In the News 2017

RT: Putin backs Aeroflot plan to carry Russian football fans for less than $1 during World Cup

29 December 2017
President Vladimir Putin has praised the initiative by Russia’s biggest airline, Aeroflot, to provide Russian football fans with one-way tickets which will cost just five rubles ($0,09) during next year’s FIFA World Cup.
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Benzinga: HEBS Digital's Sister Company, Serenata IntraWare, Voted World's Leading Hotel CRM Technology Provider by the World Travel Awards 2017

29 December 2017
HEBS Digital's sister company, Serenata IntraWare, has been voted the World's Leading Hotel CRM Technology Provider by the World Travel Awards as part of the 2017 competition. The World Travel Awards honours global leaders and innovators in the travel and hospitality industry.
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CS Report: Las Vegas Wins 2017 WTA For World’s Leading Meetings and Conference

28 December 2017
The World Travel Awards Names Las Vegas As The World’s Leading Meetings and Conference Destination For 2017.
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Hospitality Net: HEBS Digital’s Latest Press Release: HEBS Digital’s Sister Company, Serenata IntraWare, Voted World’s Leading Hotel CRM Technology Provider by the World Travel Awards 2017

28 December 2017
The World Travel Awards honors global leaders and innovators in the travel and hospitality industry.
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Travel Daily News: The Republic of the Maldives enjoys a busy holiday period as Best Place to Visit in 2017

28 December 2017
The Maldives has won a host of travel industry awards, confirming it as one of the most desirable tourist destinations in the world amid ambitious plans to increase its offering in 2018.
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Irish Independent: Revealed: Irish building named world’s leading convention centre 2017

27 December 2017
The World Travel Awards, which took place in Vietnam, has named Dublin’s convention centre as the leading meeting and convention centre for 2017.
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Star Online: AirAsia wins two awards at World Travel Awards 2017

27 December 2017
AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes paid tribute to his staff for winning two awards at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2017 Grand Finals.
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Vietnam.Net: Vietnam tourism 2017: Prominent landmarks

27 December 2017
Foreign arrivals to Vietnam hit a record high of more than 13 million people this year, a year-on-year increase of 30%.
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PR Newswire: The Republic of the Maldives Enjoys a Busy Holiday Period While Scooping Major Travel Awards as Best Place to Visit in 2017

27 December 2017
The Maldives has won a host of travel industry awards, confirming it as one of the most desirable tourist destinations in the world amid ambitious plans to increase its offering in 2018.
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Jamaica Observer: Jamaica voted leading cruise andwedding destination

26 December 2017
Jamaica was for the third time voted world's leading wedding destination and again voted world's leading cruise destination at the 24th Annual World Travel Awards held at the JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa in Vietnam on December 10.
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Loop Jamaica: Jamaica virtually sweeps tourism segment of World Travel Awards

26 December 2017
For the third time, Jamaica has been voted the world's leading wedding destination, and was again voted the world's leading cruise destination, at the 24th Annual World Travel Awards which were held in Vietnam earlier in December.
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Saudi Gazette: Citymax Hotels bags honor

25 December 2017
Building on its recent success at the World Travel Awards, where Citymax Hotels had won the Middle East’s Leading Budget Hotel Brand 2017 award for the 4th consecutive year, the group has now been declared the winner of World’s Leading Budget Hotel Brand 2017 title.
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Irish Times: Taking gold

23 December 2017
The annual World Travel Award winners have been announced with Cork’s Spike Island taking second place in a list of the world’s leading tourist attractions.
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Colombo Page: SriLankan Airlines triumphs at World Travel Awards Grand Final

22 December 2017
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, proving its consolidated presence in the Indian Sub-Continent yet again, was awarded the "World's Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean" title at the World Travel Awards World Ceremony, in Phu Quoc, Vietnam.
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Travel Pulse: Jamaica at the Apex of Wedding Destinations

22 December 2017
Jamaica is not only one of the Caribbean’s most popular islands with North American vacationers, it is among the world’s most popular destination wedding stops.
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Mice Times: Named best tourist destination by the World Travel Awards 2017

21 December 2017
Tourists are advised to visit in Portugal.
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eTurboNews: Awards all the way for AYANA and RIMBA

21 December 2017
AYANA Resort and Spa, BALI and RIMBA Jimbaran BALI by AYANA hold a renowned reputation as Bali’s only fully integrated resort, offering everything travelers could possibly want from a holiday in paradise.
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CMW: Las Vegas named world’s leading conference destination for 5th time

20 December 2017
Las Vegas has been named the world’s leading meetings and conference destination for 2017 at the World Travel Awards. It is the fifth consecutive year the destination has been recognised in this category.
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Albawaba: Mövenpick Tala Bay Aqaba Celebrates 8th Year With 8 Achievements

20 December 2017
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba has been marking its eighth anniversary by celebrating eight key accomplishments over the last year.
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eTurboNews: World’s Leading Boutique Villa Resort 2017: Eagles Nest

19 December 2017
New Zealand In Depth’s travel experts are proud to announce that one of its preferred luxury lodges has won the prestigious title of World’s Leading Boutique Villa Resort 2017 at this month’s World Travel Awards.
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Mirror Business: Oman Air wins double at World Travel Awards

19 December 2017
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman,has been awarded “World’s Leading Airline – Economy Class” at the World Travel Awards.
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South Florida Caribbean News: Jamaica voted World's Leading Cruise and Wedding Destination

18 December 2017
Jamaica was once again awarded the World’s Leading Cruise Destination at the 24th Annual World Travel Awards during a black-tie event at the JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa in Vietnam on December 10th.
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eTurboNews: Baros Maldives wins World Travel Award again as World’s Most Romantic Resort

18 December 2017
Baros Maldives has been acclaimed as the World’s Most Romantic Resort 2017 at the recent World Travel Awards ceremony held in Vietnam.
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The Moodie Davitt Report: Mumbai Airport’s GVK Lounge claims top honours at World Travel Awards

18 December 2017
GVK Lounge at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport received two accolades at the recent World Travel Awards 2017 in Vietnam.
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Travel Biz Monitor: FCM Travel Solutions named World’s Leading TMC for seventh year in a row

18 December 2017
FCM Travel Solutions was named as the World's Leading Travel Management Company at the 2017 World Travel Awards for the seventh year in a row.
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Straits Time: AirAsia boss eyes 'digital' 2018 after an 'amazing' yearI

18 December 2017
It has been a good, good year for AirAsia Group chief executive Tony Fernandes. So much so that he needs only one word to describe 2017 - "amazing".
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Trade Arabia: Oman Air wins double at World Travel Awards

17 December 2017
Oman Air took home two awards at the World Travel Awards, which took place last week at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, Vietnam, claiming the titles 'World’s Leading Airline – Economy Class' and ‘World’s Ultimate Service Award in Hospitality’.
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Travel Weekly: FCM celebrates seven years as World’s Leading TMC

15 December 2017
FCM Travel Solutions offices around the world are celebrating after being named the World’s Leading Travel Management Company at the 2017 World Travel Awards.
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Lonely Planet: Portugal cleans up with six top prizes at World Travel Awards

15 December 2017
Now in its 24th year, the annual World Travel Awards celebrate excellence across diverse sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries.
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The Portugal News Online: Portugal scoops top prize at Tourism ‘Oscars’

14 December 2017
Portugal has been named the World’s Leading Destination at the 24th annual World Travel Awards (WTA) staged in Vietnam on Sunday.
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People: This Latin Country Named World’s Leading Culinary Destination Six Years in a Row

14 December 2017
If you’re wondering what new places to explore in 2018, you might consider Peru, especially if you’re a foodie.
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eGlobal Travel Media: Hainan Airlines leads winners at World Travel Awards Grand Final

14 December 2017
Headquartered in Haikou, Hainan (China), the airline scooped the trophies for World’s Leading Airline – Business Class, World’s Leading Airline Inflight Entertainment, World’s Leading Cabin Crew and World’s Leading Excellence Inflight Service, while Hainan Airlines’ International Lounge at Beijing Capital International Airport was hailed World’s Leading Airport Lounge – Business Class.
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The Daily Telescope: Magnificent Seven: FCM wins World’s Leading Travel Management Company Award for 7th Year Running

14 December 2017
2017 has been a milestone year for FCM Travel Solutions globally
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Breaking Travel News: Interview: Steve Adkins, board member, Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority

14 December 2017
Breaking Travel News talks to Miami Beach Visitor & Convention Authority board member Steve Adkins as the organisation is recognised with the title of World’s Leading City Tourist Board by the World Travel Awards.
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Remezcla: Surprising No One, Peru Is Named World’s Top Culinary Destination Again

13 December 2017
For the millionth sixth year in a row, the World Travel Awards have named Peru the World’s Leading Culinary Destination.
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Web Wire: InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts named World’s Leading Hotel Brand 2017 for the 11th time alongside five major wins at the 24th World Travel Awards

13 December 2017
InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts has earned much-coveted recognition as World’s Leading Hotel Brand for the eleventh time at the 24th World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony, as well as walking away from the ceremony with five other award wins.
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Cision: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong Recorded Repeated Wins of World's Leading Luxury Business Hotel

13 December 2017
InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong has again triumphed at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2017 held in Vietnam, garnering the biggest recognition as World's Leading Luxury Business Hotel.
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West Cork Times: Spike Island Cork finishes second at the World Travel Awards

13 December 2017
Spike Island has finished in second place at the World Travel Awards Gala Final held in Vietnam.
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Albawaba Business: Rotana Scoops Two Awards at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2017 in Vietnam

