World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2014

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President of World Travel Awards Thank you for joining us here at the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso this evening for what I am sure will be a memorable World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2014. Athens, Greece, represents the second stage of our annual Grand Tour, which will see the World Travel Awards team visit destinations on every continent in search of the very best of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry.

Earlier this year we visited Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, with regional ceremonies in Quito, Ecuador, Abuja, Nigeria, New Delhi, India, and the Caribbean paradise of Anguilla also scheduled. Over 9,000 nominees will come before the WTA voters over the course of 2014, with only a handful being picked in each region. These select few will move forward to the World Travel Awards Grand Final in Marrakech, Morocco, at the end of the year, with the very best then taking home the global awards – the highest accolade in the industry.

Tonight we continue the process here in a resurgent Greece and at the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso. Already recognised as Greece’s Leading Hotel by World Travel Awards’ voters in 2013, I

am sure you’ll agree the property is the ideal location to showcase the best of European tourism.

This year is World Travel Awards’ 21st anniversary. Each year our locations, categories, nominees and, most importantly, the numbers of voting travel professionals increases exponentially, revealing the tremendous demand among the public for the recommendation a World Travel Award signifies. Other organisations have tried to copy World Travel Awards, but none has the experience, the gravitas, the organisation or the loyal following of nearly half of a million travel, tourism and hospitality professionals worldwide.

A World Travel Award is the result of hard work, innovation, dedication and passion. We are truly unique.

The best of luck to all of our nominees tonight and thank you once again for supporting World Travel Awards, ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’.

Graham E. Cooke President & Founder World Travel Awards

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Dear Esteemed Guests It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso on this extraordinary evening, to celebrate the Europe Ceremony of World Travel Awards 2014.

We are very proud to host the “Oscars of the Travel Industry� for the first time ever in Greece, the country were Filoxenia (meaning friend to stranger) was born.

Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso offers an impressive variety of services and facilities in a great location and exemplifies luxurious hospitality. Our guests can enjoy the Mythical Greek sun at our two outdoor swimming pools, the sandy beach, and of course get the most out of our big variety of watersport facilities. One cannot miss our 3.500m2 Spa and Thalassotherapy centre being the only facility offering Thalassotherapy in Athens region. The timeless Greek traditions of wellness and the balance of body and spirit are revived here. Our guests can choose from a big selection of the best beauty care and fitness treatments tailored to their personal needs, ensuring an experience of the highest quality!

Last but definitely not least we welcome you to visit Mythos of the Sea restaurant, just opposite the main building of our hotel, where you will create some memories to treasure for life: a magnificent view of the sea and an unforgettable sunset while indulging fresh fish and traditional Greek tastes.

We are delighted to host you, our distinguished guests, to enjoy a truly memorable experience of the exceptional Greek Hospitality.

Evangelos Kontoroussis General Manager Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso

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Dear guests,

I welcome you to our city, the city of mythology and history, the City of Athens.

We are very proud and honoured that the City of Athens is hosting the World Travel Awards and we are confident that you will have a memorable experience in Athens.

Such a prestigious event, with the participation of distinguished guests from around the world, is of unique importance not only for the city of Athens, but also for Greece.

Tourism is of major strategic importance for the City of Athens as it is one of the fastest-growing and largest sectors in our country, thanks to its high capacity in generating growth and employment and in strengthening the national and the local economy.

Athens is a historical city, vibrant and hospitable, offering countless activities for all types of visitors.

It is a European capital which bursts with creativity and possesses a strong extroverted character. It is a functional city for residents while at the same time an

attractive city to visitors. Its modern tourism identity is characterized by new infrastructure, an excellent transportation network, renowned museums, as well as the longest pedestrian archaeological park in Europe including the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum, the focal point for museum fans worldwide.

At the same time, there are endless temptations for shopping, dining out, leisure, day trips, sports and fitness.

I would like to thank and congratulate the Divani Hotels for their initiative to reclaim and bring to our city such a great event for global tourism.

I am confident your stay will create unforgettable memories inspired by the beauty of culture, eternal values, history and modern-day accomplishments, and that we will see you again soon.

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European tourism has seen a return to vigorous growth over the past 12 months, capitalising on the momentum created by the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2013, held at Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa in Antalya, Turkey. Here Breaking Travel News catches up with some of the winners to see what happened next.

Recognised as Europe’s Leading Hotel Brand by World Travel Awards last year, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has continued to build its international reputation with the launch of two new brands. First up, the London-based IHG revealed the opening of its first EVEN Hotels property in Norwalk, Connecticut earlier this year. The new lifestyle and wellness hotel brand is

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designed to meet the large and growing demand for wellness-minded travellers to maintain their balance on the road.

It was developed as part of IHG’s extensive and industry-leading consumer insight and segmentation work.

This research has equipped IHG with a deep understanding of guest needs and the occasions they travel for allowing

us to identify further opportunities for growth. It also reflects IHG’s commitment to innovation to ensure the ever changing needs of guests are met.

The EVEN brand helps travellers make healthier choices that impact every aspect of their personal wellness at an affordable price point. This is something no other hotel brand does. The brand

is focused on ensuring guests Eat Well, Rest Easy, Keep Active and Accomplish More.

The announcement comes at the same time as IHG reveals details of Hualuxe Hotels & Resorts, the first luxury international hotel brand designed specifically for the Chinese guest.

Hualuxe Hotels & Resorts is built on three decades of IHG’s accumulated market insights, experience and leadership in the China market. Aspects of Chinese culture and heritage are integrated into every detail of the brand’s service and design, with a particular focus on traditional Chinese elements of etiquette, rejuvenation in nature, status recognition and spaces enabling social interactions.

Catering to Chinese consumers, Hualuxe Hotels & Resorts understands the specific demands of Chinese travellers, and provides a uniquely Chinese hospitality experience with the consistency, scale and expertise of an International hotel management company.

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE At Norwegian Cruise Line - winner of Europe’s Leading Cruise Line in 2013 - Norwegian Getaway has been the biggest story of the year. The newest cruise ship from NCL, the vessel arrived in her homeport city of Miami earlier this year, taking its position as the largest cruise ship to homeport year-round at PortMiami.

“It’s so exciting for us to bring this spectacular new ship to Miami, our company’s home and where we started the modern cruising industry almost 50 years ago,” said Norwegian Cruise Line chief executive Kevin Sheehan.

“Norwegian Getaway is a reflection of the energy, excitement and tropical location of this beautiful city and we’re so glad she’s home.”

Norwegian Getaway features several firstat-sea entertainment productions aboard the Miami-inspired ship including the first Grammy Experience at Sea, with performances by Grammy award-winners and The Illusionarium, an all-new dining and entertainment experience that envelops guests in the fascinating world of magic. The ship also offers 28 dining options, with several Latin-inspired venues and unique concepts, including Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian and an outpost of Carlo’s Bakery from TLC-star Buddy Valastro.

Onboard entertainment also includes two Broadway shows, a multi-story ropes course and the largest aqua park at sea with five full size slides. Norwegian Getaway’s signature hull artwork, by Miami’s own David ‘Lebo’ Le Batard, features a whimsical mermaid holding the sun amidst a swirling cloud and sky design.

DFDS SEAWAYS Award-winning ferry operator DFDS Seaways recently welcomed ferry Seven Sisters to the Portsmouth-Le Havre route, following the end of the charter period of Norman Voyager. Seven Sisters, which is branded Transmanche, is the sister ship of the Côte D’Albatre, which currently sails on DFDS Seaway’s ferry service between Newhaven and Dieppe.

With excellent onboard facilities, including a lounge area with panoramic views, a bar, restaurant, onboard shop, Wi-Fi and a children’s play area, it is well equipped for a comfortable sailing across the Channel. Seven Sisters also has 50 high quality en-suite cabins, with both

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two and four berth options, as well as a range of reclining sleeper seats in the communal passenger areas.

Max Foster, passenger director at DFDS Seaways, said: “Seven Sisters is a great ship, which enables us to offer our passengers an enhanced crossing experience on the Portsmouth-Le Havre route, including a wider range of quality onboard facilities.”

The Portsmouth to Le Havre route has daily sailings in both directions, departing from Le Havre at 17:00 and departing from Portsmouth at 23:00 and

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is perfect for those looking to travel to Normandy and beyond.

DFDS will defend its title of Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator this evening, against competition from Brittany Ferries, Color Line and P&O Ferries

EUROPCAR In the car rental sector, Europcar has entered into a new partnership with Discount Car & Truck Rentals, one of the largest car rental companies in Canada with over 260 locations and 17,000 vehicles covering all ten Canadian provinces.

Roland Keppler, chief executive officer, Europcar Group stated: “The new partnership with Discount fulfils the next step in our strategy to further develop our global footprint and extends our opportunities in the world’s car rental market, and especially in North America.”

Discount Car and Truck Rentals is serving Europcar’s customers in Canada and Europcar is serving Discount’s customers in the rest of the world.

Europcar is now able to offer customers the access they need to prime airport locations in Canada and at the same

time strengthen its reach to the North American market.

“The entire Discount Car and Truck Rentals team is very excited about this new alliance. For the first time in our 33 year history, we are able to offer global services to our Canadian customers and clients by partnering with Europcar,” added Jay Singer, president Discount Car & Truck Rent. “We have the utmost confidence that Europcar will take great care of our Canadian customers and we look forward to reciprocating that highest level of service to Europcar customers and clients that visit our beautiful country.”

Europcar is up for the title of Europe’s Leading Car Rental Company this evening, against stiff competition from Avis, Budget, Hertz and Sixt.

DATALEX Ireland-based travel technology company Datalex recently revealed plans for a new office in Beijing. The announcement was made during the Enterprise Ireland Trade & Investment mission to China, led by minister for jobs, enterprise and innovation Richard Bruton.

Aidan Brogan, chief executive, Datalex said: “A permanent local presence in China is an important step in our market strategy as the world’s leading provider of airline ecommerce and merchandising solutions. Chinese airlines continue to lead by every industry growth metric including double digit growth in passenger demand each year.

He added: “China is a very exciting market to be part of and an important step for Datalex in support of our existing customers such as Air China and development of new business. I am particularly proud of the calibre

and seniority of our Chinese team which bring a wealth of aviation and ecommerce expertise both from China and across the globe.”

China is among the fastest growing aviation markets globally. The International Air Transport Association reports that China has one of the strongest performing domestic markets in the world, with domestic air travel having expanded in the country by 11.7 per cent in 2013. The Association estimates that passenger volumes in China will have increased by 193 million by 2016 over the preceding five years.

This is equivalent to over 23 per cent of the estimated global increase in passenger numbers over the same period.

