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LIVE YOUR DREAMS Ever dreamed of a five-star luxury suite which opens onto a stunning beach and blends in effortlessly with the sea? Ever imagined playing alongside trainers from Chelsea Football Club or the stars of tennis, rugby, cricket and golf? How about dinner courtesy of the most famous Michelin-starred chefs? This is Forte Village’s constellation.

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On behalf of World Travel Awards, I warmly welcome you to our Europe Gala Ceremony 2015, this year being hosted by the stunning Forte Village Resort here in Sardinia, Italy.

With so much to see, I hope you’ve had a chance to visit some of the sites on this 55-hectare resort – be it the pristine beaches, glorious countryside or luxury hotels.

This is the first time World Travel Awards has visited Sardinia in our 22-year history and it is an honour to finally arrive here at one of the most sought-after destinations on earth. This exceptional event is part of our year-long Grand Tour 2015 to celebrate the world’s outstanding travel brands, covering six continents and featuring over 9,000 nominees.

We began in May this year at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach in the United Arab Emirates with our Middle East Ceremony and were welcomed to Kempinski Seychelles Resort in June for our Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony. Both events were warmly received, leaving us in a strong position for the rest of the year.

Also on our agenda for 2015 is Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas, which will welcome the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony; Colombian capital Bogotá, proud host of the Latin America Gala Ceremony; and Singapore which

will stage our Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony at the famous Raffles Hotel later this year.

We will finish with the World Travel Awards Grand Final at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in El Jadida, Morocco, in December.

Each year our locations, categories, nominees and, most importantly, the number of voting travel professionals increases exponentially, revealing the tremendous public demand for the recommendation a World Travel Award signifies. The recognition we offer is one of a kind, as no other organisation has the experience, the gravitas, or the loyal following of more than half of a million travel, tourism and hospitality professionals we possess.

I wish to thank our hosts this evening, Forte Village Resort, and to thank you all for joining us on this special evening.

Finally, congratulations to all our nominees on your endeavours and achievements this year - and the very best luck!

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DEAR GUESTS, It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Forte Village Resort in honour of the 2015 World Travel Awards, Europe Ceremony.

Forte Village Resort, recognized as a pioneer in Italian luxury hospitality, is nestled among 47 hectares of beautiful gardens along a white sand beach on the sunny south coast of Sardinia offering guests an unrivalled variety of things to do.

The philosophy with which I have guided the resort for the past 20 glorious years is that of satisfying our clients’ needs and surprising them year after year with important new services and facilities.

Over the years we have partnered with experts in the field of catering, design, fashion and sport in order to achieve one great goal: to offer our guests extraordinary experiences day after day.

Our dedication pays homage to our breathtaking territory. Sardinia, one of the oldest lands on earth, has always been a crossroads of peoples and cultures, demonstrating deep and genuine hospitality.

My dear guests, let yourselves be enthralled by the uniqueness of this land and let’s celebrate all together the spirit and excellence of the hospitality industry.

Wishing you all a delightful stay.

Lorenzo Giannuzzi Managing Director Forte Village Resort

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With streets, squares and views that become enchanting sceneries and backdrops, Sardinia offers its wealth of tourist and cultural attractions against the magic palette of a multitude of landscapes. Here we take a tour to discover why this timeless destination retains its magical air.

Situated in the Mediterranean Sea, Sardinia is one of the crown jewels of Italian tourism. Famous for the beautiful beaches strung alone almost 2,000 kilometres of coast and the particular turquoise colour of its crystal clear waters, the region offers everything from the peaceful coves of the Gulf of Orosei to the chic scene in Costa Smeralda. In Sardinia you will always find the beach of your dreams.

dry land, your sporting choices extend to cycling, horse riding, trekking, free climbing and golf. Sardinia offers an infinite variety of underwater scenarios spread along its coasts: ancient wrecks, downed aircraft and archaeological remains blend in with the natural environment creating many splendid possibilities for scuba divers and underwater photographers.

Sardinian geological nature, the mild weather conditions and calm waters make it the perfect place for enjoying many activities all year round, including windsurfing, sailing and diving. On

The morphology of the coasts varies, from sandy depths to rocks, inlets and bays, natural home to many types of fish.

The currents favour the transparency of the water, creating a range of colours run-

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ning from bright turquoise to deep blue, making this underwater paradise one of a kind. To protect its precious coastal environment, Sardinia has a number of protected marine areas and national nature parks.

open air museum in the world,” with its 7,000 nuraghi, the great megalithic complexes with the Dolmen, the tombs of the giants and the Domus de Janas, all remnants of the ancient and mysterious Nuragic civilisation.

For wine-lovers, take a guided tour of Sardinia’s sweet-smelling vineyards and wineries and learn how the island creates the unique flavours of its wines. You can also try a cooking class and discover the secrets of Sardinian cuisine according to closely-guarded recipes. Or absorb yourself in local Sardinian culture by visiting the traditional festivals held every year on the island. Get involved with traditional medieval celebrations, spectacular horse shows and colourful folk parades.

Sardinia is often described as “the largest

Water, seaweed, sand and sea mud are a precious source of wellness, known to humankind since bygone times: the ancient Egyptians used marine substances for soothing and health treatments. A knowledge later shared by the Phoenicians and Romans. Thanks to its contents of salts, micro-organisms, trace elements and iodine, the Sardinian sea helps improve circulation, prevent joint complaints and oxygenate and purify the body.

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Thalassotherapy treatments come in a wide range in Sardinia: side by side with the baths at controlled temperatures there are also sea mud packs consisting of sand and clay rich in salts. Less well known are the packs with sand, fine and warmth. Treatments using fresh or dried seaweed are another rich source of minerals and micronutrients.

A very special gift reaches us from Sardinia’s ancient geological past: the curative properties of the waters springing from beneath the ground. Known and exploited from time immemorial, these thermal waters are as effective today as in the past. The thermal waters of Sardara flow from a site already well known in the Bronze Age. These waters are bicarbonate-alkaline and hyper-thermal: they flow from five springs at a temperature between 58° and 60°C. The waters of Fordongianus, sulphurous and hyper-thermal, spring out at a temperature of 56°C and are especially suitable for the treatment of respiratory complaints, skin diseases and brittle bones.

MORE INFORMATION For more information on visiting Sardinia head over to the official website at www.sardegnaturismo.it.

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Expo Milano has undoubtedly been the tourism highlight of 2015 here in Europe, with millions of guests flocking to the event. Breaking Travel News here brings you the latest from the greatest show on earth, along with headlines from World Travel Awards winners Europcar and Lufthansa.

World Expo 2015 – taking place in Milan this summer – has exceeded all expectations since it opened in May – welcoming over 14 million guests to the end of August. With another seven million tickets sold for the remaining two months, Europe’s largest tourism destination seems set to eclipse all previous incarnations of the World Expo.

The overall figures are placed alongside the official ones reported by the countries, relative to the visits to their pavilions. Just to mention a few examples, in the first four months, the coffee cluster has declared four million visitors, while the popular Brazil pavilion alone saw two

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million. Meanwhile the France pavilion revealed it has an average of 18,000 entrances per day, while the Zero Pavilion – which greets guests on arrival – registers between 15,000 and 20,000 visitors each day.

As for transportation, the subway is used by between 25 and 30 per cent of the visitors; 30 per cent use the rail network and private buses are chosen by 25 per cent. The firm GFK has carried out a survey based on a very important statistical sample of interviews.

Visitors’ overall satisfaction is 8.4, on a scale ranging between one and ten, with

with an organisation of Europcar’s calibre will enable E-Car Club to continue on its path to further growth.

With ambitious plans to expand further, the involvement of Europcar in E-Car Club will provide important support.

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positive peaks for the service inside the exhibition site and for the quality of the pavilions with just one critical factor related to the queues at the pavilion entrance points.

EUROPCAR In the car rental market, Europcar Lab, the Europcar Group unit dedicated to innovation, has taken a majority stake in E-Car Club, the UK’s first entirely electric pay-per-use car club. The new acquisition is fully in line with Europcar Lab’s strategy to develop mobility market usages, search for new mobility solutions opportunities worldwide and make investments in strategic initiatives allowing the group to strengthen its leadership in the mobility market.

E-Car Club is a start-up electric car sharing business headquartered in London

supported to date by business angels and Centrica (through an investment by Ignite Social Enterprise). Its vision is to improve local mobility whilst reducing the cost and environmental impact of each journey decision made. E-Car Club currently operates across a number of UK sites including London, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Warwickshire and Fife.

The business will be led by its founders, Chris Morris and Andrew Wordsworth within the Europcar Lab. Morris said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Europcar as our new majority shareholder and strategic partner. Since discussions began we’ve been incredibly impressed by their approach to innovation and commitment to alternative mobility solutions. This is an incredibly fast-moving sector and working

Showing why the carrier is considered Europe’s Leading Airline by voters at World Travel Awards, Lufthansa’s First Class and Private Jet guests can now enliven the waiting time before their next take-off with a unique experience - taking a Porsche 911 or Panamera for a spin through Munich, the sub-Alpine landscape or Lower Bavaria. The Porsche First Class Excitement offer is available for all Lufthansa, SWISS or Austrian Airlines passengers, Lufthansa HON Circle members and Lufthansa Private Jet guests who possess a valid First Class boarding ticket for that day.

“With Lufthansa First Class, we offer our customers the highest travel quality. This is suitably complemented by the exclusive offer from Porsche, which turns the waiting period before take-off into a memorable experience,” said Thomas Klühr, Lufthansa executive board member for finance.

For guests, the Lufthansa First Class Personal Assistant accepts reservations in the First Class Lounge and arranges the car rental. Passengers can book their sports car online before the flight, or make a spontaneous on-the-spot decision, as long as the chosen offer is available. Back at the airport, a First Class flight starts as usual – a limousine takes passengers straight to the apron position beside the aircraft. breakingtravelnews.com editor@breakingtravelnews.com

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EUROPE’S LEADING CRUISE TRAVEL AGENT Bolsover Cruise Club Cruise.co.uk Cruise118.com The Cruise Line Thomas Cook WeCruise

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 Radisson Blu Old Mill Hotel, Belgrade Royal Adam & Eve Hotel, Turkey Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, Germany The Vine Hotel, Portugal Tree Hotel, Sweden

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EUROPE’S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY AlliedPRA Kuoni Destination Management Moloney & Kelly Travel Oreva France

EUROPE’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Aldemar Olympian Village, Greece Angel’s Marmaris, Turkey Cavallino Bianco Family Spa Grand Hotel, Italy Chia Laguna Resort, Italy Forte Village Resort, Italy Leading Family Hotel & Resort Alpenrose, Austria Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, Portugal Monte Santo Resort, Portugal Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa, Sochi, Russia The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta Vila Vita Parc, Portugal

EUROPE’S LEADING FERRY OPERATOR Brittany Ferries Color Line DFDS Seaways P&O Ferries

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EUROPE’S LEADING FULLY INTEGRATED RESORT Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey Forte Village Resort, Italy Monte Santo Resort, Portugal Rixos Premium Belek, Turkey Vila Vita Parc, Portugal