13 December 2017
Recognised for showcasing exemplary leadership in the hospitality industry, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, won two awards at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2017 held in Phu Quoc, Vietnam.
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TASS: St. Petersburg wins two 2017 World Travel Awards

13 December 2017
St. Petersburg was named winner in two categories - World's Leading Cultural City Destination 2017 and World's Leading City Destination 2017
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The Borneo Post: AirAsia wins two awards at 2017 World Travel Awards

12 December 2017
AirAsia has been named the World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for the fifth year in a row at the 2017 World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final.
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Nhan Dan: Vietnamese resorts win big at World Travel Awards 2017

12 December 2017
Two resorts which are invested in by real estate giant Sun Group were honoured with top prizes at the 24th World Travel Awards (WTA) 2017 gala night, held in Phu Quoc Island on December 10.
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All Africa: Kenya Voted Leading Safari Destination

12 December 2017
Nairobi — Kenya has been voted the world leading safari destination at the 2017 World Travel Awards.
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RT: Hotel in Russia's Crimea named best in the world

12 December 2017
Russia’s Mriya Resort & Spa in the Crimea has been named the best holiday hotel and resort by the World Travel Awards.
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IOL: Zambezi Queen named World's Leading Boutique Cruise

12 December 2017
The Zambezi Queen was named the World’s Leading Boutique Cruise at the World Travel Awards in Vietnam on Sunday.
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Nhan Dan: Vietnam Airlines wins big at World Travel Awards

12 December 2017
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) has been named as the world's leading airline in the premium economy class and the world's leading cultural airline at the World Travel Awards 2017.
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International Meetings Review: Portugal Voted World's Leading Destination 2017 at World Travel Awards

12 December 2017
Portugal was voted World's Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards, which took place on December 10th in Vietnam.
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Breaking Travel News: Aeroflot takes title of World’s Leading Aviation Brand at World Travel Awards

12 December 2017
Aeroflot has taken the prestigious title of World’s Leading Aviation Brand at the World Travel Awards, the first time the prize has been awarded.
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ITCM: DUKES COLLECTION takes home prestigious accolades at World Travel Awards 2017

11 December 2017
DUKES COLLECTION is delighted to announce that both of its five-star properties, DUKES LONDON and DUKES DUBAI, have been voted as ‘England’s Leading Hotel’ and ‘Middle East’s Leading New Hotel’ respectively at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2017.
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Aeroflot: Aeroflot is named the leading airline brand in the world

11 December 2017
Aeroflot won the prestigious 2017 World Aviation Brand Award at the World Travel Awards, the first time this award was awarded.
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Travel Pulse: Thomas Cook Named World's Best Charter Airline

11 December 2017
For a third straight year, Thomas Cook Airlines has been named the “World’s Leading Charter Airline.”
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PR Newswire: Deer Jet Crowned

11 December 2017
The World Travel Awards (WTA), the travel industry's leading awards programme, reunited hundreds of leaders representing the best of the world's hospitality for a glamorous night on December 10, 2017 at the JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay.
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Breaking News: Spike Island finishes second only to Machu Picchu at World Travel Awards

11 December 2017
Spike Island in Cork has finished second at the World Travel Awards 2017 in Vietnam, second only to Machu Picchu in the ‘World’s Leading Tourist Attraction’ category, writes Olivia Kelleher.
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Irish Times: Spike Island takes second place in category of World Travel Awards

11 December 2017
Former prison and fort comes in ahead of the Great Wall of China and Mount Kilimanjaro
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Irish Times: Convention Centre Dublin named world’s leading conference venue

11 December 2017
Irish venue beats previous winners in London, Berlin, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Singapore at World Travel Awards
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Get Connected: Inmarsat scoops ‘World’s Leading Inflight ISP’ award

11 December 2017
nmarsat has been crowned the ‘World’s Leading Inflight Internet Service Provider’ at the World Travel Awards 2017 in Phu Quoc, Vietnam.
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Hospitality Net: Cendyn is the World’s Leading Data Driven Marketing Agency 2017 as voted by prestigious World Travel Awards

11 December 2017
Cendyn, the leading provider of hotel CRM and hotel sales platforms in the hospitality industry, has today been voted as the World's Leading Data Driven Marketing Agency, 2017
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Irish Examiner: Spike Island finishes second only to Machu Picchu at World Travel Awards

11 December 2017
Spike Island in Cork has finished second at the World Travel Awards 2017 in Vietnam, second only to Machu Picchu in the ‘World’s Leading Tourist Attraction’ category, writes Olivia Kelleher.
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Yahoo News: Mystifly Triumphs Again at the World Travel Awards 2017

11 December 2017
Takes home the title of 'World's Leading Airline Consolidator', third time in a row.
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Traveltek Blog: Four in a row for Traveltek as it's named World's Leading Dynamic Packaging Solutions Provider 2017

11 December 2017
Traveltek Group Ltd has been crowned ‘World’s Leading Dynamic Packaging Solutions Provider’ for the fourth year running at the World Travel Awards 2017.
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Inmarsat Newsroom: Inmarsat voted World’s Leading Inflight Internet Service Provider

11 December 2017
Inmarsat has been crowned the ‘World’s Leading Inflight Internet Service Provider’, marking the end of another breakthrough year for its next generation GX Aviation and European Aviation Network (EAN) Wi-Fi solutions for airline passengers.
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Cendyn: Cendyn is the World’s Leading Data Driven Marketing Agency 2017 as voted by prestigious World Travel Awards

11 December 2017
Cendyn, the leading provider of hotel CRM and hotel sales platforms in the hospitality industry, has today been voted as the World’s Leading Data Driven Marketing Agency, 2017.
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Breaking Travel News: Hainan Airlines leads winners at the World Travel Awards

11 December 2017
Hainan Airlines has led winners at the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2017.
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Breaking Travel News: Peruvian food conquers the globe at World Travel Awards

10 December 2017
Peru has been chosen as the World’s Leading Culinary Destination by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year.
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VTV: World Travel Awards special

10 December 2017
Preview of the World Travel Awards Grand Final, taking place at the incredible JW Marriott Phu Quoc on the evening of the 10th December 2017.
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Breaking Travel News: Vietnam Airlines reaches 200 million passenger milestone

10 December 2017
To commemorate this achievement during over two decades of establishment and development, Vietnam Airlines hosted a ceremony to welcome the 200 millionth passenger with the honoured presences of senior officials from ministry of transport, representatives from the Airports Corporation Vietnam and employees of the airline.
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Web Wire: World Travel Awards lands in Vietnam ahead of Grand Final 2017

10 December 2017
The travel industry’s leading awards programme is preparing to welcome the elite of global hospitality to Vietnam for its Grand Final 2017.
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Breaking Travel News: Official sponsors confirm support for World Travel Awards Grand Final 2017

9 December 2017
World Travel Awards is proud to welcome on board Traveltek, Bookingee.com, Vietnam Airlines, Vietravel, and Serenata as official sponsors for its upcoming Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2017.
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Daily Nation: Kenya voted world's top safari destination, again

8 December 2017
Kenya has again been voted as the world’s leading safari destination by the World Travel Awards.
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Eurasia Review: Sri Lanka Named Asia’s Most Sought Travel Destination

7 December 2017
Sri Lanka has continued to receive a number of achievements for its recognition as a compact travel destination across the globe, and received another endorsement recently becoming one of the emerging destinations and one of the most popular global destinations from the key findings of the 2018 Virtuoso Luxe- Australian edition report.
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eGlobal Travel Media: World Travel Awards lands in Vietnam ahead of Grand Final 2017

5 December 2017
The travel industry’s leading awards programme is preparing to welcome the elite of global hospitality to Vietnam for its Grand Final 2017.
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eGlobal Travel Media: World Travel Awards lands in Vietnam ahead of Grand Final 2017

5 December 2017
The travel industry’s leading awards programme is preparing to welcome the elite of global hospitality to Vietnam for its Grand Final 2017.
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Hospitality Net: World Travel Awards lands in Vietnam ahead of Grand Final 2017

5 December 2017
he travel industry's leading awards programme is preparing to welcome the elite of global hospitality to Vietnam for its Grand Final 2017.
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Cision: Iconic Santorini Awarded Best Boutique Hotel Fourth Year in a Row

5 December 2017
Extraordinary island hideaway features 19 air-conditioned residences restyled from traditional cliffside homes with white-cube facades. Guests enjoy a blend of ancient Hellenic culture and the luxuries of a modern boutique hotel.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards touches down in Vietnam for Grand Final 2017

5 December 2017
World Travel Awards, the hospitality industry’s leading awards programme, is preparing to welcome the elite of global hospitality to Vietnam for its Grand Final 2017.
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Sunday Express: A touch of British class in Dubai: Why DUKES should be your winter sun destination…

4 December 2017
WITH the cold British weather in full swing, it’s hard not to daydream about catching a bit of winter sun, and why not do so in Dubai?
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Irish Times: Spike Island: better than Machu Picchu?

2 December 2017
Next week, Spike Island in Co Cork could be named world’s best tourist attraction. Is it?
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South Florida Caribbean News: The Bahamas voted Caribbean's Leading Luxury Island Destination

29 November 2017
Bahamas recognized at World Travel Awards 2017 for Third Consecutive Year.
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ITCM: Judith Owens appointed as Titanic Belfast’s Chief Executive

28 November 2017
Titanic Belfast, the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction, today confirmed Judith Owens’ appointment as Chief Executive. 