Welcoming the announcement Bruton said: “The Chinese market plays a key role in the government’s plans for jobs and growth, and in the past year exports here from Irish companies have increased by a quarter. The news that Datalex, a fast-growing Irish company in the online travel area, is opening a new office in Beijing is a great example of the great work being done by Irish businesses over here.

“I wish Datalex every success with this venture.”

Datalex was recognised as Asia’s Leading Travel Merchandising Solutions Provider by the World Travel Awards in 2013.

MORE INFORMATION Keep an eye on www.breakingtravelnews. com for the latest developments.

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Greece has turned the corner in 2014. With fears of an exit from the Eurozone now a distant memory, confidence has returned to the tourism sector, with numbers up sharply from last year and reaching for levels last seen in 2010 before the financial crisis struck. With social unrest also fading memory, the destination is expecting nearly 20 million international visitors this year.

British holidaymakers have been leading this resurgence, with the top destinations of Athens, Corfu, Rhodes and Crete all purring again. Figures from the Greek National Tourism Organisation reveal UK holiday bookings to Greece increased by ten per cent in the first three months of this year compared to 2013.

According to travel industry analyst Gf K, while the peak months of June, July

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and August collectively see the biggest volumes of holidaymakers and were up eight, nine and ten per cent respectively, shoulder seasons are growing stronger.

Bookings for departures in April were up 79 per cent, while the volume for May bookings by the end of March were actually higher than August – 166,000 compared to nearly 150,000. Similarly, departures up until the end of March for October departures were up 26 per cent.

Greece has also experienced a leap of 58 per cent for group bookings of more than 11 passengers.

While the majority of visitors stay in hotels, all-inclusive bookings up 20 per cent and accommodation only bookings, which include villa rentals, were up a staggering 118 per cent – albeit from a very low base through the defined Gf K read. Unsurprisingly, the

majority of holidays to Greece – 63 per cent – are predominantly beach focussed, but most holidaymakers plan to mix relaxing on the beach with other activities. Fifty-one per cent of those on a mainly beach holiday also want to visit a city or large town while in Greece, 63 per cent plan to visit local attractions, such as ancient sites, while 37 per cent plan to get active and want to walk and cycle while in Greece.

Christina Kalogera, director of the Greek National Tourism Organisation, said: “These statistics prove that British holidaymakers are again finding Greece to be an idyllic holiday that meets a range of demands. It is perfect for families, relaxing, culturally fascinating and provides a great backdrop for those wanting to be active and enjoy the more natural side of the country.”

DIVANI APOLLON PALACE & THALASSO Leading this renaissance has been Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso, host of the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2014 this evening. The luxury beach resort -

which was recognised as Greece’s Leading Hotel by the World Travel Awards in 2013 - is situated in the exclusive area of Vouliagmeni, just 18 kilometres from the city centre. Guests here can enjoy the pleasures of a private beach and the award winning spa, the only one offering Thalassotherapy in the whole Attica region.

Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso is nominated again this year, for the title of Europe’s Leading Spa & Wellness Resort, with the winner set to be revealed tonight.

LOOKING FORWARD There is plenty of on offer for those guests returning to Greece. For example, this year marks the start of a Hellenic Festival initiative to inject theatrical life back to Greece’s ancient theatres.

In collaboration with Diazoma Association, the words of Greece’s national poet will ring out in thirty archaeological sites as Dimos Avdeliodis’ production of Dionysios Solomos’ The Woman of Zakythos goes on tour around the country.

The Athens Open Air Film Festival, now in its fourth year, will also

return, offering outdoor and free cinema and cultural events across the city, including at the Archaeological Promenade at the foot of the Acropolis, the Plato Academy Park, museums and courtyard spaces.

Visitors can expect over 20 masterpieces of classic and contemporary cinema including summer blockbusters, all-time classics, local gems and special events at what will be the biggest openair festival in the city.

This year the event has expanded to embrace historical open-air movie theatres, such as Cine Psyrri, Cine Thissio, Cine Ellinis, Dexameni and the Greek Film Archive’s Lais Theater, which are scheduled to host some of the most exciting screenings of the summer.

MORE INFORMATION With so much going on in Greece in 2014 it can be difficult to keep up. To plan a visit head over to www.visitgreece.gr or to book a break check out www.discovergreece.com.

Keep an eye on www.breakingtravelnews. com for the latest developments.

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Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso

Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso, a proud member of the Leading Hotels of the World, is a luxury resort hotel situated in the exclusive area of Vouliagmeni, just 18 km from Athens city centre.

Guests enjoy beautiful bay views, the pleasure of a private beach and an awardwinning SPA. Divani Apollon Palace & Thlasso is an excellent hotel for both your leisure and business needs offering quiet luxury at the prestigious Athenian Riviera.

Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso boasts 342 rooms including 83 executive rooms and 34 suites. Whether a guest chooses a superior or an executive room or even one of our suites they will find everything

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at their fingertips to make their stay effortlessly luxurious.

Each one of the hotels rooms offer the chance to our guest to see the sea in all panoramic directions with a front row seat to the Saronic spectacle: exuberant sun rising, romantic sunsets and the never ending of azure blue!

The hotel is a magnificent venue for meetings, business conferences and

special events. One can find more than 2.500m2 of available space where even the most complex meeting can become a success. To assist with the organization of meetings, banquets or conferences the highly-qualified and experienced staff are always on hand to help with the finer details.

The hotel offers four restaurants each with its own personality. Don’t miss breakfast at Anemos terrace offering

apart from a great variety of servings, a panoramic view of the hotels swimming pools and gardens.

For dinner return to the roots of Mediterranean cuisine. Mythos of the Sea Restaurant, just opposite from the main building, offers beautiful bay view’s to the Saronic Gulf and a definitely mind blowing sunset.

LUXURY LIFESTYLE Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso offers an impressive variety of services and facilities in a great location and exemplifies luxurious hospitality.

The hotel offers two outdoor swimming pools, including one with sea water, where one can spoil himself under the mythical Greek sun.

For those who want to gain as much as possible from their visit to Greece, the hotel offers a private sandy beach where one can relax on our brand new sun beds.

Also for the activity lovers one can find water sport facilities.

Furthermore, for guests interested in outdoor activities the hotel offers

extensive gardens, outdoor tennis court, a jogging route just outside the hotel as well as a 18-hole golf course just 3km drive.

For young guest the hotel offers a children playground where they can spend creatively their time. Also parents will find a children’s swimming pool where safety comes first.

AN AWARD-WINNING THALASSOTHERAPY CENTRE Last but definitely not least is our glorious Divani Athens Spa & Thalasso Centre... the soul of the resort.

Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso is home to Divani Athens and Thalasso Centre. The 3.500m2 Spa and Thalassotherapy center is the only facility offering Thalassotherapy in Athens region.

The timeless Greek traditions of wellness and the balance of body and spirit are revived at Divani Athens Spa and Thalasso Centre.

marine climate, seawater, seaweeds and other sea resources are used in our care treatments to harmoniously balance body and mind.

On a privileged setting next to the sea, the centre offers revitalizing Thalassotherapy programmes combined with a selection of the best beauty care and fitness treatments available.

Furthermore for the energy lovers the Spa offers a state of the art fitness centre with the latest Technogym cardiovascular equipment. Treatments are tailored to your personal needs, ensuring an experience of the highest quality. For this reason we have chosen two of the best in the sector, Ligne St. Barth and Thalgo with products of outstanding quality, ultra professional protocols and exceptional diversity.

To find out more about Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso visit: www. divanis.com

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EUROPE’S LEADING ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT Aldemar Paradise Village, Rhodes, Greece Club Med Da Balaia, Portugal Concorde De Luxe Resort, Turkey Pestana Porto Santo Beach Resort & Spa, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING ALL SUITE HOTEL ALDEN Luxury Suite Hotel Zurich, Switzerland Columbia Beach Resort, Cyprus Hotel Les Ottomans, Turkey Mamaison Residence Belgicka Prague, Czech Republic Margutta 54, 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 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 Vila Vita Parc, Portugal

Dukes Hotel, England Grandes Alpes Private Hotel, France Hotel d’Angleterre Geneva, Switzerland Hotel Les Ottomans, Turkey Hôtel Pont Royal, France Hotel Quinta da Bela Vista, Portugal Terra Nostra Garden Hotel, Portugal The Wellesley, England Vila Joya, Portugal Villa Galini at Porto Carras Grand Resort, 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

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EUROPE’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Conrad Istanbul, Turkey Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg, Russia Hilton Vienna, Austria Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris, France Jumeirah Carlton Tower, England L’Hotel du Collectionneur - Arc de Triomphe Paris, France Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul, Turkey Myriad by SANA Hotels, Portugal Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, Netherlands Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Moscow, Russia EUROPE’S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY Avis Budget Europcar Hertz Sixt 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 Atlasjet Airlines Condor Monarch Airlines Thomas Cook Airlines Thomson Flights TUIfly

EUROPE’S LEADING CHAUFFEUR COMPANY Auto Europe Avis Chauffeur Hertz Chauffeur Drive Sixt Limousine Service EUROPE’S LEADING CITY BREAK DESTINATION Athens, Greece Dublin, Ireland Geneva, Switzerland 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 EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel, Portugal Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice, Italy Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, Croatia L’Hotel du Collectionneur - Arc de Triomphe Paris, France 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 Kusadasi, Turkey Lisbon, Portugal Oslo, Norway St Petersburg, Russia Venice, Italy

EUROPE’S LEADING DESIGN HOTEL Altis Belém Hotel & Spa, Portugal Barceló Raval, Spain Buddha-Bar Hotel Paris, France 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 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 DESTINATION Amsterdam, Netherlands Barcelona, Spain Berlin, Germany Edinburgh, Scotland Florence, Italy Geneva , Switzerland Istanbul, Turkey Lisbon, Portugal London, England Paris, France Rome, Italy St Petersburg, Russia Venice, Italy Yorkshire, England

EUROPE’S LEADING CRUISE PORT Copenhagen Malmö Port, Denmark Ege Ports - Kusadasi Cruise Port, Turkey Port de Barcelona, Spain Port of Amsterdam, Netherlands Port of Istanbul, Turkey Port of Kusadasi, Turkey Port of Marseille Fos, France Port of Southampton, England Port of Split, Croatia Port of Venice, Italy Porto de Lisboa, Portugal

EUROPE’S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY AlliedPRA Kuoni Destination Management Mideast Travel Worldwide Oreva France Ovation Global DMC

EUROPE’S LEADING CRUISE TRAVEL AGENT Bolsover Cruise Club Cruise.co.uk Kuoni Travel Netherlands The Cruise Line Thomas Cook WeCruise EUROPE GALA CEREMONY 2014

