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World Travel Market Special Issue

World Travel Awards 2009 The World nominees have been announced visit worldtravelawards.com to vote now

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About World Travel Awards

In its fifteenth year, the World Travel Awards acknowledges and celebrates those organisations who have made the greatest contribution to the global tourism and travel trade.

It also recognises those who are driving the industry to greater heights and innovation.

For the tourism trade, winning a World Travel Award is more than an award, it is a personal and reliable endorsement from the thousands of professionals from around the globe.

were over 3,600 different nominees this year.

In response to increasing global concern over environmental issues and climatic change, the This level of World Travel Awards Highest accountability accolades in introduced Green makes it one of Categories to the award the travel Attended by top executives of the highest scheme in 2007 to business” winning companies, the World accolades in the reward those companies Travel Awards ceremonies are travel business and is why the who excel in ecologically highly regarded and award ceremony is broadcast friendly practices. established as forums that

by BBC World (British bring together all areas of Broadcasting Corporation) and The prestigious awards scheme travel and tourism in other networks to over 254 is also evolving with the new recognition and celebration of million households worldwide media age and is now more their achievements. and attended by the industry's accessible via the web and global decision makers. social networking sites. Video With votes being cast entirely clips and interviews from the online by 165,000 travel The World Travel Awards has past ceremonies are now agencies and professionals in continuously evolved, available on a YouTube channel over 200 expanding the that has now been launched at Driving the www.youtube.com/ countries number of awards as industry to worldtravelawards. worldwide, it is the industry has greater heights a truly grown. There are and innovation” To celebrate the 15th Birthday comprehensive now over 1,000 of World Travel Awards, the and independent survey. In different categories - an 2008 Grand Tour is bigger than 2007 the number of people understandable number seeing ever before, with more exciting voting was up by 12 percent how the industry has diversified destinations and a dazzling compared to 2006. and given the fact that there

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array of star studded events.

Kicking off in spectacular style in Durban,then Sydney, Shanghai, Orlando, Slovakia, Rio de Janeiro, Dubai and culminating at the Gala ceremony in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

This year independent voting by the industry will again seek out those companies who excel in the world of travel and tourism. The industry is constantly moving forward and evolving and World Travel Awards continue to honour the best that the world has to offer. www.worldtravelawards.com

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The History World Travel Awards - honouring excellence in tourism worldwide since 1994

1994 Hollywood

1995 New York

1996 Las Vegas

1997 New York

1998 Bahamas

1999 London

2000 Jamaica

2001 Malaysia

2002 St Lucia

2003 New York

2004 Barbados

2005 London

Middle East & Africa

2006 Turks and Caicos

Europe & Green

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2007 Regional Events

Asia, Australasia & Indian Ocean

Grand Finale

Turks and Caicos

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Grand Tour 2008 World Travel Awards Europe & Green Ceremony

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Greece, Spain and Italy scooped a fistful of honours between them at the World Travel Awards European and Green Awards Ceremony.

Lufthansa took the title of Europe’s Leading Airline, NCL Leading Cruise Line and The Westin Dragonara, perched on a private peninsula in Malta, received the Leading Family Resort award.

Europe did not fare so well in the Green Awards, however, where the recognition and praise spotlighted the Caribbean, South America, Africa and Asia.

The exception was AquaCity, the Slovakian resort in Poprad, where the presentation took place, which walked off with Europe’s Leading Green Hotel and the World’s Leading Green Resort.

“This was our first Green Awards and clearly demonstrated that Europe’s mature destinations

such as Spain, France and the UK are dragging their feet over the growing consumer demand for sustainable and more socially aware travel products”, said Graham E. Cooke, founder and President of World Travel Awards.

“They have much to learn from the passion and enthusiasm of emerging destinations such as Sri Lanka, for example, which is embracing an ambitious green initiative to become the world’s first carbon neutral destination in the world, with public and private sector working together.

