World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
Cream of Arabia celebrates at World Travel Awards
The Middle East's leading travel brands have shared top honours at a VIP gala ceremony hosted by World Travel Awards at Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai on 30th April 2012. Winners included Atlantis The Palm, Etihad Airways, Jumeirah, Makkah Clock Royal Tower and Armani Hotel Dubai. Read More
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WTA to host first ceremony in Kenya in September 2012
WTA has announced plans to host its first ceremony in Kenya, reflecting the African nation's continuing evolution into a world-class tourism destination. Its Africa & Indian Ocean Ceremony 2012 will take place in Nairobi on 26 September and will be co-hosted alongside the Africa Hotel Investment Forum, a two-day conference showcasing the hospitality investment potential of Africa's fastest growing nations. Read More
India chosen to host WTA Grand Final 2012
WTA has announced it will host its Grand Final 2012 at The Oberoi, Gurgaon, New Delhi Capital Region, India on 12th December 2012. The evening will mark the first time that WTA's Grand Final will be hosted in Asia. Read More
WTA reveals nominees for 2012 programme
World Travel Awards, "the Oscars of the travel industry", has unveiled the regional nominees for its 2012 programme. Vote Now
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Important change 2012
World Travel Awards has unveiled an updated winners and nominees shield. The new artwork aims to provide a visually-enhanced symbol of travel excellence, whilst maintaining the core design elements of the original and globally-recognised WTA shield. Read more
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Christophe Mousset, General Manager, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel, The Palm, Dubai - Middle East 2012