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EUROPE’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Aldemar Olympian Village, Greece Angel’s Peninsula, Turkey AR Diamante Beach SPA Hotel & Convention Centre, Spain Cavallino Bianco Family Spa Grand Hotel, Italy Chia Laguna Resort, Italy Forte Village Resort, Italy InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel, Cyprus Leading Family Hotel & Resort Alpenrose, Austria Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, Portugal The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta Vila Vita Parc, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING FERRY OPERATOR Brittany Ferries Color Line DFDS Seaways P&O Ferries EUROPE’S LEADING FERRY WEBSITE Brittany 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 Rixos Premium Belek, Turkey Vila Vita Parc, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING GREEN HOTEL AquaCity Poprad, Slovakia Eagles Palace Hotel, Greece Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris, France ICEHOTEL, Sweden Inspira Santa Marta Hotel,

Portugal Strattons, England Vila Vita Parc, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING HOTEL Beau-Rivage Palace, Switzerland Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Italy Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Turkey Conrad Algarve, Portugal Corinthia Hotel London, England Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv, Ukraine Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, France Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo, Monaco Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris, France Hotel Ritz Paris, France InterContinental Carlton Cannes, France Le Bristol Paris, France The Dorchester, England Vila Vita Parc, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING HOTEL & SPA Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv, Ukraine Grand Hotel Des Barromees, Lake Maggiore, Italy Pierre Loti Hotel, Turkey Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Italy Silence Hotel Istanbul & Convention Centre The Weinmeister, Germany Vila Vita Parc, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING HOTEL BRAND Belmond Hotels Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Kempinski Hotels Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts

Les Hôtels Du Roy – French Hotels Collection Marriott Hotels & Resorts Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Starwood Hotels & Resorts W Hotels Worldwide Westin Hotels & Resorts EUROPE’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES 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 Belmond Grand Hotel Europe St. Petersburg Presidential Suite, Russia Grandhotel Hessischer Hof, Germany Hotel Cipriani Palladio Suite, Venice Imperial Suite at Le Bristol Paris, France Le Royal Monceau Paris Royal Monceau Suite, France Presidential Suite at Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris, France Roof Garden Suite at Conrad Algarve, Portugal Royal Suite at Mardan Palace Antalya, Turkey Sultan Suite at Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Turkey Vital Suite at Vila Vita Parc, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING INCENTIVE & INCOMING AGENCY DE&HA Tourism Eurotours International 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 EUROPE’S LEADING ISLAND RESORT Belmond Reid’s Palace, Portugal 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 The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta EUROPE’S LEADING LANDMARK HOTEL Bairro Alto Hotel, Portugal Hotel de Russie, Italy Hotel Imperial Vienna, Austria Le Bristol Paris, France Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, England Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, Russia EUROPE’S LEADING LEISURE RESORT Conrad Algarve, Portugal Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey Forte Village Resort, Italy Titanic Deluxe Belek, Turkey

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EUROPE’S LEADING LIFESTYLE HOTEL Buddha-Bar Hotel Paris, France 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 Thermae Spa & Wellness Resort, Italy Blue Palace Resort & Spa, Greece Geinberg5 Private Spa Villas 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 Vila Vita Parc, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING LOWCOST AIRLINE Aer Lingus airberlin Condor easyJet Monarch Airlines Vueling EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT Aldemare, Greece Concorde De Luxe Resort, Turkey Cornelia Diamond, Turkey Hotel Gran Castillo, Lanzarote Kempinski the Dome, Turkey Mitsis Laguna Resort and Spa, Greece Rixos Premium Belek Hotel, Turkey

EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY BEACH VILLAS Forte Village Resort, Italy Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, France Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, Turkey Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Spain Porto Zante Villas, Greece Vila Vita Parc, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY BUSINESS HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, France Grandhotel Hessischer Hof, Germany Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany Jumeirah Carlton Tower, England Lotte Hotel Moscow, Russia Mandarin Oriental Geneva, Switzerland Marriott Moscow Royal Aurora hotel, Russia Pestana Palace, Portugal Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, Russia The Westin Palace Madrid, Spain EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY CAR RENTAL COMPANY Avis Prestige Elite Rent-a-Car Europcar Prestige Sixt Luxury Cars EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL Belmond Grand Hotel Europe, Russia Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Italy Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, France Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo, Monaco Le Bristol Paris, France Mardan Palace Antalya, Turkey Pestana Carlton Madeira Hotel, Madeira Porto Zante Villas, Greece

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, Netherlands The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, Germany The St. Regis Rome, Italy EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY RESORT Concorde De Luxe Resort, Turkey Conrad Algarve, Portugal Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey EPIC SANA Algarve, Portugal Grand Resort Lagonissi, Greece Hotel Quinta do Lago, Portugal Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz, Switzerland Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Spain Vila Vita Parc, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY TRAIN Belmond Royal Scotsman Danube Express El Transcantábrico Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express Venice Simplon Orient-Express EUROPE’S LEADING MARKETING CAMPAIGN Holland. The Original Cool.

Norway - The Scream SNCF - “Europe is just Next Door” Thomas Cook Thomson Welcome To Yorkshire

EUROPE’S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE DESTINATION Amsterdam, Netherlands Athens, Greece Barcelona, Spain Berlin, Germany Copenhagen, Denmark Istanbul, Turkey London, England Madrid, Spain Paris, France Vienna, Austria EUROPE’S LEADING MICE HOTEL AR Diamante Beach SPA Hotel & Convention Centre, Spain EPIC SANA Algarve, Portugal Forte Village Resort, Italy Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel, England Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany InterContinental London Park Lane, England Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul, Turkey Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, Russia The Westin Palace Madrid, Spain

EUROPE’S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE CENTRE ExCeL London, England Fira Barcelona, Spain Geneva Palexpo, Switzerland Grand Resort Lagonissi, Greece ICC Berlin, Germany Palais Des Congres De Paris, France

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The leading hotel management company of boutique and luxury hotels

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EUROPE’S LEADING NEW HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg, Russia Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center, Turkey InterContinental Davos, Switzerland InterContinental Marseille Hotel Dieu, France King George, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens, Greece Pousada de Cascais Cidadela Historic Hotel & Art District, Portugal Rosewood London, United Kingdom Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey The Alpina Gstaad, Switzerland The London EDITION, United Kingdom W Verbier, Swizerland EUROPE’S LEADING NEW RESORT Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa, Sochi, Russia Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort, Turkey Swissôtel Sochi Krasnaya Polyana, Russia EUROPE’S LEADING PRIVATE BEACH HOTEL Forte Village Resort, Italy Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, France Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, Turkey Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Spain Porto Zante Villas, Greece Vila Vita Parc, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING PRIVATE JET CHARTER AB Corporate Aviation Air Charter Service Jet4Charter NetJets

Private Jet Charter Skytime Jets Studio Jet Tyrolean Jet Services EUROPE’S LEADING REGIONAL AIRLINE Adria Airways Aegean Airlines airberlin Atlantic Airways BinterCanarias flybe Vueling Airlines EUROPE’S LEADING RESORT AR Diamante Beach SPA Hotel & Convention Centre, Spain 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 Sheraton Algarve at Pine Cliffs Resort, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING RIVER CRUISE COMPANY DouroAzul Flotilla Radisson Royal, Moscow Imperial River Cruises Noble Caledonia Scenic Tours Viking River Cruises EUROPE’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Cheval Residences Eric Vökel Boutique Apartments Frasers Hospitality Oakwood The Ascott Limited

EUROPE’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Cheval Thorney Court, England Citadines City Centre Frankfurt, Germany El Palauet Living, Barcelona, Spain Falkensteiner, Residences Edel Weiss, Austria Fraser Place Anthill, Istanbul, Turkey Fraser Suites Kensington, England Fraser Suites Le Claridge Champs-Elysées, France Marriott Executive Apartments Brussels, European Quarter, Belgium EUROPE’S LEADING SPA & WELLNESS RESORT Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, Germany Castello del Nero Hotel & Spa, Italy Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Hôtel Martinez, France Sianji Wellbeing Resort, Turkey Stoke Park, England The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort, Spain Vila Vita Parc, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING SPA HOTEL Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso, Greece Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv, Ukraine Grand Hotel Des Barromees, Italy Pierre Loti Hotel, Turkey Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Italy Silence Hotel Istanbul & Convention Centre, Turkey The Weinmeister, Germany Vila Vita Parc, Portugal

EUROPE’S LEADING SPA RESORT A-ROSA Sylt, Germany Aqua Dome - Tirol Therme Langenfeld, Austria AR Diamante Beach SPA Hotel & Convention Centre, Spain Conrad Algarve, Portugal 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 Vila Vita Parc, 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 Kuoni Thomas Cook Thomson Tui Travel PLC Virgin Holidays E&OE

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Megali Ammos, Mykonos, 84600, Greece, T (+30) 22890 26292-3, F (+30) 22890 25933, Email: info@billandcoo.gr

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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 Athens Convention Bureau Austrian National Tourist Office French Tourist Board German National Tourist Board GNTO (Greek National Tourism Organisation) Instituto de Turismo de España (TURESPAÑA) Italian State Tourism Board 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 CLUB DreamTrips The Globetrotters Club The Travel Club UNISON Travel Club EUROPE’S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY BCD Travel Carlson Wagonlit Travel FCm Travel Solutions Midas Travel Management Travel Management Group

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 NetMatch 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 Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites, Greece Forte Village Resort, Italy La Manga Club, Spain Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, Portugal PGA Catalunya Resort, Spain Vila Vita Parc, Portugal EUROPE’S LEADING WELLNESS HOTEL 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 Vila Vita Parc, Portugal EUROPE’S RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARD Costa Navarino, Greece Europcar UK Limited Norwegian Cruise Line Freestyle Cruising - Norwegian Epic Virgin Atlantic Airways ALBANIA’S LEADING HOTEL Europa Grand Hotel Shkoder Hotel Adriatik Sheraton Tirana Hotel ANDORRA’S LEADING HOTEL Andorra Park Hotel Casa Canut Hotel Grau Roig Hotel Plaza Hotel Roc de Caldes 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 Kristiania Lech

AUSTRIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Grand Hotel Wien Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront Le Méridien Vienna Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna Park Hyatt Vienna Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna AUSTRIA’S LEADING HOTEL 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 HOTEL SUITE Penthouse Presidential Suite @ Hotel Sacher Wien Presidential Suite @ Grand Hotel Wien Presidential Suite @ Hotel Sacher Salzburg Presidential Suite @ Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna Presidential Suite @ Park Hyatt Vienna Presidential Suite @ The RitzCarlton, Vienna Prince of Wales Suite @ Hotel Bristol Vienna Royal Suite @ Hotel Imperial Vienna

