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Welcome President of World Travel Awards Europe Ceremony 2013 On behalf of my colleagues at World Travel Awards, I warmly welcome you to our Europe Gala Ceremony 2013 here in Antalya, Turkey.

This exceptional evening is part of our yearlong quest to determine the outstanding travel brands worldwide, across six continents and 171 countries.

to copy World Travel Awards, but none have the experience, the gravitas, the organisation or the loyal following of nearly a quarter of a million travel, tourism and hospitality professionals worldwide who vote to choose those companies and organisations they feel deserve recognition for excellence of service and product.

It is indeed fitting to hold our Europe Gala Ceremony here in Turkey, an undisputed jewel in the glittering crown of European tourism.

Turkey has unique tourist ideas, a rich tapestry of culture and history, combined with outstanding service and excellent culinary styles, which have contributed to Antalya becoming one of Europe’s top destinations for holiday-makers.

I would like to extend our sincere thanks to our hosts this evening, Cornelia Diamond Resort.

This truly outstanding resort offers the very best in luxury accommodation, with world-class cuisine served in eight different restaurants and ten bars all set by magnificent pools in beautiful gardens.

You join us at a very special time as we celebrate 20 years of World Travel Awards. From the beginning of our concept to celebrate the leading brands of travel and tourism at one event a year to our current status as the premier global travel award programme hosting eight events in 2013, it has been an incredible journey. Our locations, categories and, most importantly, nominees have increased each year showing how the travel and Graham E.industry Cooke and the travelling public hospitality President / Presidente y Fundador have come & to Founder regard World Travel Awards as the World Travel Awards ultimate accolade.

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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 We, the Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa team, would like to welcome you with our deepest sincerity.

It is an honour to be able to host the World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala Ceremony again. Tonight, we are also proud to host the 20th anniversary of a large organisation such as the WTA, which has gained our appreciation with its most valuable contribution over the years to the world tourism industry. The entire Cornelia team will be pleased to be at your service on this very special evening.

Our city Antalya, one of the most beautiful spots on Earth, is full of joy and ready to share its mesmerising nature and impressive historical sites with you. Please listen to this call of Antalya.

I wish you a wonderful Gala evening.

Kind Regards, Zafer ALKAYA Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa General Manager

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“THE OSCARS OF THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY” Proudly celebrating its 20th anniversary, World Travel Awards has grown into the most prestigious travel industry awards programme in the world.

World Travel Awards continues to build its reputation as the ‘Oscars of the travel industry’ by seeking out and rewarding those organisations that have made the greatest contribution to the global travel and tourism industry.

Launched in 1993, the awards programme features the winners from seven regional ceremonies progressing to the Grand Final at the end of the year.

Graham E. Cooke, Founder & President, World Travel Awards, says: “World Travel Awards is a unique benchmark for industry quality and business excellence in every region and sector.”

For the tourism trade, winning a World Travel Award is more than an award – it is an endorsement from the thousands of professionals from around the globe, as well as a gold seal to the public of travel excellence guaranteed.

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Europe

Tourism is doing its part to lift the gloom over the Europe in 2013, with British Airways launching two new aircraft types, Norwegian Cruise Line bringing its new flag-ship to Southampton and Croatia opening its borders to 450 million potential guests following it accession to the EU. Here Breaking Travel News brings you all the latest.

Despite the many economic travails which continue to blight the continent, European tourism has remained remarkably resilient over the past year, with one of the major bright spots being the accession of Croatia to the European Union. Formally joining on July 1st, the country of four million on the southern edge of the continent is likely to see an immediate increase in visitor numbers as the borders open to a potential market of 450 million travellers. “Our partners in the tourism sector are excited. We are ready,” enthuses Tonko Rilovic, director, Croatia National Tourist Office, UK & Ireland. “Entering the European Union will improve the image of Croatia, and specifically the Croatian tourism sector.”

Croatian tourism officials recently outlined plans to leverage membership to allow the destination to become one of the 20 most visited countries in the world by 2020. Croatia also hopes to invest €7 billion in tourism infrastructure over the next seven years, upgrading hotels, resorts and amenities, while also creating 22,000 jobs.

Rilovic adds: “For the past ten years we have also been talking about building facilities for MICE tourism, as at present we cannot accommodate the larger congresses. As part of the new strategy we are looking at building two congress centres. We are presently selecting the cities which can accommodate these

buildings, those which can offer the hotel infrastructure which is required. Zagreb, of course, will be among those chosen, but then Split and Dubrovnik could also be considered as part of our strategy moving forward.”

Watch this space.

BRITISH AIRWAYS The biggest story in skies above Europe of late has been the delivery to British Airways of the two latest giants of aviation: the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A380. The British flag-carrier will become the first European airline to operate both of the ultra-efficient aircraft as it continues to invest billions of pounds in the regeneration of its fleet.

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British Airways chief executive Keith Williams explains: “We are delighted to welcome the first of our A380s and our new 787s to the fleet. These aircraft are the start of a new era for British Airways.

Over the next 15 months, we will take delivery of new aircraft at the rate of one a fortnight as we put ourselves at the forefront of modern aviation.”

The airline is the first UK carrier to take delivery of the A380 double-decker, which is the world’s largest commercial jet. British Airways has ordered 12 A380s for delivery by 2016, with three

arriving this year, to be followed by a further five in 2014. The first commercial flights take off for Los Angeles in September and Hong Kong in October.

The Dreamliner delivered earlier this year is the first of 24 787s British Airways has on order. “The delivery of the first of BA’s 787s is an exciting milestone for Boeing and British Airways,” said Todd Nelp, vice president of European Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “The 787 is the most technologically advanced and fuel-efficient commercial jetliner in its class. Its improved lighting, bigger

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windows, larger overhead bins, lower cabin altitude and cleaner cabin air will offer BA’s passengers an unparalleled flying experience.”

NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY In the cruise market, Norwegian Cruise Line launched its newest ship, Norwegian Breakaway, to the European market during an inaugural event in Southampton. The ship will bring the best of New York to the seas, offering the high-calibre dining and entertainment options that NYC is known for worldwide. The ship features an open-air boardwalk, The Waterfront, and 678 Ocean Place; a wide range of indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a whole new complex at sea that enhances guests’ connection with the ocean. Norwegian Breakaway’s entertainment also includes three Broadway shows: five-time Tony nominated Rock of Ages; the dance sensation Burn the Floor; and Cirque Dreams & Dinner Jungle Fantasy.

“Norwegian Breakaway represents a significant achievement for us in terms of innovation and design,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line chief executive. “This new vessel is a further milestone for us. Its construction complies with the latest safety standards, and the ship meets all valid environmental regulations. Beyond that Norwegian Breakaway includes a lot of unique design elements and technical innovations.”

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Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa has launched its latest accommodation offering - a range of Azure Villas.

Situated between the main resort and the Cornelia Golf Club, the selection of 33 villas cover a total area of 32,000 m2. Tastefully arranged around a Thalasso pool, each villa has its own unique design. An exclusive restaurant, only available to Azure guests, completes the offering, ensuring each resident is offered the highest levels of service.

Each villa takes the form of a two-storey and semi-detached building, meaning larger groups can book adjacent properties. A total of 26 villas offer two bedrooms, alongside a lounge, while the remaining seven offer three bedrooms.

The buildings themselves reflect traditional Aegean themes, having been completely built with natural materials.

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The master bedrooms include a bath with a Jacuzzi, LCD TV, and wardrobe.The lounge consists of a dining set for four people, a kitchenette, bar, and sofa set.

Depending on the villa type, some of the bedrooms can be on the ground floor or on the first floor. There is a link to the terrace and the pool from the ground floor. The terraces feature a protection from the sun and a resin weave sofa set.

HOTEL AMENITIES Azure Villa guests are welcomed to Cornelia at by the villa supervisor, who will offer flowers, an express check-in and tours of the property.

But it is the little details which make the villas special. At breakfast there is a newspaper stand filled with newspapers according to the guest portfolio staying at the villas, laundry is included in the price, complimentary tennis courts are on offer, and there is free wi-fi throughout the villas.

Azure guests also receive priority reservation for the Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa A la Carte restaurants, while the VIP beach lounge is offered free of charge.

A bathrobe, personalised with the name of the guest, is also offered as a gift, while 24 hour free room service will bring a world of delights.

CORNELIA DIAMOND GOLF RESORT & SPA Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa is a world of sensory experiences. Stepping into this tempting world, where style and soul are entwined, guests will feel the flirtatious chord as lighting, design and music transform the moment.

