World Travel Awards issues final call to vote ahead of Europe Gala Ceremony

10 June 2014 - London


Voters are being urged to cast their ballots ahead of the upcoming deadline for the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony.

World Travel Awards will head to Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso in Athens, Greece, on August 2nd for the event, with voting scheduled to close on June 23rd.

World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke said: “August will be a busy month for World Travel Awards, with the first port of call scheduled for Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso for the Europe Gala Ceremony.

“I have been in close contact with the team there and I know they are as excited as we are that World Travel Awards is visiting the destination for the first time.

“Ballot boxes will close in just two weeks, so it is vital you register now to make your opinion heard at the event on August 2nd.”

Niki Fotiou, Marketing & PR Manager, Divani Collection Hotels, added: “Our preparations for this significant event are now well advanced and we look forward to welcoming industry leaders from across the continent to Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso and to Athens, Greece.”

World Travel Awards is celebrating its 21st anniversary in 2014 and begun its annual Grand Tour at the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai in May.

Quito, Ecuador, will also welcome World Travel Awards in August, for the South & Central America Gala Ceremony, while Anguilla will step up to host the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony later in the month.

Transcorp Hilton Abuja, in Nigeria, picks up the baton for the Africa Gala Ceremony in September, while The Oberoi, New Delhi, India, will host the Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony in October.

World Travel Awards then heads to the jewel of Moroccan tourism, Marrakech, for the Grand Final in November. 

A full list of the organisations competing for the prestigious trophies can be seen here: www.worldtravelawards.com/nominees/2014/europe

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

Hailed as ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’, World Travel Awards celebrates its 21st anniversary this year and is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade. The brand aims to celebrate those organisations 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.

For more info about the WTA Europe Gala Ceremony 2014 & bookings visit: www.worldtravelawards.com/event86

For the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony Media Kit visit: www.worldtravelawards.com/event86media

To download WTA logos visit: www.worldtravelawards.com/logo

About Divani Collection

Divani Collection owns and operates seven hotels in Greece (Athens, Meteora, Larissa and Corfu). One of the oldest hotel companies in Greece (more than 53 years), Divani Collection is a leader in the Greek hotel industry through innovation, consistency, exceeding customer expectations and superb service.

All properties enjoy a premium location, top-of-the-line service and extensive conference facilities.

Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso is a proud member of the Leading Hotels of the World, and offers an impressive variety of services and facilities in a superb location.

The hotel offers two outdoor swimming pools, including a sea-water pool. Other facilities include a private sandy beach, water sports, extensive gardens, tennis court, a jogging route just outside the hotel, and an 18-hotel golf course nearby.

Each bedroom offers panoramic sea views with a front row seat to the Saronic spectacle, exuberant sun rising, romantic sunsets and the never ending azure blue sea.

The glorious Divani Athens Spa & Thalasso Centre is the soul of this resort. The 3,500 m² Spa and Thalassotherapy centre is the only facility offering Thalassotherapy in the Athens region, offering a variety of treatments which are tailored to your personal needs, ensuring an experience of the highest quality.

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