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DREAM IT. LIVE IT. OUR AWARDS Five Star Diamond Award ( American Academy of Hospitality) 2012 Travel+Leisure, Top Island Hotel in Europe, 2013 Travel+Leisure, No 1 Inn & Small Country Hotel in Europe, 2012 Travel+Leisure, World’s Best Awards, 2011 Travel+Leisure, 500 World’s Best Hotels, 2011 Conde΄ Nast Traveler, Gold List, 2011 Conde΄ Nast Traveller Readers Choice Awards (Greek edition), Best Cycladic Hotel, 2011 Conde΄ Nast Traveler, Gold List, 2010 Conde΄ Nast Traveler, Gold List, 2009 Conde΄ Nast Traveler, Gold List, 2008 Conde΄ Nast Traveler, Gold List, 2007 Conde΄ Nast Traveler, Gold List, 2006 Conde΄ Nast Traveler, Gold List, 2005 Conde΄ Nast Traveler, Gold List, 2004 Travel+Leisure, 500 World Top Hotels, 2005 Small Luxury Hotel of the Year, 2005 The Ultimate Hotel Guide, 2005

Oia, Santorini 84702, Cyclades Islands, Greece, T: +30 22860 71401, F: +30 22860 71129, E: info@katikies.com

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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 Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt Hotel Sacher Salzburg la pura women’s health resort 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 A-ROSA Kitzbühel Aqua Dome - Tirol Therme Langenfeld 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 AZERBAIJAN’S LEADING HOTEL Chirag Plaza Hotel & Business Centre Four Seasons Hotel Baku Hyatt Regency Baku Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel JW Marriott Hotel Absheron Baku AZERBAIJAN’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Fairmont Baku Kempinski Residences Badamdar, Baku Qafqaz Baku City Hotel & Residences AZERBAIJAN’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Fairmont Baku Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Baku Presidential Suite @ Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel Presidential Suite @ JW Marriott Hotel Absheron Baku Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Hotel Badamdar, Baku AZERBAIJAN’S LEADING SPA RESORT Fairmont Baku Four Seasons Hotel Baku Hilton Baku Lake Palace Hotel 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 BELGIUM’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Be Manos Hotel De Orangerie Hotel de Tuilerieën Relais Bourgondisch Cruyce The Pandhotel BELGIUM’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Crowne Plaza Brussels - Le Palace Hilton Brussels City Hotel Dukes’ Palace Bruges Le Méridien Brussels Radisson Blu EU Hotel, Brussels Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Brussels Sofitel Brussels Le Louise BELGIUM’S LEADING HOTEL 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 HOTEL SUITE Royal Suite @ Hotel Metropole Brussels Royal Suite @ Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Brussels Royal Suite @ Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo Royal Suite @ Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place

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 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 Europe Sarajevo Hotel Kriva Cuprija II Hotel Old Town 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

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Oia Santorini, Greece, T: +30 22860 71236, F: +30 22860 71312, E: info@kirini.com

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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 Yastrebets Hotel Wellness & Spa 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 Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel CROATIA’S LEADING HOTEL Esplanade Zagreb Hotel Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Hotel Hotel & Casa Valamar Sanfior Hotel Dubrovnik Palace 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 HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik Presidential Suite @ Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Dubrovnik Sun Gardens Presidential Suite @ Royal Princess Hotel Presidential Suite Jure Grando @ Kempinski Hotel Adriatic 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 Valamar Club Tamaris

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

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

CYPRUS’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE King Presidential Suite @ Hilton Cyprus Presidential Suite @ InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel EUROPE GALA CEREMONY 2014

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Connoisseur’s well kept secret!

Since 1856, Trikalinos Family leads the tradition of bottarga production and trade in Greece. Avgotaraho (bottarga in Greek) is a delicacy of air- dried mullet roe, known also as the “Mediterranean Caviar”.

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Beloved by the very best -Michelin Stars Awarded- Restaurants around the Globe, Trikalinos Bottarga has also been singled out by Ferran Adria – famous Spanish Chef– who ranked it in the 30 Best and most significant Nourishments of the World!

Try it plain or on top of toasted bread sprinkled with a few Trikalinos Fleur de Sel crystals.

Enjoy it accompanied with wine, champagne or an exceptional whisky.

Pair it with Trikalinos Marinated Anchovy or Sardine Fillets, on a bruschetta.

Use Trikalinos Bottarga Powder as a topping for rice, pasta or steamed vegetables.

Elevate the taste of any sweet or savory recipe with Trikalinos natural Sea Salt.

Trikalinos Co. 50 Ethnarchou Makariou Ave., 172 34 Dafni - Athens, Tel: +30 210 9273660, Fax: +30 210 9273661, email: info@trikalinos.gr www.trikalinos.gr

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CZECH REPUBLIC’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel Prague Hilton Prague Hotel Le Palais Prague InterContinental Prague Prague Marriott Hotel CZECH REPUBLIC’S LEADING HOTEL Buddha-bar Hotel Prague Four Seasons Hotel Prague Hilton Prague Hotel Le Palais Prague InterContinental Prague Mandarin Oriental Prague CZECH REPUBLIC’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Penthouse Suite @ Mandarin Oriental, Prague Presidential Suite @ Boscolo Prague Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Prague Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Hybernska Prague Presidential Suite @ Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel, 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 Hotel Skt Petri Hotel SP34 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 Copenhagen Marriott Hotel Hotel d’Angleterre Copenhagen Hotel Koldingfjord Palace Hotel Copenhagen Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen DENMARK’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Hilton Copenhagen Airport Hotel Presidential Suite @ Palace Hotel Copenhagen Royal Suite @ Copenhagen Marriott Hotel Royal Suite @ Hotel d’Angleterre Copenhagen ENGLAND’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 41 Hotel Adria Boutique Hotel Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons Blakes London Draycott Hotel Dukes Hotel One Aldwych Hotel St. James’s Hotel and Club The Capital Hotel The Wellesley

ENGLAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Corinthia Hotel London 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 Cannizaro House Chewton Glen Cliveden House Down Hall Country House Hotel Ellenborough Park Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons Lucknam Park ENGLAND’S LEADING HOTEL Bulgari Hotel & Residences Claridges Hotel Corinthia Hotel London Dukes Hotel Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park The Berkeley The Connaught The Dorchester The Mayfair, London The Ritz London The Savoy

ENGLAND’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES 51 Buckingham Gate Taj Suites & Residences Flemings Mayfair Grand Residences by Marriott, Mayfair, London the athenaeum The Capital Hotel ENGLAND’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Harlequin Suite @ The Dorchester Opus Suite @ The Berkeley Royal Suite @ Claridges Hotel Royal Suite @ The Savoy The Prince of Wales Suite @ Cliveden House The Royal Penthouse @ Corinthia Hotel London The Royal Suite @ Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London The Terrace Suite @ The Connaught 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 E&OE

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ENGLAND’S LEADING SPA HOTEL Babington House Chewton Glen Corinthia Hotel London Ellenborough Park Hoar Cross Hall The St David’s Hotel & Spa ENGLAND’S LEADING SPA RESORT Champneys Tring Chewton Glen Four Seasons Hampshire Hoar Cross Hall Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Pennyhill Park Hotel The Grove 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 Sky Hotel Swissôtel Tallinn ESTONIA’S LEADING HOTEL Hotel Telegraaf Radisson Blu Sky Hotel Schlössle Hotel Swissôtel Tallinn The Three Sisters Hotel ESTONIA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Hotel Telegraaf Presidential Suite @ Radisson Blu Sky Hotel Presidential Suite @ Swissôtel Tallinn

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 FINLAND’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Mannerheim Suite @ Hotel Kämp Presidential Suite @ Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa Hotel Presidential Suite @ Hilton Helsinki Strand Presidential Suite @ Scandic Simonkentta Helsinki FRANCE’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Buddha-Bar Hotel Paris Grandes Alpes Private Hotel

Hotel crillon le brave Hotel de Vendome Hotel Keppler Hôtel La Pérouse Hotel Lumen Paris Louvre Hotel Marquis Faubourg Saint Honore Hôtel Pont Royal Hotel Balzac Paris The Lancaster FRANCE’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel George V Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris Hotel Plaza Athenee Paris InterContinental Carlton Cannes InterContinental Paris Le Grand L’Hotel du Collectionneur - Arc de Triomphe Paris FRANCE’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel George V InterContinental Carlton Cannes L’Hotel du Collectionneur - Arc de Triomphe Paris Le Bristol Paris Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel & Conference Center FRANCE’S LEADING HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel George V Hotel de Crillon Paris Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris Hotel Ritz Paris Le Bristol Paris FRANCE’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Hotel La Residence du Roy IL’Edmond Hotel, Paris La Reserve Paris Majestic Villa and Hotel, Paris FRANCE’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Imperial Suite @ Le Bristol Paris Majestic Suite @ Majestic

Barriere Cannes Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris Presidential Suite @ Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat Presidential Suite @ Hotel de Vendome Presidential Suite @ Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Raffles Presidential Suite @ Le Royal Monceau Royal Suite @ Evian Resort Royal Suite @ Hotel du Palais Biarritz Royal Suite @ Hotel Plaza Athenee Paris Royal Suite @ Hotel Balzac Paris 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

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GEORGIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi Sheraton Metechi Palace Tbilisi Marriott Hotel GEORGIA’S LEADING HOTEL Georgia Palace Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel Batumi Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi Sheraton Metechi Palace GERMANY’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Brandenburger Hof Berlin Heidelberg Suites Boutique Hotel Hotel Louis C. Jacob The Schlosshotel Berlin GERMANY’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Grandhotel Hessischer Hof Hilton Cologne Hotel Hotel Adlon Kempinski Mandarin Oriental Munich Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin Swissôtel Berlin The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin GERMANY’S LEADING CITY HOTEL Hilton Cologne Hilton Munich City Munich Marriott Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin Titanic Comfort Mitte GERMANY’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Berlin Marriott Hotel Hotel Adlon Kempinski Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich InterContinental Berlin Swissôtel Berlin

GERMANY’S LEADING HOTEL Excelsior Hotel Ernst Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Hotel Adlon Kempinski Mandarin Oriental Munich Rocco Forte’s Hotel De Rome The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin Waldorf Astoria Berlin GERMANY’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Falkenstein Grand Kempinski Hotel Suitess Park Hotel Stuttgart MesseAirport Apartments SANA Residence, Berlin The Mandala Hotel The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin GERMANY’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Grand Presidential Suite @ Mandarin Oriental, Munich King Presidential Suite @ Waldorf Astoria Berlin Presidential Suite @ Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Presidential Suite @ Grandhotel Hessischer Hof Presidential Suite @ Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg Presidential Suite @ Park Hyatt Hamburg Presidential Suite @ Schloss Reinhartshausen Kempinski Royal Ludwig Suite @ Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich Royal Suite @ Hotel Adlon Kempinski 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 Derag Livinghotels 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 The 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 ALL SUITE HOTEL Bill & Coo Suites Domes of Elounda Rodos Park Suites & Spa GREECE’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Chromata Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites Grace Santorini