The striking sensations created continue throughout the property as visitors engage with world class restaurants, bars, spa facilities and more. All you need to do is to naturally run with the flow. Trust your senses.

In a beach front oasis where contemporary design is combined with ultimate comfort, Cornelia promises a dazzling scene wherever you look.

The hotel has created a unique and individual expression of ‘the art of good living’. Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa is the most outspoken and trendy hotel in Belek-Antalya, the unique holiday region of Turkey.

With pools to surround you, the gorgeous Crassula SPA to renew not only your body but also your soul, children’s world, nine à la carte restaurants, the 27 hole Cornelia Golf Club Nick Faldo Golf Course, and unrivalled sports and entertainment facilities, this magic world is designed to make sure you enjoy every moment with pleasure.

CULINARY DESIRE Within the irresistible alterability of time, life creates opportunities for us to TASTE its numerous delights. It styles occasions for unforgettable moments to be composed. Here we discover new delicacies each and every day.

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The hotel has a main restaurant, a snack restaurant and nine à la carte restaurants offering elite tastes from world cuisines.

Discover various specialties from sushi to oriental tastes of the Ottoman cuisine, from seafood to game, from local food of the Anatolian region to Italian classics.

The à la carte restaurants are not only ambitious with their unique food service but also with their impressive atmospheres in which you can live a different experience each night.

There are also ten different bars, offering a wide range of local and imported drinks in which you can expect 24-hour service.

FAMILY RESORT The private beach of the hotel is 250 metres long and 50 metres wide and makes it possible for you to enjoy the lucid water of the Mediterranean Sea.

CORNELIA GOLF CLUB The Cornelia Golf Club Nick Faldo Championship Golf Course, which is one of the best golf courses in the world, is situated only two minutes away from the hotel.

This spectacular course is set within pine forests native to the Mediterranean and has been formed by the naturally sandy base beneath it.

The course which is designed on an area of 1,400,000 square metres consists of 27 holes and extensive practice facilities.

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In the meantime, we are well aware that no blend reveals its real character before it touches the skin of a man or a woman.

And the real relaxation is more than skin deep.

Atlantis Children’s World, with children’s pools, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, funfair, and water slides, provides a special service spread over an area of 4,000 square metres.

You will be dazzled away by the SMELL of happiness within the world of magical scents.

Children can participate in creative and entertaining activities in the company of experienced animation team.

The Crassula SPA specially designed for you to renew your body and soul, goes beyond the usual spa therapies and uses the opportunities offered by nature to the full extent to help you reach a healthier and higher level of life quality.

A babysitting service is also available at the hotel, with staff more than glad to take care of your little one if you want to have some time for yourself.

There are also many facilities such as a mini cinema, lots of playing rooms, indoor and outdoor pools inside the mini club area, aqua park, electronic games, Playstation, a funfair with dodgems, carousel and a train.

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CRASSULA SPA AT CORNELIA

On an area of 5,000 square metres the Crassula SPA consists of three separate parts: Spa Relax, Spa Luxury and Spa Private.

Steam baths with different temperatures, special showers and traditional Turkish baths are among the services the guests of the Crassula Spa can benefit from.

There are also resting corners with various atmospheres in different areas of the Crassula Spa. Far eastern massages ornamented with “Zen philosophy”, Sultan therapies, luxury therapies such as therapies made of 24 carat gold, holistic therapies, natural essence beauty therapies and Far eastern massages in open-air Bali houses which are located on water are available to guests in the Crassula Spa.

WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa is also set to host the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony on August 31st, welcoming the leading lights of the tourism industry to the property.

The event will form part of the WTA 20th anniversary Grand Tour, which is set to be the most spectacular Grand Tour yet with seven regional heats, including events in Peru, Antigua, Dubai, and Singapore before the Grand Final in Las Vegas.

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

Today, the WTA brand is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire.

The Grand Tour of WTA Gala Ceremonies are regarded as milestone events in the tourism calendar, attended by key decision makers, industry figureheads and the leading trade and consumer media.

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Europe Nominees 2013

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EUROPE’S LEADING AIRLINE Aeroflot - Russian Airlines Air Berlin Air France British Airways Iberia KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines Lufthansa SAS Scandinavian Airlines Swiss International Air Lines TAP Portugal Turkish Airlines EUROPE’S LEADING AIRLINE BUSINESS CLASS Aeroflot Russian Airlines Air France British Airways Iberia KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines Lufthansa Swiss International Air Lines TAP Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING AIRLINE LOUNGE Finnair Lounge & Spa, Helsinki Airport, Finland Lufthansa First Class Lounges, Frankfurt Airport, Germany The Concorde Room, British Airways, London Heathrow Airport, England Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, London Heathrow Airport, England EUROPE’S LEADING AIRPORT Barcelona-El Prat airport, Spain Hamburg Airport, Germany Heathrow Airport, England Lisbon Airport, Portugal Munich Airport, Germany Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, France Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, Netherlands Zurich Airport, Switzerland

EUROPE’S LEADING AIRPORT HOTEL Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Germany Hilton London Heathrow Airport Hotel, England Hyatt Regency Paris - Charles de Gaulle, France Kempinski Airport Hotel Munich, Germany Mövenpick Hotel Zurich Airport, Switzerland Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center, Netherlands Sofitel London Heathrow, England EUROPE’S LEADING ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT Aldemar Paradise Village, Rhodes, Greece Barut Kemer Resort, Turkey Club Med Da Balaia, Portugal ClubHotel Riu Paraiso Lanzarote Resort, Spain Concorde De Luxe Resort,Turkey Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING ALL SUITE HOTEL Alden Luxury Suite Hotel, Switzerland Hotel Les Ottomans, Turkey Mamaison Residence Belgicka Prague, Czech Republic Marguta 54 Luxury Suites, Italy Warwick Reine Astrid All Suites, France

EUROPE’S LEADING BEACH DESTINATION Cannes, France Corfu, Greece Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, Italy Formentera Island, Ibiza, Spain Marbella, Spain Oludeniz, Turkey The Algarve, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING BEACH RESORT Aldemar Olympian Village, Greece Anassa, Cyprus Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, France Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Spain Minos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort & Spa, Greece Pullman Timi Ama Sardegna, Italy The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta EUROPE’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Aurelio Hotel & Spa Lech, Austria Bairro Alto Hotel, Portugal Bjertorp Slott, Sweden Choupana Hills Resort & Spa, Portugal Dukes Hotel, England Grandes Alpes Private Hotel, France Hotel d’Angleterre Geneva Hotel Les Ottomans, Turkey Hotel Marquis Faubourg Saint Honore, France Hotel Quinta da Bela Vista, Portugal The Dylan Amsterdam, Netherlands The Wellesley, England Vila Joya, Portugal Villa Galini, Greece

EUROPE’S LEADING BOUTIQUE RESORT Cedar Court Grand Hotel and Spa, England Choupana Hills Resort & Spa, Portugal Les Ottomans, Turkey Vila Joya, Portugal Villa e Palazzo Aminta Hotel Beauty & Spa Stresa, Italy EUROPE’S LEADING BUSINESS CAR RENTAL COMPANY Avis Budget Enterprise Rent-A-Car Europcar Hertz Sixt EUROPE’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Conrad Istanbul, Turkey Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg, Russia Hilton Vienna Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris, France Jumeirah Carlton Tower, England Movenpick Hotel Istanbul, Turkey Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, Netherlands Swissotel Krasnye Holmy Moscow, Russia EUROPE’S LEADING CAR HIRE Avis Budget Europcar Hertz Sixt

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EUROPE’S LEADING CASINO RESORT Evian Resort, France Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains St. Moritz, Switzerland Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Spain Palais de la Mediterranee, France The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta EUROPE’S LEADING CHARTER AIRLINE Condor Monarch Airlines Thomas Cook Airlines Thomson Flights Tui Fly EUROPE’S LEADING CHAUFFEUR COMPANY Auto Europe Avis Chauffeur Hertz Chauffeur Drive Sixt Limousine Service EUROPE’S LEADING CITY BREAK DESTINATION Dublin, Ireland Istanbul,Turkey Lisbon, Portugal London, England Madrid, Spain Paris, France Rome, Italy Venice, Italy

