In the News 2011

Compareaway Travel News: Compareaway Travel News

6 January 2012
Qatar Airways, voted "Middle East's Leading Airline Business Class" at the World Travel Awards, has been nominated in the WTA Grand Final on 11 January to see if it can win the worldwide title.
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Business Times Malaysia: Business Times Malaysia

22 December 2011
Malaysia Airlines, voted "Asia’s Leading Airline" by World Travel Awards this year, teams up with Emirates
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Pursuitist: Pursuitist

19 December 2011
Jamaica's Rockhouse Boutique Hotel, favourite of Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones, scoops World Travel Award
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Tour Mag Portugal: Tour Mag

16 December 2011
Portugal nominated for top honours at World Travel Awards Grand Final in Qatar.
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Gulf News: Gulf News

15 December 2011
World Travel Award winner Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort is the ultimate hip hangout.
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Rio CVB: Rio CVB

12 December 2011
Rio gets the nod at World Travel Awards
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Namibia Economist: Namibia Economist

9 December 2011
Namibia's Windhoek Country Club Resort has reported solid growth in same period as it picked up a World Travel Award for the second year running.
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Latitudes Magazine: Latitudes Magazine

7 December 2011
Norwegian Cruise Line was named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for the fourth year in a row by the World Travel Awards.
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eTravelBlackboard: eTravelBlackboard

7 December 2011
Jamaica is riding high after it was named the Caribbean’s Leading Destination for the sixth consecutive year at the World Travel Awards, and is now looking to spend millions enhancing its tourism industry yet further.
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Bermunda Sun: Bermunda Sun

5 December 2011
Coco Reef owner Jefferis celebrates World Travel Award victory with Trinidadian sporting legends Brian Lara and Dwight Yorke.
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Jamaica Gleaner: Jamaica Gleaner

2 December 2011
Coverage of Jamaica's night of travel triumph at World Travel Awards in Montego Bay
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http://hospitalityjamaica.com/: Hospitality Jamaica

2 December 2011
Clean sweep for Jamaica at World Travel Awards in Montego Bay
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Jamaica Observer: Jamaica Observer

2 December 2011
An overwhelming night for Jamaica's tourism industry as the top players celebrate in style at World Travel Awards
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Korea Times: Korea Times

2 December 2011
Hilton Namhae has been voted "Korea's Leading Golf and Spa Resort" this year at the 2011 World Travel Awards in Bangkok. The award is one of the most highly-coveted honors in the tourism and travel industry.
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DirectLine News: DirectLine News

29 November 2011
ICC Duban, nominated as "World's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre" by WTA, is set to welcome the likes of Bono, Angelina Jolie and Leonardo DiCaprio as it stages the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Durban.
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Caribbean News Now: Caribbean News Now

28 November 2011
Three Cuban hotels win World Travel Awards
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Süddeutsche: Süddeutsche

28 November 2011
Coverage about Regina Sixt winning "Woman of the year" at World Travel Awards in the broadsheet Süddeutsche Zeitung which is read by 1.1 million readers.
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Travelbite: Travelbite

23 November 2011
The Algarve's Dona Filipa Hotel has recently been nominated for the prestigious World Travel Awards for the fifth year consecutively; a clear indication that it is one of the world’s preeminent golf resorts.
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The Examiner: The Examiner

23 November 2011
Universal Orando wins 2011 World Travel Award
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The Street: The Street

21 November 2011
World Travel Awards Names Copa Airlines 2011 Leading Airline For Mexico And Central America
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Australian Travel Forum: Australian Travel Forum

19 November 2011
World Travel Awards names Vinpearl best resort
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CBS 8: CBS 8

19 November 2011
World Travel Awards names Copa Airlines 2011 Leading Airline for Mexico and Central America
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CBS Atlanta: CBS Atlanta

18 November 2011
World Travel Awards names Copa Airlines 2011 Leading Airline for Mexico and Central America
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Surf Travel: Surf Travel