 Judith Owens will take over the reins from Tim Husbands MBE as Chief Executive not only of Titanic Belfast but SS Nomadic and the Titanic Exhibition Centre on 15th December 2017.
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Insider Media: New CEO in at Titanic Belfast

28 November 2017
Tourist attraction Titanic Belfast has appointed a new chief executive to replace the outgoing Tim Husbands.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards celebrates African hospitality in Rwanda

26 November 2017
World Travel Awards welcomed the elite of African hospitality to Rwanda for its annual Africa Gala Ceremony.
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Udaipurkiran.com: Europe's best destination: Portugal

19 November 2017
The country has been named Europe’s leading travel destination by World Travel Awards 2017 in addition to its Algarve beaches being named as Europe’s best beach destination.
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The Jerusalem Post: Grapevine: a lasting landmark

18 November 2017
So many Jerusalem landmarks are disappearing on the altar of modernity and urban renewal.
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Daily Mail: Not just for millionaires: How tourists can enjoy fantasy holidays on their own private islands for just £23 per day

17 November 2017
Did you think holidaying on your own private island was just for millionaires? In fact, in the modern age of Airbnb, anyone can rent one.
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Vietnam.Net: JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay to host World Travel Awards & World Spa Awards 2017

15 November 2017
JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay, invested in by Sun Group in the southern part of Phu Quoc Island, has been officially chosen by the World Travel Awards as the venue for the most prestigious award ceremony of the global travel and spa industry: the World Travel Awards Final Ceremony 2017 and World Spa Awards 2017.
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Loop: 7 reasons St Lucia is the most beautiful Caribbean island

14 November 2017
Saint Lucia’s beauty is world famous. The “Helen of the West Indies” has been a favourite of international travel awards for years.
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Coastweek.com: Zanzibar Serena Wins Top Leading Hotels Awards

14 November 2017
Paul Chaulo, the General Manager of Zanzibar Serena Hotel, is a seasoned hotelier, with a career spanning over 15 years having worked with Serena Hotels in eight different locations in East Africa.
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Trade Arabia: Atlantis The Palm, Dubai receives top accolade

9 November 2017
Atlantis The Palm, Dubai continues its winning streak with the luxurious resort being recognised recently at World Travel Awards 2017 in Dubai.
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The Daily Telegraph: Bali Remains Indonesia’s Number 1 Tourist Destination

9 November 2017
Bali continues to be Indonesia's number one tourist destination. With Mount Agung now settling back down, the island is ramping up for Peak Season.
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Albawaba Business: Atlantis The Palm, Dubai Celebrates Another Milestone at World Travel Awards 2017

8 November 2017
Atlantis The Palm, Dubai continues its winning streak with the luxurious resort being recognised recently at World Travel Awards 2017 which took place recently in Dubai.
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Golf Punk: La Manga celebrates its 45th birthday

7 November 2017
With 45 themed promotions.
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The Maravi Post: Malawi’s Nkwichi Lodge wins big at the World Travel Awards

7 November 2017
No longer Africa’s best kept secret, Nkwichi Lodge is thrilled to announce that they have been voted and declared the winners of two categories in this year’s World Travel Awards.
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Aawsat: Flynas Named Best Low-Cost Airline in Middle East

6 November 2017
Flynas, the Saudi national carrier, has been recognised by World Travel Awards.
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GDNOnline: Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai wins top award UAE Business

6 November 2017
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai has won the prestigious award for Middle East's Leading Airport Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2017, held recently at the Armani Hotel, Dubai.
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Saudi Gazette: Al Faisaliah Resort bags coveted hospitality awards

6 November 2017
AL Faisaliah Resort & Spa in Durrat Arriyadh has been awarded at the “WTA” World Travel Awards in Dubai and the Haute Grandeur in Bangkok. These awards are considered the most prestigious awards in the hospitality industry.
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Muscat Daily: Sheraton Oman wins big at World Travel Awards

4 November 2017
Sheraton Oman, the iconic hotel in the heart of Muscat, has won Oman’s Leading Hotel Award 2017 at the Middle East Gala Ceremony of the 24th World Travel Awards (WTA) 2017. The awards, billed as the ‘Oscars of the travel world’, were presented at a glittering ceremony attended by industry leaders in Dubai recently.
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Berea Mail: Durban ICC voted ‘Africa’s finest’ once again

4 November 2017
This was the 16th time that the Centre won this title since 2001 when the category was opened.
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Prime News Ghana: VIDEO: Quality services won us the Leading Hotel Award - Villa Monticello.

4 November 2017
Villa Monticello, has attributed it's accolade as the leading hotel in Ghana at the 2017 World Travel Awards, to the delivery of exceptional services to customers.
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MENAFN: Armani Hotel Dubai awarded 'Leading Lifestyle Hotel'

4 November 2017
During the 24th World Travel Awards, the prestigious title of 'Middle East's Leading Lifestyle Hotel' went to Armani Hotel Dubai, highlighting its commitment of providing guests with elegant lifestyle experiences and in setting exceptional service standards.
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MICE Middle East: Jumeirah leads winners at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony

4 November 2017
Jumeirah has led winners at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony, taking the prestigious title of Middle East\'s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand.
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Breaking Travel News: Dukes Dubai takes top World Travel Awards title

3 November 2017
Dukes Dubai has taken the title of Middle East’s Leading New Hotel at the prestigious World Travel Awards.
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Ghana Web: World Travel Awards: Villa Monticello wins Ghana’s Leading Hotel award

3 November 2017
One of Ghana’s premier luxury hotel Villa Monticello has for the fifth time been adjudged Ghana’s leading hotel at the 2017 World Travel Awards (WTA).
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IOL: City hotel ensures Cape Town remains a top destination

2 November 2017
For the fifth consecutive year, Cape Town’s Pepperclub Hotel & Spa has been named Africa’s Leading City Hotel at the 24th annual World Travel Awards™ regional Africa Gala Ceremony, recently held in Rwanda
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MENAFN: Dubai Celebrates four wins at the World Travel Awards 2017

2 November 2017
Dubai is celebrating four award wins at The World Travel Awards 2017 held recently in the emirate - accolades that once again cement the city's standing as a tourism pioneer in the region. Established in 1993 to reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry, The World Travel Awards brand is globally recognised as the ultimate hallmark of quality in tourism.
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Albawaba News: Rixos Hotels Bag Top Honors at the World Travel Awards 2017 in Dubai

2 November 2017
Leading professionals came together earlier last month to celebrate excellence in travel and tourism at the 2017 World Travel Awards Middle East’s gala ceremony in Dubai, where voters have once again recognized Rixos Hotels’ commitment to being a leader of the industry.
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Saudi Gazette: Makarem Hotels scoops three industry awards at WTA 2017

2 November 2017
Makarem Hotels, the Saudi-grown hotel chain specializing in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah owned by Dur Hospitality, have received three prestigious awards during the 2017 World Travel Awards ceremony, the leading travel and tourism event both nationally and internationally.
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Arabian Aerospace: Oman Air wins double at World Travel Awards Middle East

1 November 2017
Oman Air has won two awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2017. The national carrier was awarded the top position for two awards in the 'Middle East's Leading Airline - Business Class' and 'Middle East's Leading Airline - Economy Class' categories at a glittering ceremony which was held on 29th October 2017 in Dubai.
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eTurboNews: dnata Travel earns multiple honors at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2017

1 November 2017
dnata Travel was presented with the prestigious ‘UAE’s Leading Travel Agency’ accolade for the fourth consecutive year at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017, which took place in Dubai on 29 October. In addition to that, dnata Travel also picked up ‘Abu Dhabi’s Leading Travel Agency’ and ‘The Middle East’s Leading Business Travel Agency’.
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Saudi Gazette: Dadabhai voted Bahrain's Leading Travel Agency

1 November 2017
DADABHAI Travel, leading GCC travel experts, on Tuesday announced that the company has been awarded 'Bahrain's Leading Travel Agency 2017 at The World Travel Awards 2017
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Global Travel Media: Jumeirah leads winners at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony

31 October 2017
Jumeirah has led winners at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony, taking the prestigious title of Middle East’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand.
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eTurboNews: Citymax Hotels: World Travel Award winner

31 October 2017
The World Travel Awards, now in the 24th year, serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
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Emirates 24/7: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi recognised as region’s leading theme park for 2017

31 October 2017
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has been awarded the title of the Middle East’s Leading Theme Park for 2017, it was announced at the World Travel Awards gala event on Monday.
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MENAFN: Oman Air wins double at World Travel Awards Middle East 2017

30 October 2017
Oman Air has won two awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2017.
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eTurboNews: Citymax Hotels wins coveted Middle East’s Leading Budget Hotel Brand 2017 award

30 October 2017
Citymax Hotels was declared winner of the coveted Middle East’s Leading Budget Hotel Brand 2017 award for the 4th consecutive year at the World Travel Awards held in Dubai.
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GDNOnline: The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams earn World Travel Awards

30 October 2017
The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa received top honours at the 24th annual World Travel Awards, taking home two prestigious titles.
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Saudi Gazette: Citymax Hotels bags top industry award for 4th year in a row ago

30 October 2017
CITYMAX Hotels was declared winner of the coveted Middle East's Leading Budget Hotel Brand 2017 award for the 4th consecutive year at the World Travel Awards held in Dubai.
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Malay Mail Online: Emirates and Dubai lead World Travel Awards Middle East 2017