EUROPE’S LEADING GREEN HOTEL AquaCity Poprad, Slovakia Corinthia Hotel Lisbon, Portugal Eagles Palace, Greece Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris, France Hotel Leitlhof - Dolomiten Living, Italy ICEHOTEL, Sweden Inspira Santa Marta Hotel, Portugal Strattons, England Vila Vita Parc, Portugal

EUROPE’S LEADING GREEN RESORT Albergo Auralba, Italy Es Ram Eco Resort, Formentera, Spain Gradonna Mountain Resort Châlets & Hotel. Austria Hotel Kong Arthur, Denmark Vigilius Mountain Resort, Italy

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EUROPE’S LEADING HOTEL & SPA Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv, Ukraine Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees, Italy Hotel Metropole MonteCarlo, Monaco Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa, Spain Pierre Loti Hotel, Turkey Pullman Timi Ama Sardegna, Italy Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Italy Silence Istanbul Hotel & Convention Center, Turkey Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, Netherlands The Weinmeister, Germany Vila Vita Parc, Portugal Waldorf Astoria Berlin, Germany

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Paris, France Roof Garden Suite @ Conrad Algarve, Portugal Royal Penthouse Suite @ Hotel President Wilson, Switzerland Sultan Suite @ Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Turkey The Katara Suite @ Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Italy The Royal Suite @ The Lanesborough, England

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Italy The Vine Hotel, Portugal

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 Monte Santo Resort, Portugal Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, Russia

EUROPE’S LEADING LEISURE RESORT Conrad Algarve, Portugal Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey Forte Village Resort, Italy Porto Carras Grand Resort, Greece Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa, Sochi, Russia Titanic Deluxe Belek, Turkey Vila Vita Parc

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Perched on 15 acres of private Mediterranean parkland overlooking the Eternal City, the Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts offers unparalleled experiences: 345 spacious guestrooms and 25 luxuriously appointed Suites; exclusive Imperial Club; elegant Grand Spa with one indoor and

three outdoor pools, including a children’s pool; supreme 3-star Michelin restaurant La Pergola; the world’s most prestigious Art Collection housed within a hotel, including an astonishing Tiepolo triptych; genuine personal service creating authentic moments and memories that are never to be forgotten.

Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Via A. Cadlolo, 101 – 00136 Rome, Italy | T.: +39 06 3509 2031 E-mail: RomeCavalieri.Reservations@waldorfastoria.com | romecavalieri.com

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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 Sura Design Hotel, Turkey Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel & Spa, Turkey

EUROPE’S LEADING LIFESTYLE RESORT Adler Thermae Spa & Wellness Resort, Italy Blue Palace Resort & Spa, Greece Geinberg5 Private Spa Villas, Austria Hotel La Manga Club Principe Felipe, Spain Monte Santo Resort, Portugal 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 LOW-COST AIRLINE Aer Lingus airberlin easyJet Monarch Airlines Norwegian Ryanair Vueling

EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT Aldemare Paradise Village, Greece

Concorde De Luxe Resort, Turkey Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey Hotel Dream Gran Castillo, Lanzarote Kempinski Hotel The Dome, Turkey Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa, Greece Rixos Premium Belek Hotel, Turkey

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 Sofitel Munich Bayerpost Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel & Spa, Turkey The Westin Palace Madrid, Spain

EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY CAR RENTAL COMPANY AAA Luxury & Sport Car Rental Avis Prestige Elite Rent-a-Car Europcar Prestige Sixt Luxury Cars

EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY CITY RESORT Danubius Health Spa Resort Margitsziget, Hungary

Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I, Barcelona, Spain Hotel Schloss Fuschl Resort and Spa, Austria Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Italy

EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL Belmond Grand Hotel Europe, Russia Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Italy Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Italy Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel, France Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo, Monaco Hotel Metropole MonteCarlo, Monaco Le Bristol Paris, France Pestana Carlton Madeira Hotel, Madeira Porto Zante Villas, Greece Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, Netherlands Sura Design Hotel, Turkey Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel & Spa, Turkey The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, Germany The St. Regis Rome, Italy Vila Vita Parc Waldorf Astoria Berlin, Germany

EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA Royal Spa Villa @ Porto Zante Villas, Greece The Royal Villa @ Grand Resort Lagonissi Vila Trevo @ Vila Vita Parc Villa Lidia @ Forte Village Resort, 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 Monte Santo Resort, Portugal Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa, Sochi, Russia Vila Vita Parc, Portugal

EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY RESORT & SPA Arion Resort & Spa, Astir Palace, Athens, Greece Blue Palace Resort & Spa, Grrece Conrad Algarve, Portugal Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey Evian Resort, France Forte Village Resort, Italy Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort, Greece

EUROPE’S LEADING LUXURY TRAIN Belmond Royal Scotsman Danube Express El Transcantábrico Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express Venice Simplon OrientExpress

EUROPE’S LEADING MARINA & VILLA RESORT Regent Porto Montenegro Rixos Premium Göcek Tivoli Marina Vilamoura

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PORTO ZANTE VILLAS AND SPA

Porto Zante Villas and Spa in Greece, is an award-winning villa resort that offers ultimate privacy, delicious cuisine, exceptional service and an array of unique experiences for families and couples alike.

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It is a rare thing to find a European crash pad that has all the high-class trimmings of a five-star hotel, whilst simultaneously providing a feeling of seclusion and utter privacy. Porto Zante, on the Ionian island Zakynthos, offers both in spades and is a hotspot for a truly tranquil break (its discretion has attracted heads of states and business leaders over recent years).

A new addition to the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and a double-winner at the World Travel Awards 2014 (Europe’s Leading Luxury Beach Villas and Europe’s Leading Private Beach Hotel), the accolades speak for themselves.

Unlike large, impersonal resorts, this is a boutique-style hotel tucked away up a dusty dirt track accessed via a pretty coastal road. Beto the dog roams the premises enthusiastically greeting guests, adding to the home-from-home vibe the hotel so cleverly achieves.

Luxuriant pool villas with on-the-button sophistication – think clean-cut design and contemporary furnishings – sit directly on the beachfront offering absolute privacy and are kept spotless throughout your stay. You’re allocated a private beach area, accessible down a set of rustic flower-lined steps, and the shallow sea is warm for paddling.

Nothing is too complicated or too much trouble for the staff, who are slick and professional, working around the clock making for a rigmarole-free stay.

Overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea and, the neighboring island of Kefalonia, the authentic Greek and Mediterranean dishes served at the Club House Restaurant are a culinary triumph. The chilled-out Club House Bar mixes up cool cocktails day and night, or there’s the option of whiling the afternoon away over a carafe of wine. (Porto Zante is equally well geared-up for eating in your villa.)

With more activities on site – expect riding, cycling, diving, table tennis, helicopter tours and water sports by the shedload – there is plenty to pack in. There’s even the opportunity to ride the seas with resident fisherman, Mr Nikos, who is responsible for the haul of fresh fish each day. If you fancy off-loading, there is a brilliant new kids’ corner and supervised trips to a nearby waterpark to keep children amused for hours. This particularly comes into its own when hitting the Thalassotherapy outdoor spa: a grown-ups-only zone perched on the beachfront offering indulgent holistic therapies.

Greece is of course a country steeped in history boasting ancient wonders, the scars of long-ago battles and mythical fantasies, so tear yourself away from the secure confines of the hotel for culture and exploration. Visit Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games and make a beeline for nearby Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach) hailed as one of the world’s most beautiful shorelines, situated on an exposed cove. Inquisitive types can explore the remains of a beached vessel, thought to have run aground in the 1980s. Leap aboard a glass-bottom boat from Skinari (at the northern tip of the island) to visit the Blue Caves where the light reflection under the extraordinary rock formations turns the water a brilliant translucent azure.

Whether you’re a family, a couple, a group of friends or simply a romantic world wanderer hot-footing the globe, we suggest that Porto Zante and Zakynthos scoot up the travel hit list this year.

For more information, call 0030 210 821 8640 or 020 8882 6767 from the UK, or email reservations@portozante.com or visit portozante.com

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Working In Paradise It can be difficult to combine work and pleasure, but it’s not impossible. At AR Diamante Beach Spa & Convention Centre we combine the best facilities for celebrating corporate events with all the commodities and one of the best leisure hotels on the Costa Blanca. The only way to find out is to discover the experience for yourself.

We await you!

Costa Blanca - Spain Av. Juan Carlos I, 48 03710 Calpe-Alicante TelĂŠfono: +34 965 875 609 diamantebeach@ar-hotels.com www.ar-hotels.com

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EUROPE’S LEADING MEETINGS & CONFERENCE DESTINATION Amsterdam, Netherlands Athens, Greece Barcelona, Spain Berlin, Germany Copenhagen, Denmark Frankfurt, Germany 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 Grand Resort Lagonissi, Greece Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel, England InterContinental London Park Lane, England Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul, Turkey Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa, Sochi, Russia Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, Russia The Westin Palace Madrid, Spain

EUROPE’S LEADING NEW BUSINESS HOTEL citizenM Paris Charles de Gaulle hotel, France DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Girona, Spain Element Frankfurt Airport, Germany Hotel Indigo Rome - St. George, Italy Mercure Istanbul Topkapi, Turkey

EUROPE’S LEADING NEW HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel Moscow, Russia Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy, Turkey JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa, Italy Park Hyatt Vienna, Austria Radisson Blu Old Mill Hotel, Belgrade Raffles Istanbul, Turkey Rixos Borjomi, Georgia The Peninsula Paris, France The St. Regis Istanbul, Turkey Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, Netherlands

EUROPE’S LEADING NEW RESORT JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa, Italy Mivara Luxury Resort & Spa, Turkey Mriya Resort

EUROPE’S LEADING ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY Booking.com ebookers.com eDreams Expedia Lastminute.com Mondygo Opodo Splendia

EUROPE’S LEADING PASSENGER RAIL OPERATOR Deutsche Bahn Eurostar Russian Railways ( JSC Federal Passenger Company) SNCF

EUROPE’S LEADING PRIVATE JET CHARTER Air Charter Service ExecuJet NetJets Europe Private Jet Charter Rizon Jet Skytime Jets Tyrolean Jet Services

EUROPE’S LEADING REGIONAL AIRLINE Adria Airways Aegean Airlines airberlin Atlantic Airways BinterCanarias Eastern Airways flybe Meridiana Pegasus Airlines Vueling Airlines

EUROPE’S LEADING RESORT AR Diamante Beach SPA Hotel & Convention Centre, Spain Conrad Algarve, Portugal Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, Greece Forte Village Resort, Italy Grand Resort Lagonissi, Greece Hotel Pitrizza, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Costa Smeralda, Italy Hotel Romazzino, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Costa Smeralda, Italy Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum, Turkey

Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Spain Minos Beach Art Hotel, Greece Monte Santo Resort, Portugal Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa, Sochi, Russia Sheraton Algarve at Pine Cliffs Resort, Portugal Vila Vita Parc

EUROPE’S LEADING RIVER CRUISE COMPANY DouroAzul Flotilla Radisson Royal, Moscow, Russia Imperial River Cruises Noble Caledonia Scenic Tours Viking River Cruises

EUROPE’S LEADING SAFARI TOUR OPERATOR Absolute Africa Expert Africa Imagine Travel Kwamadiba Yellow Zebra Safaris

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 Citadines Michel Hamburg, Germany Citadines Suites Arc de E&OE

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ALTIS BELÉM HOTEL & SPA The riverfront design hotel in Lisbon With an unique location by Tagus River, this luxury cutting-edge design hotel has a contemporary vision of the Portuguese Discoveries, between Torre de Belém and Padrão dos Descobrimentos.