Hotel Katikies Iconic Santorini, a boutique cave hotel Lato Boutique Hotel Porto Zante Villas Villa Galini at Porto Carras Grand Resort GREECE’S LEADING BOUTIQUE SPA HOTEL Casa Del Mar Kirini Suites & Spa Life Gallery Hotel GREECE’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Athens Ledra Marriott Hotel Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Divani Caravel Hotel Hilton Athens GREECE’S LEADING CAR RENTAL COMPANY Avis Europcar Greece Car Rental Holiday Autos Sixt GREECE’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Divani Caravel Hotel Hotel Grande Bretagne Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki The Westin Athens Astir Palace Beach Resort GREECE’S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY AVRA tours Horizon Travel Mideast Travel Worldwide Vista Events

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GREECE’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Aldemar Olympian Village Arion Resort & Spa, Astir Palace Elounda Beach Hotel Porto Carras Grand Resort Sani Resort The Westin Athens Astir Palace Beach Resort GREECE’S LEADING HOTEL Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Elounda Beach Hotel Hotel Grande Bretagne King George Palace Minos Beach Art Hotel GREECE’S LEADING HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY Alternative Management Solution HotelBrain Lamway 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 HOTEL SUITE King Presidential Suite @ Hilton Athens Presidential Suite 815 @ Divani Caravel Hotel Presidential Suite @ Arion, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Presidential Suite @ Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Presidential Suite @ Elysium Resort & Spa Presidential Suite @ Hotel Grande Bretagne

GREECE’S LEADING LUXURY ALL SUITE HOTEL Bill & Coo Suites Domes of Elounda Rodos Park Suites & Spa

HUNGARY’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Boutique Hotel Budapest Brody House Lánchíd 19 Design Hotel

GREECE’S LEADING LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites Grace Santorini Katikies The Hotel

HUNGARY’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Budapest Marriott Hotel Four Seasons Gresham Palace Hilton Budapest City InterContinental Budapest Le Méridien Budapest

GREECE’S LEADING LUXURY BOUTIQUE SPA HOTEL Casa Del Mar Kirini Suites & Spa Life Gallery Hotel 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 Carras Grand 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 & Thalasso Elounda Bay Palace Mystique of Santorini 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 HOTEL Budapest Marriott Hotel Buddha-bar Hotel Budapest Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Hilton Budapest City 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 HOTEL SUITE Budapest Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Presidential Suite @ Boscolo Budapest Presidential Suite @ Corinthia Hotel Budapest Royal Suite @ Kempinski Hotel Corvinus 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 HUNGARY’S LEADING SPA RESORT Andrássy Rezidencia Wine & Spa Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa Spirit Hotel Thermal Spa ICELAND’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 101 Hotel CenterHotel Thingholt Hotel Glymur ICELAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Grand Hotel Reykjavik Hilton Reykjavik Nordica Hotel Borg Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik Radisson Blu Saga Hotel, Reykjavik

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ICELAND’S LEADING HOTEL Hotel Borg Hotel Holt Hotel Keflavik 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 ICELAND’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Bolholt Studio Apartments Einholt Apartments Grettigsborg Apartments Room with a view IRELAND’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Dromoland Castle Dylan Dublin Hayfield Manor The Clarence The G Hotel IRELAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Conrad Dublin Four Seasons Dublin Hilton Dublin The Shelbourne The Westin Dublin IRELAND’S LEADING HOTEL Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort Conrad Dublin Dromoland Castle Four Seasons Dublin Powerscourt Hotel Resort Spa The Clarence The Westin Dublin

IRELAND’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Clarion Hotel Liffey Valley Inis Meáin Powerscourt Hotel Resort Spa IRELAND’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Castlemartyr Resort Presidential Suite @ Conrad Dublin Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Dublin Presidential Suite @ Sheen Falls Lodge Presidential Suite @ The Westbury Hotel IRELAND’S LEADING SPA RESORT Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort Dromoland Castle Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa Park Hotel Kenmare Powerscourt Hotel Resort Spa The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort ISLE OF MAN’S LEADING HOTEL Inglewood Hotel Mount Murray Hotel & Country Club The Claremont Hotel The Town House ISRAEL’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Bayit Bagalil Hotel Montefiore The American Colony Hotel The Efendi Hotel

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 David Spa & Resort Hilton Tel Aviv InterContinental David Tel Aviv King David Jerusalem Hotel Renaissance Tel Aviv Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem ISRAEL’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Mediterranean Suite @ The Carlton Tel Aviv Presidential Suite @ Dan Eilat Hotel Presidential Suite @ Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel & Towers Presidential Suite @ The RitzCarlton, Herzliya Royal Suite @ King David Jerusalem Hotel ISRAEL’S LEADING SPA RESORT Carmel Forest Spa Resort David Spa & Resort Herods Eilat Mizpe Hayamim Resort The Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya

Astoria Hotels & Resorts The St. Regis Rome The Westin Excelsior Florence ITALY’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Airport Palace Hotel Chia Laguna Resort Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora The St. Regis Rome 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 ITALY’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Gran Melia, Rome L’Hotel Woldorf Palazzo Vecchietti Suites and Studios Portrait Suites Residence Hotel Parioli

ITALY’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Belmond Hotel Splendido Bulgari Milano Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli Hotel Palazzo Victoria Verona Milan Maison Moschino ITALY’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Milan Marriott Hotel Milan Park Hyatt Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf EUROPE GALA CEREMONY 2014

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ITALY’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Armani Presidential Suite @ Armani Hotel Milano Hassler Penthouse Suite @ Hotel Hassler Palladio Suite @ Belmond Hotel Cipriani Penthouse Suite @ Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Presidential Suite @ Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice Presidential Suite @ Hotel Principe di Savoia Milan Presidential Suite @ Villa D’este Royal Suite @ Forte Village Resort The Imperial Suite @ The Westin Excelsior Rome

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

ITALY’S LEADING RESORT Alpen Palace Deluxe Hotel and Spa Resort Chia Laguna Resort Forte Village Resort Hotel Cala di Volpe

LATVIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Grand Palace Hotel Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel, Riga Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel, Riga

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 Capri Palace Hotel & Spa Castel Monastero Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort Rocco Forte Verdura Golf & Spa Resort JERSEY’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Atlantic Hotel Jersey Longueville Manor The Club Hotel & Spa

JERSEY’S LEADING SPA HOTEL Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa L’Horizon Hotel & Spa The Club Hotel & Spa The Royal Yacht LATVIA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Gallery Park Hotel Grand Palace Hotel Hotel Bergs Royal Square Hotel & Suites

LATVIA’S LEADING HOTEL Baltic Beach Hotel Dome Hotel & SPA Gallery Park Hotel Grand Palace Hotel Royal Square Hotel & Suites LATVIA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Imperial Suite @ Gallery Park Hotel Presidential Suite @ Baltic Beach SPA and Resort Hotel Royal Suite @ 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 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 LITHUANIA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square Presidential Suite @ Le Méridien Vilnius Presidential Suite @ Radisson Blu Astorija Hotel, Vilnius 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 Hotel Ta’Cenc 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 Hotel Ta’Cenc InterContinental Malta Le Méridien St Julians Hotel and Spa The Palace

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ALONE IN GOOD COMPANY. AWAY FROM EVERYDAY CARES. FREE TO DO AS YOU PLEASE. WHERE TIME NO LONGER MATTERS. With your own private wellness area. À la carte cuisine in the AQARIUM restaurant.

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Holistic relaxation in the EXCLUSIVE SPA. Entrance to the ORIENTAL WORLD with Hamam.

Admission to the world of wellness facilities at the SPA Resort Therme Geinberg, incl. spa, sauna and sports.

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MALTA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Penthouse Suite @ The Westin Dragonara Resort Presidential Suite @ Grand Hotel Excelsior Presidential Suite @ InterContinental Malta 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 Hotel Ta’Cenc Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz Le Méridien St. Julians Hotel & Spa Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands The Riviera Resort & Spa

MEDITERRANEAN’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Aldemar Royal Mare Village, Crete Chia Laguna Resort 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 BOUTIQUE HOTEL Chromata, Greece Hotel L’Hermitage, Spain Londa Hotel, Cyprus Palazzo Sasso Ravello, Italy Quinta da Casa Branca, Portugal

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 CONFERENCE RESORT Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice, Italy La Manga Club, Spain Le Palais de la Mediterranee Nice, France St Raphael Resort Cyprus The St. Regis Rome, Italy The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta

MEDITERRANEAN’S LEADING SPA RESORT Columbia Beach Resort, Cyprus Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, 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 Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo Hotel Hermitage Monte Carlo Hotel Metropole MONACO’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE CARRÉ D’OR SUITE @ Hotel Metropole DIAMOND SUITE DUPLEX @ Hotel Hermitage Monte Carlo Diamond Suite Winston Churchill @ Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo Presidential Suite @ Le Méridien Beach Plaza

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

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GATEWAY TO EUROPE More routes, more choices

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MONTENEGRO’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Alexandar Montenegro Luxury Suites Apartments V Lux Petrovac Villa M Palace Apartments

Presidential Suite @ Hotel Des Indes The Dylan Thomas Suite @ The Dylan Amsterdam THE SUITE @ Hotel Okura Amsterdam

MONTENEGRO’S LEADING SPA RESORT Avala Resort & Villas Forza Mare Hotel Splendid Conference and SPA Resort The Queen of Montenegro

NETHERLANDS’ LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Amsterdam Boutique Apartments City Identity Apartments De Guldenstroom Derlon Maastricht City Apartments House of Amstel

NETHERLANDS’ LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Canal House Seven One Seven Sir Albert Hotel Swissôtel Amsterdam The College Hotel NETHERLANDS’ LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Hotel Okura Amsterdam Park Hotel Amsterdam Sofitel Legend The Grand 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 Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Worldhotel Grand Winston NETHERLANDS’ LEADING HOTEL SUITE Penthouse Suite @ Conservatorium Hotel

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 HOTEL Culloden Estate & Spa Hilton Belfast Malmaison Belfast Radisson Blu Hotel, Belfast 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 Oslo NORWAY’S LEADING HOTEL Bristol Hotel Grand Hotel Oslo Hotel Continental, Oslo, Norway Hotel Union Oye Rica Holmenkollen Park Hotel NORWAY’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE The Christian Radich Suite @ Grand Hotel Oslo The Continental Suite @ Hotel Continental The Oslo Suite @ the Thief 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 BUSINESS HOTEL andel’s Hotel Lodz Hilton Warsaw Hotel & Convention Centre Hyatt Regency Warsaw InterContinental Warsaw Warsaw Marriott Hotel POLAND’S LEADING HOTEL Arłamów Hotel Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Warsaw Hotel Narvil Conference & Spa InterContinental Warsaw Mamaison Hotel Le Regina Warsaw Sofitel Warsaw Victoria The Westin Warsaw POLAND’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Paderewski Suite @ Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Warsaw Presidential Suite @ Hilton Warsaw Hotel & Convention Centre Presidential Suite @ Hotel Westin Warsaw Presidential Suite @ Mamaison Hotel Le Regina Warsaw Vice Presidential Suite @ Warsaw Marriott Hotel PORTUGAL’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Bairro Alto Hotel Choupana Hills Resort & Spa Hotel Quinta da Bela Vista Terra Nostra Garden Hotel The Vine Hotel Vila Joya