30 October 2017
Winners of the World Travel Awards for the Middle East have been announced, with Emirates taking the title of the region’s leading airline and Dubai named the region’s leading tourist destination.
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Muscat Daily: Oman Air wins double at World Travel Awards Middle East 2017

30 October 2017
Oman Air has won two awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2017.
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Emirates 24/7: DXB named Middle East's Leading Airport at World Travel Awards

30 October 2017
Dubai International, DXB, the world’s number one airport for international passengers with 83.6 million passengers in 2016, was chosen as 'Middle East’s Leading Airport' at the Middle East Gala Ceremony of the 24th World Travel Awards on Sunday evening in Dubai.
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Breaking Travel News: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi recognised as industry leader by World Travel Awards

30 October 2017
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has been awarded the title of Middle East’s Leading Theme Park for 2017, as the park staved off growing local and international competition.
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Saudi Gazette: Al Khozama receives 14 global industry awards

30 October 2017
AL Khozama Company, Saudi Arabia’s leading hospitality and property management company, received 14 global awards from the World Travel Awards (WTA) and Haute Grandeur (Global Hotel Awards) at ceremonies held in Dubai and Bangkok.
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TTN: Millennium & Copthorne wins top honours at WTA

30 October 2017
Millennium & Copthorne, Middle East and Africa has been recognised for its continuous efforts and success by receiving multiple accolades at the Middle East Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2017.
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eTurboNews: Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts scoops three leading industry awards for Middle East and Asia properties

30 October 2017
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has scored a triple win with its properties in Beirut, Aqaba and Colombo receiving leading industry awards.
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The Gulf Today: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi recognised as region’s leading theme park

30 October 2017
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has been awarded the title of the Middle East’s Leading Theme Park for 2017, it was announced at the World Travel Awards gala event.
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eTurboNews: Jumeirah leads winners at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony

30 October 2017
Jumeirah has led winners at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony, taking the prestigious title of Middle East’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand.
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Breaking Travel News: Jumeirah leads winners at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony

30 October 2017
Jumeirah has led winners at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony, taking the prestigious title of Middle East’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand.
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Travel Daily News: World Travel Awards arrives in dazzling Dubai

26 October 2017
World Travel Awards, the travel industry’s leading awards programme has landed in Dubai, as the finishing touches are put together in preparation of the Middle East Gala Ceremony.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards touches down in Dubai for Middle East Gala Ceremony

26 October 2017
World Travel Awards, the hospitality industry’s leading awards programme, has landed in Dubai, as the finishing touches are put together in preparation of the Middle East Gala Ceremony.
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KT Press: Marriott, Raddisson Blu And Serena Ranked ‘Giants’ Of Rwanda

26 October 2017
Serena Hotel Kigali has received a fresh ranking officially as a five star hotel among the 50 hotels destinations yesterday.
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eTurboNews: World Travel Awards arrives in dazzling Dubai

26 October 2017
World Travel Awards, the travel industry’s leading awards program has landed in Dubai, as the finishing touches are put together in preparation of the Middle East Gala Ceremony.
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IOL: Inside Namibia's leading tented safari camp

26 October 2017
Ichingo Chobe River Lodge, part of the Zambezi Queen Collection and falling under the Mantis Collection, was named Namibia’s Leading Tented Safari Camp 2017 at the recent World Travel Awards Africa.
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Destination Travel News: To London with love

26 October 2017
A little bit of Russia has arrived in London.
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The Budapest Times: A hat-trick plus one

24 October 2017
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest was named Hungary’s Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2017 Europe Gala Ceremony in the Russian Museum of Ethnography, St. Petersburg, on September 30.
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Jamaica Star: MoBay airport cops big award

24 October 2017
The Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay added yet another notch to its enviable reputation as a top-flight gateway when it recently won its ninth consecutive Caribbean's Leading Airport title.
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Breaking Travel News: Convention Centre Dublin competes for global title

20 October 2017
The Convention Centre Dublin has won 35 awards for different aspects of its business since opening just seven years ago, and most recently was named Europe’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre 2017 at the World Travel Awards.
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Budapest Times: Crowning Glory

18 October 2017
A palace is a palace and a hotel is a hotel, we say, and a hotel that calls itself a palace is going to have something to live up to. Fortunately, our latest palatial host not only was a genuine palace in a previous lifetime, but kings, queens and other assorted royalty continue to frequent its rooms.
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Biz Today: Armani Dubai to host World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017

18 October 2017
World Travel Awards has revealed that Armani Hotel Dubai will host its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017 on Sunday 29th October, in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
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2Merkato.com: Hilton Awarded by World Travel as Ethiopia’s Leading Hotel

18 October 2017
Hilton Addis Ababa has been honored with Ethiopia’s Leading Hotel 2017 awarded by World Travel awards for the fourth time since 2014. The award was presented at the prestigious and glittering red-carpet ceremony at Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda on 10 October 2017.
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Budapest Times: Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Urban sophistication, business acumen

17 October 2017
Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul, located in the heart of the city’s contemporary business and chic shopping district, has been voted “Europe’s Leading Business Hotel” at a Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards 2017 in St. Petersburg, Russia, in September.
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R News: MBDA Director leads Mantis to another international tourism award

17 October 2017
The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) Board of Directors would like to congratulate Mr Adrian Gardiner and his team at Mantis Collection for once again flying the Bay’s flag high at the 24th annual World Travel Awards held in Kigali, Rwanda.
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TR Weekly: Roiback wins World Travel Award

17 October 2017
For the second year running, Roiback, a specialist in powering direct sales for hotels, won Europe’s ‘Leading Hotel Booking Solutions Provider ‘award at the 2017 World Travel Awards, considered the travel industry’s most prestigious awards programme.
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Ghana Web: Villa Monticello crowned Ghana’s leading hotel at the 2017 World Travel Awards

16 October 2017
Since our launch in 2011 as Ghana’s first luxury boutique hotel, it has been a distinct honour for Villa Monticello to be recognised by World Travel Awards.
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Times of Malta: The Palace named Leading Business Hotel at World Travel Awards

15 October 2017
Malta’s five-star luxury hotel The Palace in Sliema was voted Malta’s Leading Business Hotel at the 24th edition of the World Travel Awards held last month in the hosting city, St Petersburg, Russia.
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Loop Jamaica: Sangster Airport cops ninth straight World Travel Award

14 October 2017
The Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St James, has again been named the Caribbean's leading airport by the World Travel Awards.
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Business Tech: A look inside the best luxury hotels and villas in South Africa in 2017

14 October 2017
The winners of the 2017 World Travel Awards have been announced, revealing which South African hotels, villas and resorts have taken the crown as the best-in-class in the country, and the African continent.
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Daily Nation: Governor Tunai upbeat as Maasai Mara bags award

13 October 2017
Narok Governor Samuel Tunai and tourism stakeholders have welcomed the voting of Maasai Mara National Reserve as Africa’s leading national park at the World Travel Awards 2017.
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SABC: SA hotel makes waves in global awards

13 October 2017
A Western Cape Hotel has been recognised as the top Wine Country hotel at the 2017 World Travel Awards in Rwanda. Leeu Estates was voted by consumers and the tourism sector as South African leading wine county hotel in the world.
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MENAFN: Spike Island: the Irish 'Alcatraz' and the growth of dark tourism

12 October 2017
The former fortress and prison off the coast of County Cork in Ireland – has been named Europe's at the World Travel Awards.
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The Conversation: Spike Island: the Irish ‘Alcatraz’ and the growth of dark tourism

12 October 2017
Spike Island – the former fortress and prison off the coast of County Cork in Ireland – has been named Europe’s leading tourist attraction at the World Travel Awards.
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Hospitality Net: Cendyn nominated for 2 World Travel Awards!

12 October 2017
Cendyn, the leading CRM and sales platform in the hospitality industry, has been nominated for two World Travel Awards; World's Leading Hotel CRM Technology Provider 2017 and World's Leading Data Driven Marketing Agency 2017.
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Red Pepper: Kigali Marriott Hotel Clinches Two Awards At The World Travel Awards, Africa

12 October 2017
Kigali Marriott Hotel (www.KigaliMarriott.com) was recognized as Rwanda’s Leading Business Hotel and Rwanda’s Leading City Hotel at the prestigious World Travel Awards, Africa 2017.
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eTurboNews: Pollman’s Tours & Safaris takes top award for second year running

12 October 2017
Pollman’s Tours & Safaris has received the award for Kenya’s Leading Inbound Tour Operator in the World Travel Awards for the second consecutive year.
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Xinhua: Kenya's Masai Mara voted Africa's best wildlife sanctuary

12 October 2017
The Masai Mara National Reserve located in western part of Kenya was recently declared Africa's leading wildlife sanctuary after beating five competitors in the continent, local media reported on Thursday.
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Malta Today: Intercontinental Malta wins 'Malta's Leading Hotel' and 'Malta's Leading Hotel Suite' at World Travel Awards 2017

12 October 2017
The World Travel Awards are the ultimate travel recognition, celebrating companies and organisations that have consistently pushed the boundaries of industry excellence in product and service.
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Daily Nation: Masai Mara voted the best park in Africa at gala

12 October 2017
Kenya is once again on the global arena after the popular Maasai Mara National Reserve was voted Africa’s leading national park at the World Travel Awards 2017.
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Eye Witness News: Cape Town is now Africa's Leading Airport

12 October 2017
It’s been voted Africa’s leading airport at the 2017 World Travel Awards Africa, which was held in Rwanda earlier this week.
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Travel Daily News: World Travel Awards Africa winners revealed