18 November 2011
Panama's Copa Airlines wins World Travel Award
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eTurboNews: eTurboNews

18 November 2011
WTA victory boosts Peru's tourism
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International Business Times: International Business Times

18 November 2011
World Travel Awards rewards Frontier Airlines at ceremony in Jamaica
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Sacramento Bee: Sacramento Bee

17 November 2011
World Travel Awards Names Copa Airlines 2011 Leading Airline for Mexico and Central America
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Luxury Travel Magazine: Luxury Travel Magazine

16 November 2011
Las Terrazas Named Belize's Leading Resort at World Travel Awards
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Thanh Nien News: Thanh Nien News

16 November 2011
World Travel Awards names Vinpearl best resort
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Business Standard: Business Standard

16 November 2011
Avis wins “Asia’s Leading Car Hire” title for 6th time at regional World Travel Awards
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CNNgo: CNN

16 November 2011
Article by CNNgo covering a number of WTA winning airports, including Zurich and Singapore Changi, and how they making flying a pleasurable experience.
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Focus on Travel News: Focus on Travel News

11 November 2011
Cancun Honored with Top Accolades at 2011 World Travel Awards
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Quequi y Respuest: Quequi y Respuesta 09 de noviembre

10 November 2011
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Saigon GP Daily: Saigon GP Daily

7 November 2011
The Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang has just been recognized as “Vietnam's Leading Resort 2011” by the World Travel Awards.
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Homes Go Fast: Homes Go Fast

4 November 2011
Real estate in Jamaica has received a boost after the country picked up a host of honours at World Travel Awards
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Jamaica Gleaner: Jamaica Gleaner

3 November 2011
Jamaican WTA winner gives to charity
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http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20111030/news/news41.html: Jamaica Gleaner

31 October 2011
Jamaica's finest celebrate at World Travel Awards
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eTravel Blackboard: eTravel Blackboard

28 October 2011
Lanson Place picks up two World Travel Awards
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The Press York: The Press York

28 October 2011
Welcome To Yorkshire’s nomination for a prestigious World Travel Award has received strong backing from the city council.
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Tourism Today in Turkey

28 October 2011
Tourism Today Turkey was among the raft of media that attended the World Travel Awards Europe Ceremony 2011 in Antalya Turkey.
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Jamaica Observer: Jamaica Observer

28 October 2011
Caribbean tourism’s dynamic duo - Minister Bartlett and John Lynch receive Caribbean Destination Achievement Award at WTA
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South Florida Caribbean News: South Florida Caribbean News

28 October 2011
World Travel Awards Honours Jamaica's Tourism Minister and Director of Tourism
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Strabroek News: Strabroek News

27 October 2011
Jamaica unveils plans to simplify visa system at World Travel Awards in Montego Bay
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TravelDailyNews: TravelDailyNews

24 October 2011
The Caribbean’s leading travel brands have walked off with top honours at a VIP gala ceremony hosted by World Travel Awards (WTA) in Montego Bay, Jamaica on 19th October 2011.
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Incentive Travel: Incentive Travel

24 October 2011
Jamaica sweeps World Travel Awards Caribbean & Americas
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TTG Mena: TTG Mena

24 October 2011
Sonesta Nile Cruises has been named "Africa’s and Indian Ocean’s Leading River Cruise Company" at the World Travel Awards for the second year in a row. The ceremony took place in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt.
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Jamaica Gleaner: Jamaica Gleaner

23 October 2011
WTA Awards: Big payback for hard work, says Bartlett
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Jamaica Observer: Jamaica Observer

23 October 2011
Sandals boss hailed for making tourism a force for good as he picks up Tourism Pioneer Award
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Bahamas Island Info: Bahamas Island Info

21 October 2011
Sandals Royal Bahamian and Sandals Emerald Bay get top honours at 18th annual World Travel Awards
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Caribbean 360: Caribbean 360