Altis Belém Hotel & Spa Doca do Bom Sucesso 1400-038 Lisboa | Portugal Tel.: +351 210 400 200 reservationsbelem@altishotels.com www.altishotels.com

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EUROPE’S LEADING SPA & WELLNESS RESORT Aldemar Royal Mare, Greece Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, Germany Castello del Nero Hotel & Spa, Italy Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Grand Hyatt Cannes 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 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 Evian Resort, France Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière Paris, France Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St. Moritz, Switzerland Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz, Malta

Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa, Sochi, Russia Tivoli Hotel, Portugal Vila Vita Parc, Portugal

EUROPE’S LEADING SPORTS RESORT Cascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort, Portugal Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey Evian Resort, France Forte Village Resort, Italy La Manga Club, Spain 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 Tropical Islands, Germany

EUROPE’S LEADING TOUR OPERATOR H&H Touristik Kuoni Thomas Cook Thomson TUI Group Virgin Holidays

EUROPE’S LEADING TOURIST ATTRACTION Acropolis, Athens, Greece Buckingham Palace, England Guinness Storehouse, Dublin La Sagrada Familia, Spain Ribeira do Porto, Portugal 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 Carlson Wagonlit Travel First Choice STA Travel Thomson Virgin Holidays

EUROPE’S LEADING TRAVEL CLUB DreamTrips The Globetrotters Club The Travel Club UNISON Travel Club

EUROPE’S LEADING TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY American Express Global Business Travel 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 RESORT Dunas Douradas Beach Club, Portugal Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites, Greece Forte Village Resort, Italy La Manga Club, Spain Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, Spain Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, Portugal PGA Catalunya Resort, Spain Porto Zante Villas & Spa, Greece 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

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EUROPE’S MOST ROMANTIC RESORT Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière, France Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona, Spain Monte Santo Resort, Portugal 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 Starwood Hotels & Resorts 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 Bentleys House Hotel Aurelio 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 Hilton Vienna Plaza Hotel Bristol Hotel Imperial Hotel Sacher Wien InterContinental Vienna

AUSTRIA’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Art Hotel Bluegans Salzburg Hotel Ambassador Vienna Pakat Suites Hotel Vienna Palais Coburg Palais Hansen Grand Residences Vienna Schlossberghotel, Grax Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom Wildkogel Resort

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 Ritz-Carlton, Vienna Prince of Wales Suite @ Hotel Bristol Vienna Royal Suite @ Hotel Imperial Vienna

AUSTRIA’S LEADING LIFESTYLE RESORT A-ROSA Kitzbühel Hotel Aurelio Hotel Salzburgerhof Hotel Schloss Fuschl Resort & 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 Livinghotel An der Oper Falkensteiner, Residences Edel Weiss Liv’in Residence by Flemmings Wien MyPlace City Centre MyPlace Riverside

AUSTRIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT A-ROSA Kitzbühel Aqua Dome - Tirol Therme Langenfeld Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt Hotel Salzburgerhof Schloss Fuschl Resort & Spa St. Martins Spa & Lodge

AZERBAIJAN’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Excelsior Hotel Baku Sultan Inn Boutique Hotel Teatro Boutique Hotel

AZERBAIJAN’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers 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

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DIAMONDS LA GEMMA DELL’EST TREASURED MOMENTS A luxurious hideaway set on the western-shores of Zanzibar, Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est offers pictures-perfect spaces to surround yourself in the beauty of nature.

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Europe Nominees 2015 AZERBAIJAN’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers 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, Flame Towers Four Seasons Hotel Baku Hilton Baku Lake Palace Hotel Baku

BELARUS’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Crowne Plaza Minsk Europe Hotel Minsk Hotel Minsk Victoria Hotel

BELARUS’S 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 Pand Hotel

BELGIUM’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Crowne Plaza Brussels - Le Palace Hilton Brussels City Hotel Dukes’ Palace Bruges E&OE Radisson Blu EU Hotel,

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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 Ambassador Suite @ Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Brussels Royal Suite @ Hotel Metropole 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 Nyhuset Corporate Apartments Thon Residence Parnasse

BELGIUM’S LEADING SPA RESORT Chateau du Lac Genval Crowne Plaza Liège Hotel Dukes’ Palace Bruges Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel Spa

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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 Hotel Marinela Radisson Blu Grand Hotel, Sofia Sofia Hotel Balkan, a Luxury Collection Hotel

BULGARIA’S LEADING HOTEL Arena di Serdika Boutique hotel Graffit Gallery Hotel Hilton Sofia Hotel Marinela 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 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

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CROATIA’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Kempinski Residences Skiper Villas & Apartments Istria Park Plaza Verudela Pula Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Dubrovnik Sun Gardens Royal Palm Hotel Dubrovnik The Pucic Palace 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 LUXURY PRIVATE VILLA Mey’s Place, Dubrovnik Villa Amour, Dubrovnik Villa Bellavista, Dubrovnik Villa Lucija, Dubrovnik Villa Sheherezade, Dubrovnik

CROATIA’S LEADING RESORT Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik Hotel Dubrovnik Palace Kempinski Hotel Adriatic Le Méridien Lav, Split Novi Spa Hotels & Resort Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Dubrovnik Sun Gardens Valamar Club Tamaris

CROATIA’S LEADING SEAFRONT HOTEL Hotel Dubrovnik Palace Rixos Libertas Dubrovnik Villa Annette Villa Dubrovnik

CROATIA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Falkensteiner Apartments Petrčane Falkensteiner Residences Senia ZIGZAG Integrated Hotel Zagreb

CROATIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Hotel Adriana, Hvar Marina Hotel and Spa Hotel Dubrovnik Palace Island Hotel Istra Le Méridien Lav, Split Radisson Blu Resort, Split

CYPRUS’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Coral Thalassa Boutique Hotel & Spa Londa Beach Hotel So White Boutique Suites

CYPRUS’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Cleopatra Hotel Nicosia Hilton Cyprus Merit Lefkoşa Hotel & Casino

CYPRUS’S LEADING HOTEL Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol Anassa Coral Thalassa Boutique Hotel & Spa Elysium Hotel Hilton Cyprus Londa Beach Hotel

CYPRUS’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Anemi Hotel Apartments Aphrodite Hills Holiday Residences Brilliant Hotel Apartments Capital Coast Resort & Spa The King Jason Hotel

CYPRUS’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Elite Suite @ Londa Beach Hotel King Presidential Suite @ Hilton Cyprus Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Limassol The Royal Suite @ Elysium Hotel

CYPRUS’S LEADING RESORT Anassa Columbia Beach Resort Four Seasons Hotel St Raphael Resort Cyprus

CYPRUS’S LEADING SPA RESORT Anassa Columbia Beach Resort Pissouri Elysium Beach Resort St Raphael Resort Cyprus

CYPRUS’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY Atlas Travel and Tours Chronos Travel Drakos DMC Everest Tourist Agency Knossos Travel Over Sun Aviation Sonomar Travel TaxiDaki

CZECH REPUBLIC’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Alchymist Grand Hotel & Spa Hotel Aria Prague

Hotel Josef Hotel Le Palais Prague Pachtuv Palace Prague Quisisana Palace

CZECH REPUBLIC’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Corinthia Hotel Prague Four Seasons Hotel Prague Hilton Prague Hotel Le Palais Prague InterContinental Prague Prague Marriott Hotel

CZECH REPUBLIC’S LEADING HOTEL Buddha-bar Hotel Prague Chateau Mcely Four Seasons Hotel Prague Hilton Prague Hotel Le Palais Prague InterContinental Prague Mandarin Oriental Prague The Mark Luxury Hotel Prague

CZECH REPUBLIC’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Legend Suite @ Chateau Mcely Presidential Penthouse Suite @ Mandarin Oriental, Prague Presidential Suite @ Boscolo Prague Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Prague Presidential Suite @ Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel, Prague Presidential Suite @ The Mark Luxury Hotel Prague

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Europe Nominees 2015 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 Chateau Mcely Falkensteiner Grand Spa Hotel Marienbad Hotel Esplanade Spa & Golf Resort Hotel Imperial Karlovy Vary Mandarin Oriental Prague

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 Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen Scandic Palace Hotel

DENMARK’S LEADING HOTEL Copenhagen Marriott Hotel Hotel d’Angleterre Copenhagen Hotel Koldingfjord Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen Scandic Palace Hotel

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Palace Hotel 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 Hotel Endsleigh One Aldwych Hotel St. James’s Hotel and Club The Beaumont 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 Hilton Birmingham Metropole InterContinental London Park Lane London Hilton on Park Lane Rocco Forte’s The Lowry Hotel, Manchester The Belfry Hotel & Resort The Dorchester The Park Lane Hotel, London

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ENGLAND’S LEADING COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL Babington House Cannizaro House Chewton Glen Cliveden House Down Hall Country House Hotel Ellenborough Park Hotel Endsleigh 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 Lanesborough The Mayfair, London The Ritz London The Savoy

ENGLAND’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES 47 Park Street Grand Residences by Marriott, London 51 Buckingham Gate Taj Suites & Residences Flemings Mayfair Grosvenor House Apartments

by Jumeirah Living No.5 Maddox Street Suites and Penthouses @ Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London the athenaeum The Capital Hotel The Milestone Hotel and Suites Town Hall Hotel & Apartments

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 Royal Suite @ The Lanesborough The Terrace Suite @ The Connaught

ENGLAND’S LEADING RESORT Chewton Glen Four Seasons Hampshire Hoar Cross Hall Stapleford Park Country House Stoke Park The Belfry Hotel & Resort The Grove

ENGLAND’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Cheval Residences Citadines Apart’hotel Frasers Hospitality Oakwood

ENGLAND’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Citadines Trafalgar Square London Fraser Place Canary Wharf Fraser Suites Kensington Fraser Suites Queens Gate, London

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ENGLAND’S LEADING SPA HOTEL Babington House Chewton Glen Corinthia Hotel London Ellenborough Park 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 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 Hotel Indigo Helsinki Boulevard

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 Hôtel Plaza Athénée, 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 InterContinental Paris Le Grand L’Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe 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 Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris Hotel Ritz Paris Le Bristol Paris Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris Mandarin Oriental, 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 Penthouse Floor: J’aime Paris @ Mandarin Oriental, Paris Penthouse Suite @ Grand Hyatt Cannes Hôtel Martinez Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris Presidential Suite @ GrandHôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel 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 @ Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris Royal Suite @ Hotel Balzac E&OE Paris

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FRANCE’S LEADING RESORT Evian Resort Hotel du Palais Biarritz Les Sources de Caudalie Sofitel Biarritz Le Miramar Thalassa Hotel Terre Blanche Hôtel Spa Golf Resort

FRANCE’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Citadines Apart’hotel Frasers Hospitality Oakwood

FRANCE’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Citadines Suites Arc de Triomphe Paris 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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Sheraton Metechi Palace Tbilisi Marriott Hotel

GEORGIA’S LEADING HOTEL Georgia Palace Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel Batumi Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi Rixos Borjomi 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 Berlin Hilton Cologne Hotel Adlon Kempinski InterContinental Dusseldorf Mandarin Oriental Munich Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin Swissôtel Berlin The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin

GERMANY’S LEADING CITY HOTEL Hilton Berlin Hilton Cologne Hilton Munich City Munich Marriott Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin Sofitel Munich Bayerpost Titanic Deluxe Berlin

GERMANY’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen Berlin Marriott Hotel Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich InterContinental Berlin Swissôtel Berlin

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GERMANY’S LEADING HOTEL Excelsior Hotel Ernst Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Hotel Adlon Kempinski Jumeirah Frankfurt Mandarin Oriental Munich Rocco Forte’s Hotel De Rome The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin Waldorf Astoria Berlin

GERMANY’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Falkenstein Grand Kempinski Lux 11 Maximilian Munich Apartments & Hotel Park Hotel Stuttgart MesseAirport Apartments SANA Residence, Berlin Soho House 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 Citadines Michel Hamburg 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

GIBRALTAR’S LEADING CONFERENCE CENTRE O’Callaghan Eliott Hotel Sunborn Gibraltar The Caleta Hotel The Rock Hotel

GIBRALTAR’S LEADING HOTEL Bristol Hotel Gibraltar O’Callaghan Eliott Hotel The Caleta Hotel The Rock Hotel

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GIBRALTAR’S LEADING SPA O’Callaghan Eliott Hotel Sunborn Gibraltar The Caleta Hotel

GREECE’S LEADING ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort Blue Lagoon Village Ikos Oceania La Marquise Hotel Minos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort & Spa

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 Poseidonion Grand Hotel Villa Galini at Porto Carras Grand Resort

GREECE’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Athens Ledra Hotel Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Divani Caravel Hotel Hilton Athens

GREECE’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Divani Caravel Hotel Hotel Grande Bretagne Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki Porto Carras Grand Resort The Westin Athens Astir Palace Beach Resort

GREECE’S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY AVRA tours Horizon Travel Mideast Travel Worldwide Vista Events

GREECE’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Aldemar Olympian Village Arion Resort & Spa, Astir Palace, Athens Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas 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 & Villas 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 Diamond Residences at the Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, Crete-Greece

GREECE’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE King Presidential Suite @ Hilton Athens Presidential Suite 815 @ Divani Caravel Hotel Presidential Suite @ Arion Resort & Spa, Astir Palace, Athens 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

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

GREECE’S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA 5 Bedroom Executive Villa @ Saint John Mykonos Canaves Oia Villa @ Canaves

Oia Hotel & Suites Imperial Spa Villa @ Porto Zante Villas & Spa Noah’s Villa @ Kivotos Luxury Boutique Hotel Presidential Villa Diamond @ Santa Marina Resort & Villas Royal Blue Mansion @ ​ Mykonos Blu Grecotel Exclusive Resort Royal Villa @ Cavo Tagoo Unique Grand Villa Elia @ Myconian Villa Collection

GREECE’S LEADING LUXURY PRIVATE VILLA Blue Angel Villa Bozonos Luxury Villa Ravdoucha Epavlis Villas Villa Joy

GREECE’S LEADING RESORT Aldemar Royal Olympian Spa & Thalasso Arion Resort & Spa, Astir Palace, Athens 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

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GREECE’S LEADING VILLA RESORT Amanzoe Aman Villas Daios Cove Resort Danai Beach Resort & Villas Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas Myconian Avaton Resort Mykonos Blu Grecotel Exclusive Resort Porto Zante Villas & Spa Santa Marina Resort & Villas

GUERNSEY’S LEADING HOTEL La Fregate Hotel Guernsey Old Government House Hotel & Spa St. Pierre Park Hotel The Farmhouse Hotel

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

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

HUNGARY’S LEADING HOTEL Boscolo Budapest 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

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HUNGARY’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Boscolo Residence 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 Aquaworld Resort Budapest Danubius Health Spa Resort Margitsziget Hotel Europe Fit Hotel Silver Resort MenDan Magic Spa & Wellness Hotel

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 Aquaworld Resort Budapest Kempinski Hotel Corvinus

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Budapest Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa Spirit Hotel Thermal Spa

ICELAND’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL 101 Hotel CenterHotel Thingholt Hotel Glymur ION Luxury Adventure Hotel

ICELAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Grand Hotel Reykjavik Hilton Reykjavik Nordica Hotel Borg Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik Radisson Blu Saga Hotel, Reykjavik

ICELAND’S LEADING HOTEL Alda Hotel Reykjavik Grand Hotel Reykjavik Hilton Reykjavik Nordica Hotel Borg Hotel Holt Hotel Keflavik ION Luxury Adventure Hotel Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, Reykjavik

ICELAND’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Grand Hotel Reykjavik Hotel Reykjavik Centrum Reykjavik Residence Hotel

ICELAND’S LEADING RESORT Blue Lagoon Hotel Ranga Radisson Blu Saga Hotel, Reykjavik

ICELAND’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Grettigsborg Apartments Reykjavik4you Apartments Room with a view Stay Apartments Bolholt Stay Apartments Einholt

IRELAND’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Dromoland Castle Dylan Dublin Hayfield Manor The Clarence The g Hotel & Spa

IRELAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Conrad Dublin Hilton Dublin InterContinental Dublin The Shelbourne The Westin Dublin

IRELAND’S LEADING HOTEL Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort Conrad Dublin Dromoland Castle InterContinental 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

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IRELAND’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Castlemartyr Resort Presidential Suite @ Conrad Dublin Presidential Suite @ Sheen Falls Lodge Presidential Suite @ The Westbury Hotel

IRELAND’S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL 2015 Ballyfin Demesne Castle Durrow Conrad Dublin Dromoland Castle Powerscourt Hotel Resort Spa The K Club

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 Best Western Palace Hotel & Casino The Claremont Hotel The Sefton The Town House

ISRAEL’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Alma Hotel & Lounge Bayit Bagalil Hotel Montefiore The American Colony Hotel The Efendi Hotel

ISRAEL’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Dan Tel Aviv Hotel InterContinental David TelAviv King David Jerusalem Hotel Renaissance Tel Aviv Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel 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 RESIDENCES Isrotel Tower Tel Aviv The Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya the rothschild 71 West All Suite Boutique Tel Aviv

ISRAEL’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Mediterranean Suite @ The Carlton Tel Aviv Presidential Suite @ Dan Eilat Hotel Presidential Suite @ Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel Presidential Suite @ The Ritz-Carlton, 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

ITALY’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Aman Canal Grande Venice Belmond Hotel Splendido Bulgari Milano Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli Hotel Palazzo Victoria Verona J.K. Place Firenze Palazzo Avino Ravello

ITALY’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Milan Marriott Hotel Park Hyatt Milan Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts The St. Regis Rome The Westin Excelsior Florence

ITALY’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Chia Laguna Resort Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Rome Marriott Grand Hotel Flora The St. Regis Rome

ITALY’S LEADING HOTEL Belmond Hotel Cipriani Capri Palace Hotel & Spa Excelsior Hotel Gallia Four Seasons Hotel Milano Hotel Principe di Savoia Milan Rocco Forte’s Hotel Savoy Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice The St. Regis Rome

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

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 The Katara Suite @ Excelsior Hotel Gallia

ITALY’S LEADING LIFESTYLE HOTEL Armani Hotel Milano Babuino 181 Hotel Palazzo Victoria Verona Principe Forte dei Marmi San Montano Resort & Spa VOI Donna Camilla Savelli Hotel

ITALY’S LEADING LUXURY CITY RESORT Bulgari Milano Gran Meliá Rome Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts

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BOGOTA Home of South American business travel World Travel Awards will visit the city of Bogotรก later this year for the annual Latin America Gala Ceremony. Here we take a look around this fast emerging tourism destination and look at its aspirations to become the leading business destination in South America.

In recent years Colombian capital Bogotรก has worked tirelessly to create an environment in which it has been possible to end social segregation.

Tourism has been key to this ambition, allowing the city to strength its economy to the point where all can benefit. As Bogotรก explores its cultural roots, so too have tourists from all continents flocked to the city in order to enjoy the spectacle.

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Strategically located, the city benefits from a journey time of six hours or less to major metropolises such as Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires, as well as the many cities in the United States, including New York. With more than 700 international flights a week, the city has been recognised as one of the best business destinations in South America. The main connection point International Airport El Dorado, sees

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guests from more than 24 different countries, on board more than 20 airlines, and is on course to welcome more than 40 million passengers a year by 2017.

Looking for accommodation? Bogotรก has more than 17,000 high-end hotel rooms in the four- or five-star sector.

This figure is also set to rise in the medium-term, with a number of

projects coming to fruition. Several international hotel chains have also recently unveiled plans to launch in the city, again aimed at the growing business market. Among the leaders are the recently opened Grand Hyatt, Park Inn by Radisson and the Hotel Wyndham Bogotá, while Movich Hotel Resorts and the Mexican mark City Express are also opening their doors.

Bogota is also home to the International Business & Exhibition Centre – a 15,000 square metre facility capable of hosting the largest events. If this were not enough, the new Agora Bogota will open next year with a capacity for 4,000 people, with the venue sure to boost the city’s credentials still further in the eyes of business travellers. With a cultural flavour, the historical centre – home to Cathedral of Colombia, the mayor palace, the Supreme Court and the Liévano Palace – is also capable of hosting prestigious events of all kinds.

WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS In the east of the city, two venues will welcome the World Travel Awards this year. The Latin American Gala Ceremony 2015, scheduled to take place on October 10th, will begin in the Teatro Colón rich in the cultural heritage of Colombia. Built by Italian Pietro Cantini, the venue is over 100 years old and is considered a temple of architecture. Already declared a national historic landmark, the venue is sure to dazzle the international crowd attending the event. Guests will then proceed to the Plazoleta Camilo Torres for a fantastic champagne reception.