EUROPE’S LEADING CITY HOTEL Conrad Istanbul, Turkey Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris, France Jumeirah Carlton Tower, England Mandarin Oriental Hotel du Rhone Geneva, Switzerland Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Moscow, Russia The Ritz Paris, France EUROPE’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Conrad Istanbul, Turkey Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa, Croatia Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice, Italy Sheraton Hotel & Convention Centre Ankara, Turkey Swissôtel Zurich, Switzerland The Ritz-Carlton Berlin, Germany The St. Regis Rome, Italy EUROPE’S LEADING CRUISE DESTINATION Amsterdam, Netherlands Athens, Greece Cannes, France Copenhagen, Denmark Dubrovnik, Croatia Izmir, Turkey Lisbon, Portugal Oslo, Norway Reykjavik, Iceland St Petersburg, Russia Venice, Italy

EUROPE’S LEADING CRUISE LINE AIDA Cruises Celebrity Cruises Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Hapag Lloyd Cruises Holland America Line Inc Norwegian Cruise Line P&O Cruises Princess Cruise Lines Royal Caribbean International Silversea Cruises EUROPE’S LEADING CRUISE PORT Big Port of St Petersburg, Russia Copenhagen Malmö Port, Denmark Las Palmas Port, Gran Canaria Port de Barcelona, Spain Port of Amsterdam, Netherlands Port of Genoa, Italy Port of Istanbul, Turkey Port of Kusadasi, Turkey Port of Marseille Fos, France Port of Oslo, Norway Port of Southampton, England Port of Split, Croatia Port of Stockholm Frihamnen, Sweden Port of Venice, Italy Porto de Lisboa, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING CRUISE TRAVEL AGENT Cruise Miles.com Cruise.co.uk Kuoni Travel Netherlands The Cruise Line Thomas Cook WeCruise

EUROPE’S LEADING DESIGN HOTEL Barcelo Raval Hotel, Spain Hotel Arts Barcelona, Spain Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris, France Royal Adam & Eve Hotel, Turkey The Vine Hotel, Portugal Tree Hotel, Sweden EUROPE’S LEADING DESTINATION Amsterdam, Netherlands Barcelona, Spain Berlin, Germany Edinburgh, Scotland Florence, Italy Istanbul, Turkey Lisbon, Portugal London, England Paris, France Rome, Italy St Petersburg, Russia Venice, Italy Yorkshire, England EUROPE’S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY Kuoni Destination Management AlliedPRA MidEast International Tours Oreva France Ovation Global DMC

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Europe Nominees 2013 EUROPE’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Aldemar Olympian Village, Greece Angel’s Peninsula, Turkey Barut Kemer Resort, Turkey Chia Laguna Resort, Italy Forte Village Resort, Italy Leading Family Hotel & Resort Alpenrose, Austria Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, Portugal The InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel, Cyprus The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta EUROPE’S LEADING FERRY OPERATOR Brittany Ferries Color Line DFDS Seaways P&O Ferries EUROPE’S LEADING FERRY WEBSITE Brittany Ferries Greek Ferries Irish Ferries P&O Ferries The Travel Gateway Ltd (aferry. com) EUROPE’S LEADING FULLY INTEGRATED RESORT Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey Forte Village Resort, Italy Hotel Quinta do Lago, Portugal Rixos Premium Belek, Turkey EUROPE’S LEADING GOLF DESTINATION England France Germany Ireland Portugal Scotland Spain E&OE

EUROPE’S LEADING GOLF RESORT A-ROSA Scharmützelsee, Germany Conrad Algarve, Portugal Cornelia De Luxe Resort, Turkey Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Resort, Portugal Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland Hotel Quinta do Lago, Portugal La Manga Club, Spain The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland The K Club, Ireland The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St. Andrews, Scotland EUROPE’S LEADING GREEN HOTEL AquaCity Poprad, Slovakia Eagles Palace Hotel, Greece Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris, France ICEHOTEL, Sweden Strattons, England EUROPE’S LEADING HOTEL Beau-Rivage Palace, Switzerland Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Turkey Conrad Algarve, Portugal Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv, Ukraine Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, France Four Seasons Hotel Milano, Italy Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany Hotel Cipriani, Italy Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo, Monaco Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris, France Hotel Ritz Paris, France InterContinental Carlton Cannes, France Le Bristol Paris, France Taleon Imperial St Petersburg, Russia The Dorchester, England The Lanesborough, England

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EUROPE’S LEADING HOTEL & SPA Corinthia Hotel Prague, Czech Republic Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv, Ukraine Grand Hotel Des Barromees, Lake Maggiore, Italy Hotel Le Meurice, France InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam Pierre Loti Hotel, Turkey Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Italy The Weinmeister, Germany EUROPE’S LEADING HOTEL BRAND Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Kempinski Hotels Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts Marriott Hotels Resorts & Suites Orient Express Hotels Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Starwood Hotels & Resorts W Hotels Worldwide Westin Hotels & Resorts EUROPE’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Bulgari Hotel & Residences, England Grosvenor House Apartments

by Jumeirah Living, England Kempinski Residences, Bodrum, Turkey Palais Hansen Grand Residences Vienna, Austria Pine Cliffs Residence, Albufeira, Portugal Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, Russia

EUROPE’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Grand Hotel Europe St. Petersburg Presidential Suite, Russia Hotel Cipriani Palladio Suite, Venice Hotel Le Bristol Paris Royal Suite, France Le Royal Monceau Paris Royal Monceau Suite, France Presidential Suite at Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris, France Royal Suite at Mardan Palace Antalya, Turkey Sultan Suite at Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Turkey The Lanesborough Suite at The Lanesborough London, England EUROPE’S LEADING INCENTIVE & INCOMING AGENCY DE&HA Tourism Euro Tours Frankenlland Travel Michelangelo International Travel Ring Tours Travco Travel Company of Egypt EUROPE’S LEADING ISLAND DESTINATION Balearic Islands Canary Islands Cyprus Madeira Islands Malta Sardinia

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EUROPE’S LEADING ISLAND RESORT Choupana Hills Resort & Spa, Portugal Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa, Ireland Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz, Malta Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso, Spain Pullman Timi Ama Sardegna, Italy Reid’s Palace, Portugal The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta EUROPE’S LEADING LANDMARK HOTEL Hotel de Russie, Italy Hotel Imperial Vienna, Austria Hotel Le Bristol Paris, France Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, England Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, Russia EUROPE’S LEADING LIFESTYLE HOTEL Casa Angelina, Italy Grand Hotel Eden Lugano, Switzerland Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris, France Rixos Premium Bodrum, Turkey Schloss Elmau, Germany Seven Stars Galleria, Italy

EUROPE’S LEADING LIFESTYLE RESORT Adler Dolomiti Spa & Sport Resort, Italy Adler Thermae Spa & Wellness Resort, Italy Blue Palace Resort & Spa, Greece Hotel La Manga Club Principe Felipe, Spain Royal Adam & Eve Hotel, Turkey TAUERN SPA Zell am See Kaprun, Austria The Westin Athens Astir Palace Beach Resort, Greece EUROPE’S LEADING LOWCOST AIRLINE Aegean Airlines Aer Lingus airberlin Condor easyJet Monarch Airlines Vueling EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY BUSINESS HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, France Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany Jumeirah Carlton Tower, England Mandarin Oriental Geneva, Switzerland Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, Russia The Westin Palace Madrid, Spain EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY CAR HIRE Avis Prestige Elite Rent-a-Car Europcar Prestige Sixt Luxury Cars

EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY GOLF RESORT & SPA Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa Evian Resort, France Rocco Forte Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, Italy Terre Blanche Hôtel Spa Golf Resort The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Scotland Vidago Palace, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, France Grand Hotel Europe, Russia Hotel Cipriani, Italy Hotel de Crillon Paris, France Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo, Monaco Hôtel Martinez, France Mardan Palace Antalya, Turkey Pestana Carlton Madeira Hotel, Madeira Porto Zante Villas, Greece Rocco Forte’s Hotel Astoria, Russia Sheraton Batumi Hotel, Georgia Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, Netherlands The Lanesborough, England The Luna Baglioni Hotel, Italy The St. Regis Rome, Italy

EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY RESORT Aldemar Paradise Village, Rhodes, Greece Choupana Hills Resort & Spa, Portugal Concorde De Luxe Resort, Turkey Conrad Algarve, Portugal Hotel Quinta do Lago, Portugal Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz, Switzerland Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Spain Minos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort & Spa, Greece Pullman Timi Ama Sardegna, Italy The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY TRAIN Danube Express El Transcantábrico Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express The Royal Scotsman Venice Simplon Orient-Express EUROPE’S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE CENTRE ExCeL London, England Fiera Milano City, Milan Fira Barcelona, Spain Geneva Palexpo, Switzerland ICC Berlin, Germany Palais Des Congres De Paris, France The Convention Centre Dublin, Ireland