21 October 2011
Jamaica has been named the “Caribbean’s Leading Destination” by the World Travel Awards (WTA) for the sixth year running.
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eTurboNews: eTurboNews

19 October 2011
Cream of the Caribbean celebrates at World Travel Awards
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Meetings & Conference World: Meetings & Conference World

19 October 2011
Bangkok scoops a 2011 World Travel Awards
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Turkey's Klass Magazin: Turkey's Klass Magazin

19 October 2011
Turkey's Klass Magazin was one of the raft of media that attended World Travel Awards 2011 Europe Ceremony in Antalya, Turkey.
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MAG Monthly Magazine October issue: MAG (Monthly Magazine, October issue)

19 October 2011
The biggest movers and shakers in European travel and tourism attended the glittering World Travel Awards ceremony at Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa in Antalya, Turkey on 2 September 2011.
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Opodo Travel News: Opodo Travel News

14 October 2011
India and Bora Bora recognised in World Travel Awards
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Raleigh International: Raleigh International

13 October 2011
India wins big at World Travel Awards
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cayCompass: cayCompass

11 October 2011
World Travel Awards winners to be revealed at a ceremony in Montego Bay, Jamaica
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CNN International: CNN International

8 October 2011
Asia's best suite and world's first in-suite museum wins big at World Travel Awards
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Jamaica Yard: Jamaica Yard

7 October 2011
Travel leaders to meet in Montego Bay for World Travel Awards
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Australian Business Traveller: Australian Business Traveller

7 October 2011
Top awards for Air New Zealand and Wellington International at World Travel Awards 2011 Asia & Australasia Ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand.
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2point6billion.com: 2point6billion.com

6 October 2011
India Wins ‘Asia’s Leading Destination’ Award
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Korea Times: Korea Times

6 October 2011
The Sheraton Incheon Hotel picks up three top awards at World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Ceremony 2011 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Hospitality Net: Hospitality Net

4 October 2011
Asia's Leading Brands Win Big At World Travel Awards
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Yahoo! Total Travel: Yahoo! Total Travel

3 October 2011
The Oscars of the travel industry head to Bangkok, Thailand
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PATA: PATA

3 October 2011
World Travel Awards honours Asia’s leading tourism brands
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CNN International: CNN International

3 October 2011
India dominates World Travel Awards - India voted top destination among gongs handed out in Bangkok to the region's top hotels, airlines, airports and more
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New Zealand Herald: New Zealand Herald

3 October 2011
Air New Zealand and Wellington Airport named best in Australasia at World Travel Awards
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The China Post: The China Post

3 October 2011
Crowne Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung E-Da World has won two prestigious awards at World Travel Awards, an organization that helps the travel and hotel industry deliver the ultimate customer experience.
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Focus on Travel News: Focus on Travel News

1 October 2011
FTNnews.com presents World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia
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eTurboNews: eTurboNews

1 October 2011
World Travel Awards hosts VIP gala Asia and Australasia Ceremony
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eTravelBlackboard: eTravelBlackboard

1 October 2011
Asia's Leading Brands Win Big at World Travel Awards Bangkok, Thailand
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Traveltechie.com: Traveltechie.com

29 September 2011
Oberoi Gurgaon wins 'Asia's Leading Luxury' at World Travel Awards held in Bangkok, Thailand
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TTG Poland: TTG Poland

22 September 2011
Jamaica leads tourism revival in the Caribbean
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The Northern Echo: The Northern Echo

21 September 2011
Yorkshire tourism agency nominated for World Travel Awards
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Egyptolution: Egyptolution

21 September 2011
SOHO Square Hosts World Travel Award 2011 Africa & Indian Ocean Ceremony in Sharm El Sheikh
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HSyndicate: HSyndicate

21 September 2011
Egypt’s hospitality triumphs in travel tribute
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AME Info: AME Info