12 October 2017
Rwanda has taken the top title at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2017.
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TR Weekly: World Travel Awards in Asia

11 October 2017
JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay will host the Grand Final Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards and World Spa Awards this year.
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Biz Community: Winners of World Travel Awards Africa announced

11 October 2017
The World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2017 recently took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre in host city Kigali - alongside the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) and AviaDev Africa. The awards ceremony saw Rwanda take top honours as Africa's leading destination.
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eTurboNews: World Travel Awards Africa honors Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

11 October 2017
Carson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel groups in the world, scooped four awards at the coveted World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony, which took place last night at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Travel Daily News: JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay to host World Travel Awards & World Spa Awards 2017

11 October 2017
JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay is delighted to announce it will be hosting the Grand Final Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards and World Spa Awards this year.
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R News: Mantis Collection bags two awards at 24th World Travel Awards

11 October 2017
Mantis Collection’s Chairman, Adrian Gardiner, attended the 24th annual World Travel Awards where the brand scooped a host of prestigious awards. The auspicious event was held on Tuesday in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Breaking Travel News: Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group wins big at World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony

11 October 2017
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel groups in the world, has scooped four awards at the coveted World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony.
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Kigali Today: U Rwanda rurayoboye muri Afurika mu gukurura ba mukerarugendo

11 October 2017
Rwanda rwahawe kimwe mu bihembo bikomeye ku isi bizwi nka “World Travel Awards” nk’igihugu cya mbere muri Afurika gisurwa cyane na ba mukerarugendo.
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KT Press: Rwanda is Africa’s Leading Destination

11 October 2017
First time nominee, Rwanda has won the World Travel Awards (WTA) as Africa’s Leading Destination during a gala ceremony in Kigali last night.
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Breaking Travel News: Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa claims top honours at the World Travel Awards

11 October 2017
The Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa has accepted industry honours as not only South Africa’s, but also Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel during the Africa Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards.
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IOL: Durban is Africa's top conference destination

11 October 2017
DURBAN has just been hailed as Africa’s “Leading Meetings and Conference Destination".
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Business Daily Africa: KQ bags top award at regional fete

11 October 2017
Kenya Airways has been feted as Africa’s leading airline at the 24th Annual World Travel Awards held yesterday in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards honours African hospitality leaders in Kigali, Rwanda

11 October 2017
Rwanda has taken the top title at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2017.
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Irish Independent: A great escape to fortress Spike

11 October 2017
It's been a monastery, a fortress and the world's largest prison, but why has Cork's Spike Island been named Europe's top tourist attraction? Our reporter went to find out.
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Times of Malta: Intercontinental Malta wins awards at World Travel gala ceremony

11 October 2017
The Intercontinental Malta has won Leading Hotel and Leading Hotel Suite at this year’s World Travel Awards. The ceremony and gala dinner took place in the Marble Hall of the Russia Museum of Ethnography in St Petersburg. The event was packed with people from the travel industry’s elite, international senior tourism leaders and consumer travellers.
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The Irish World: Cork prison beats Eiffel Tower to tourism award

11 October 2017
A former Cork prison has been named Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the 2017 World Travel Awards, beating Buckingham Palace and the Eiffel Tower to the accolade.
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Lifestyle Magazine: World Travel Awards touches down in Rwanda

9 October 2017
Ahead of the Africa Gala Ceremony 2017, World Travel Awards (WTA) has touched down in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Isle Of Man.com: Claremont named Isle of Man’s Leading Hotel 2017 by World Travel Awards

9 October 2017
The Claremont Hotel in Douglas has been awarded the title of Isle of Man’s Leading Hotel 2017 by the World Travel Association, the fourth year in a row it has received this prestigious global accolade.
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Breaking Travel News: The Lanesborough takes top World Travel Awards title

9 October 2017
The Lanesborough has taken the title of England’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2017 at the prestigious World Travel Awards.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards arrives in Rwanda for Africa Gala Ceremony

9 October 2017
World Travel Awards has touched down in Rwanda ahead of its Africa Gala Ceremony 2017.
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Seychelles News Agency: Green initiatives helped Constance Ephelia in Seychelles win eco award

7 October 2017
The Constance Ephelia resort in Seychelles is recognized as the Indian Ocean’s leading green resort, a fact the hotel attributes to the establishment's green initiatives and the involvement of guests and the community.
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Breaking Travel News: Peru earns 29 nominations for World Travel Awards Grand Final 2017

7 October 2017
South American tourism hotspot Peru has been nominated in 29 categories in the global edition of the prestigious World Travel Awards.
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eTurboNews: World Travel Awards arrives in Rwanda

6 October 2017
World Travel Awards (WTA) has touched down in Rwanda ahead of its Africa Gala Ceremony 2017.
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Golfshake.com: La Manga Club Triumphs at World Travel Awards

6 October 2017
Spain's revered and hugely popular La Manga Club is celebrating after receiving global recognition at the 2017 World Travel Awards.
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eTurboNews: Corinthia Hotel Prague named Czech Republic’s Leading Business Hotel 2017 by World Travel Awards

6 October 2017
Corinthia Hotel Prague has been named the Czech Republic’s Leading Business Hotel 2017. This is the third consecutive year that the Corinthia Hotel Prague has won the award.
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Breaking Travel News: Aegean honoured by voters at World Travel Awards

6 October 2017
The high level of services that Aegean provides to its passengers has once again been recognised at a European level.
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Daily Star: World Travel Awards 2017: This is officially the BEST holiday destination in Asia

6 October 2017
For years us Brits have been heading Thailand, inspired by the stunning scenes in The Beach starring Leonardo Dicaprio.
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The Portugal News Online: Portugal takes top travel ‘Oscar’ for Best European Destination

5 October 2017
For the first time, Portugal has taken the prestigious title of Best European Destination in what have become known as the ‘Oscars’ of the travel industry, the World Travel Awards, which were held last weekend in St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Irish Central: Spike Island, Ireland's Alcatraz, named top tourist attraction in Europe

5 October 2017
Spike Island, a former prison base in Co. Cork, was named the top tourist attraction in Europe for 2017 at the World Travel Awards.
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News.com.au: Europe’s ‘leading tourist attraction’ is not what you’d expect

5 October 2017
YOU’D expect Europe’s hottest spot to be the likes of the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre. Chances are you haven’t even heard of this landmark.
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Sobaka: World Travel Awards Ceremony

5 October 2017
The World Travel Awards international award ceremony took place this time in St. Petersburg, as our city was recognized as the best tourist destination in Europe last year.
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Dublin Live: Convention Centre Dublin takes top prize at World Travel Awards

4 October 2017
The announcement was made at the Europe Gala Ceremony in St Petersburg.
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Daily Star: World Travel Awards 2017: This is officially the BEST destination in Europe

4 October 2017
NEED some holiday inspiration for next year? This is the latest travel hotspot.
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ITCM: DUKES LONDON wins big at the 2017 World Travel Awards in St Petersburg

4 October 2017
DUKES LONDON is delighted and honoured to announce its success at the 24th annual World Travel Awards, European Gala. Held on Saturday 30th September 2017 in the beautiful Marble Hall at The Russian Museum of Ethnography in St. Petersburg, DUKES swept up the prestigious award for ‘England’s Leading Hotel’ for the fifth year in a row.
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Caspian News: St. Petersburg Wins “Europe’s Leading City Destination” 3rd Year In A Row

4 October 2017
Known as the cultural capital of Russia, Saint Petersburg once more won the title of "Europe’s Leading City Destination” at the World Travel Awards’ Europe Gala Ceremony 2017 held on September 30.
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Lifestyle Magazine: Portugal named Europe’s leading travel destination 2017

4 October 2017
Portugal was one of the big winners at World Travel Awards’ Europe Gala Ceremony 2017.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards unveils hosts for Africa Gala Ceremony

4 October 2017
World Travel Awards has named the hosts for its upcoming Africa Gala Ceremony 2017.
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TTG Mena Online: Armani Hotel Dubai to host distinguished World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017

3 October 2017
World Travel Awards has announced that Armani Hotel Dubai will host its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017 on October 29, in Dubai.
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Breaking News: Portugal named Europe’s ‘leading tourism destination’: Here’s what to eat and drink there

3 October 2017
For the first time, Portugal has won the award for Europe’s Leading Tourism Destination at the World Travel Awards, for it’s “diversity of landscapes and welcoming spirit of the Portuguese people”.
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The Portugal News Online: Portugal to work with Russia on visa simplification

3 October 2017
The Portuguese government is going to work on visa simplification to allow the free flow of Russian citizens into Portugal, Ana Mendes Godinho, the tourism secretary of state has said.
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Afloat: Danish Shipping Giant DFDS Takes Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator title at World Travel Awards

3 October 2017
Danish shipping transport giant, DFDS has been named Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator for the sixth year in a row at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony.
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International Meetings Revier: Portugal Wins Big at the World Travel Awards Europe

3 October 2017
Portugal has just been considered the Best Destination in Europe and Turismo de Portugal the best tourism entity.
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ITCM: Hilton Berlin triumphs at World Travel Awards 2017

3 October 2017
he Hilton Berlin, situated in Berlin’s bustling city centre, wins Europe’s Leading City Hotel in the 2017 World Travel Awards.
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The Calvert Journal: St Petersburg wins European city destination of the year at World Travel Awards

