Final call to vote as World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean deadline approaches
5 June 2014 - London
Industry insiders, consumers and stakeholders in the regional travel sector are being urged to cast their ballots ahead of the deadline for votes at the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2014.
The ceremony will take place at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja in Nigeria on September 5th, with voting scheduled to close on June 15th.
World Travel Awards saw its annual Grand Tour launch successfully in Dubai in May, with Gala Ceremonies scheduled for Athens, Greece, Quito, Ecuador and the sunshine island of Angullia, before the organisation lands in Abuja in September.
The red-carpet ceremony will welcome industry leaders from across the region, as well as offering the finest in local entertainment, a gourmet banquet and, of course, the presentation of the prestigious trophies.
Ahead of the event World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke said: “Preparations for the next stops on our annual Grand Tour are well underway and we are looking forward to our time in Abuja, Nigeria, later this year. With just two weeks to go until voting for the Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony closes now is the time to make your voice heard.
“Recognition by the World Travel Awards is rightly seen as the highest accolade in the industry, and your vote can really make a difference. Register for your chance to vote now.”
As the countdown to the prestigious World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony beings, Transcorp Hilton Abuja General Manager Etienne Gailliez said: “All hands are on deck to make the hosting of Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony a memorable one for all the industry stakeholders and guests.
“We are poised to replicate our recent successful hosting of the World Economic Forum on Africa and deliver a world class experience at the ceremony.”
A full list of the organisations competing for the prestigious trophies can be seen here: www.worldtravelawards.com/nominees/2014/africa
Head over to the official World Travel Awards website and register to vote here: www.worldtravelawards.com/vote
World Travel Awards Gala Ceremonies are widely regarded as the best networking opportunities in the travel industry, attended by government and industry leaders, luminaries, and international print and broadcast media.
There is more information on the official website.
Notes to Editors
About World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards celebrates its 21st anniversary this year and is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade.
The organisation aims to celebrate those brands that are pushing the boundaries of industry excellence.
WTA’s global media partner network includes International New York Times, TV5Monde, CNBC Arabiya, Newsweek, Outlook Traveller, Travel & Leisure, Khaleej Times, Trade Arabia, TTN, Trav Talk India, Publituris, ASTA Network, Breaking Travel News, Travel Daily News International and Focus on Travel News.
This global media partner network has a monthly readership of 1.7 million and a TV audience reach of 90 million.
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About Transcorp Hilton Abuja
Winner of Hilton Worldwide prize for Hotel of the Year 2010 for Middle East & Africa and World Travel Awards 2013 prize for Nigeria’s Leading Hotel, Transcorp Hilton Abuja, for over 27 years, has offered consistent quality service to local and international business and leisure travellers.
The iconic Hotel is famous for hosting high profile events and State visits and is rightly acclaimed as the flagship of Nigeria’s hospitality industry.
The Hotel, set on its own beautiful landscaped gardens, has 670 well-appointed art-deco rooms and suites on 10 floors with floors 9 and 10 dedicated as Executive Floors. It has 4 restaurants, 4 bars and a Night Club.
For meetings and conferences, the Hotel has 24 Hilton Meetings rooms including a Boardroom and a multi-purpose Congress Hall with a capacity for 1200 persons.
Leisure and recreation facilities include a well-equipped fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, 3 tennis courts, 3 squash courts, volleyball and basketball courts and a children’s playground.