Cooke said that he hoped the launch of the first international Green Awards would help to change perceptions and shift a greater emphasis on to the environment.

“As climate change begins to impact, there is likely to be a change in travel flows, perhaps with more short haul, with consumers less inclined to travel long distances”, he said. “This could have a negative affect on the poorest countries where tourism is a life blood. That’s why responsible tourism is one of the greatest challenging facing the international travel and tourism industry right now.”

The famous pink and white beaches of the Costa Smeralda on Sardinia’s northern coast in Italy was awarded Europe’s Leading Beach, while the Hilton Villa Igiea Palermo Hotel in Sicily was Europe’s Leading Island Resort and the Forte Village Resort, just outside Cagliari in Sardinia, got Europe’s Leading Resort.

Sea Cloud Cruises, operating luxurious cruises on traditionally rigged sailing ships and European riverboats was awarded the World’s Leading Green Cruise Line while Europcar took the Leading Green Transport Solution Company.

The event forms part of a World Travel Awards Grand Tour with regional and sector awards staged throughout the world, ending with a Grand Final at Turks & Caicos in the Caribbean on 2 December 2008.

For ticket information, please go to: www.worldtravelawards.com or contact: awards@worldtravelawards.com

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Spotlight: Aquacity, Poprad Slovakia Host: Europe & Green Ceremony 15th October 2008

Slovakia swept the board in the first World Travel ‘Green’ Awards held on 15th October, its flagship green water park and spa, AquaCity Resort, Poprad, picking up trophies for ‘Europe’s Leading Green Resort’ and the ‘World’s Leading Green Resort’.

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Slovakia was the only destination in Europe to be cited for Green Awards, with much of the recognition and praise spotlighting the Caribbean, South America, Africa and Asia.

Graham Cooke, Founder and President of World Travel Awards said “This was our first Green Awards and clearly demonstrated that Europe’s mature destinations such as Spain, France and the UK are dragging their feet over the growing consumer demand for sustainable and more socially aware travel products. They have much to learn from the passion and enthusiasm of emerging destinations such as Slovakia.”

Cooke said that he hoped the launch of the first international Green Awards would help to change perceptions and shift a greater emphasis on to the environment.

In his acceptance speech for the two coveted top Green Awards AquaCity’s owner and

CEO emphasised the importance of tourism destinations embracing green issues as part of their business plan.

“At AquaCity we’re saving around 27 tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere each day by using geothermal water and solar energy to heat and power the resort. This saves millions of euros each year, contributing to our profitability and giving us a competitive, business edge while at the same time saving the planet.

Until the tourism industry embraces being green as part of its business plan, instead of simply applying `green wash’ to its marketing, we cannot even begin to achieve sustainable tourism”.

Slovakia is Europe’s fastest growing tourist destination and is currently attracting significant investment in its tourist infrastructure, with an 11m euro investment currently underway in the High Tatras to expand the ski facilities in time for winter 2008/9.

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Europe’s number one eco Welcome to AquaCity Resort, Slovakia.

The world's leading green resort, saving you money by being green AquaCity is virtually self-powered, using freely available geothermal water and the sun's energy, saving around 27 tonnes of carbon emissions each day and millions of euros in energy costs each year. By using green technology to heat and power the resort, these cost savings are ploughed back into first class hotel and leisure facilities to offer a fun and affordable waterpark, spa and holiday destination.

But it's not just about green energy.

AquaCity is a fun and relaxing place for a day trip, a holiday, business event, party or celebration. With 14 indoor and outdoor geothermal pools, a fabulous spa centre with inhalation rooms, saunas and relaxation areas, two award winning hotels, a restaurant, bar areas, meeting rooms and kids' play areas, AquaCity offers affordable luxury, at the same time as minimising the impact on the planet

How to get there AquaCity is located in the north east of Slovakia, immediately south of the High Tatras Mountains.