3 October 2017
The winners of this year's awards were announced on 30 September at a ceremony which — coincidentally — took place in St Petersburg.
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The Telegraph: Europe's greatest attraction? This former prison in Ireland is better than the Louvre, apparently

3 October 2017
Why explore the ancient wonders of Rome, or the fascinating art museums of St Petersburg, when you can spend the day in a former prison in south-west Ireland?
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Travel Daily News: Armani Dubai to host World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017

3 October 2017
World Travel Awards has revealed that Armani Hotel Dubai will host its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017 on Sunday 29th October, in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
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Sputnik News: St. Petersburg Named Europe’s Best Tourist Destination

3 October 2017
The 2017 World Travel Awards has named Russia’s St. Petersburg the best tourist destination in Europe for the second time since 2015.
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Breaking Travel News: Armani Dubai to host World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017

3 October 2017
World Travel Awards has revealed that Armani Hotel Dubai will host its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017 on Sunday, October 29th, in the United Arab Emirates.
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Golfshake.com: Las Colinas Receives Major Accolade at World Travel Awards

2 October 2017
Spain's revered Las Colinas Golf & Country Club is celebrating further accolades after it was named 'Europe's Leading Villa Resort' at the World Travel Awards, where it also received the title of 'Spain's Leading Villa Resort' for a third consecutive year.
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Tornos News: World Travel Awards: Greek hotels and companies win

2 October 2017
Seven Greek hotels, a hotel management company and Aegean Airlines won top prizes in Europe for 2017 in their respective categories at the 24th World Travel Awards held in St. Petersburg on Saturday (30/9).
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eTurboNews: Real Russia named ‘Russia’s Leading Travel Agency’ at 2017 World Travel Awards

2 October 2017
Real Russia was named ‘Russia’s Leading Travel Agency’ for the fifth year in a row at the World Travel Awards 2017.
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eTurboNews: Real Russia named ‘Russia’s Leading Travel Agency’ at 2017 World Travel Awards

2 October 2017
Real Russia was named ‘Russia’s Leading Travel Agency’ for the fifth year in a row at the World Travel Awards 2017.
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Breaking Travel News: DFDS takes Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator title at World Travel Awards

2 October 2017
DFDS has been named Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator for the sixth year in a row at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony.
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eTurboNews: Portugal sweeps World Travel Awards

2 October 2017
Portugal was named Best Destination in Europe, the first time the country has received the honor. Moreover, Portugal also won the most awards overall, with 37 awards ranging from Best Cruise Port (Lisbon), Leading Island Destination (Madeira), Best Beach Destination in Europe (Algarve) and Best European Tourism Entity (Turismo de Portugal).
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CTV News: Portugal wins big at World Travel Awards Europe 2017

2 October 2017
Portugal has been named Europe's leading travel destination 2017 at an industry event held over the weekend.
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BBC News: Spike Island in County Cork scoops World Travel Award

2 October 2017
Move over Eiffel Tower and Buckingham Palace - a former prison in County Cork has usurped some of the biggest sites in global tourism by being named Europe's latest tourist attraction.
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Budapest Business Journal: Kempinski Budapest wins two 2017 World Travel Awards

2 October 2017
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest said it is “delighted” to have been voted Hungary’s Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards for the fourth time.
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eTurboNews: Frasers Hospitality Sweeps Seven Prestigious Awards at World Travel Awards for Europe

2 October 2017
Frasers Hospitality, a division of Frasers Centrepoint Limited (“FCL”), was awarded seven prestigious accolades at the 2017 World Travel Awards for Europe.
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Cision: Aeroflot Wins Two Key Nominations at World Travel Awards

2 October 2017
Aeroflot has won two key categories at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2017: Europe's Leading Airline Brand and Europe's Leading Airline - Business Class. The awards took place on Saturday in the Marble Hall of the Russian Museum of Ethnography in St. Petersburg.
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ITCM: The Convention Centre Dublin wins top award

2 October 2017
The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) has won the award for ‘Europe's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre’ at the 24th annual World Travel Awards.
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eTurboNews: Best European City Break Destination: Geneva, Switzerland

2 October 2017
Geneva has just been voted Europe’s Leading City Break Destination for the third time at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2017. Held in St Petersburg, and known as the Oscars for the tourism industry, Geneva‘s natural attractions, tourism offer and digital expertise stood out amongst the fierce competition for the highly acclaimed accolade.
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The Times: Spike Island named top tourist attraction

2 October 2017
Spike Island, known as the Irish Alcatraz, has been named Europe’s leading tourist attraction at the World Travel Awards.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards president Cooke welcomed to St. Petersburg ahead of Europe Gala Ceremony

2 October 2017
World Travel Awards president Graham Cooke has been welcomed to St. Petersburg ahead of the Europe Gala Ceremony 2017.
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Joe: Irish hotel wins leading accolade at World Travel Awards

2 October 2017
Sandymount Hotel, renowned as Dublin's largest family-run hotel has been voted Europe's Leading Green Hotel 2017 at the World Travel Awards.
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eTurboNews: Armani Dubai to host World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017

2 October 2017
World Travel Awards has revealed that Armani Hotel Dubai will host its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017 on Sunday 29th October, in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).
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Russia Today: Tourist "Oscar": in St. Petersburg for the first time the presentation of the international award World Travel Awards

1 October 2017
In St. Petersburg for the first time the ceremony of awarding the prestigious international award World Travel Awards took place.
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Times of Malta: Westin Dragonara named Malta’s Leading Resort for 2017

1 October 2017
The Westin Dragonara Resort was named ‘Malta’s Leading Resort for 2017’ at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2017 in St Petersburg in the Marble Hall of the Russian Museum of Ethnography.
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Breaking Travel News: Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, managed by HotelBrain, to host World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2 days ago

1 October 2017
World Travel Awards has confirmed Nikki Beach Resort & Spa in the beautiful region of Porto Heli, Greece, will host the Europe Gala Ceremony 2018.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards salutes Europe winners in St. Petersburg

1 October 2017
Portugal was one of the big winners at World Travel Awards’ Europe Gala Ceremony 2017.
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Russia Today: Petersburg for the third time won the World Travel Awards

30 September 2017
St. Petersburg became the winner in the nomination "Best European City Direction - 2017" award in the field of tourism World Travel Awards.
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Topspb TV: St. Petersburg recognized as the best tourist city in Europe

30 September 2017
Petersburg for the third time in a row became a laureate of the prestigious World Travel Awards. The awarding ceremony was held at the Ethnographic Museum.
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West Cork Times: Spike Island named’ Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction’ at the 2017 World Travel Awards

30 September 2017
Cork County Council’s Fortress Spike Island has been named ‘Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction’ at the 2017 World Travel Awards 2017, seeing off a shortlist which included the Eiffel Tower, Buckingham Palace and the Colosseum.
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Travel Pulse: Latin Trails Ship Honored with Prestigious Award

30 September 2017
For travel providers, it doesn’t get any bigger than the World Travel Awards. These prestigious awards are like the Oscars of the travel industry. Earning this designation is among the most coveted and respected achievements for any business in this field.
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Coach: Ten epic adventure holidays in Chile

29 September 2017
Surf, sandboard, ski and snowcat your way around the land of Andean adrenaline.
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Loop: Margaritaville named 'Caribbean’s Leading Entertainment Venue' of 2017

28 September 2017
Margaritaville Caribbean, Jamaica has been named the Caribbean’s Leading Entertainment Venue of 2017 by World Travel Awards.
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Travel Daily News: WTA arrives in St. Petersburg

28 September 2017
World Travel Awards (WTA) has landed in St. Petersburg, as the finishing touches are put together in preparation of the Europe Gala Ceremony.
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Travel Times: Travel Times - Edición Especial - World Travel Awards Latinoamérica

28 September 2017
Memoria de los World Travel Awards Latinoamérica. Todo sobre la entrega de los "Óscares del Turismo" realizada en septiembre en el Hard Rock Hotel de la Riviera Maya.
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Prensa Latina: Chile Holds Record in Tourism in 2017

27 September 2017
The Chilean Tourism industry is on the verge of meeting its goals for 2017, with record figures after the arrival this year of more than 6.4 million tourists, official sources confirmed today.
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World Luxury Daily: Discover Saint Petersburg

27 September 2017
This year, Saint Petersburg is the centre of global hospitality. Following its successful hosting of the FIFA Federations Cup 2017 Final in July, the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony takes place in Saint Petersburg on 30th September.
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Travel Times: World Travel Awards Special

26 September 2017
Memories of the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony.
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The Telegraph: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

26 September 2017
Perched high on Nteko Ridge, the charming Nkuringo Lodge has spectacular views over Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where half the world's rare mountain gorillas roam.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards touches down in St. Petersburg

26 September 2017
World Travel Awards has landed in St. Petersburg, as the finishing touches are put together in preparation of the Europe Gala Ceremony.
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Caribbean 360: Antigua and Barbuda Is Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination

26 September 2017
Antigua and Barbuda has been named the Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination by the World Travel Awards for the third consecutive year.
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Andina: Peru earns 29 nominations for World Travel Awards 2017

25 September 2017
Peru has been nominated for 29 categories in the world edition of prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) taking place on December 10th in Phu Quoc (Vietnam), the Inca nation's Exports and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPeru) announced.
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Andina: Lima among top meetings and conference destinations in the world

25 September 2017
Peruvian capital city, Lima, earned a nomination for World's Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2017 at World Travel Awards.
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News Ghana: World Tourism Day: Focus on Diani as a Destination

