie La Creole Beach Hotel & Spa Le Jardin Malanga Les Petits Saints JAMAICA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL GoldenEye Hotel & Resort Jakes Rockhouse Hotel Jamaica Sandals Carlyle Strawberry Hill The Caves, Jamaica The SPA Retreat Boutique Hotel JAMAICA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Hotel Four Seasons Kingston Spanish Court Hotel The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites The Jamaica Pegasus

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PUERTO RICO’S LEADING GOLF RESORT El Conquistador Resort Embassy Suites Dorado del Mar Beach & Golf Resort Gran Meliá Puerto Rico Golf Resort Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa, a Wyndham Grand Resort Royal Isabela The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico PUERTO RICO’S LEADING HOTEL Caribe Hilton San Juan Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza Radisson Ambassador Plaza Hotel & Casino San Juan Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel & Casino Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino W Retreat & Spa Vieques Island PUERTO RICO’S LEADING RESORT El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa El San Juan Resort & Casino Embassy Suites Dorado del Mar Beach & Golf Resort Gran Meliá Puerto Rico InterContinental San Juan Resort, Spa & Casino Las Casitas Village Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa, a Wyndham Grand Resort San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico PUERTO RICO’S LEADING SPA RESORT Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa El San Juan Hotel & Casino,

Puerto Rico Las Casitas Village Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa, a Wyndham Grand Resort The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan W Retreat & Spa Vieques Island ST BARTS’ LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Eden Rock Hotel Carl Gustaf Hotel Christopher Hotel Saint Barth Isle de France Le Sereno Taiwana Hotel ST BARTS’ LEADING HOTEL Eden Rock Hotel Carl Gustaf Hotel Guanahani Hotel Le Toiny Hotel Saint Barth Isle de France Le Sereno ST BARTS’ LEADING SPA RESORT Hotel Carl Gustaf Hotel Guanahani Hotel Saint Barth Isle de France ST KITTS AND NEVIS’ LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Frigate Bay Resort Montpelier Plantation Inn Nisbet Plantation Beach Club Ottley’s Plantation Inn The Hermitage ST KITTS AND NEVIS’ LEADING HOTEL Four Seasons Resort Nevis Frigate Bay Resort Montpelier Plantation Inn Nisbet Plantation Beach Club Ottley’s Plantation Inn St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino The Hermitage

Caribbean Nominees 2013 ST KITTS AND NEVIS’ LEADING RESORT Four Seasons Resort Nevis Frigate Bay Resort Nisbet Plantation Beach Club St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino ST LUCIA’S LEADING HOTEL Discovery at Marigot Bay Ladera Resort Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort Sandals La Toc Golf Resort & Spa Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort The BodyHoliday LeSport The Landings Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort ST LUCIA’S LEADING RESORT Anse Chastanet Resort Cap Maison Jade Mountain St. Lucia Ladera Resort Marigot Bay Hotel Royal St Lucia Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort The BodyHoliday LeSport The Landings Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort ST LUCIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Anse Chastanet Resort Cap Maison, St Lucia Discovery at Marigot Bay Jade Mountain St. Lucia Marigot Bay Hotel Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort Sandals La Toc Golf Resort & Spa The BodyHoliday LeSport The Landings Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort and Spa

ST MAARTEN’S LEADING HOTEL Belair Beach Hotel Princess Heights The Summit Resort Hotel The Westin St Maarten, Dawn Beach Resort & Spa Wyndham Sapphire Beach Club & Resort ST MAARTEN’S LEADING RESORT Divi Little Bay Great Bay Beach Resort Le Domaine de Lonvilliers The Westin St Maarten, Dawn Beach Resort & Spa Wyndham Sapphire Beach Club & Resort

The Cotton House Young Island Resort ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ LEADING SPA RESORT Buccament Bay Resort Canouan Resort, Grenadines Palm Island Resort Petit St. Vincent Resort The Cotton House Young Island Resort TOBAGO’S LEADING HOTEL Blue Haven Hotel Coco Reef Resort & Spa Half Blue Moon Hotel The Magdalena Grand Beach Resort

ST MARTIN’S LEADING HOTEL Alamanda Resort Hotel Le Domaine Hotel L’Esplanade La Samanna

TOBAGO’S LEADING RESORT Blue Haven Hotel Coco Reef Resort & Spa The Magdalena Grand Beach Resort

ST MARTIN’S LEADING RESORT Alamanda Resort Esmeralda Resort La Samanna

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ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Cotton House Luxury Spa Resort, Mustique Firefly Palm Island Resort Petit St. Vincent Resort Saltwhistle Bay Club ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ LEADING RESORT Buccament Bay Resort Canouan Resort Firefly Palm Island Resort Petit St. Vincent Resort

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