Three times weekly flights from London Luton to Poprad with Sky Europe Poprad - (8min) v Kosice - Poprad 125kms (1hr 50min) Krakow - Poprad 160kms (2hr 20min) Budapest - Poprad 330kms (5hr) Bratislava - Poprad 340kms (4hr 30min) Vienna - Poprad 390kms (5hr)

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Spotlight: Turks & Caicos Islands Host Destination - World Ceremony 2nd December 2008

The Turks and Caicos consist of 40 different islands and cays, only 8 of which are inhabited.

The islands of the Turks and Caicos are almost as diverse as its people. From the main tourist centre of Providenciales to the quiet and tranquil islands of North and Middle Caicos to the historic Capital Island of Grand Turk; each one offers a different experience

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and a unique character but all offer year round great climate, beaches and underwater activities.

This is probably why most of the visitors come back to the Turks and Caicos on a regular basis.

The only true way to experience the Turks and Caicos Islands is to experience each island in the entire chain.

Most of the islands are only about 10 to 25 minutes by air from Provo and most can be reached by boat, too. There

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are also regular ferries from North to Middle Caicos.

Providenciales is the most well known of the Turks and Caicos Islands and is the centre of the tourism industry with a wide range of hotels, restaurants, attractions and facilities.

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Grand Turk and Salt Cay offer a glimpse into Caribbean history with great Bermudian architecture and a rustic charm as well as some of the best diving and probably the most "relaxing" time you will ever have. Grand Turk is also home to a brand new cruise ship centre.

green woodlands, the biggest cave network in the Caribbean on Middle Caicos, cottage pond and flamingo pond in North Caicos and a vast range of plant life and birdlife. North Caicos is also an up and coming resort destination with several new projects under development.

Middle Caicos and North Caicos represent the best of the environment, with lush

South Caicos is the centre for fishing, with lobster and conch exported from the islands, the

historic Cockburn harbour and the natural phenomenon of the boiling hole. This small yet friendly island offers many secluded beaches with awe inspiring views of the turquoise waters and surrounding islands.

Parrot Cay and Pine Cay are privately owned islands and are home to the most exclusive resorts Parrot Cay Resort and Spa and the Meridian Club.

There is also development underway in previously uninhabited West Caicos (future home of a Ritz Carlton hotel and community), Ambergris Cay (site of the exclusive Turks and Caicos Sporting Club), and Dellis Cay (where a major lifestyle resort to be run by The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has just been announced).

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Time is life’s most precious commodity.

In time, everyone will discover the beauty of Turks & Caicos. But for now, this magnificent paradise still remains the last of the Caribbean’s unspoiled islands. The incomparable beaches. Quaint exclusive boutique properties.

And the most incredible scuba diving in the world. If you’ve got the urge to take your family and loved ones on a vacation they’ll never forget, go to Turks & Caicos. Fast. Before everyone else on the planet does.

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World Nominations

And the winner is...

The final leg of the World Travel Awards Grand Tour reaches Turks & Caicos on 2nd December 2008 where the World winners will be crowned.

World's Leading Resort AquaCity Poprad, Slovakia Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Forte Village Resort, Italy Four Seasons Resort Carmelo, Half Moon, Montego Bay

Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa, Maldives Las Ventanas Al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort, Mexico Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Le Touessrok, Mauritius

Forte Village Resort, Italy

Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa, Maldives

Four Seasons Resort Carmelo, Half Moon, Montego Bay

Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

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www.worldtravelawards.com Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Royal Plantation Ocho Rios, Jamaica Solitaire Lodge, New Zealand Sun City Resort, South

The Chedi The Leela, Goa, India Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Florida, USA

Solitaire Lodge, New Zealand

The Leela, Goa, India

Sun City Resort, South

The Chedi

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Grand Tour 2008 World Travel Awards World Ceremony Turks & Caicos 2nd December 2008

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The annual World Travel Awards Ceremony is on its way. The glamorous evening will take place in Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa on the island of Providenciales, Turks & Caicos.

The star studded gala will unveil who international travel agents and industry professionals have voted the World’s best operators and destinations in the industry.