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EUROPE’S LEADING RESORT Conrad Algarve, Portugal Elounda Beach Hotel, Greece Forte Village Resort, Italy InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel, Cyprus Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum, Turkey Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Spain Mardan Palace, Turkey Minos Beach art hotel, Greece Pine Cliffs Resort, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING RIVER CRUISE COMPANY Flotilla Radisson Royal, Moscow Imperial River Cruises Noble Caledonia Scenic Tours Viking River Cruises EUROPE’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Cheval Residences Frasers Hospitality Oakwood The Ascott Limited EUROPE’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Cheval Residences El Palauet Living, Barcelona, Spain Falkensteiner, Residences Edel Weiss, Austria Fraser Place Anthill, Istanbul, Turkey Marriott Executive Apartments Brussels, European Quarter, Belgium

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EUROPE’S LEADING SPA & WELLNESS RESORT Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, Germany Castello del Nero Hotel & Spa, Italy Divani Apollon Palace & Spa Gardens Of Babylon, Turkey Hôtel Martinez, France Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique, Portugal Stoke Park, England The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort, Spain EUROPE’S LEADING SPA RESORT A-ROSA Sylt, Germany Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris, France Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz, Switzerland Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz, Malta Mardan Palace, Turkey Tivoli Hotel, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING SPORTS RESORT Cascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort, Portugal Evian Resort, France Forte Village Resort, Italy La Manga Club, Spain Mardan Palace Antalya, Turkey The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland Villa D’este, Italy EUROPE’S LEADING THEMED RESORT Alton Towers, England Disneyland Paris, France Europa Park, Germany Gardaland, Italy LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, England

EUROPE’S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR Cox & Kings Expedia GTI Kuoni Thomas Cook Thomson Tui Travel PLC Virgin Holidays EUROPE’S LEADING TOURIST ATTRACTION Acropolis, Athens, Greece La Sagrada Familia, Spain The EDF Energy London Eye, England The Eiffel Tower, France The Roman Colosseum, Italy EUROPE’S LEADING TOURIST BOARD French Tourist Board German National Tourist Board Instituto de Turismo de España (TURESPAÑA) Italian State Tourism Board The Austrian National Tourist Office The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism Turismo de Portugal VisitEngland Welcome To Yorkshire EUROPE’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY Expedia First Choice Splendia STA Travel Thomson EUROPE’S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY BCD Travel Carlson Wagonlit Travel FCm Travel Solutions Midas Travel Management Travel Management Group

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EUROPE’S LEADING TRAVEL MERCHANDISING SOLUTION PROVIDER Amadeus Datalex ITA Software Sabre Holdings EUROPE’S LEADING TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER CodeGen Comtec Europe Dolphin Dynamics Illusions Online Traveltek EUROPE’S LEADING VILLA Chateau Trnova, Czech Republic Herdade Chamine, Portugal Royal Spa Villa, Porto Zante Villas, Zakynthos Villa Lidia at Forte Village Resort, Italy Villa Lucija, Dubrovnik EUROPE’S LEADING VILLA RESORT Borgo Egnazia, Italy Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites, Greece Forte Village Resort, Italy Hotel Villa Spalletti Trivelli, Italy La Manga Club, Spain Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, Portugal PGA Catalunya Resort, Spain EUROPE’S LEADING WELLNESS HOTEL Bagni di Pisa Palace & Spa, Italy Grand Hotel Lienz, Austria Hotel Alpin Royal, Italy La Réserve de Beaulieu & Spa, France Mirotel Resort & Spa Yastrebets Hotel Wellness & Spa, Bulgaria

EUROPE’S MOST ROMANTIC RESORT Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière, France Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona, Spain Royal Adam & Eve Hotel, Turkey Schloss Fuschl Resort & Spa, Austria EUROPE’S RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARD Europcar UK Limited Norwegian Cruise Line Freestyle Cruising - Norwegian Epic Virgin Atlantic Airways ALBANIA’S LEADING HOTEL Europa Grand Hotel Shkoder Hotel Adriatik Hotel Butrinti Sheraton Tirana Hotel ANDORRA’S LEADING HOTEL Andorra Park Hotel Casa Canut Hotel Hotel Grau Roig Hotel Plaza Sport Hotel Hermitage & Spa ARMENIA’S LEADING HOTEL Ararat Hotel Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan Avan Dzoraget Hotel Europe Hotel Metropol Hotel Yerevan AUSTRIA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Altstadt Vienna Aurelio Hotel & Spa Lech Bentleys House Hotel Topazz

AUSTRIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Grand Hotel Wien Hilton Vienna Plaza Le Méridien Vienna Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna Radisson Blu Palais Hotel, Vienna Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna AUSTRIA’S LEADING HOTEL Hilton Vienna Plaza Hotel Bristol Hotel Imperial Hotel Sacher Wien InterContinental Vienna AUSTRIA’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Art Hotel Bluegans Salzburg Palais Hansen Grand Residences Vienna Schlossberghotel, Grax Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom AUSTRIA’S LEADING LIFESTYLE RESORT A-ROSA Kitzbühel Hotel Salzburgerhof Hotel Schloss Fuschl Resort and Spa Kempinski Hotel Das Tirol TAUERN SPA Zell am See Kaprun AUSTRIA’S LEADING RESORT A-ROSA Kitzbühel Astoria Relax and Spa, Seefeld Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt Hotel Sacher Salzburg Schloss Fuschl Resort & Spa St. Martins Spa & Lodge

AUSTRIA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Derag LivingHotels City Apartments Wien Falkensteiner, Residences Edel Weiss Liv’in Residence by Flemmings Wien MyPlace City Centre MyPlace River Side AUSTRIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Aqua Dome - Tirol Therme Langenfeld A-ROSA Kitzbühel Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt Hotel Salzburgerhof Schloss Fuschl Resort & Spa AZERBAIJAN’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Chirag Plaza Hotel Excelsior Hotel Baku Sultan Inn Boutique Hotel Teatro Boutique Hotel The Boutique Palace Hotel AZERBAIJAN’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Fairmont Baku Hilton Baku JW Marriott Hotel Absheron Baku Kempinski Hotel Badamdar, Baku Park Hyatt Baku AZERBAIJAN’S LEADING HOTEL Chirag Plaza Hotel & Business Centre Hyatt Regency Baku Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel Park Hyatt Baku

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Europcar goes global with Advantage deal Already the industry leader in Europe, Europcar has gone global following the signing of a major new strategic partnership with American powerhouse Advantage.

The deal will strengthen Europcar’s strategic development in a fast moving environment and will fully complement its responsive and innovative mobility solutions for its evolving customers’ expectations. FSNA, a public company trading on the Toronto Venture Exchange, operates Advantage Rent A Car from major airport locations in the United States.

This new partnership will allow Advantage customers to have a global network open to them providing them with a worldwide car rental service.

Europcar customers will be served by Advantage in the USA and Advantage

customers will be served by Europcar in the rest of the world, as of August 19th 2013.

Roland Keppler, chief executive, Europcar group declared: “We are delighted to partner with Advantage and make a strategic move for both our companies. We share the same values and client-oriented attitude.

Both our teams are fully committed to deliver excellent customer service and innovative solutions.

He added: “We will actively co-operate to share best practices, while developing together mobility projects.”

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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.

Tom McDonnell, chairman, FSNA added: “This partnership is an extremely exciting opportunity for us. Advantage customers will now be able to reserve and rent cars globally. The transaction will reinvent our brand from the fourth largest car rental company in North America to belonging to a network making us one of the largest car rental companies globally.”

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FRANCHISEES

NEW WHEELS

Earlier this year Europcar also launched its new brand positioning, ‘Moving your way’, allowing customers the world-over to enjoy a whole new approach to car hire.

Internationally, Europcar Group has announced the opening of a franchise in Paraguay, commencing initially with three stations in Asuncion. The move is part of a wider strategy from the brand to expand its global footprint to respond to its customer’s mobility needs.

Finally, Europcar has renewed its exclusive partnership with Michelin, a worldwide leader in every tyre and travel-related services market. A partner since January 2008, Europcar provides Michelin with a complete range of innovative mobility solutions, designed to address the specific travel needs of its employees around the world.