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ITALY’S LEADING RESORT Alpen Palace Deluxe Hotel & Spa Resort Chia Laguna Resort Forte Village Resort Hotel Cala di Volpe Hotel Pitrizza, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Costa Smeralda Hotel Romazzino, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Costa Smeralda

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 Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort

JERSEY’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Atlantic Hotel Jersey Longueville Manor The Club Hotel & Spa

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

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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 BUSINESS HOTEL Grand Palace Hotel Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel, Riga Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel, Riga

LATVIA’S LEADING HOTEL Baltic Beach Hotel Dome Hotel & SPA Gallery Park Hotel Grand Palace Hotel Royal Square Hotel & Suites

LATVIA’S LEADING LUXURY 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

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LITHUANIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva, Vilnius Vilnius Grand Resort

LITHUANIA’S LEADING HOTEL Palanga Hotel Radisson Blu Astorija Hotel, Vilnius Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva, Vilnius Vilnius Grand Resort

LITHUANIA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square Presidential Suite @ Radisson Blu Astorija Hotel, Vilnius Presidential Suite @ Vilnius Grand Resort

LITHUANIA’S LEADING SPA HOTEL Hotel Vanagupe Palanga Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square Vilnius Grand Resort

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 Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Luxembourg Sofitel Luxembourg Europe Sofitel Luxembourg Le Grand Ducal

MACEDONIA’S LEADING HOTEL Aurora Resort & Spa Holiday Inn Skopje Hotel EPINAL Bitola Hotel Granit, Ohrid TCC Grand Plaza Hotel

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 & Spa The Palace

MALTA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Penthouse Suite @ The Westin Dragonara Resort Presidential Suite @ Grand Hotel Excelsior Presidential Suite @ InterContinental Malta

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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 BEACH HOTEL Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol, Cyprus AR Diamante Beach SPA Hotel & Convention Centre, Spain Belle Vue Syrene, Italy Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, Greece Grand Resort Lagonissi, Greece

MEDITERRANEAN’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Chromata, Greece Hotel L’Hermitage, Spain Londa Beach Hotel, Cyprus Palazzo Sasso Ravello, Italy Quinta da Casa Branca, Portugal

MEDITERRANEAN’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Aldemar Royal Mare Village, Crete Chia Laguna Resort Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Spain Minos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort & Spa, Crete

MEDITERRANEAN’S LEADING HOTEL Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, Crete-Greece Hotel Quinta do Lago, Portugal Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz, Malta Minos Beach Art Hotel, Greece Puente Romano Beach Resort, Marbella, Spain

MEDITERRANEAN’S LEADING MICE HOTEL AR Diamante Beach SPA Hotel & Convention Centre, Spain Boscolo Exedra Nice, France Hotel Arts Barcelona, Spain Silence Istanbul Hotel & Convention Center, Turkey

MEDITERRANEAN’S LEADING RESORT Forte Village Resort, Italy Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz, Malta Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Spain St Raphael Resort Cyprus The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta

MEDITERRANEAN’S LEADING SPA RESORT Columbia Beach Resort, Cyprus Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, Croatia Kempinski Hotel San

Lawrenz, Malta Myconian Ambassador Hotel, 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 MonteCarlo Le Méridien Beach Plaza

MONACO’S LEADING HOTEL Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo Hotel Hermitage Monte Carlo Hotel Metropole MonteCarlo

MONACO’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE CARRÉ D’OR SUITE @ Hotel Metropole MonteCarlo 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 Hotel Ziya Palazzo Radomiri

MONTENEGRO’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Best Western Premier Montenegro Hotel M Nikić Hotel Splendid Conference & Spa Resort Ramada Podgorica The Queen of Montenegro E&OE

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Tatiana Piñeros Laverde, Director General, District Institute of Tourism of Bogotá, is preparing for the Gala Ceremony and to welcome guests to the cultural experiences of the city. With local culture in mind, this will be the first time the World Travel Awards have taken place in both a theatre and outside in the historical centre of a city – the perfect showcase for the Colombian capital. Piñeros Laverde also points out Bogotá has more than 465 sites of tourist interest, nearly 100 museums - including the unique Gold Museum, Botero Museum, National Museum, Museum of Arms, and the Police Museum – all of which show the evolution of the country.

Within the city there are six areas which are recognised for their gastronomic flair, including La Candelaria, Usaquen, La Macarena, and 93 Park. Here guests can find cuisine from across the country and around the world.

Director General Tatiana Piñeros Laverde explains: “Tourism has evolved very quickly in Bogotá. It used to be the case the city was a hidden secret, known only to locals – an elegant ‘Cachacos City’, as we called it. But now Bogotá is becoming known as a destination of opportunities, home to more than half of Colombia’s economic power.”

She adds: “The city is today a large, modern metropolis; the first true tourist destination in Colombia. We already receive people from around the world, exceeding a figure of more than one million international visitors each year. We aim to be the leading destination in South America, that is our ambition. World Travel Awards will act as an opportunity for travellers from around the world to visit Bogotá, with the city set to exceed their expectations in every way. Come and meet Bogotá, to turn their eyes to this beautiful city.”

Guests will also have a chance to visit the surrounding municipalities of Zipaquirá, home to the world famous Salt Cathedral – the first wonder of Colombia. Less than an hour away by air is the walled city of Cartagena, home to the best coffee in the world.

Tatiana Piñeros Laverde concludes: “We have a duty to Colombia to be ambassadors of our country. Bogotá is a thriving city of endless possibilities. There is tourism for all kinds of travellers. The message is to that this city has the strategic geographical conditions and levels of development to be like no other.”

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MONTENEGRO’S LEADING HOTEL Hotel M Nikić Hotel Vardar Monte Casa Spa & Wellness Ramada Podgorica Regent Porto Montenegro

MONTENEGRO’S LEADING RESORT Aman Sveti Stefan Avala Resort & Villas Hotel Montenegro Beach Resort Hotel Splendid Conference & Spa Resort The Queen of Montenegro

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

MONTENEGRO’S LEADING SPA RESORT Avala Resort & Villas Hotel Splendid Conference & Spa Resort Monte Casa Spa & Wellness The Queen of Montenegro

NETHERLANDS’ LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Canal House Seven One Seven Sir Albert Hotel Swissôtel Amsterdam The College Hotel The Toren

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

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

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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 Scandic Holmenkollen Park

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 BOUTIQUE HOTEL Blow Up Hall 50 50 Hotel Centrum Hotel Copernicus Hotel Tobaco

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POLAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL andel’s Hotel Lodz Hilton Warsaw Hotel & Convention Centre InterContinental Warsaw Regent Warsaw Hotel 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 The Yeatman Vila Joya

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 Corinthia Hotel Lisbon 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 DESIGN HOTEL Altis Belém Hotel & Spa Hotel Infante Sagres Internacional Design Hotel Quinta Casa Branca

PORTUGAL’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Hotel Quinta do Lago Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel Monte Santo Resort Penha Longa Hotel And Golf Resort Praia d’el Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort Sheraton Algarve at Pine Cliffs Resort Vila Vita Parc

PORTUGAL’S LEADING GREEN HOTEL Inspira Santa Marta Hotel Neya Lisboa Quinta do Lorde Resort, Hotel & Marina Vila Vita Parc

PORTUGAL’S LEADING HOTEL Bairro Alto Hotel Belmond Reid’s Palace Conrad Algarve Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa Myriad by SANA Hotels Palácio Belmonte Pestana Palace The Yeatman Vila Vita Parc

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 Penthouse Suite @ Vila Vita Parc Presidential Suite @ Belmond Reid’s Palace Presidential Suite @ Corinthia Hotel Lisbon Presidential Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Presidential Suite @ Intercontinental Lisbon Presidential Suite @ Myriad

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Presidential Suite @ Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa 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

PORTUGAL’S LEADING SPA RESORT Belmond Reid’s Palace Blue&Green Vilalara Thalassa Resort Choupana Hills Resort & Spa Conrad Algarve Convento do Espinheiro EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Quinta do Lago Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort The Yeatman Tivoli Victoria - Vilamoura Vila Baleira Hotel Resort & Thalasso Spa Vila Vita Parc

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PORTUGAL’S LEADING VILLA RESORT Dunas Douradas Beach Club Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel Suites Alba Resort & Spa VidaMar Villas Algarve

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

RUSSIA’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow Crowne Plaza Moscow World E&OE Trade Centre

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Kempinski Hotel Moika 22 St Petersburg Radisson Royal Hotel St. Petersburg Swissotel Krasnye Holmy Moscow

RUSSIA’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg Crowne Plaza Moscow World Trade Centre 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 Four Seasons Hotel Moscow Grand Hotel Europe Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa, Sochi 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,

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RUSSIA’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Emperor Suite @ Taleon Imperial St Petersburg Pozharsky Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Hotel Moscow Presidential Suite @ National Moscow Presidential Suite @ Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow Presidential Suite @ Barvikha Hotel & Spa Presidential Suite @ Belmond Grand Hotel Europe 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 LUXURY BUSINESS HOTEL Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow Lotte Hotel Moscow Marriott Moscow Royal Aurora hotel Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Moscow W St. Petersburg

RUSSIA’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Like Home Octyabrskaya Muse Moscow Suites Pokrovka Apartments St Petersburg Apartments

RUSSIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Barvikha Hotel & Spa Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa, Sochi RODINA Grand Hotel & SPA Taleon Imperial St Petersburg

RUSSIA’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY anywayanyday.com Bronevik.com Just Go Russia Real Russia Travel All Russia

SAN MARINO’S LEADING HOTEL Grand Hotel Primavera Grand Hotel San Marino Hotel Ristorante Cesare Hotel Titano

SCOTLAND’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL G&V Royal Mile Hotel, Edinburgh Glenborrodale Castle Le Monde Hotel The GlassHouse The Pool House

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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 & 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 Trump Turnberry

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 Trump Turnberry

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 Portorož Hotel Lev Hotel Park Bled Kempinski Palace Portorož

SLOVENIA’S LEADING SPA RESORT Austria Trend Hotel Ljubljana Grand Hotel Toplice Kempinski Palace Portorož Terme Smarjeske Toplice The Golf Hotel

SPAIN’S LEADING ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT Abama Golf & Spa Resort Fairplay Golf Hotel & Spa Iberostar Anthelia

SPAIN’S LEADING BEACH HOTEL AR Diamante Beach SPA Hotel & Convention Centre Barceló Punta Umbría Beach Resort El Oceano Beach Hotel Palm Beach Hotel

SPAIN’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL AC Palacio del Retiro, Madrid Barceló Formentor Gran Hotel Son Net 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 FAMILY RESORT AR Diamante Beach SPA Hotel & Convention Centre Iberostar Playa Gaviotas Park Insotel Punta Prima Resort Lopesan Baobab Resort E&OE

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SPAIN’S LEADING HOTEL AC Palacio del Retiro Barceló Raval 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 Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach, Spa & Golf Resort The Penthouse Suite @ The Mandarin Oriental Barcelona

SPAIN’S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA The Villa @ Belmond La Residencia, Mallorca Villa del Mar @ ​​Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa Villa Margarita @ Puente Romano Beach Resort​,​ Marbella Villa Suite @ Castillo Hotel Son Vida, Mallorca E&OE

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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 Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach, Spa & Golf Resort

SPAIN’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENT BRAND Citadines Apart’hotel Eric Vökel Boutique Apartments Habitat Apartments Majestic Residence Suites Avenue Luxe

SPAIN’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Citadines 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 Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach, Spa & Golf Resort The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort

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SPAIN’S LEADING SPORTS RESORT Castillo Hotel Son Vida, Mallorca Club La Santa Lanzarote Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa Marbella La Cala Resort Malaga La Manga Club Lopesan Costa Meloneras

SPAIN’S LEADING VILLA RESORT Don Carlos Leisure Resort and Spa, Marbella La Reserva Rotana Golf & Villas Resort Las Colinas Golf & Country Club

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 Sheraton Fuerteventura Beach, Spa & Golf Resort The Villa de Olmedo Spa Hotel

SWEDEN’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Berns Hotel Ett Hem Görvälns Slott Hotel J Nacka Strand Hotel Rival Stockholm Ice Hotel Stora Hotellet

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 Falkenberg Strandbad Grand Hotel Stockholm Hilton Stockholm Slussen Hotel Hotel Gothia Towers Hotel Rival Stockholm Ystad Saltsjöbad

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

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SWITZERLAND’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Hotel d’Angleterre Geneva Hotel de la Paix Geneva Hotel Mirabeau & Alpine Residence Hotel Paradies, Ftan La Reserve Geneve Le Grand Bellevue Swissôtel Métropole, Geneva Villa Orselina