23 September 2017
Among the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) sustainable development pillars, is preserving and enriching the environment and addressing climate change. As the world gears up to celebrate this year’s World Tourism Day on 27th September, Jumia Travel, in an interview with the Sales & Marketing Manager of Amani Tiwi Beach Resort Caroline Macharia, explores Diani as one of Kenya’s top sustainable tourist destinations.
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Prensa Latina: Hotel Nacional, Best in Cuba for World Travel Award

22 September 2017
The Hotel Nacional de Cuba was officially selected as the best in this country according to the 2017 World Travel Award, a radio report stated today confirming this condition, which it also achieved in previous years.
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Puget Sound Business Journal: Delta Sky Club at Sea-Tac Airport named North America's leading airport lounge

22 September 2017
Delta Air Lines' new $24 million Sky Club at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport picked up a major North American award this week.
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LifePulseHealth: Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, Nominated as World’s Leading Beach Resort 2017

22 September 2017
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, Nominated as World’s Leading Beach Resort 2017.
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Nine.com.au: Hotel review: Hotel Esencia, a former home of an Italian Duchess attracting the A-list

22 September 2017
I’ve never thought I had much in common with Gwen Stefani. But as I hit the 'press for service' button next to my daybed on the beach at Mexico’s Hotel Esencia and order a margarita, I’m pretty sure I communed with my teen idol.
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Travel Daily News: St. Petersburg puts final touches to WTA Gala Ceremony preparations

21 September 2017
With just 10 days to go until St. Petersburg welcomes the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony, the travel industry’s leading awards programme is delighted to unveil the latest details of the event.
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Hotel Designs: Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana celebrates 2017 World Travel Awards win

21 September 2017
Kempinski is delighted to announce that the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana has been honoured by the 2017 World Travel Awards. The new deluxe hotel is the winner of the award for Cuba’s Leading Hotel Suite 2017 – for the Suite Presidential Lorca.
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ITCM: St. Petersburg puts final touches to WTA Gala Ceremony preparations

21 September 2017
With less than 10 days to go until St. Petersburg welcomes the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony, the travel industry’s leading awards programme is delighted to unveil the latest details of the event.
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The Telegraph: Savoy Boutique Hotel Tallinn, Estonia

21 September 2017
The Savoy Boutique Hotel is a beautiful place to stay in Tallinn’s wonderful old town centre.
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PR Web: Hacienda Tres Ríos is Awarded Best Family Resort in Mexico & Central America

21 September 2017
In the last eight years Hacienda Tres Ríos has received nine awards from the WTA.
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Breaking Travel News: Round Hill Hotel & Villas takes new European sales representation

20 September 2017
Round Hill Hotel & Villas, a tropical hillside resort located just outside of Montego Bay in Jamaica, has appointed ClubCenturia as its new sales and marketing representative for the UK.
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Hotelier Magazine: Canadian Hotels honoured by 2017 World Travel Awards

20 September 2017
The World Travel Awards has announced its 2017 Caribbean & North America regional winners.
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ABC News: Brisbane Airport in numbers

20 September 2017
Why Australia's leading airport needs to grow quickly.
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Breaking Travel News: St. Petersburg prepares for World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony

20 September 2017
With just ten days to go until St. Petersburg welcomes the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony, the travel industry’s leading awards programme is delighted to unveil the latest details of the event.
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News18.com: Delta Air Lines Named North America's Leading Airline

19 September 2017
Apart from Delta, American Airlines was named leading airline brand, while John F Kennedy International Airport in New York took the title of North America's Leading Airport.
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Markets Insider: INNSIDE New York name Unite States' Leading Hotel 2017 by World Travel Awards

19 September 2017
INNSIDE New York announced today that the 24th World Travel Awards (WTA) bestowed the property the “United States’ Leading Hotel 2017.”
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Travel Daily News: Island Routes named Caribbean’s leading adventure tour operator

19 September 2017
Island Routes Caribbean Adventures, the region’s fastest growing tour operator and destination management company, has been named the Caribbean’s Leading Adventure Tour Operator for the fifth consecutive year by the World Travel Awards.
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eTurboNews: Au Diable Vert Wins Canada’s Leading Wilderness Resort 2017 at World Travel Awards

18 September 2017
Station de Montagne was awarded “Canada’s Leading Wilderness Resort 2017″ at the World Travel Awards.
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Markets Insider: Bret Michaels' Rock Star Suite Voted 'Mexico's Leading Hotel Suite' by World Travel Awards

18 September 2017
Over the course of his highly successful career, multi-platinum recording artist, global entrepreneur and philanthropist Bret Michaels has strategically put the building blocks in place to explore other successful business ventures including real estate.
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Delta News Hub: Delta Sky Club named ‘North America's Leading Airport Lounge’

18 September 2017
SEATTLE – Delta Sky Club at Seattle-Tacoma Airport was awarded "North America's Leading Airport Lounge 2017" by the World Travel Awards this weekend.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2017

18 September 2017
World Travel Awards hosted its Latin America Gala Ceremony 2017 at the one-of-a-kind Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Mexico. Here Breaking Travel News catches up with all the winners as they step off stage with the prestigious trophies.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards Caribbean and North America winners unveiled

18 September 2017
The Caribbean and North America winners of the World Travel Awards 2017 have been unveiled.
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Auto Rental: Sixt Mexico Named Leading Car Rental Company

15 September 2017
Sixt Mexico received the award for Mexico’s Leading Car Rental Company at the 24th World Travel Awards.
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Belfast Telegraph: Titanic Belfast enjoys a 22% surge in visitor numbers

15 September 2017
Titanic Belfast says it has had its busiest spell yet - with a 22% increase in visitors since April.
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Irish News: Record visitor numbers flock to Titanic Belfast

14 September 2017
WORLD leading tourist attraction Titanic Belfast has reported its busiest ever summer, with over 5,000 visitors through the doors on one August day alone.
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News Letter: Titanic Belfast’s record year as four million visit

13 September 2017
The post-Brexit vote drop in the value of sterling has been hailed as a factor in the businest month on record at Titanic Belfast.
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Nomad Africa: Nomad Africa selected as media partner for World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony

12 September 2017
Nomad Africa has been announced as an official media partner for World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2017. World Travel Awards founder, Graham Cooke, welcomed the news in the run up to the glittering event - which will take in Rwanda’s thriving capital, Kigali, at the five star Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre on October 10th.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards recognises Quito as South America’s Leading Destination

11 September 2017
The city of Quito has been recognised as South America’s Leading Destination by the World Travel Awards, one of the most prestigious and influential awards in the tourism industry.
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Riviera Maya News: Quintana Roo receives 40 best destination nominations, 25 awards

11 September 2017
The results of the World Travel Awards held at the Hard Rock saw the state of Quintana Roo receive 40 nominations and 25 awards.
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Travel Times: A successful World Travel Awards

11 September 2017
On September 9th, the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya dressed for the ceremony to deliver the World Travel Awards in its Latin American chapter that included the areas of Mexico, Central America and South America. These awards, whose general office is in England, are awarded to the best of the tourist industry in several categories and is the first time it is done in Mexico.
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Breaking Travel News: Riviera Maya takes top title at World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony

11 September 2017
Riviera Maya has been hailed Mexico & Central America’s Leading Beach Destination, while Cancun has been recognised as Mexico & Central America’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination at the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2017 in Mexico.
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Irish Times: Take a look inside Belfast's new €32m Titanic Hotel

9 September 2017
Shipbuilder’s former headquarters gets new lease of life as luxury hotel.
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Breaking Travel News: Louvre Abu Dhabi to open in November

6 September 2017
After years of delays, speculation and intrigue, the Louvre Abu Dhabi today announced it will open its doors to the public on November 11th.
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Daily Telegraph: High on living: how to fall in love with Sydney again

6 September 2017
AS Scottish poet Robbie Burns wrote much more elegantly, it’s a gift to see ourselves as other people do.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards touches down at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya

6 September 2017
World Travel Awards has touched down in the Mexican Riviera, ahead of the Latin America Ceremony 2017.
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Breaking Travel News: Travel Times signs up as partner for World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony

5 September 2017
World Travel Awards is delighted to announce leading digital travel publication, Travel Times, as an official media partner for its Latin America Ceremony 2017.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards to join World Spa Awards in Vietnam this December

5 September 2017
World Travel Awards has confirmed that its Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2017 will join World Spa Awards at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa in Vietnam.
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Breaking Travel News: Aeromexico signs partnership with World Travel Awards

4 September 2017
Earlier this year Aeromexico and Delta became the official airlines sponsors of the Mexican National Football Team - and now Mexico’s flag carrier has made the decision to be a sponsor for World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony.
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ITCM: Kanuhura, Maldives wins World Travel Award: Maldives' Leading Family Resort

1 September 2017
Kanuhura Maldives, the newly refurbished Sun Resorts hotel, was awarded the prestigious 2017 World Travel Awards: Maldives' Leading Family Resort.
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Travel Wires: World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony is Almost Here

1 September 2017
Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa is the host of the event, and will welcome hospitality leaders from across the region on September 16th; they gather to see who has been voted the best of the travel industry.
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Airline Travel News: Aeromexico flying high with World Travel Awards

1 September 2017
Earlier this year Aeromexico and Delta became the official airlines sponsors of the Mexican National Football Team - and now Mexico’s flag carrier has made the decision to be a sponsor for World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony.
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Albawaba Business: Jannah Hotels & Resorts Tops Nominations This Award Season

