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    World Travel Awards 2013 for unique hospitality products and services

    December 2, 2013
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    World Travel Awards 2013 for unique hospitality products and services

    Doha : The 2013 World Travel Awards Grand Final was hosted at a glittering ceremony at La Cigale Hotel in Doha, Qatar on 30th November 2013.

    The industry’s elite – including CEOs of leading travel companies, government ministers and tourism board chiefs – travelled from around the globe to join guests of honour HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad al-Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums Authority and Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulaziz al-Thani to celebrate the very best travel and tourism brands. 

    World Travel Awards celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year and is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade, celebrating those companies, organisations and brands that are pushing the boundaries of industry excellence in product and service.

    Winners on the night included Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts who were voted “World’s Leading Hotel Brand” whilst JW Marriott Marquis Dubai was named “World’s Leading New Hotel” and “World’s Leading Hotel” went to Burj Al Arab. “World’s Leading Spa Resort” was awarded to Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Dubai.

    In the destination categories, Kenya triumphed with “World’s Leading Safari Destination”, “World’s Leading Culinary Destination” was captured by Peru with “World’s Leading Golf Destination” was awarded to Portugal. Dubai won the coveted “World’s Leading Destination” trophy in a week which saw the destination chosen as the first Middle Eastern city to host of the 2020 World Expo trade convention.

    Voters from around the world selected Etihad Airways as “World’s Leading Airline” whilst AirAsia was voted “World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline”.

    From the Travel Technology sector, highlights included Expedia who were voted “World’s Leading Online Travel Agency Website” and Marriott Hotels & Resorts who were awarded “World’s Leading Hotel Brand Website”.

    It was also an evening of celebration for Qatar with Doha being named “World’s Leading Business Travel Destination” for the third year running. The St. Regis Doha was named “World’s Leading Business Hotel” while “World’s Leading Hotel Residences” was awarded to W Doha Hotel & Residences. “World’s Leading Travel Agency” went to Regency Travel & Tours, “World’s Excellence in Service Award” to La Cigale Hotel and “World’s Leading Villa” to the Royal Villa at Sharq Village & Spa.

    Graham E. Cooke, President and Founder, World Travel Awards said: “We are proud to have held these Awards in Doha, showing our continued support for innovative development of tourism in this region. The Grand Final is a very competitive evening for our World Travel Awards nominees from all over the world, and these particular winners continue to serve as an example of the most luxurious and innovative brands with unique hospitality products and services.”

    World’s Excellence In Service Award                           La Cigale Hotel, Qatar
    World’s Leading Adventure Tour Operator                     Mantis Extreme
    World’s Leading Air Travel Service Provider                  dnata
    World’s Leading Airline                                               Etihad Airways
    World’s Leading Airline – Business Class                    Virgin Atlantic Airways
    World’s Leading Airline – Economy Class                     Hainan Airlines
    World’s Leading Airline – First Class                            Etihad Airways
    World’s Leading Airline Alliance                                  Oneworld
    World’s Leading Airline Lounge – Business Class Virgin Atlantic ClubHouse – London Heathrow Airport, UK
    World’s Leading Airline Lounge – First Class Emirates First Class Lounge – Emirates Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport, UAE
    World’s Leading Airline Rewards Programme Emirates – Skywards
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    World’s Leading Airport Hotel Airways Hotel Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
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    World’s Leading All Inclusive Company Sandals Resorts International
    World’s Leading All Inclusive Family Resort Brand Beaches Resorts
    World’s Leading All Inclusive Resort Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, The Bahamas
    World’s Leading All Suite Hotel Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE
    World’s Leading All Suite Hotel & Spa Hotel Les Ottomans, Turkey
    World’s Leading Apartment Hotel The Regent, South Africa
    World’s Leading Beach Destination Grace Bay Beach (Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands)
    World’s Leading Beach Resort Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai, UAE
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    World’s Leading Dive Resort Royal Savoy Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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    World’s Leading Family Resort Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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    World’s Leading Fully Integrated Resort Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey
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    World’s Leading Hotel Spa The Regent Palms. Turks & Caicos
    World’s Leading Hotel Suite Palace Suite at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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    World’s Leading Island Resort Pullman Timi Ama Sardegna, Italy
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    World’s Leading Private Jet Charter Royal Jet
    World’s Leading Resort Forte Village Resort, Italy
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    World’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand The Ascott Limited
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    World’s Leading Sports Academy Forte Village Resort, Italy
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    World’s Leading Themed Resort Universal Orlando Resort, Florida, USA
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    World’s Leading Tourist Board Incredible India
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