Recognised by Wall Street Journal as the international travel industry “Oscars”, the World Travel Awards is the world’s only global awards of its kind, honouring world class products of exceptional quality and value.

The gala ceremony in the Caribbean will turn the spotlight on some of the people and companies behind the year’s best travel products.

Around 500 representatives from the travel trade, VIPs as well as local and international media from 30 countries from across the globe are expected for the 15th Annual World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony.

After an outstandingly successful kick-off in the Africa (Durban) and crowd-pulling events in the Australasia (Sydney), Asia and Indian Ocean (Shanghai), USA (Orlando), Europe (Poprad, Slovakia), South America (Rio de Janeiro) and Middle East (Dubai) the focus is now firmly fixed on the upcoming grand finale in the Turks & Caicos Islands on the

2nd December – the Annual World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony where world winners will finally be crowned.

“This year has clearly been one of our busiest and most successful. The response to our regional-level honours scheme has been phenomenal, and we have undoubtedly generated a lot more excitement and interest. We have created better opportunities for our nominees and winners and can now recognize more products in the various niches of the tourism industry,” says Graham Cooke, President & Founder of the World Travel Awards.

The World Travel Awards are globally sponsored by BBC World. Various regional level sponsors, including Recommend, THETRADESHOW, Aquacity, Khaleej Times, Folha do Turismo and Asia Luxury Market combine to create a potent marketing force.

For ticket information, please go to: www.worldtravelawards.com or contact: awards@worldtravelawards.com

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Grand Tour 2008 World Travel Awards Middle East Ceremony 28th October 2008

Dubai Delight Excellence rewarded at the World Travel Awards Middle East Ceremony

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Dubai keeps on booming and its continued development was underlined and celebrated at the World Travel Awards Middle East Ceremony. Dubai was in winning form on an unforgettable night for travel and tourism.

Fittingly, it was against the backdrop of the newly-opened $1.5 billion Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai that the emirate emerged with plenty of awards to display in its trophy cabinets.

Dubai now goes forward with confidence to the finals of the World Travel Awards in Turks & Caicos on 2nd December 2008.

The awards are coveted worldwide and described by the Wall Street Journal as the ‘Oscars’ of the travel industry.

Among the evening guests was HE Sheikh Faisal K.S. Al Qassemi, chairman of the Al Qasimi Group.

Making some of the key presentations were Miss World, Zi Lin Zhang of China; and movie and television stars, Maeve Quinlan and Kristy Swanson.

Graham E. Cooke, founder and president of World Travel Awards, said: “Not only Dubai but the whole of the Middle East region is a constant signal to everyone in the industry of how bold vision and

innovation, investment and positive responses can make a difference – despite global economic fears.

“The region is a supreme example of how to hold your nerve and act short term, when necessary, but always with longer-term benefits and a sound business strategy uppermost.”

Dubai’s triumphs ranged through airline to business, building and beach categories.

Etihad Airways walked off with the prized Middle East’s Leading Airline; Middle East’s Leading First Class and also Middle East’s Leading Airline Website.

“These are the only independent travel and tourism awards for the Middle East and it was wonderful to reward the best from exceptionally high-quality nominations,” added Cooke.

They were chosen by votes from executives working within travel and tourism throughout the world.

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Visit us in the South Gallery, Room 33

Call for Entry Your opportunity to enter into the World Travel Awards 2009

The World Travel Awards serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate the enormous achievements to be found in all sectors of the global travel industry. For your opportunity to be recognized in this global arena of travel excellence in 2009, simply visit the World Travel Awards website www.worldtravelawards.com and complete the online application form, or download an application form and submit it by email, fax or post it to WTA at the address below: World Travel Awards 1 Northumberland Avenue Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5BW Tel: +44 (0)207 925 0000 Fax: + 44 (0) 207 925 2552 Email: awards@worldtravelawards.com Entry submission deadline is 31st Dec 2008.

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