20 September 2011
Egypt hosts two prominent travel events highlighting its touristic position - World Travel Awards and UN World Tourism Day
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The Independent: The Independent

20 September 2011
Recovering Egypt wins big at travel awards
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MENA Financial Network: MENA Financial Network

18 September 2011
Egypt's Giza pyramids win Africa's top attraction at World Travel Awards
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Arabian Aerospace: Arabian Aerospace

18 September 2011
EgyptAir wins Africa's business class acclaim in World Travel Awards
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eTurboNews: eTurboNews

17 September 2011
Travel and tourism in Egypt is strong and resilient, as acknowledged at a VIP gala ceremony hosted by World Travel Awards at SOHO Square, Sharm el Sheikh.
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I Am Egypt: I Am Egypt

16 September 2011
Keeping the faith: World Travel Awards ceremony comes to Sharm El-Sheikh
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Hello! Magazine: Hello! Magazine Turkey

14 September 2011
Hello! Magazine Turkey was among the raft of media that attended the World Travel Awards Europe Ceremony 2011 in Antalya Turkey.
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Antigua Observer: Antigua Observer

14 September 2011
Regional countries vie for top award
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Middle East North Africa Financial Network: Middle East North Africa Financial Network

14 September 2011
Egypt hosts World Travel Awards for first time
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TravelDailyNews: TravelDailyNews

12 September 2011
On the Beach: Turkey comes out on top in World Travel Awards
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Egypt Travel: Egypt Travel - Egypt's official tourism website

12 September 2011
The World Travel Awards 2011 to take place in Sharm El-Sheikh
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STV: STV (Scottish TV)

11 September 2011
Balmoral named top Scottish hotel for third year running - the iconic building in Edinburgh won the accolade at the World Travel Awards.
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Caterer Search: Caterer Search

7 September 2011
Fifteen UK hotels celebrate success in World Travel Awards
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Dubai Chronicle: Dubai Chronicle

7 September 2011
Under the auspices of The Ministry of Tourism, the World Travel Awards Africa and Indian Ocean 2011 will take place at the Savoy International Sharm El Sheikh resort on the Red Sea.
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Travel Daily News: Travel Daily News

7 September 2011
Norwegian named “Europe’s Leading Cruise Line” for fourth consecutive year at World Travel Awards
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Opodo: Opodo

5 September 2011
Turkey among winners at World Travel Awards
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Algarve Daily News: Algarve Daily News

1 September 2011
Portugal aims for travel award bonanza
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Caribbean News Digital: Caribbean News Digital

19 August 2011
Jamaica: Ceremonia de World Travel Awards reconocerá en octubre desarrollo turístico de este país
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e-Tid.com: e-tid

17 August 2011
WTA acknowledges role of Jamaica in spearheading the recovery of the Caribbean’s travel and tourism economy
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Travel Daily News International: Travel Daily News International

4 May 2011
HRH Prince Al Waleed Bin Tala wins "Leading Travel Personality Award"
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Khaleej Times: Khaleej Times

3 May 2011
ADTA scoops world travel awards quartet
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Travel Daily News International: Travel Daily News International

29 March 2011
World Travel Awards places faith in swift Egyptian tourism recovery
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The Independent: The Independent

28 March 2011
World Travel Awards launches new luxury travel magazine
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Khaleej Times: Khaleej Times

12 March 2011
World Travel Awards bares 2011 nominees
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Maldives Traveller: Maldives Traveller

10 March 2011
WTA regional awards 2011 nominees announced
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Focus on Travel News: Focus on Travel News

9 March 2011
World Travel Awards has today unveiled the regional nominees for the 2011 awards.
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Trade Arabia: Trade Arabia

1 February 2011
WTA issues final call for nominations
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New Focus Travel Magazine: New Focus Travel Magazine

1 January 2011
World Travel Awards Grand Final event 2011
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