POLAND’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Blow Up Hall 50 50 Hotel Centrum Hotel Copernicus

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PORTUGAL’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Corinthia Hotel Lisbon EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Hotel Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade Park Atlantic Lisboa Pestana Palace Ria Park Hotel & Spa Sheraton Lisboa & Hotel & Spa PORTUGAL’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Dolce CampoReal Lisboa Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Lisbon Marriott Hotel Pousada de Cascais Cidadela Historic Hotel & Art District Ria Park Hotel & Spa Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa PORTUGAL’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Hotel Quinta do Lago Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel Penha Longa Hotel And Golf Resort Praia d’el Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort Sheraton Algarve at Pine Cliffs Resort PORTUGAL’S LEADING HOTEL Bairro Alto Hotel Belmond Reid’s Palace Conrad Algarve Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Hilton Vilamoura Myriad by SANA Hotels Pestana 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 HOTEL SUITE King Presidential Suite @ Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa Presidential Suite @ Belmond Reid’s Palace Presidential Suite @ Corinthia Hotel Lisbon Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Presidential Suite @ Myriad by SANA Hotels Presidential Suite @ Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa Presidential Suite @ Tiara Park Atlantic Lisboa Hotel Presidential Suite @ Tiara Park Atlantic Porto Roof Garden Suite @ Conrad Algarve PORTUGAL’S LEADING RESORT Conrad Algarve Hilton Vilamoura Hotel Quinta do Lago Le Méridien Penina Golf & Resort Penha Longa Hotel And Golf Resort Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive & Spa Beach Resort Praia d’el Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort Vila Vita Parc PORTUGAL’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Altis Suites Brown’s Down Town Apartments Mercador Apartments Village of Lakes Apartments PORTUGAL’S LEADING SPA RESORT Belmond Reid’s Palace Blue&Green Vilalara Thalassa Resort Choupana Hills Resort & Spa Conrad Algarve

Convento do Espinheiro Elements Spa By Banyan Tree, Tivoli EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Quinta do Lago Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort Vila Baleira Hotel Resort & Thalasso Spa 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 BOUTIQUE HOTEL Golden Apple Boutique Hotel Golden Garden Boutique Hotel Mamaison All-Suites Spa Hotel Pokrovka Rossi Boutique Hotel & SPA Savoy moscow

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 ASLA Travel Group Baltic Travel Company 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 Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Moscow Taleon Imperial St Petersburg The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow RUSSIA’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Mamaison Hotel All-Suites Spa Hotel Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow Stay Bridge Suites

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 EUROPE GALA CEREMONY 2014

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RUSSIA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Emperor Suite @ Taleon Imperial St Petersburg Presidential Suite @ National Moscow Presidential Suite @ Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow Presidential Suite @ Barvikha Hotel & Spa Presidential Suite @ Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow Presidential Suite @ Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Moscow Princess Suite @ Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow Royal Suite @ Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg Royal Suite @ Lotte Hotel Moscow The Ritz-Carlton Suite @ The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow RUSSIA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Like Home Octyabrskaya Muse Mama Ro Apartments Moscow Suites RUSSIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Barvikha Hotel & Spa RODINA Grand Hotel & SPA Taleon Imperial St Petersburg RUSSIA’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY Bronevik.com Just Go Russia Real Russia Travel All Russia Tsar Events DMC & PCO SAN MARINO’S LEADING HOTEL Grand Hotel Primavera Grand Hotel San Marino Hotel Ristorante Cesare Hotel Titano

SCOTLAND’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Glenborrodale Castle Le Monde Hotel The GlassHouse The Pool House SCOTLAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Glasgow Marriott Hotel Mar Hall Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow The Balmoral The Caledonian, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel SCOTLAND’S LEADING HOTEL Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa The Balmoral The Gleneagles Hotel The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St. Andrews The Scotsman Hotel SCOTLAND’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Residence Inn by Marriott Skene House Hotel and Suites The Edinburgh Residence Hotel The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa SCOTLAND’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Kingdom of Fife Suite @ Fairmont St Andrews Royal & Ancient Suite @ The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa Royal Lochnagar Suite @ The Gleneagles Hotel Royal Suite @ The Balmoral SCOTLAND’S LEADING RESORT Dalmahoy, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club Fairmont St Andrews The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St. Andrews Turnberry, A Luxury Collection Resort SCOTLAND’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS EQ-2 Apartments at Edinburgh Quay Fraser Suites Edinburgh Fraser Suites Glasgow Highland Apartments Oakhill Apartments Princess Street Suites The Chester Residence The Knight Residence SCOTLAND’S LEADING SPA RESORT Fairmont St Andrews Stobo Castle The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St. Andrews Turnberry, A Luxury Collection Resort SERBIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Hotel Izvor Hyatt Regency Belgrade Mr. President Design Hotel Zira Hotel Belgrade SERBIA’S LEADING HOTEL Hotel Mr. President Hyatt Regency Belgrade Square Nine Hotel Belgrade SLOVAKIA’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Arcadia Hotel Hotel Amade Château Marrol’s Boutique Hotel Bratislava Tulip House Boutique Hotel

SLOVAKIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras Kempinski Hotel River Park Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel, Bratislava Sheraton Bratislava Hotel SLOVAKIA’S LEADING HOTEL Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras Hotel Grand Jasna Kempinski Hotel River Park Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel, Bratislava Sheraton Bratislava Hotel SLOVAKIA’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Mamaison Residence Sulekova Bratislava Skaritz Hotel and Residence Tulip House Boutique Hotel SLOVAKIA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Hotel River Park Presidential Suite @ Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel, Bratislava Presidential Suite @ Sheraton Bratislava Hotel SLOVENIA’S LEADING HOTEL Grand Hotel Metropol Grand Palace Hotel Portoroz Hotel Lev Kempinski Palace Portorož Park Hotel, Bled SLOVENIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Austria Trend Hotel Ljubljana Grand Hotel Toplice Kempinski Palace Portorož Terme Smarjeske Toplice The Golf Hotel E&OE

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SWITZERLAND’S LEADING HOTEL Beau-Rivage Palace Fairmont Le Montreux Palace Four Seasons Hotel des Berges Geneva Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva Gstaad Palace, Switzerland Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz Lausanne Palace & Spa The Dolder Grand SWITZERLAND’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Du Park Grand Residences by Kempinski Grand Kempinski Hotel Geneva Hotel Krone Unterstrss, Zurich SWITZERLAND’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Imperial Suite @ Beau-Rivage Palace Panaroma Suite @ The Alpina Gstaad Presidential Suite @ Bellevue Palace Bern Presidential Suite @ Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva Presidential Suite @ Hotel Schweizerhof Bern Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz Presidential Suite @ Mandarin Oriental, Geneva Presidential Suite @ Park Hyatt Zurich Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel des Berges Geneva SWITZERLAND’S LEADING RESORT Beau-Rivage Palace Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz Lausanne Palace & Spa Riffelalp Resort

SWITZERLAND’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Accademia Apartments Jenatsch Apartments, Zurich Swiss Luxury Apartments SWITZERLAND’S LEADING SPA RESORT Grand Hotel Park Gstaad Gstaad Palace Switzerland Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz La Reserve Geneva Le Mirador Kempinski Lake Geneva The Dolder Grand SWITZERLAND’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY Kuoni (Switzerland) STA Travel (Switzerland) TUI Suisse Vickyh Destinations TURKEY’S LEADING ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT Concorde De Luxe Resort Cornelia De Luxe Resort Gloria Golf Resort Güral Premier Tekirova Titanic Deluxe Belek Topkapi Palace TURKEY’S LEADING BEACH RESORT Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum Kempinski Hotel The Dome Mardan Palace Antalya Sianji Wellbeing Resort Titanic Deluxe Belek TURKEY’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL A’jia Hotel argos in Cappadocia Hotel Les Ottomans The Sofa Tomtom Suites - The Old Franciscan House Yunak Evleri Cappadocia Cave Hotel

TURKEY’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Conrad Istanbul Hilton ParkSA Istanbul Movenpick Hotel Istanbul Mövenpick Hotel Izmir Ramada İstanbul Asia Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center Swissôtel Buyuk Efes, Izmir Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul Wyndham Istanbul Kalamis Marina TURKEY’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Conrad Istanbul Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Sheraton Hotel & Convention Centre Ankara Swissôtel Büyük Efes, Izmir Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul TURKEY’S LEADING DESIGN HOTEL Bentley Hotel Casa Dell’Arte Concorde De Luxe Resort Hotel Su Orange County Resort Hotel Royal Adam & Eve Hotel The Sofa Hotel TURKEY’S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY Destination Turizm A.S DMC Turkey g2o Turkey ODS Turkey Society Of Travel TURKEY’S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT HOTEL CRYSTAL DE LUXE Resort & SPA Delphin Deluxe Orange County Resort Hotel Rixos Premium Belek Rixos Premium Bodrum Titanic Beach Lara

Titanic Deluxe Belek TURKEY’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Club & Hotel Letoonia Concorde De Luxe Resort Crystal Family Resort & Spa Güral Premier Tekirova Hotel Baia Bodrum TURKEY’S LEADING HOSPITALITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Divan Hotels Paloma Hotels Rixos Hotels The Marmara Collection Titanic Hotels TURKEY’S LEADING HOTEL Angel’s Peninsula Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Conrad Istanbul InterContinental Istanbul Mardan Palace Royal Adam & Eve Hotel Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul TURKEY’S LEADING HOTEL & SPA Ankara HiltonSA Delphin Diva Green Forest Hotel Hisaronu Mövenpick Hotel Ankara Silence Hotel Istanbul & Convention Centre Sirkeci Mansion Istanbul TURKEY’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Kempinski Residences Barbaros Bay Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler The Sofa Hotels and Residences WITT Hotels Istanbul Suites

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Europe Nominees 2014 SPAIN’S LEADING ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT Abama Golf & Spa Resort Fairplay Golf Hotel & Spa Iberostar Anthelia Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach, Spa & Golf Resort SPAIN’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL AC Palacio del Retiro, Madrid Barceló Formentor Gran Hotel Son Net Hotel Maria Cristina Hotel Marques de Riscal Miro Hotel Bilbao Silken Hotel Puerta America Madrid SPAIN’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Gran Melia Don Pepe Hotel Hotel Arts Barcelona InterContinental Madrid Le Meridien Barcelona The Westin Palace Madrid SPAIN’S LEADING HOTEL AC Palacio del Retiro Hotel Arts Barcelona Hotel Ritz by Belmond The Mandarin Oriental Barcelona The Westin Palace Madrid W Barcelona SPAIN’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES AKO Premium Suite Hotel, Barcelona Atenea Barcelona Aparthotel Hotel Arts Barcelona Kempinski Hotel Bahia The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort

SPAIN’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Imperial Suite @ Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona Presidential Suite @ Barceló Sancti Petri Spa Resort Presidential Suite @ Belmond La Residencia Royal Suite @ Hotel Ritz by Belmond Royal Suite @ The Westin Palace Madrid The Penthouse Suite @ The Mandarin Oriental Barcelona SPAIN’S LEADING RESORT AR Diamante Beach SPA Hotel & Convention Centre Barcelo la Bobadilla Barceló Sancti Petri Spa Resort Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona Costa del Sol Lopesan Baobab Resort Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa SPAIN’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Citadines Apart’hotel Habitat Apartments Majestic Residence Suites Avenue Luxe SPAIN’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Citadines Prestige Ramblas Barcelona El Palauet Living Barcelona Eric Vokel Gran via Suites Staying Cool at Barcelona Suites Avenue Barcelona Luxe SPAIN’S LEADING SPA RESORT AR Diamante Beach SPA Hotel & Convention Centre Barceló Sancti Petri Spa Resort Belmond La Residencia Hotel Arts Barcelona Hotel Villa Padierna Thermas Carratraca InterContinental Mar Menor

Golf Resort & Spa The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort SPAIN’S LEADING SPORTS RESORT Castillo Hotel Son Vida Club La Santa Lanzarote Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa Marbella La Cala Resort Malaga La Manga Club Lopesan Costa Meloneras SPAIN’S LEADING WELLNESS RESORT Blau Porto Petro Resort Majorca El Balneario de Archena Murcia Gran Hotel Las Caldas Hotel Termes Montbrio Costa Dorada Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso The Villa de Olmedo Spa Hotel SWEDEN’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Berns Hotel Görvälns Slott Hotel J Nacka Strand Hotel Rival Stockholm Ice Hotel SWEDEN’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Grand Hotel Stockholm Hilton Stockholm Slussen Hotel Nobis Hotel Stockholm Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, Stockholm Sheraton Stockholm Hotel SWEDEN’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Görvälns Slott Hotel Esplande Hotel Master Johan Scandic Växjö Ystad Saltsjobad

SWEDEN’S LEADING HOTEL Berns Hotel Falkenberg Strandbad Grand Hotel Stockholm Hilton Stockholm Slussen Hotel Hotel Gothia Towers Hotel Rival Stockholm SWEDEN’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Grand Suite @ Ystad Saltsjöbad Nobis Suite @ Nobis Hotel Stockholm Presidential Suite @ Sheraton Stockholm Hotel THE PRINCESS LILIAN SUITE @ Grand Hotel Stockholm SWEDEN’S LEADING SPA RESORT Falkenberg Strandbad Holiday Club Are Hotel Tylösand Selma Spa Storhogna Högfjällshotell & Spa Ystad Saltsjobad SWITZERLAND’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Grand Hotel Bellevue Hotel d’Angleterre Geneva Hotel de la Paix Geneva Hotel Giardino Hotel Mirabeau & Alpine Residence Hotel Paradies, Ftan La Reserve Geneve Villa Orselina SWITZERLAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva Hotel Schweizerhof Bern Mandarin Oriental Hotel du Rhone Geneva Movenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva Park Hyatt Zurich E&OE

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TURKEY’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Grand Hyatt Istanbul Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Presidential Suite @ Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler Presidential Suite @ Park Hyatt Istanbul-Macka Palas Presidential Suite @ Swissôtel Büyük Efes, Izmir Presidential Suite @ Swissôtel The Bosphorus Presidential Suite @ The RitzCarlton, Istanbul Sultan Suite @ Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul TURKEY’S LEADING MICE HOTEL Grand Cevahir & Convention Centre Hotel Hotel Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention Silence Hotel Istanbul & Convention Centre Susesi Luxury Resort Swissôtel The Bosphorus WOW Istanbul Hotel & Convention Centre TURKEY’S LEADING RESORT Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Spa Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum Mardan Palace Titanic Deluxe Belek TURKEY’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Fraser Place Anthill, Istanbul Kempinski Residences Astoria Maramara Pendik Residence Maramara The Camilica Residence TURKEY’S LEADING SPA & WELLNESS RESORT Ilıca Hotel Spa & Wellness Resort

Mandalinci Spa & Wellness Oruçoğlu Thermal Resort Richmond Nua Wellness Spa Sianji Wellbeing Resort TURKEY’S LEADING SPA RESORT Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa Güral Premier Tekirova Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum Mardan Palace Antalya Richmond Nua Wellness Spa Royal Adam & Eve Hotel Titanic Deluxe Belek TURKEY’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY Argeus Tourism & Travel Backpackers Travel Baltac Tours Efendi Travel Kayitur UKRAINE’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL La Gioconda Boutique Hotel Otrada Hotel Odessa Vintage Boutique Hotel Vozdvyzhensky Hotel

UKRAINE’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES InterContinental Kyiv Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv Royal City Hotel Villa Elena UKRAINE’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv Presidential Suite @ Hyatt Regency Kiev Presidential Suite @ InterContinental Kiev Presidential Suite @ Radisson Blu Hotel, Kiev

WALES’ LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS A Space in the City, City Wharf A Space in the City, Mermaid Quay David Morgan Apartments The Artisan Quarter Serviced Apartments WALES’ LEADING SPA RESORT Bodysgallen Hall & Spa Bryn Meadows Golf Hotel & Spa The Celtic Manor Resort The St David’s Hotel & Spa The Vale Resort

UKRAINE’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS ApartHotel Americano KievInn Apartments Senator Apartments Executive Court WALES’ LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Ffynnon Hotel The Grove The New White Lion

UKRAINE’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Donbass Palace Hotel Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv Hyatt Regency Kiev Leopolis Hotel Opera Hotel Kiev Premier Palace Hotel

WALES’ LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Bodysgallen Hall & Spa Cardiff Marriott Hotel Hilton Cardiff Park Plaza Cardiff Radisson Blu Hotel, Cardiff Swansea Marriott Hotel The St David’s Hotel & Spa

UKRAINE’S LEADING HOTEL Donbass Palace Hotel Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv Hyatt Regency Kiev InterContinental Kiev Leopolis Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel Kiev

WALES’ LEADING HOTEL Bodysgallen Hall & Spa Pale Hall St. Pierre, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club The Celtic Manor Resort Hotel The St David’s Hotel & Spa

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Porto Zante: a Private Paradise

Porto Zante Villas & Spa, in Zakynthos, Greece is the perfect destination this spring. Offering the ultimate in privacy, world-class service and a distinguished reputation among the international elite.

Few locations capture the Mediterranean idyll as spectacularly as the Ionian islands. Greece’s archipelago of six cerulean-hued utopias, this is the backdrop the gods intended. Infinite azure sea and skylines dominate horizons, vast olive groves and bright pink bougainvillea dot the mountains.

It’s nature at its most exquisite. Spring is the season to visit; the sun is seductively warm but temperatures less intense, the beaches blissfully uncrowded and flora in full bloom.

HALCYON HIDEAWAY In 2014 check into Porto Zante Villas & Spa on Zakynthos’ east coast. This

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boutique hideaway, a new member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is small in proportion but big on paredback luxury, privacy, peace and quiet. So much so that it has earned a collection of accolades; including Europe’s Leading Villa Resort at the World Travel Awards.

Plus, it has a distinguished reputation among the international elite, many whom are repeat families and couples that have chosen Porto Zante every summer since its opening.

Unpretentious yet sophisticated this home-away-from-home ticks the boxes for couples and families alike. All the villas (one to four-bedroom) have private

heated pools and most boast their own private stretch of beach and tropical gardens. Interiors and decks are redolent of the natural surroundings featuring stone, marble and almond-hued wood.

Soft furnishings are Armani Casa, Greek art adorns walls, bathrooms have Jacuzzis as standard and Bang & Olufsen entertainment systems set everything to mellow beats.

Dedicated to achieving complete privacy and relaxation nothing is too much trouble. Enjoy authentic Mediterranean cuisine in the comfort of your villa 24/7 or at the resort’s beachfront restaurant which boasts stunning views of the

Ionian sea. Indulge your senses in a Signature Spa Therapy inspired by indigenous plants, again ensconced in your own villa or at the Private Spa Area on the water’s edge (products

by Bulgari and local Apivita). Treatments take place outside in private Spa pavillions looking out to the endless blue of the Mediterranean. Parents will reap further relaxation rewards from taking advantage of the brand new Kid’s Corner and the several kids sports activites available (including watersports, horseriding, table tennis and many other).

If you fancy a night away from your villa book a table at the Club House Restaurant and enjoy some predinner sundowners at the beautiful bar.

ALFRESCO ADVENTURES By day, head to some of the fascinating sites to soak up the local culture and unforgettable natural beauty. The Shipwreck (or Navagio) beach, The Blue Caves, Turtle Island and a private cruise to the nearby island of Kefalonia are highlights. For a quintessential Greek fishing experience go out for the day with Mr Nikos (the hotel’s own fisherman) to help secure the freshest catch. Paradise:found.

For more information visit portozante.com call +30 210 8218640 or 020 8882 6767.

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San Francisco Church (image courtesy of Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel)

SOUTH AMERICA’S HOTTEST CITY Composed of an ancient mixture of peoples, cultures and traditions, the city of Quito – capital of Ecuador – has been a unique and treasured place for generations of Ecuadorians. Throughout its history the city has hosted travellers, worshipers, scientists, warriors, architects, emperors and any number of great men. Each knew the value of the land and offered their unique contribution to the development of this metropolis strategically located on the equator.

OLD TOWN Quito boasts a host of historical attractions, reflected in the city’s victory at World Travel Awards 2013 when it was voted “South America’s Leading Destination”.

At the heart of the city is the Spanish colonial centre, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site as long ago as 1978.

The area has recently undergone a renaissance, with the city government investing hundreds of millions of US dollars on improvements to infrastructure, attractions and amenities.

The cobblestoned streets and pastelcolored mansions which hem the revitalised San Francisco Church now dazzle once again as they welcome guests from around the world. Other projects planned as part of the 35th anniversary celebrations include recovering landmark buildings to house two new universities, the construction of the cultural complex and recreational Cumandá (in a former bus terminal), the opening of the Monastery of Carmen Alto Museum, the rehabilitation of the St. Augustine Sala Capitular and San Blas squares, Victoria

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Square and the Capitol Theatre.