SWITZERLAND’S LEADING BUSINESS HOTEL Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva Hotel Schweizerhof Bern Mandarin Oriental, Geneva Movenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva Park Hyatt Zurich

SWITZERLAND’S LEADING DESIGN HOTEL Hotel Nevaï Nira Alpina rocksresort The Cambrian The View Lugano Hotel & SPA

SWITZERLAND’S LEADING HOTEL Beau-Rivage Palace Fairmont Le Montreux Palace Four Seasons Hotel des Berges Geneva Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva Gstaad Palace, Switzerland InterContinental Davos 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 Penthouse Suite @ Hotel President Wilson 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 Güral Premier Tekirova Titanic Deluxe Belek WOW Topkapi Palace

TURKEY’S LEADING BEACH RESORT Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum Kempinski Hotel The Dome Sianji Wellbeing Resort

TURKEY’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL A’jia Hotel argos in Cappadocia Georges Hotel Galata Hotel Les Ottomans Montania Special Class Hotel Sura Design Hotel The Sofa Hotel Tomtom Suites - The Old Franciscan House Yunak Evleri Cappadocia Cave Hotel

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BUSINESS HOTEL Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center Hilton Istanbul Kozyatagi Hilton ParkSA Istanbul Movenpick Hotel Istanbul Mövenpick Hotel Izmir Ramada İstanbul Asia Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel & Spa Swissôtel Buyuk Efes, Izmir Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamis Marina

TURKEY’S LEADING CITY HOTEL Adahan Istanbul Anjer Hotel Bosphorus Hilton Istanbul Kozyatagi Rixos Taksim Istanbul The Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul The Parma Hotel Taksim

TURKEY’S LEADING CONFERENCE HOTEL Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus 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 Hypnos Design Hotel Orange County Resort Kemer Royal Adam & Eve Hotel Sura Design Hotel The Sofa Hotel E&OE

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BAHAMAS SPOTLIGHT

One of the most famous luxury destinations anywhere on earth, Bahamas has been a trendsetter in Caribbean tourism for a generation. Here we take a look at what makes the islands so special.

The Bahamas is, primarily, known for

At the same time, the Bahamas offers

play host to some of the most intrigu-

its stellar beaches. With over 2,000

an array of dive experiences - like no

ing, exotic and mysterious natural

breath-taking islands and cays, and

other destination in the world. You’ll

phenomena on the planet. Here you’ll

the clearest water on earth, it’s no

find sunken Spanish galleons, inland

find the world’s deepest blue hole, the

wonder visitors come from all around

blue holes, underwater caves and

third-largest fringing barrier reef in the

to sink their toes into miles of pure

forest-like coral reefs teeming with

world, miles of pink-sand beaches, the

white, and in some places pink, sand.

vibrant marine life. You can even

world’s largest colony of pink flamin-

Many of the beaches have been voted

feed and swim with reef sharks - an

gos, the endangered Bahama Parrot,

‘best in the world’ by numerous publi-

experience sure to get your adrena-

the unusual Andros iguana, a wild

cations, and it’s not uncommon to find

line pumping.

horse preserve and countless nature

a celebrity or two strolling along the

preserves. You’ll also find a growing

shores. In short, the beaches you’ll find

When it comes to exploring nature, Ba-

number of eco-friendly hotels and

here are the very definition of paradise.

hamas has plenty to offer. The islands

resorts in Bahamas offering vacation

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packages that support eco-tourism and eco-travellers.

When the moon lights up the night sky, the entertainment world awakens in Bahamas. Throughout the islands, you

Shopping in Bahamas is also a

can find quaint bars serving up our tra-

unique experience. Throughout the

ditional Goombay, Junkanoo or Rake

islands, shoppers will find a variety

& Scrape music, as well as New York-

of jewellery, local crafts and other

style nightclubs and everything in be-

authentic Bahamian items. From styl-

tween. Enjoy a tropical Bahamian cock-

ish boutiques to open-air markets to

tail while you try your hand in a casino,

straw vendors and even large retail

or enjoy the sounds of live music in a

centres, Bahamas offers a plethora of

bar or club. And, on some islands you

unique products that reflect its herit-

can sit on a beach and watch a bonfire

age, creativity and passion.

under the full moon.

Do take the opportunity to discover

HONEYMOON IN BAHAMAS

Bahamian cuisine while you’re here.

Marriage is an adventure. Your hon-

It’s spicy and uniquely flavoured, indic-

eymoon should set the pace. Honey-

ative of the diversity of the islands and

moons in Bahamas offer couples ex-

their people. Fresh seafood is the sta-

periences found nowhere else in the

ple of the diet. Fresh conch sprinkled

world. And with 700 tropical islands

with lime juice and spices is delicious.

to explore, you don’t have to stay

Other delicacies you’ll enjoy are land

in one place. Spend one day on a

crabs and the Bahamian ‘rock lobster’.

remote island, the next in a bustling

Beginning with local ingredients - trop-

metropolis. However you decide to

ical fruit, seafood and spices - eateries

escape, there’s no doubt your hon-

run the gamut. Down-home restau-

eymoon will be just as memorable as

rants will feature traditional Bahamian

your wedding day.

favourites, while more artisan options will combine international cuisine with island flavour. And to wash it all down?

Try some Bahamian-style lemonade,

MORE INFORMATION

unleaded or leaded coconut water -

For more on visiting Bahamas head

which locals call ‘sky juice’ - or one of

over the official website at

the local beers—Kalik or Sands.

www.bahamas.com.

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TURKEY’S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY Destination Turizm A.S DMC Turkey g2o Turkey Mercan DMC Turkey ODS Turkey Society Of Travel

TURKEY’S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT HOTEL Barut Kemer Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Orange County Resort Kemer Rixos Premium Belek Titanic Deluxe Belek

TURKEY’S LEADING FAMILY RESORT Concorde De Luxe Resort Crystal Family Resort & Spa Güral Premier Tekirova Orange County Resort Kemer Rixos Premium Tekirova Titanic Deluxe Belek

TURKEY’S LEADING HOSPITALITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Divan Hotels Paloma Hotels Rixos Hotels The Marmara Collection Titanic Hotels

TURKEY’S LEADING HOTEL Angel’s Marmaris Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus InterContinental Istanbul Royal Adam & Eve Hotel Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel & Spa Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

TURKEY’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES Kempinski Residences Barbaros Bay Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler The Sofa Hotels & Residences WITT Hotels Istanbul Suites

TURKEY’S LEADING HOTEL SUITE Lapis Room @ Sura Design Hotel Presidential Suite @ Grand Hyatt Istanbul Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Presidential Suite @ Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler Presidential Suite @ Park Hyatt IstanbulMacka Palas Presidential Suite @ Swissôtel Büyük Efes, Izmir Presidential Suite @ The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul Sultan Suite @ Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Terrace Suite @ Swissôtel The Bosphorus

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TURKEY’S LEADING LIFESTYLE HOTEL Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Royal Adam & Eve Hotel Sura Design Hotel Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel & Spa The Marmara Pera

TURKEY’S LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA Serenity Presidential Villa @ Gloria Serenity Resort Sultan and Pasha Villa @ Kempinski Hotel The Dome Sultan Palace Villa @ Ela Quality Resort Hotel Superior Villa @ Calista Luxury Resort Villa Dublex @ Renaissance Antalya Beach Resort & Spa

TURKEY’S LEADING MICE HOTEL Grand Cevahir & Convention Centre Hotel Hotel Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention Silence Istanbul Hotel & Convention Center Susesi Luxury Resort Swissôtel The Bosphorus WOW Istanbul Hotel & Convention Centre

TURKEY’S LEADING NEW BUSINESS HOTEL AC Hotel Istanbul Macka Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center Maxx Royal Kemer Resort Mercure Istanbul Topkapi The St. Regis Istanbul

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TURKEY’S LEADING RESORT Concorde De Luxe Resort Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Spa Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum Rixos Premium Belek Rixos Premium Bodrum Royal Adam & Eve Hotel Titanic Deluxe Belek

TURKEY’S LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS Fraser Place Anthill Istanbul Kempinski Residences Astoria Maramara The Camilica Residence The Pendik Residence

TURKEY’S LEADING SPA & WELLNESS RESORT Ilıca Hotel Spa & Wellness Resort Oruçoğlu Thermal Resort Richmond Nua Wellness Spa Sianji Wellbeing Resort

TURKEY’S LEADING SPA RESORT Concorde De Luxe Resort Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa Güral Premier Tekirova Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum Kempinski Hotel The Dome Richmond Nua Wellness Spa Royal Adam & Eve Hotel

TURKEY’S LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY Argeus Tourism & Travel Backpackers Travel Turkland Travel

UKRAINE’S LEADING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Eleven Mirrors Design Hotel La Gioconda Boutique Hotel Otrada Hotel Odessa Vintage Boutique Hotel Vozdvyzhensky Hotel

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

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

UKRAINE’S LEADING HOTEL RESIDENCES InterContinental Kiev 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, Kyiv

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

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

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

WALES’ LEADING SERVICED APARTMENTS A Space in the City, City Wharf A Space in the City, Mermaid Quay 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

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One of the most luxurious properties in the Sandals portfolio has been selected to host the prestigious World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2015, Sandals Emerald Bay. Ahead of the event on October 17th, we take a tour of the resort.

Out of the ordinary, luxury comes to the Bahamian islands with this magnificent oceanfront resort, Sandals Emerald Bay. Civilised pleasures go hand in hand with exotic adventures.

Partnering classical elegance and sophistication with a sense of tranquillity, Sandals Emerald Bay will offer guests an experience that extends hospitality to boundaries never seen before.

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Some 249 rooms are on offer, sitting on 500 acres. Sandals Emerald Bay offers classic contemporary accommodations reflecting magnificent Bahamian architecture.

Best of all, each and every accommodation is either located directly on the beach or just a short stroll away. This alluring beachfront hideaway includes the low-rise, high style Beach Houses, sumptuously

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appointed rooms and suites nestled amongst manicured lawns, vibrant bougainvillea and coconut palm trees.

The epitome of island living, the exclusive seaside villas - including the one and only Royal Estate Villa - offer expansive elegantly furnished suites that are located directly on the silky white Emerald Bay beach. The accommodations at Sandals Emerald

Bay are so elevated; they all begin at Club Level. And nearly half of the resort accommodations include Butler Service.

Guests at Sandals Emerald Bay are treated to an array of entertainment, including dance lessons, introductory golf and tennis lessons, live music, jazz performances and pianists. Guests looking for a slower pace can also browse the Resort’s classic library, boasting historical information on The Bahamas and Great Exuma. To enjoy the beautiful Caribbean weather, the resort offers outdoor games and activities including volleyball, horseshoes, outdoor checkers and chess, bocce ball, croquet, billiards, cards and board games.

Sandals Emerald Bay offers a comprehensive array of water sports including kayaks, windsurfing, hobie cat sailing, paddle boats, guided snorkelling tours and scuba diving.

To complement its sublime ocean views, the resort has three pools.

Encompassing over an acre, one spectacular pool will entice guests with a Whirlpool, swim-up pool bar, a unique fire pit feature and complimentary poolside cabanas with misters.

GOLF WITH SANDALS Sandals Emerald Bay features a Greg Norman-designed 7,001-yard, par 72 championship golf course that rivals any Oceanside course in the world.