Europcar has evolved its services, processes and communications to focus on customers’ ever-changing mobility needs. ‘Moving your way’ conveys Europcar’s total commitment to the customer and to shaping a better future for customers’ mobility. The new ‘Moving your way’ identity can be seen on Europcar’s marketing campaigns and its newly designed website which provides a more intuitive and richer booking process to enhance the car hire experience from start to finish.

“Our new brand promise, ‘Moving your way’, demonstrates the company’s commitment to support the mobility needs of our customers throughout their lives,” explained Ken McCall, managing director, Europcar UK Group.

“Our diversified solutions provide our customers with more freedom and enable them to exploit the benefits of car hire for the complete mobility experience. However you choose to move, Europcar will move for you and with you.”

As part of the ‘Moving your way’ positioning, a new logo has been designed to symbolise mobility and to act as a quality stamp on all Europcar sub-brands and offers. This new brand identity has been introduced in all major European cities through advertising and marketing campaigns as well as on truck panels. New Europcar locations will be opened featuring this new logo while existing locations will be progressively redesigned with the new identity.

“This new opening contributes to our overall Franchise Strategy to develop more countries around the world and even more in the part of Latin America,” explained Marcus Bernhardt, chief commercial officer, Europcar.

Europcar is also a partner of Michelin’s Research & Development team, supplying specific vehicles for its car trial centres.

Europcar has been in Latin America since 2000 and is currently experiencing very strong growth. The Latin America economy is buoyant and GDP is expected to grow by three to four per cent a year until 2018, according to the IMF, World Economic Outlook Database, April 2013.

Europcar franchisees’ network already includes more than 130 countries, with more than 6,000 employees in over 1,650 locations. The brand also continues to expand its network with several openings planned in the course of 2013 such as Singapore, Bolivia, South Korea and Vietnam.

“We are very proud to continue our long-term relationship with Michelin, sharing our strong common values, including client focus and environmental awareness.

“Our innovation capacity, the dedication of our team, our flexibility and the collaborative approach developed jointly with Michelin are at the heart of this partnership” explained Bernhardt.

MORE INFORMATION Europcar is the leading brand in mobility in Europe, and is considered the World’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.

For all the latest on Europcar head over to the official website at europcar.com.

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AZERBAIJAN’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Fairmont Baku Kempinski Residences Badamdar, Baku Qafqaz Baku City Hotel & Residences AZERBAIJAN’S LEADING SPA RESORT Fairmont Baku Four Seasons Hotel Baku Hilton Baku Lake Palace Hotel Baku Park Hyatt Baku BELARUS’ LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Crowne Plaza Minsk Europe Hotel Minsk Hotel Minsk Victoria Hotel BELARUS’ LEADING HOTEL Crowne Plaza Minsk Hotel Europe Hotel Minsk Hotel Orbita BELGIUM’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Be Manos Hotel De Orangerie Hotel de Tuilerieën Relais Bourgondisch Cruyce BELGIUM’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Hilton Brussels City Kempinski Hotel Dukes Palace Bruges Le Méridien Brussels Radisson Blu EU Hotel, Brussels Sofitel Brussels Le Louise

BELGIUM’S LEADING HOTEL Kempinski Hotel Dukes Palace Bruges Manoir de Lebioles Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Brussels Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo Steigenberger Grandhotel Brussels BELGIUM’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES B-Aparthotel Grand’Place B-Aparthotel Regent Gresham Belson Hotel BELGIUM’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Citadines Sainte-Catherine Brussels Marriott Executive Apartments Brussels European Quarter Thon Residence Parnasse BELGIUM’S LEADING SPA RESORT Chateau du Lac Genval Crowne Plaza Liège Kempinski Hotel Dukes Palace Bruges Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel Spa Steigenberger Grandhotel Brussels BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA’S LEADING HOTEL Bristol Hotel – Mostar Hotel Bristol Sarajevo Hotel Kriva Cuprija II Hotel Old Town Radon Plaza Hotel BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Blanca Resort & Spa Hotel Europe Sarajevo Radon Plaza Hotel

BULGARIA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Graffit Gallery Hotel Les Fleurs Boutique Hotel Medite Resort Spa Hotel BULGARIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Kempinski Hotel Zografski Sofia Radisson Blu Grand Hotel, Sofia Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan BULGARIA’S LEADING HOTEL Arena di Serdika Boutique hotel Graffit Gallery Hotel Hilton Sofia Kempinski Hotel Zografski Sofia Radisson Blu Grand Hotel, Sofia BULGARIA’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Barcelo Royal Beach Grand Hotel and Spa Primoretz Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort BULGARIA’S LEADING RESORT Grand Hotel Varna Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko Premier Luxury Mountain Resort, Bansko BULGARIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Grand Hotel Varna Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko Orpheus Spa & Resort Riviera Holiday Club Spa Hotel Persenk

CROATIA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Design Hotel Astoria Hotel Adriana, Hvar Marina Hotel and Spa Hotel Vestibul Palace Riva, Hvar Yacht Harbour Hotel Valamar Riviera Hotel CROATIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Hotel Hotel Dubrovnik Palace Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Dubrovnik Sun Gardens CROATIA’S LEADING HOTEL Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa Esplanade Zagreb Hotel Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Hotel Hotel Mozart Le Méridien Lav, Split Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel CROATIA’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Kempinski Residences Skiper Villas and Apartments Istria Park Plaza Verudela Pula Villa Dubrovnik CROATIA’S LEADING RESORT Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik Hotel Dubrovnik Palace Kempinski Hotel Adriatic Le Méridien Lav, Split Novi Spa Hotels & Resort Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Dubrovnik Sun Gardens

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CROATIA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Falkensteiner Apartments Petrcane Falkensteiner Residences Senia Golden Ray Villas and Apartments CROATIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Dubrovnik Palace Hotel Hotel Adriana, Hvar Marina Hotel and Spa Istra Hotel & Spa Le Méridien Lav, Split Radisson Blu Resort, Split CYPRUS’ LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Londa Beach Hotel So White Boutique Suites Thalassa Boutique Hotel & Spa Cyprus’ Leading Business Hotel Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol Four Seasons Limassol Hilton Cyprus Le Méridien Limassol Spa & Resort Londa Beach Hotel CYPRUS’ LEADING HOTEL Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol Amathus Beach Hotel Paphos Anassa Elysium Hotel Hilton Cyprus Londa Hotel Thalassa Boutique Hotel & Spa CYPRUS’ LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Aphrodite Hills Holiday Residences Brilliant Hotel Apartments Capital Coast Resort & Spa King Jason Hotel Apartments

CYPRUS’ LEADING RESORT Anassa Columbia Beach Resort Four Seasons Hotel InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel Le Méridien Limassol Spa & Resort St Raphael Resort Cyprus CYPRUS’ LEADING SPA RESORT Anassa Columbia Beach Resort Pissouri Elysium Beach Resort InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel Le Méridien Limassol Spa & Resort Londa Hotel CZECH REPUBLIC’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Alchymist Grand Hotel & Spa Hotel Aria Prague Hotel Josef Le Palais Hotel Prague Mamaison Suite Hotel Pachtuv Palace Prague CZECH REPUBLIC’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel Prague Hilton Prague Hotel Le Palais InterContinental Prague Prague Marriott Hotel CZECH REPUBLIC’S LEADING HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel Prague Hilton Prague InterContinental Prague Le Palais Hotel Prague Mandarin Oriental Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Golden Prague Residence Marriott Executive Apartments Longin Centre, Prague MH Apartments Central Prague Residence Karolina Prague CZECH REPUBLIC’S LEADING SPA RESORT Falkensteiner Grand Spa Hotel Marienbad Hotel Esplanade Spa & Golf Resort Hotel Imperial Karlovy Vary Mandarin Oriental Prague The Chateau Mcely DENMARK’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL First Hotel Skt Petri Hotel FOX Nimb The Square Copenhagen DENMARK’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Copenhagen Marriott Hotel Hilton Copenhagen Airport Hotel Palace Hotel Copenhagen Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen DENMARK’S LEADING HOTEL Comwell Kongebrogaarden Copenhagen Marriott Hotel Hotel Koldingfjord Palace Hotel Copenhagen Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen

ENGLAND’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Blakes London Draycott Hotel Dukes Hotel Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons St. James’s Hotel and Club The Capital Hotel The Wellesley ENGLAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf Jumeirah Carlton Tower Langham Hotel London London Hilton on Park Lane Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park The Mayfair ENGLAND’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel InterContinental London Park Lane Rocco Forte’s The Lowry Hotel, Manchester The Dorchester The Park Lane Hotel, London ENGLAND’S LEADING COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL Babington House Calcot Manor Cannizaro House Chewton Glen Cliveden House Down Hall Country House Hotel Ellenborough Park Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons The Royal Crescent Hotel

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ENGLAND’S LEADING GOLF RESORT Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club St Mellion International Resort Stapleford Park Country House Stoke Park The Belfry The Grove

ENGLAND’S LEADING SPA HOTEL Babington House Chewton Glen Corinthia Hotel London Ellenborough Park Hoar Cross Hall Limewood The St David’s Hotel & Spa

ENGLAND’S LEADING HOTEL Claridges Hotel Dukes Hotel Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park The Berkeley The Connaught The Dorchester The Lanesborough The Mayfair, London The Ritz London The Savoy

ENGLAND’S LEADING SPA RESORT Champneys Tring Chewton Glen Four Seasons Hampshire Hoar Cross Hall Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Pennyhill Park Hotel The Grove

ENGLAND’S LEADING RESORT Chewton Glen Four Seasons Hampshire Hoar Cross Hall Stapleford Park Country House Stoke Park The Grove ENGLAND’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Cheval Residences Citadines Apart’hotel Frasers Hospitality Oakwood ENGLAND’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Citadines Prestige Trafalgar Square London Fraser Place Canary Wharf Fraser Suites Kensington

ESTONIA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Antonius Hotel Savoy Boutique Hotel Schlössle Hotel The Three Sisters Hotel ESTONIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Meriton Grand Conference & Spa Hotel Tallinn Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn Radisson Blu Hotel, Tallinn Swissôtel Tallinn ESTONIA’S LEADING HOTEL Hotel Telegraaf Radisson Blu Hotel, Tallinn Schlössle Hotel Swissôtel Tallinn The Three Sisters Hotel ESTONIA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Parkers Boutique Apartments Pikk 49 Tallin Sakala Residence Tallin Town Hall Square Apartments

ESTONIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Hotel Telegraaf Pädaste Manor Swissôtel Tallinn FINLAND’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Boutique Hotel Yöpuu Hotel Fabian Hotel Haven FINLAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Crowne Plaza Helsinki Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa Hotel Hilton Helsinki Strand Hotel Kämp Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki FINLAND’S LEADING HOTEL Hilton Helsinki Strand Hotel Kämp Klaus K, Helsinki Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki Snow Village FRANCE’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Grandes Alpes Private Hotel Hotel crillon le brave Hotel de Vendome Hotel Keppler Hotel Lumen Paris Louvre Hotel Marquis Faubourg Saint Honore Saint James Paris The Lancaster

FRANCE’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel George V Hotel de Crillon Paris Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris Hotel Plaza Athenee Paris InterContinental Carlton Cannes InterContinental Paris Le Grand L’Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe FRANCE’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel George V Hotel de Crillon Paris Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe Hotel Le Bristol Paris InterContinental Carlton Cannes Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel & Conference Center FRANCE’S LEADING GOLF RESORT Domaine et Golf du Roncemay Evian Resort Golf Du Medoc Hotel & Spa Palmyra Golf Hotel Terre Blanche Hôtel Spa Golf Resort FRANCE’S LEADING HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel George V Hotel de Crillon Paris Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris Hotel Le Bristol Paris Hotel Ritz Paris FRANCE’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Hotel La Residence du Roy IL’Edmond Hotel, Paris La Reserve Paris Majestic Villa and Hotel, Paris

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Görvälns Slott

– A haven of enchantment Görvälns Slott is a boutique hotel for discerning guests seeking a modern, yet timeless, manorial experience. The hotel’s owners, Johan and Maria Eklund, have developed a unique concept in which luxurious enchantment infuses every aspect of your stay, from food and drink to service and design. The contrasts between the austere style of the manorial buildings and the intimate opulence and luxurious comfort of the rococo fantasy inside are like nowhere else in Sweden. All 38 hotel rooms have their own personal style and showcase the talents of a furniture restorer who has worked for three years to renovate and gild furniture that matches and enhances its settings.

Our award-winning kitchen specialises in combining the use of traditional Swedish ingredients and a generous helping of innovation.

The Görvälns Slott manor house was built in 1679 and stands in a stunning location on the shores of Lake Mälaren at the heart of the Görväln Nature Reserve in Järfälla, 25 km north of Sweden’s capital city, Stockholm.

phone + 46 8 120 00 200 • www.gorvalnsslott.se Stockholm, Sweden

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FRANCE’S LEADING RESORT Evian Resort Hotel du Palais Biarritz Les Sources de Caudalie Sofitel Biarritz Le Miramar Thalassa Hotel Terre Blanche Hôtel Spa Golf Resort FRANCE’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Citadines Apart’hotel Frasers Hospitality Oakwood FRANCE’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Citadines Suites Louvre Paris Fraser Suites Harmonie Fraser Suites Le Claridge Champs-Elysees FRANCE’S LEADING SPA RESORT Evian Resort Hilton Evian Les Bains Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris Terre Blanche Hôtel Spa Golf Resort Trianon Palace Versailles, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel GEORGIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi Sheraton Metechi Palace Tbilisi Marriott Hotel GEORGIA’S LEADING HOTEL Courtyard by Marriott Tbilisi Georgia Palace Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel Batumi Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi Sheraton Metechi Palace

GERMANY’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Brandenburger Hof Berlin Hotel Louis C. Jacob The Schlosshotel Berlin GERMANY’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Hilton Cologne Hotel Hotel Adlon Kempinski Hotel Hessischer Hof Mandarin Oriental Munich Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin Swissôtel Berlin GERMANY’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Hotel Adlon Kempinski Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich InterContinental Berlin Ritz-Carlton Berlin Swissôtel Berlin GERMANY’S LEADING GOLF RESORT A-ROSA Scharmützelsee Bad Griesbach Hartl Golf Resort Golfanlage Schloss Ludersburg Radisson Blu Resort Schloss Fleesensee Schlosshotel Kronberg GERMANY’S LEADING HOTEL Excelsior Hotel Ernst Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Hotel Adlon Kempinski Mandarin Oriental Munich Rocco Forte’s Hotel De Rome

GERMANY’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Falkenstein Grand Kempinski Park Hotel Stuttgart MesseAirport Apartments SANA Residence, Berlin The Mandala Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Berlin GERMANY’S LEADING RESORT A-ROSA Travemünde Bad Griesbach Hartl Golf Resort Brenner’s Park Hotel & Spa InterContinental Resort Berchtesgaden Schlosshotel Kronberg GERMANY’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Citadines Apart’hotel Fraser Suites Oakwood GERMANY’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Citadines Arnulfpark Munich Falkenstein Grand Kempinski Apartments Park Hyatt Hamburg Apartments GERMANY’S LEADING SPA RESORT A-ROSA Travemünde Brenner’s Park Hotel & Spa Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten InterContinental Resort Berchtesgaden Ritz-Carlton Berlin GIBRALTAR’S LEADING HOTEL Bristol Hotel Gibraltar O’Callaghan Eliott Hotel The Caleta Hotel The Rock Hotel

GREECE’S LEADING ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort Blue Lagoon Village La Marquise Hotel Minos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort & Spa Oceania club GREECE’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Chromata Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites Grace Santorini Hotel Katikies Iconic Santorini Porto Zante Villas Zannos Melathron Hotel GREECE’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Athens Ledra Marriott Hotel Divani Apollon Palace & Spa Divani Caravel Hotel Hilton Athens Plaza Resort Hotel GREECE’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Divani Apollon Palace & Spa Divani Caravel Hotel Hotel Grande Bretagne Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki The Westin Athens Astir Palace Beach Resort GREECE’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Aldemar Royal Mare Arion Resort & Spa, Astir Palace Elounda Beach Hotel Porto Carras Grand Resort Sani Resort The Westin Athens Astir Palace Beach Resort E&OE