These interventions are already underway, and add to a broad agenda that includes citizen participation, academic and educational institutions and specific exhibits. Events such as the International Forum ‘Inhabiting Heritage’, and the ‘Conservation Asset: Quito-Krakow Exchange’ seminar, will join traditional festivals such as Summer Q, Liberty Eve, and the Quito foundation festivities on the agenda. In early November, Ecuador will host the prestigious Adventure Racing World Championships, with Quito positioned as the race headquarters where the world’s best adventure racing athletes will meet and prepare for the epic multidisciplinary adventure race. Christmas & New Year will hold a host of activities that allow visitors and citizens to reflect on the heritage and diversity of Quito, as well as making the historic centre a meeting place for the reappropriation of public spaces.

Close by, La Mariscal is considered the centre of entertainment in Quito.

Here the city offers visitors endless

options for dining, shopping, dancing and anything else they might desire.

A meeting point for local people, the cosmopolitan atmosphere also takes in a huge array of cultural experiences, dance schools and craft shops. Latin Americans are renowned for their sense of fun, meaning festivities will extend well into the night! But it is not all partying, with Quito also offering a developed cultural sector. In recent years the city has carried out various projects to offer residents and visitors a range cultural sites and opportunities for artistic expression.

These projects have adapted heritage buildings to allow them to accommodate exhibitions, shows, contests, and all kinds of cultural events. Top attractions include the Cultural Center Benjamin Carrion, the Contemporary Art Center and the Cultural Center Tianguez.

Quito will step up to host its inaugural World Travel Awards ceremony in the summer of 2014. The glittering red carpet event will take place at the historic Centro Cultural Itchimbia. Forming the centrepiece of Parque Itchimbia, the Centro Cultural Itchimbia is a

CAPTIONS TOP TO BOTTOM: Virgin of “El Panecillo”. San Francisco Church. The Cathedral Dome. Historical Center

magnificent glass-and-iron building, modelled after the city’s original Mercado Santa Clara. The centre hosts regular art exhibits and cultural events, as well as serving as a museum.

GREEN SPACES On the more sedate side, wider Quito is also home to a number of relaxing parks, which act as the lungs of the city.

These are spaces where people meet to walk, play sports, fly kites and enjoy nature at its finest. Most famous is the Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park, which is located almost 3,000 meters above sea level. Surrounded by trees and gigantic art installations, visitors can spot over 70 bird species in this natural haven of 557 hectares. Located just a few minutes from Guanguiltagua Street in the urban neighborhood of Batán Alto, the park is easily accessible to guests. Also popular with locals is Las Cuadras Park, located south of the city. Declared an ecological area of special interest because of its native trees and exotic plants, there is also a wide variety of wildlife.

WORLD CITY Offering a significant boost to tourism in Ecuador, the Mariscal Antonio Jose d Sucre International Airport in Quito

opened last year. Set to welcome five million passengers in its first year, the airport offers a longer runway than its predecessor meaning planes no longer have to stop at Guayaquil to refuel on the way to European destinations. “In addition, the new airport is located 400 meters below the current terminal, which enables aircraft to take off from the new airport with the highest passenger and cargo capacity possible, on non-stop flights,” explains Freddy Egüez, general manager, Metropolitan Public Airport Services.

Quito is also set to boost its business credentials with the launch of one of the largest urban development projects in recent years: the Quito Convention & Events Centre Complex. The project will be created as a public/private partnership, and will occupy an 11 hectares site on the grounds of the old airport. With the construction of this new development, Quito aims to become one of the top ten destinations for conventions and trade fairs in Latin America and rank among the first 50 countries worldwide in the industry of events tourism, as per guidelines of its strategic tourism promotion plan.

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Marrakech

Historically, a trading post for Eastern and Western treasures, today the great city of Marrakech is an artistic crossroads, an international cultural centre and a “must-see” tourist destination.

Its surroundings are just as unforgettable.

From the splendour of the High Atlas Mountains towering over the city’s 19 km ochre ramparts, to the beauty of the Berber villages and the wonder of the Medina – each one of them has so much to offer that some visitors never leave.

In 1062, the first Almoravid emir, Youssef Ibn Tachfin, founded Marrakech and made it the capital city of an empire stretching from Barcelona to Ghana.

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Five ways to unearth ten centuries of history include a walk in the rose garden surrounding the mosque and the minaret of the Koutoubia, a jewel of Hispano-Moresque art; the Bahia Arab-Andalusian palace with its gardens, patios, 150 richly decorated rooms, painted, gilded and inlaid wooden ceilings; the impressive Saadian Tombs, a magnificently decorated mausoleum; the Koranic school Ben Youssef Madrasa, formerly the biggest in northern Africa

and another jewel of Hispano-Moresque art; and finally, right next to it, the Marrakech Museum where treasures of Morocco’s cultural heritage and contemporary art exhibitions meet

THE HEART OF THE CITY...

Jemaâ El Fna Square was listed as an Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity site in 2001. As the gateway between traditional Morocco and modern Morocco, it is irreplaceable. The

events organised for its recognition by UNESCO re-established the role it plays for Marrakech and Morocco. Worldwide, it is a symbol of deep rooted modernity and tradition.

Located at the entrance of the Medina, in a huge enclosed pedestrian area lined with cafĂŠs, restaurants, shops and public buildings, the square is an explosion of culture, entertainment and commercial activity. It is alive late into the night, until the last lights go out and its pulsating nightlife goes quiet for a few hours.

When morning comes, everything begins again; musicians, dancers, acrobats, fireeaters, fortune-tellers, henna tattooists, water carriers and storytellers reappear in their eye-catching costumes. They create, invent and share their knowledge of speech, movement and sound with their fellow citizens and with visitors from all over the world.

MARRAKECH, THE GARDEN CITY The Palmeraie of Marrakech, which dates back to the Almoravids dynasty, is a heritage symbol of the Red City.

Covering 12,000 hectares, it is prized by local and foreign visitors. Over the years it has been subject to both internal and external soil erosion and degradation which has had impacted on the surrounding natural environment.

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has taken hold of this situation, by creating The Mohammed VI Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, chaired

by HRH Princess Lalla Hasnaa. One of the programmes initiated by this foundation aims to mobilise different stakeholders to safeguard this natural heritage.

Since the launch of this programme in 2007 and in accordance with the commitments of the partners, the rate of planting is on target: so far 412,552

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seedlings have been planted and over the next six years, the foundation will continue to increase public awareness by running programmes and improving environmental education. This consists of plans to create an urban planning code of conduct and the creation of the International Living Museum, which will feature an oasis built around the three themes: Water, Gardens and Architecture.

The water system is over 700 years old and is located in the Menara in the Hivernage area. It irrigates a vast, yet peaceful garden lined with olive trees.

In the nearby Gueliz, the Majorelle Gardens, created in 1920 and later restored by Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint Laurent, provide a habitat for three hundred species of plants and house the Islamic Art Museum, which displays more than four hundred objects.

MARRAKECH, THE MUSE Marrakech is an urban oasis. It knows how to make people feel welcome and inspired, and more and more creative adventurers favour Marrakech as their chosen place to share and develop inspiration.

The abundance of studios, art galleries, literary cafés and restaurants showcase the city’s appreciation of art, design, architecture, interior decoration, fashion, craftsmanship and gastronomy. Its atmosphere goes beyond the medina and the history of the city: it bubbles in the old colonial cities Gueliz, Hivernage and in the very trendy Sidi Ghanem “industrial area”, where the most audacious showrooms have opened celebrating

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the countries’ 1920s avant-garde urban planning and style.

From candied Moroccan orange, to meltin-the-mouth lamb dishes combining the country’s famed fragrant spices, British Chefs such as Jamie Oliver and Heston Blumenthal have been inspired to bring Moroccan cooking to their own restaurants.

COSMOPOLITAN MARRAKECH Five-star accommodations such as Le Royal Mansour, La Mamounia and stunning guesthouses meet all the requirements for luxury travel in Marrakech.

Famous restaurants, designer boutiques, show-rooms, fairs and festivals highlight the city’s appeal when it comes to attracting investors or stimulating entrepreneurship.

Strategically, the priority now is to make such growth sustainable by combining it with the protection of the environment and with a

development which will benefit the whole population.

‘Openness’ and ‘worldly’ are characteristics that run in Marrakech’s veins. People are sophisticated but they feel at ease here; they can recharge their batteries or party at any time.

GASTRONOMY Marrakech gastronomy is famous for its outstanding “sweet and sour” flavours; from its saffron, cinnamon, cumin, chilli, ginger, mint and coriander aromas to its stewed meats and vegetable tagine.

For special occasions, elaborate recipes are selected such as preserved mutton with raisins and almonds, pastillas, minced beef or chicken briquettes. And to end the meal, sweet honey pastries transform mint tea for an experience of pure culinary ecstasy.

Gushing down the steep slopes of the High Atlas Mountains, rivers have carved out fertile valleys and given birth to dozens of Berber villages. More and more of these villages and their clay Kasbah are now being restored and embellished with botanical gardens. In the Ourika Valley, a visit to the Safranière reveals all the secrets of the “red treasure”, Saffron. Used for fabric dying as well as in medicine and cooking, it is the most important aromatic and medicinal plant garden in Morocco.

SHOPPING Marrakech’s souks hold 40,000 craftsmen organised into zones according to occupation: dyers, ironmongers, blacksmiths, leather workers, basket makers, jewellers...

Continuing along the Ourika, go deeper into the Toubkal National Park and up the slopes of Mount Toubkal to the Oukaïmeden ski resort... The roads, which go through mountain passes from Tichka to Ouarzazate and from Test to Taroudant, reveal natural marvels such as the Zat Valley or the villages of Tighdouine and Talatast, Asni, Ouirgane and Imlil, and the lake Lalla Takerkoust.

Fabrics, clothes, rugs and spices are found here in a labyrinth of different markets.

Behind the cries, scents, crowds and bargaining games lies an extraordinary social structure.

There are souks... and there is Sidi Ghanem, Marrakech’s “industrial” area which has been reclaimed by new wave designers. In Sidi Ghanem, you can find contemporary crafts alongside traditional Moroccan design. Here, artists, decorators and craftsmen combine ancestral knowhow and international trends and exhibit in boutiques or show-rooms.

They have approached all occupations – wrought-iron work, leather work, weaving, jewels, furniture, lights and lamps - in a unique way, reinventing the Moroccan art of entertaining. In March, the Riad Art Expo Fair opens to professionals and the general public, to showcase Marrakech’s contribution to contemporary design.

Only a few dozen kilometres away from Marrakech, their landscapes and panoramas are a ‘must see’ for any visitor.

For more information about Marrakech go to www.visitmorocco.com

With culturally-influenced cuisine – be it Berber, Arabic, Jewish or Christian – Marrakech is open to all and invites the world to come and enjoy a multicultural experience from Moroccan and international chefs.

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