With fairways lining the ocean and prevailing south-eastern trade winds, the golf course provides a challenging experience for novice and professional golfers alike. Its first ten holes wind through a mix of seaside dunes and mangrove preserves, while holes 11-16 play along the rocky peninsula offering unparalleled views.

ISLAND ROUTES Also on offer are adventures with Island Routes Caribbean Adventures; the bigger, better, funner way to experience authentic Caribbean More than 300 excursions on eight islands are available to holidaymakers.

From private luxury transfers, to soft or daring adventures, from animal encounters to deluxe catamaran cruises; their experiences surpass industry quality and safety standards and are always the best that the region has to offer.

MORE INFORMATION Find out more about Sandals Emerald Bay at www.sandals.com.

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ASIA & AUSTRALASIA CEREMONY 2015 21st October 2015 ~ Raffles Singapore Hotel worldtravelawards.com

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Singapore is known as a bustling metropolis that also happens to be one of the cleanest and safest cities of its size in the world. You’ll find historic sites like the Thian Hock Keng temple, superlative shopping, beautiful beaches and everything in between. Here Best in Travel takes a look around.

Tourism in Singapore is a major and growing industry, contributing an ever increasing amount to the Singaporean economy. The tiny destination - home to just five million people - welcomed more than 15 million tourists in 2014, breaking previous records. It is also environmentally friendly and maintains natural and heritage conservation programs. As English is the dominant on language it is easy for

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tourists to get around, while transport in Singapore covers most, if not all, public venues.

The Orchard Road district, which is dominated by multi-storey shopping centres and hotels, can be considered the centre of tourism in Singapore.

Other popular tourist attractions include the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, which allow people to explore

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Asian, African and American habitats at night without any visible barriers between guests and the wild animals.

The Singapore Zoo has embraced the 'open zoo' concept whereby animals are kept in enclosures, separated from visitors by hidden dry or wet moats, instead of caging the animals.

Marina Bay Sands, the integrated resort fronting Marina Bay, is also among the

most popular sites. Developed by Las Vegas Sands, it is billed as the world's most expensive standalone casino property at S$8 billion, including cost of the prime land. With the casino complete, the resort features a 2,561room hotel, a 1,300,000-square-foot convention-exhibition centre, the 800,000-square-foot The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands mall, a museum, two large theatres, seven ‘celebrity chef ’ restaurants, two floating Crystal Pavilions, an ice skating rink, and the world's largest atrium casino with 500 tables and 1,600 slot machines. The complex is topped by a 340m-long SkyPark with a capacity of 3,900 people and a 150m infinity swimming pool, set on top of the world's largest public cantilevered platform, which overhangs the north tower by 67m.

The 20-hectare resort was designed by Moshe Safdie Architects.

Jurong Bird Park is another zoological garden centred on birds, which is dedicated towards exposing the public to as much species and varieties of birds from around the world as possible, including a flock of one thousand flamingos. The tourist island of Sentosa, which attracts 19 million visitors in 2014, is located in the south of Singapore, consists of about 20–30 landmarks, such as Fort Siloso, which was built as a fortress to defend against the Japanese during World War II.

MORE INFORMATION To find out more about visiting this most exciting of destinations please take a look at www.yoursingapore.com.

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RAFFLES SINGAPORE revealed as host for World

Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony

No trip to Singapore is complete without a stay at Raffles; tradition demands it. First opened in 1887, and since then a destination in its own right, Raffles Singapore epitomises the romance of the Far East – an intoxicating blend of luxury, history and colonial ambiance that no other hotel can match. Immortalised by writers including Somerset Maugham, Rudyard Kipling, Ernest Hemingway

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and Alfred Hitchcock, Raffles is the perfect place from which to explore Singapore. Or in which to merely sit and watch the world go by. The legendary Palm Court, the white marble colonnades and the unique air of romantic grandeur transport you back to a more elegant age, while the seamless service, contemporary technology and attention to detail is completely of our time.

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One of the most famous hotels anywhere on earth, Raffles Singapore, will welcome the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2015 on October 21st.

Liveried Sikh doormen usher guests through an ornate wrought-iron portico into a lobby that seems unaltered from the turn of the century.

Stroll the polished teak verandas past tropical gardens to suites with an

elegant parlour, period furnishings, a bedroom that leads to a dressing room and en suite bathroom. Luxuriate in the history, in the scent of frangipani in the evening, in the Raffles Spa, or order room service from the legendary Raffles butlers. Some 15 restaurants and bars also await; from the famous Long Bar, home of the Singapore Sling, to the Bar & Billiard Room, Raffles is alive with history, infused with atmosphere, and open to the moment. Conveniently close to the financial hub of this entrepreneurial city, Raffles makes business a pleasure, a luxury of leisure - and any visit an indelible memory.

Where the legend began, Raffles Singapore is exciting, enchanting and loved by those with an adventurous spirit and a taste for the very best; the perfect host for World Travel Awards.

MORE INFORMATION For 126 years Raffles has gone out of its way to give travellers the warmest welcome, the richest experiences and the fondest of memories. And today the legend continues all around the world. From the classic colonial splendour of Raffles Singapore where it all began to Dubai, Seychelles, Cambodia, Paris, Beijing, Hainan, Makati and Makkah, the Raffles name is synonymous with luxury, glamour and extraordinary adventure. Each hotel is an oasis of calm and charm at the crossroads of a civilisation.

Each is a carefully chosen destination in its own right. Each is uniquely, indefinably, sublimely Raffles.

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MAJESTIC MAZAGAN

Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort is a unique destination less than an hour south of Casablanca, in the heart of an authentic region full of contrasts. Discover Morocco that is fascinating and intense, traditional and modern, historic and cultural. The resort covers 250 hectares, bordering a magnificent 7km beach on the Atlantic coast, and benefits from a mild and temperate climate all year round.

ROOMS AND SUITES: Overlooking the grand swimming pool dotted with palm and date trees, and surrounded by orange-scented gardens, laze in the shade of a parasol, lulled by the gentle babble of nearby fountains.

The comfortable, sophisticated and modern rooms reflect Arab-Moorish style, with design and furnishings produced by local artisans, emphasising the Moroccan way of life.

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THE INTIMACY OF PRIVATE VILLAS Mazagan villas, each with their own private swimming pool and garden, offer space and light, accentuating the sumptuousness of their Moroccan surroundings. These luxurious villas are situated alongside the golf course offering magnificent views of the fairways and greens and the Atlantic coastline. Guests staying in Mazagan

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Villas can enjoy the full service and facilities in the resort or take pleasure in comfort of the Villa.

Savour cuisines from around the world The restaurants at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort are a unique experience, combining the best of world cuisine with the refinement and variety of Moroccan gastronomy. From Moroccan and Lebanese cuisine at the stylish

Morjana Oriental Restaurant & Lounge, to relaxed cocktails and an open grill at Chiringuito Beach Club, Mazagan offers up to 12 restaurants and bars to cater for every taste.

MAZAGAN SPA Surrounded by gardens, in the shade of palm trees, Mazagan Spa is an intimate sanctuary including an authentic Moroccan Hammam. Discover traditional beauty secrets while enjoying a massage on the warm marble table or in one of the Hammam’s private treatment rooms.

Benefit from a wellness check and private ‘trainer’ who will develop personalised programmes including gentle exercise.

Mazagan Golf Course and Club House Designed by Gary Player, the Mazagan Golf Course is an 18 hole, par 72 links course that stretches 7km alongside the beach and dunes by the ocean coastline, making it the longest course in Morocco.

The course has plenty of surprises in store for golfers of all levels of skill.

The clubhouse includes a restaurant, a magnificent sea view terrace, a bar and a pro-shop.

UNFORGETTABLE FAMILY EXPERIENCES AT MAZAGAN With a Baby Club, a Kids Club and Club Rush for teens, Mazagan offers a varied programme for children, with the focus on beach activities and discovering the local culture. Childcare professionals cater for all ages, from nannies for babies aged three months and over, to sports coaches for older children, or DJ sessions for teenagers. With almost unlimited experiences for kids of all ages, parents can find plenty of opportunities for precious time together!

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A WORLD RICH IN ACTIVITIES Mazagan offers an infinite choice of activities including swimming, jogging, Nordic walking, tennis, horse riding, gym, fitness classes, cookery classes, shopping and much more. A water sports centre offers surfing, wind surfing and jet-skiing.

MAGICAL NIGHTS AT MAZAGAN CASINO AND ALIAS NIGHTCLUB Mazagan Casino provides an exciting entertaining environment with a diverse range of thrilling slot and table games.

Being the biggest Casino in North Africa with a surface area of 3000 m², Mazagan Casino offers more than 460 slot machines and 40 table games. It provides

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the latest generation of slots for a truly exciting experience, and diverse table games: Roulette, Black Jack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Texas Hold’em Poker, Punto Banco … Mazagan Casino also provides a private gaming area for its VIP guests where they can experience table games in a relaxing and comfortable environment.

Fariss Club, the casino loyalty program, provides special offers and exclusive benefits reserved to our clients. Fariss Club cardholders can earn points using their cards at the game that become redeemable throughout the Resort Alias Night Club is a magnificent venue created specifically for Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort. The bar and lounge area provide just the right blend of

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spaciousness and intimacy, and the subtle and spectacularly-presented mix of music will keep the sophisticated crowd dancing into the early hours.

CONFERENCE CENTRE Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort boasts an impressive, luxurious 2,000m² conference centre that can be adapted to suit all kinds of events : conferences, seminars, board meetings, business events, private soirées and weddings. The conference centre can accommodate up to 1,300 persons theatre style and 1,100 person for a banquet. The resort also has the facilities to hold plenary and subcommittee meetings outdoors.

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WH ER E M Y TH MEET S LU X U RY Embedded in the mythical hills of Monkey Mountain in the heart of the Son Tra Peninsula nature reserve, the five-star InterContinental® Danang Sun Peninsula Resort is a work of art as much as a resort. Set in 39 hectares of stepped gardens leading down to our very own private bay, all rooms and villas have panoramic view of the sea and cascading hills.

A stunning creation of star architect Bill Bensley, every inch of this magnificent resort exudes harmonic blend of traditional authenticity and modern luxury.

For more information or to make a reservation, please call +84 511 393 8888 or visit danang.intercontinental.com

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WORLD SPA AWARDS set for InterContinental® Danang Sun Peninsula Resort debut

InterContinental® Danang Sun Peninsula Resort has been revealed as the host for the inaugural World Spa Awards.

Organisers at the World Spa Awards, sister organisation of the World Travel Awards, have confirmed the luxurious InterContinental® Danang Sun Peninsula Resort will welcome leaders of the global spa industry on

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September 14th. The event, the first of its kind, will allow voters from around the world to select the very best from this competitive industry.

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flagship of InterContinental® resort in Vietnam, the iconic Bill Bensley designed InterContinental® Danang Sun Peninsula Resort redefines the definition of luxury in Danang and throughout Vietnam and has

received numerous international recognitions for its excellent service and beautiful architecture.

Hidden in the myth-filled hills of ‘Monkey Mountain’ in the heart of the Son Tra Peninsula nature reserve, the five-star InterContinental® Danang Sun Peninsula Resort a work of art as much as a resort. Set in 37 hectares of stepped gardens leading down to a private beach – dramatic views of the sea can be enjoyed from all 197 rooms – every inch of this luxury resort is the stunning creation of the star architect’s unique design.