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GREECE’S LEADING HOTEL Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Divani Apollon Palace & Spa Elounda Beach Hotel Hotel Grande Bretagne King George Palace Minos Beach Art Hotel GREECE’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Ava Hotel and Suites, Athens Brasil Hotel Suites and Apartments, Athens Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel and Residences, Crete GREECE’S LEADING RESORT Aldemar Royal Olympian Spa & Thalasso Arion, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa – Astir Palace Elounda Bay Palace Minos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort & Spa Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort Porto Elounda Deluxe Resort The Westin Athens Astir Palace Beach Resort GREECE’S LEADING SPA RESORT Aldemar Royal Mare Blue Palace Resort & Spa Cavo Tagoo Divani Apollon Palace & Spa Elounda Bay Palace Royal Myconian Resort and Thalasso Spa GUERNSEY’S LEADING HOTEL La Fregate Hotel Guernsey Old Government House Hotel & Spa St. Pierre Park Hotel The Farmhouse Hotel

HUNGARY’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Boutique Hotel Budapest Brody House Lánchíd 19 Design Hotel HUNGARY’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Budapest Marriott Hotel Four Seasons Gresham Palace Hilton Budapest West End InterContinental Budapest Le Méridien Budapest HUNGARY’S LEADING HOTEL Budapest Marriott Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Hilton Budapest West End Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest Le Méridien Budapest Mamaison Hotel Andrassy Budapest HUNGARY’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Boscolo Hotel, Budapest Corinthia Hotel and Residences, Budapest Queen’s Court Hotel and Residence, Budapest HUNGARY’S LEADING RESORT Danubius Health Spa Resort Margitsziget Hotel Europe Fit Hotel Silver Resort MenDan Thermal Hotel & Aqualand HUNGARY’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Frasers Hospitality Marriott Executive Apartments Oakwood

HUNGARY’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Fraser Residence Budapest Millenium Court Budapest The Royal Residences at Corinthia Hotel Budapest

ICELAND’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Bolholt Studio Apartments Einholt Apartments Grettigsborg Apartments Room with a view

HUNGARY’S LEADING SPA RESORT Andrássy Rezidencia Wine & Spa Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa Spirit Hotel Thermal Spa

IRELAND’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Dromoland Castle Dylan Dublin Hayfield Manor The Clarence The G Hotel

ICELAND’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 101 Hotel CenterHotel Thingholt Hotel Glymur ICELAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Grand Hotel Reykjavik Hilton Reykjavik Nordica Hotel Hotel Borg Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik Radisson Blu Saga Hotel, Reykjavik ICELAND’S LEADING HOTEL Hotel Borg Hotel Holt Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik ICELAND’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Grant Hotel Reykjavik Hotel Reykjavik Sentrum Reykjavik Residence Hotel ICELAND’S LEADING RESORT Blue Lagoon Hotel Ranga Radisson Blu Saga Hotel, Reykjavik

IRELAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Conrad Dublin Four Seasons Dublin Hilton Dublin The Shelbourne The Westin Dublin IRELAND’S LEADING GOLF RESORT Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort Dromoland Castle The K Club The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Club IRELAND’S LEADING HOTEL Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort Conrad Dublin Dromoland Castle Four Seasons Dublin The Clarence The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt The Westin Dublin IRELAND’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Clarion Hotel Liffey Valley Inis Meáin The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt

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IRELAND’S LEADING SPA RESORT Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort Dromoland Castle Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa Park Hotel Kenmare The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt ISLE OF MAN’S LEADING HOTEL Glen Helen Inn Inglewood Hotel Mount Murray Hotel & Country Club The Claremont Hotel The Town House ISLE OF MAN’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Falcon’s Nest Apartments Stay Boutique Waterfront Apartments ISRAEL’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Bayit Bagalil Hotel Montefiore The American Colony Hotel Jersualem ISRAEL’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Dan Tel Aviv Hotel InterContinental David Tel-Aviv King David Jerusalem Hotel Renaissance Tel Aviv Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel & Towers The Carlton Tel Aviv ISRAEL’S LEADING HOTEL Hilton Tel Aviv InterContinental David Tel Aviv King David Jerusalem Hotel Le Méridien Dead Sea Renaissance Tel Aviv

ISRAEL’S LEADING SPA RESORT Carmel Forest Spa Resort Herods Eilat Le Méridien Dead Sea Mizpe Hayamim Resort ITALY’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Bulgari Milano Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli Hotel Palazzo Victoria Verona Hotel Splendido Milan Maison Moschino ITALY’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Milan Marriott Hotel Milan Park Hyatt Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts The St. Regis Rome The Westin Excelsior Florence ITALY’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Chia Laguna Resort Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora Sheraton Bologna Hotel & Conference Center The St. Regis Rome ITALY’S LEADING GOLF RESORT Borgo Egnazia Doubletree by Hilton Acaya Golf Resort Lecce Palazzo Arzaga Hotel Spa & Golf Resort Sheraton Golf Parco de’ Medici Hotel & Resort Verdura Golf and Spa Resort

ITALY’S LEADING HOTEL Capri Palace Hotel & Spa Four Seasons Hotel Milano Hotel Cipriani Hotel Principe di Savoia Milan Rocco Forte’s Hotel Savoy The St. Regis Rome

JERSEY’S LEADING HOTEL Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa Hotel Savoy Jersey Longueville Manor Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey The Royal Yacht

ITALY’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Gran Melia, Rome L’Hotel Woldorf Palazzo Vecchietti Suites and Studios Portrait Suites Residence Hotel Parioli

JERSEY’S LEADING SPA HOTEL Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa L’Horizon Hotel & Spa The Club Hotel & Spa The Royal Yacht

ITALY’S LEADING RESORT Alpen Palace Deluxe Hotel and Spa Resort Chia Laguna Resort Forte Village Resort Hotel Cala di Volpe ITALY’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Crossing Condotti Glamour Apartments Milan Milan Royal Suites and Apartments Palazzo al Velabro Trevi Palace Luxury Apartments ITALY’S LEADING SPA RESORT Castel Monastero Capri Palace Hotel & Spa Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort Rocco Forte Verdura Golf & Spa Resort JERSEY’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Atlantic Hotel Jersey Longueville Manor The Club Hotel & Spa

LATVIA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Gallery Park Hotel Grand Palace Hotel Hotel Bergs Royal Square Hotel & Suites LATVIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Grand Palace Hotel Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel, Riga Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel, Riga LATVIA’S LEADING HOTEL Baltic Beach Hotel Dome Hotel & SPA Gallery Park Hotel Grand Palace Hotel Royal Square Hotel & Suites LATVIA’S LEADING SPA HOTEL Baltic Beach Hotel Dome Hotel & SPA Gallery Park Hotel Hotel Neiburgs LIECHTENSTEIN’S LEADING HOTEL Hotel Hofbalzers Hotel Schlosswald Park Hotel Sonnenhof E&OE

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Europe Nominees 2013 LITHUANIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Hotel Novotel Vilnius Centre Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square Le Méridien Vilnius Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva, Vilnius LITHUANIA’S LEADING HOTEL Le Méridien Vilnius Palanga Hotel Radisson Blu Astorija Hotel, Vilnius Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva, Vilnius Stikliai Hotel LITHUANIA’S LEADING SPA HOTEL Hotel Vanagupe Palanga Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square Le Méridien Vilnius LUXEMBOURG’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Hotel Le Royal Luxembourg Le Place d’Armes Hôtel & Suites Sofitel Luxembourg Europe LUXEMBOURG’S LEADING HOTEL Grand Hotel Cravat Hotel Albert Premier Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Luxembourg Sofitel Luxembourg Europe Sofitel Luxembourg Le Grand Ducal MACEDONIA’S LEADING HOTEL Aurora Resort and Spa Holiday Inn, Skopje Hotel Ambassador, Bitola Hotel EPINAL Bitola Hotel Granit, Ohrid

MALTA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Hotel Juliani Le Méridien St. Julians Hotel & Spa The Palace, Malta The Xara Palace MALTA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Hilton Malta InterContinental Malta Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands The Palace, Malta MALTA’S LEADING HOTEL Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa Grand Hotel Excelsior InterContinental Malta Le Méridien St Julians Hotel and Spa The Palace The Westin Dragonara Resort MALTA’S LEADING RESORT Hilton Malta InterContinental Malta Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands The Westin Dragonara Resort MALTA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz Le Méridien St. Julians Hotel & Spa Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands The Riviera Resort & Spa

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MEDITERRANEAN’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Chromata, Greece Estalagem Quinta da Casa Branca, Portugal Hotel L’Hermitage, Spain Londa Hotel, Cyprus Palazzo Sasso Ravello, Italy MEDITERRANEAN’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Aldemar Royal Mare Village, Crete InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel, Cyprus Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Spain Minos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort & Spa, Crete MEDITERRANEAN’S LEADING HOTEL Elounda Peninsula, Greece Hotel Puente Romano Marbella, Spain Hotel Quinta do Lago, Portugal Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz, Malta Minos Beach Art Hotel, Greece MEDITERRANEAN’S LEADING RESORT Forte Village Resort, Italy InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel, Cyprus Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz, Malta Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Spain St Raphael Resort Cyprus The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta

MEDITERRANEAN’S LEADING SPA RESORT Columbia Beach Resort, Cyprus Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa, Croatia Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz, Malta Myconian Ambassador Hotel & Thalasso Spa Centre, Greece Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort, Portugal MOLDOVA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Nobil Luxury Boutique Hotel Savoy Chisinau Weekend Boutique Hotel Moldova’s Leading Hotel Club Royal Park Hotel Jolly Alon Hotel Nobil Luxury Boutique Hotel MONACO’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Monte Carlo Beach Hotel Port Palace Boutique Hotel Vista Palace Hotel MONACO’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Colombus Hotel Monaco Fairmont Monte Carlo, Monaco Hotel Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo Hotel Hermitage Monte Carlo Hotel Metropole Le Méridien Beach Plaza MONACO’S LEADING HOTEL Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel Hermitage Monte Carlo Hotel Metropole

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MONACO’S LEADING RESORT Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort Fairmont Monte Carlo, Monaco Hotel Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo Le Meridien Beach Plaza MONACO’S LEADING SPA RESORT Fairmont Monte Carlo, Monaco Hotel Hotel Hermitage Monte Carlo Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel MONTENEGRO’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Forza Mare Hotel Astoria Kotor Palazzo Radomiri MONTENEGRO’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Avala Resort & Villas Hotel Splendid Conference and SPA Resort The Queen of Montenegro MONTENEGRO’S LEADING HOTEL Aman Sveti Stefan Forza Mare Hotel Vardar Villa Montenegro MONTENEGRO’S LEADING RESORT Avala Resort & Villas Forza Mare Hotel Splendid Conference and SPA Resort The Queen of Montenegro

MONTENEGRO’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Villa Apia Villa M Palace Apartments Villa V Lux MONTENEGRO’S LEADING SPA RESORT Avala Resort & Villas Forza Mare Hotel Splendid Conference and SPA Resort The Queen of Montenegro NETHERLANDS’ LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Canal House Seven One Seven Sir Albert Hotel The College Hotel NETHERLANDS’ LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Hotel Okura Amsterdam Hotel Sofitel Legend Amsterdam The Grand Park Hotel Amsterdam Swissôtel Amsterdam The Dylan Amsterdam NETHERLANDS’ LEADING HOTEL Grand Hotel Karel V Hotel Okura Amsterdam Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam The Dylan Amsterdam NETHERLANDS’ LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES NH Barbizon Palace Raadshuis Dinther The Grand Amsterdam Worldhotel Grand Winston

NETHERLANDS’ LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Amsterdam Boutique Apartments City Identity Apartments De Guldenstroom Derlon Maastricht City Apartments House of Amstel NETHERLANDS’ LEADING SPA RESORT Chateau St. Gerlach Fontana Bad Nieuweschans Hotels Van Oranje Thermae 2000 en Thermaetel NORTHERN IRELAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Hilton Templepatrick Hotel & Country Club Radisson Blu Hotel, Belfast Radisson Blu Roe Park Resort Ten Square Belfast The Merchant Hotel Belfast NORTHERN IRELAND’S LEADING GOLF RESORT Galgorm Resort & Spa Hilton Templepatrick Hotel & Country Club Lough Erne Resort Ramada Portrush Slieve Donard Hotel NORTHERN IRELAND’S LEADING HOTEL Culloden Estate & Spa Hilton Belfast Malmaison Belfast Radisson Blu Hotel, Belfast Roe Park Resort The Merchant Hotel Belfast NORTHERN IRELAND’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Brookhill Serviced Apartments Stable Court Victoria Apartments

NORTHERN IRELAND’S LEADING SPA RESORT Culloden Estate & Spa Galgorm Resort & Spa Lough Erne Resort Slieve Donard Resort & Spa NORWAY’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Herangtunet Boutique Hotel Storfjord Hotel The Thief NORWAY’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Clarion Hotel Royal Christiana, Oslo Comfort Hotel Grand Central First Hotel Millenium Grand Hotel Rica Radisson Blu Hotel, Alesund NORWAY’S LEADING HOTEL Bristol Hotel Grand Hotel Rica Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica Hotel Continental, Oslo, Norway Hotel Union Oye NORWAY’S LEADING RESORT Quality Spa & Resort Norefjell Radisson Blu Resort, Trysil Vestlia Resort NORWAY’S LEADING SPA RESORT Farris Bad Grand Hotel Oslo Quality Spa & Resort Holmsbu Quality Spa & Resort Norefjell Solstrand Hotel & Bad POLAND’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Blow Up Hall 50 50 Hotel Centrum Hotel Copernicus E&OE

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POLAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL andel’s Hotel Lodz Hilton Warsaw Hotel & Convention Centre Hyatt Regency Warsaw InterContinental Warsaw Warsaw Marriott Hotel POLAND’S LEADING HOTEL InterContinental Warsaw Le Méridien Bristol, Warsaw Mamaison Hotel Le Regina Warsaw Sofitel Warsaw Victoria The Westin Warsaw PORTUGAL’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Bairro Alto Hotel Choupana Hills Resort & Spa Hotel Quinta da Bela Vista The Vine Hotel Vila Joya PORTUGAL’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Corinthia Hotel Lisbon Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Hotel Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade Park Atlantic Lisboa Pestana Palace Ria Park Hotel & Spa Sheraton Lisboa & Hotel & Spa The Oitavos PORTUGAL’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Lisbon Marriott Hotel Ria Park Hotel & Spa Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa The Campo Real Golf Resort & Spa PORTUGAL’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Hotel Quinta do Lago Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel Penha Longa Hotel And Golf Resort Pine Cliffs Resort Praia d’el Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort

PORTUGAL’S LEADING GOLF RESORT Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Resort Hilton Vilamoura Hotel Quinta do Lago Le Méridien Penina Golf & Resort Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort Pine Cliffs Resort Praia d’el Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort Vale De Lobo Resort Vila Vita Parc PORTUGAL’S LEADING HOTEL Bairro Alto Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Hilton Vilamoura Pestana Palace Reid’s Palace PORTUGAL’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Camporeal Residences, Lisbon Dunas Douradas Beach Club Epic Sana Algarve Hotel The Lake Spa Resort and Residential Suites Troia Design Hotel, a Blue and Green Hotel PORTUGAL’S LEADING RESORT Hilton Vilamoura Hotel Quinta do Lago Le Méridien Penina Golf & Resort Penha Longa Hotel And Golf Resort Praia d’el Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort Vila Vita Parc

PORTUGAL’S LEADING SPA RESORT Blue&Green Vilalara Thalassa Resort Choupana Hills Resort & Spa Convento do Espinheiro Elements Spa By Banyan Tree, Tivoli Hotel Quinta do Lago Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort Reid’s Palace ROMANIA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Epoque Hotel The Rizzo Boutique Hotel Vila Arte Boutique Hotel ROMANIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest Hotel InterContinental Bucharest JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest ROMANIA’S LEADING HOTEL Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest InterContinental Bucharest JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest The Carol Parc Hotel

RUSSIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow Crowne Plaza Moscow World Trade Centre Kempinski Hotel Moika 22 St Petersburg Radisson Royal Hotel St. Petersburg Swissotel Krasnye Holmy Moscow RUSSIA’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg Moscow Marriott Grand Hotel Savoy Hotel Moscow Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Moscow RUSSIA’S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY Baltic Travel Company, Russia KMP DMC Leader Team Russian Event Tsar Events DMC & PCO RUSSIA’S LEADING HOTEL Grand Hotel Europe Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow RODINA Grand Hotel & SPA

RUSSIA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Golden Apple Boutique Hotel Golden Garden Boutique Hotel Mamaison All-Suites Spa Hotel Pokrovka Rossi Hotel & Spa Savoy moscow

PORTUGAL’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Altis Suites Brown’s Down Town Apartments Mecador Apartments Village of Lakes Apartments

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A-ROSA Kitzbühel, Austria will play host to the first World Ski Awards launched to celebrate the burgeoning contribution that Ski Tourism makes to the global travel and tourism economy.

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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 16th 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 November 16th next year, 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.

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.

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,

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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