Gourmet travellers will appreciate La Maison 1888 (and its outstanding wine cellar) by multi-Michelin starred Michel Roux, while those looking for a genuine wellness retreat will love the HARNN Heritage Spa set in a private lagoon. Travellers can treat tired feet to the ultimate pedicure by ‘podiatrist to the stars’ Bastien Gonzalez as global leaders put the world to rights at The Summit, the resort’s impressive conference centre.

Billed as the place “where myth meets luxury”, it’s an easy drive from InterContinental® Danang to UNESCO world heritage sites of Hoi An, Hue and My Son (described as “Vietnam’s Angkor Wat”) making it a perfect base for travellers seeking an experience that connects them to central Vietnam.

MORE INFORMATION For more information, please visit www.danang.InterContinental®.com.

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JO URNE Y O F W E L L NE S S B E G I N S HE RE Hidden in the hills of Monkey Mountain in the heart of the Son Tra Peninsula nature reserve, it’s a perfect location for a sanctuary of the body and soul. Our HARNN Heritage Spa retreat is well known for its beautifully designed over-water treatment rooms for that ultimate spa rejuvenation. Crafted from healing wisdom passed down through generations, HARNN Heritage Spa is inspired by the practice of traditional Asian medicine and naturopathy, each HARNN treatment is thoughtfully designed to enhance your wellness.

For more information or to make a reservation, please call +84 511 393 8888 or visit danang.intercontinental.com

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Hongkong – Ride with a great view to the Buddha

RELAXING SIGHTSEEING WITH THE ROPEWAY Nowadays, ropeways are not just there to move people from the valley to the top of the mountain. Besides the classic application of ropeways in winter sports, LEITNER ropeways is also very successful with projects in the alternative use of ropeways – for example with transport systems to tourist attractions. Thanks to their outstanding architecture, cable-drawn transport systems are often tourist attractions in their own right and offer a very positive experience for the passengers. The adventure of the ride on an aerial tramway is an experience in itself. Passengers are offered a view from above that they would have missed had they been traveling in a tour bus or private car. Furthermore, cable-drawn transport systems ensure a stress-free trip that saves time and is also ecologically friendly. Steep sections can be overcome easily and the last obstacles for visiting the fortress of Narikala in Tbilisi, the recreational area in Ordu or the Ritten near Bolzano are eliminated.

Bolzano (IT) – Ride to the plateau with view to the Dolomites

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Tiblisi (GE) – Visiting the historical fortrtess

Bergama (TR) - Visiting the archeological site by ropeway

Ordu (TR) – By ropeway to the beach

Barcelona (ESP) – View over the city

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World Ski Awards set for a return to

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World Ski Awards has revealed A-ROSA Kitzbühel will host its annual Gala Ceremony for the third consecutive year.

A-ROSA Kitzbühel will welcome industry leaders to the World Ski Awards on November 20th-22nd for a three day programme of unrivalled networking events, dinners, and exclusive ski experience activities.

The highlight of the event will be the red carpet World Ski Awards Gala Ceremony 2015 itself on the evening of November 21st. Ski tourism figureheads and market leaders from North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Australasia will be in attendance as the World Ski Awards winners are unveiled.

The A-ROSA Kitzbühel is nestled among the Tyrolean Mountains against a magnificent Alpine backdrop. The view of the famous Hahnenkamm peak and the steep slopes is sure to take your breath away.

Sion Rapson, managing director, World Ski Awards, said: “In 2013 were made the decision to launch World Ski Awards in reaction to overwhelming demand from the ski industry for a programme that was fair and transparent. Our decision was richly rewarded in when industry

leaders from around the world joined us at A-ROSA Kitzbühel for our inaugural event. Last year World Ski Awards returned to A-ROSA Kitzbühel stronger than ever. The event was a phenomenal success and welcomed ski tourism leaders from across the world.

“As we begin our 2015 search we feel we have created programme with a mission to serve as the definitive benchmark of excellence, and to help to foster a new era of growth in ski tourism. This year we are aiming higher than ever, with our team presently scouring ski tourism

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destinations around the world in order to assess the countless nominations we have received. When voting opens later this year, members of the ski tourism community will again have a chance to make their voices heard on this more prestigious of stages.”

As well as accolades for the best products from the world’s leading ski tourism nations, awards for the ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’, ‘World’s Best Ski Hotel’, ‘World’s Best Ski Chalet’, and ‘World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel’ will be presented on the evening of November 21st.

Uwe Schramm, general manager at host hotel A-ROSA Kitzbühel said:

“The entire team and I are enormously proud that the A-ROSA Kitzbühel has again been selected as venue for this glamorous event.

He added: “Having hosted the international players and representatives from the finest ski hotels, chalets, boutique hotels and skiing destinations from all over the world at last year’s event, we are now looking forward to welcoming back the figureheads and market leaders of the ski tourism industry.”

World Ski Awards, the only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the ski hospitality industry, is the sister organisation of World Travel Awards.

MORE INFORMATION Launched in 2013, World Ski Awards aim is to drive up standards within the ski industry by rewarding the organisations that are leaders in their field. Votes are cast by professionals working within the ski industry – senior executives, travel buyers, tour operators, agents and media - and by the public (ski tourism consumers).

For more information on the upcoming World Ski Awards Gala Ceremony 2015 visit the official website at www.worldskiawards.com.

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Kitzbuehel „The most legendary City of Sports in the Alps“.

The home of skiing is the home of the World Ski Awards 2015 in Kitzbuehel.

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KITZBÜHEL The historic ski town effortlessly combines tradition with sophistication. Here Best in Travel takes a tour.

The celebrated Hahnenkamm, its long sporting tradition, and pioneering ventures into Alpine golf and winter sports have all contributed to Kitzbühel’s worldwide reputation. Today the town remains a place of contrasts, where rustic Tyrolean guesthouses rub shoulders with international designer boutiques. Visitors can experience Kitzbühel in many ways, from the alleyways in the medieval old town and the breath-taking pistes to the town’s elegant hotels and scenic hiking trails. Tyrol’s most sophisticated resort attracts visitors from all over the world, including celebrities, with its traditional character combined with modern flair.

Kitzbühel has been writing skiing history for 120 years, with the town boasting the ideal location and climate. In the

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long-established ski region around the Kitzbüheler Horn, the Nordstau weather effect ensures virtually guaranteed snow from December to April. Thanks to the grass cover up to the summits, skiing is possible even with small amounts of snow. There are also 820 snow cannons to create the perfect conditions for winter sports. And even if you don’t come to Kitzbühel to ski, you’ll find plenty to do with winter hiking, snowshoe walks, and horse-drawn carriage rides, or simply stroll around the picturesque town centre. In addition to sports there are lots of events that make Kitzbühel a fascinating winter destination. For example, the town’s advent celebrations with a traditional Christmas market and the New Year’s Eve fireworks on the Rasmusleiten create a romantic and magical atmosphere. High-profile events like the Hahnenkamm Races and the Valartis Snow Polo World Cup reflect Kitzbühel’s more sophisticated and international side.

Kitzbühel is also the ideal destination for those who want to pamper body, mind and soul. With its pure mountain air, alpine climate and breath-taking scenery, it’s the perfect setting for a healthy and relaxing break. From traditional Alpine wellness to modern beauty treatments, Kitzbühel has it all - combining luxury and relaxation as no other resort can. The town has a wide selection of sports and wellness hotels offering treatments that range from peat baths to sports massage.

As well as the beauty parlours, day spas and yoga studios, visitors can enjoy outdoor activities to boost their energy levels.

Kitzbühel’s lakes, waterfalls and ‘places of energy’ are also popular destinations for an active yet tranquil getaway.

MORE INFORMATION For more information on visiting Kitzbühel head over to www.kitzbuehel.com.

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World Golf Awards, the most prestigious awards programme in the golf tourism industry, has revealed Conrad Algarve will host its Gala Ceremony 2015.

After welcoming the inaugural Gala Ceremony in 2014, the luxurious property will receive the returning World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony on November 7th this year.

Conrad Algarve is one of the most modern five star hotels in the region.

The luxury hotel is uniquely styled, from the guest rooms to the private balconies, from the majestic spa to the five individual restaurants and bars, offering a sophisticated range of fine Portuguese and international cuisine. With contemporary design and technology flowing through the

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luxurious accommodation in harmony with beautiful natural surroundings, guests will find everything they require for a great holiday in the Algarve.

World Golf Awards Managing Director Chris Frost said: “It is an honour to be returning to the wonderful Conrad Algarve in southern Portugal for our second Gala Ceremony; the hotel was instrumental in the success of the inaugural World Golf Awards in 2014.

The Algarve is the centre of the golfing world, and it surprised nobody when Portugal took the title of World’s Best

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Golf Destination last year. With voting set to open in just a few short weeks it will be down to you, the voters, to decide if the destination is able to hold on to this most prestigious of crowns.”

Voting for the World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony 2015 opened on March 1st.

“The Conrad Algarve is extremely proud to be hosting the World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony for the second year in a row,” said Conrad Algarve General Manager Joachim Hartl. “It was an incredible pleasure to be part of the

first edition of such a prestigious event in which Portugal was inclusively awarded as the World’s Best Golf Destination and makes more than sense to extend this connection with the golf hospitality industry. The Conrad Algarve Team will be more than happy to welcome all the participants and make the most of this evening that will take place on the November 7th 2015.”

Golf sponsor Quinta do Lago will also offer World Golf Awards guests a chance to enjoy its three award-winning championship golf courses – the South Course, Laranjal, and new North Course, which was co-designed by Beau Welling and European Ryder Cup-winning captain Paul McGinley.

Each has been expertly designed to complement its natural surroundings, while offering its own set of unique challenges.

Wide lakes, undulating fairways and strategic bunkers characterise the terrain, along with carefully tended greens, which are considered to be among the best in Portugal.

John Dwyer, chief executive at Quinta do Lago, said: “It was a great privilege for Quinta do Lago to play a leading role in the first World Golf Awards. The visibility it brought created a great buzz about the resort and its success helped cap a special year for us, which included the re-opening of the North Course. To be involved again is a great honour and a tremendous opportunity to showcase our five-star facilities to some of the top names in the golf industry.”

MORE INFORMATION World Golf Awards serves to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism, world class courses and golf destinations.

Golf tourism constitutes a vital segment in the global travel and tourism marketplace. An estimated 60 million golfer visits will take place in 2015 to the 32,000 golf courses and resorts worldwide.

The 2015 World Golf Awards will focus on the leading 130 nations who are shaping the future of this dynamic industry.

While celebrating and rewarding excellence across golf resorts, courses and the golfing destinations throughout the world, World Golf Awards will strive to ultimately raise the golf tourist customer experience and stimulate both the domestic and international golf tourism market.

For nomination information please visits www. worldgolfawards.com.

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR PARTNERS

We wish to express our gratitude to our partners and supporters worldwide. In particular, we extend a heartfelt “thank you” to Forte Village Resort. We would also like to thank our International Broadcast Partner TV5Monde, our event partners Sardegna, Ordo Production and FA Travel, and our media partners Breaking Travel News, Best in Travel and New Focus Magazine.

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