31 August 2017
Jannah Hotels & Resorts stands as the leading front-runner in internationally-renowned award nominations this season. The first Bedouin-inspired collection of five-star hotels and resorts in the UAE has been honored with nominations from the World Travel Awards 2017 and the Middle East Hospitality Awards 2017.
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Breaking Travel News: Final touches put in place for World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony

31 August 2017
World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony is almost here, with the final preparations being put in place.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards reveals headline sponsors for Caribbean & North America event

30 August 2017
World Travel Awards has welcomed a host of leading sponsors on board for its upcoming Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2017.
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Breaking Travel News: Nomad Africa selected as media partner for World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony

29 August 2017
Nomad Africa has been announced as an official media partner for World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2017.
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Seychelles News Agency: Japanese delegation in Seychelles to study Port Victoria's success

25 August 2017
A Japanese delegation is in Seychelles to learn more about the facilities in place and the strategies used that are leading to an increase in the number of cruise ships calling on Port Victoria.
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Malay Mail Online: ‘World’s best pastry chef’ Pierre Herme to open boutique at luxury Moroccan hotel

24 August 2017
Frenchman Pierre Herme, who was named the world's best pastry chef in 2015, will be taking over the pastry kitchen of the luxury, five-star hotel La Mamounia in Marrakesh, in a partnership that marks the chef's first outpost in Africa.
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Breaking Travel News: Satguru Travel signs on as partner for World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony

23 August 2017
World Travel Awards has announced Satguru Travel as a supporting sponsor for this year’s Africa Gala Ceremony.
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Lifestyle Magazine: World Travel Awards: Full list of Kenya Nominees 2017

21 August 2017
Rwanda will welcome World Travel Awards for the first time, with the Africa Gala Ceremony 2017 set to take place in the country’s thriving capital, Kigali, on October 10, 2017.
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Cheat Sheet: Drop Everything You’re Doing: There’s a Caribbean Island Where You Can Play With Puppies (and Adopt One, Too)

21 August 2017
Think a trip to the tropics couldn’t get much better than lounging on gorgeous, sun-soaked beaches? Think again. A Caribbean-based dog rescue allows visitors the chance to spend a few hours with pups that are up for adoption. And, if you really fall in love, you can even bring one home with you.
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eTurboNews: Seychelles Constance Ephelia voted region’s leading green resort

18 August 2017
Set within 120 hectares of land, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, Constance Ephelia, located at Port Launay, opened its doors in February 2010.
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Tass.com: Russia’s St. Petersburg to host World Travel Awards in September

16 August 2017
The World Travel Awards ceremony will be held in Russia for the first time.
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ITCM: Marcel Desailly plays friendly Futsal match with colleagues at Jumeirah Vittaveli

14 August 2017
Football legend spends holiday in Maldives.
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Bench: World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony to be held during AHIF and AviaDev

10 August 2017
AHIF and AviaDev will welcome the World Travel Awards for the first time, with the Africa Gala Ceremony 2017 set to take place during the event on 10th October.
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World Football News: Mancini working magic in St Petersburg

8 August 2017
Roberto Mancini left Manchester City an isolated and frustrated figure in May 2013, having been sacked by the club’s Abu Dhabi hierarchy following a feeble defence of City’s first top flight league title in 44 years.
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Huffington Post: Four Reasons You Need To Visit Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

4 August 2017
The pristine Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc (pronounced foo-kwok) lies off the Cambodian coast in the Gulf of Thailand. Long one of the country’s best kept secrets, recently tourism has begun to boom here. Still quieter than most island paradises in Southeast Asia, the time to discover Phu Quoc is now. Here are five great reasons to book that flight.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards celebrates successful Dhiraagu partnership

4 August 2017
Leading Maldivian digital provider, Dhiraagu, has proclaimed its recent partnership with World Travel Awards a triumph.
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Breaking Travel News: Added fizz for World Travel Awards following partnership with Coca Cola

3 August 2017
World Travel Awards is celebrating following a successful Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, which saw the industry’s leading awards programme negotiate a partnership with Coca Cola.
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Riviera Maya News: Theme parks and franchise brands distort image

2 August 2017
With two new themed construction projects under way, the president of the Riviera Maya Hotel Association says that such franchises and brands are not necessary.
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thestar.com: 5 over-the-top hotels to cross off your bucket list

28 July 2017
These luxury suites, villas and penthouses around the world come with spas, space, views and personalized services to help satisfy the urge to splurge.
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All Africa: Rwanda to Host World Travel Awards

27 July 2017
For the first time, Rwanda will host the World Travel Awards with the Africa Gala Ceremony slated on October 10 2017.
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Travel Market Report: Tel Aviv Takes Its Place As ‘Israel’s Coolest City’

26 July 2017
Tel Aviv – If Jerusalem is where you go to pray and Tel Aviv is where you go to stay, then the tourists seem to be gaining on the religious zealots here on the “Hill of Spring.”
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IOL: Rwanda to be the venue for the World Travel Awards

26 July 2017
The World Travel Awards which celebrate the best of the best in the travel and hospitality industries will be bringing the African leg of the celebrations to Kigali, Rwanda in October this year.
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NewsFour: Good News for Sandymount Hotel

26 July 2017
Lots of positive things happening over at the Sandymount Hotel at the Aviva stadium in recent times.
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World Travel Awards: Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa celebrates sustainability status as Maldives marks 52nd Independence Day

26 July 2017
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa is celebrating today.
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eTurboNews: World Travel Awards 2017 winners honored by the Seychelles Tourism Board and Ministry

25 July 2017
Winning accolades across various categories at the World Travel Awards 2017, demonstrates that Seychelles, in spite of being small in size, remains relevant as a tourist destination.
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TravelScope Magazine: World Travel Awards joins AHIF and AviaDev in Kigali

25 July 2017
Rwanda will welcome World Travel Awards for the first time, with the Africa Gala Ceremony 2017 set to take place in the thriving capital of the country, Kigali, on 10th October.
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Travel Times: Hard Rock Hotel to host World Travel Awards

25 July 2017
On September 9, Mexico will host a world-class tourism event, the World Travel Awards in its Latin American chapter.
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TTN: WTA honours two Hilton hotels in Seychelles

21 July 2017
WTA honours two Hilton hotels in Seychelles.
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Seychelles News Agency: 5 travel awards that show how much Seychelles sparkles

20 July 2017
It is no secret that the Seychelles archipelago is seen as one of the top destinations in the Indian Ocean region. This was highlighted by the many awards the island nation of 93,000 inhabitants received at the World Travel Awards for the Indian Ocean which took place in the Maldives earlier in July. SNA brings you the five winners from Seychelles at the 24th edition of the 2017 World Travel Awards.
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Breaking Travel News: Breaking Travel News interview: Saminda Perera, general manager, marketing, SriLankan Airlines

17 July 2017
Saminda Perera, who has spearheaded SriLankan Airlines’ marketing and corporate communications strategy since June 2015, says that the airline’s recent success at World Travel Awards makes him optimistic about the future. Kaye Holland reports for Breaking Travel News.
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ECNS: Sri Lanka named Asia's Leading Destination at World Travel Awards

14 July 2017
Sri Lanka was named Asia's Leading Destination and Asia's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination at the recent World Travel Awards Ceremony held in the Maldives, the tourism ministry said in a statement Thursday.
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Lanka Business Online (LBO): Sri Lanka named Asia’s leading destination at World Travel Awards

13 July 2017
Sri Lanka Tourism clinched two top awards at the World Travel Awards Ceremony held in the Maldives last week — competing among 47 countries in Asia, Sri Lanka bagged ‘Asia’s Leading Destination’ and ‘Asia’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination.’
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Eastern Mirror: Sri Lanka named Asia’s leading destination

13 July 2017
Sri Lanka was named Asia’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards Ceremony, the Tourism Ministry said here Thursday.
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Xinhua: Sri Lanka named Asia's Leading Destination at World Travel Awards

13 July 2017
COLOMBO, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka was named Asia's Leading Destination and Asia's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination at the recent World Travel Awards Ceremony held in the Maldives, the tourism ministry said in a statement here Thursday.
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Cruise Travel News: DNCE to headline Royal Caribbean’s solar eclipse viewing concert

13 July 2017
Multi-platinum selling band DNCE have been confirmed as the headliners for Royal Caribbean International’s solar eclipse viewing party, which will take place on-board Oasis of the Seas’ ‘Total Eclipse Cruise’ this August.
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ITCM: World Travel Awards 2017 reward LUX* Resorts & Hotels as Best Indian Ocean Hotel in Maldives and Reunion Island

12 July 2017
Known as the Oscars of the hotel industry, the World Travel Awards, acclaim the hotels having demonstrated excellence in their respective categories. For the 2017 edition held earlier this week, two of LUX* Resorts & Hotels’ resorts distinguished themselves. LUX* South Ari Atoll – Maldives was awarded the Best Indian Ocean Hotel Award while LUX* Saint Gilles - Reunion Island won the Best Hotel on its destination.
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The New Times: RwandAir, Radisson Blu nominated for World Travel Awards 2017

12 July 2017
Rwandair, the national carrier, and Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre have been nominated for this year’s World Travel Awards in four and five different categories, respectively, ahead of the Africa travel gala ceremony expected to take place in Kigali.
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Mirror Business: Hilton Colombo wins “Sri Lanka’s Leading Business Hotel” at The World Travel Awards

11 July 2017
Hilton Colombo won “Sri Lanka’s Leading Business Hotel award the most prestigious award in the Travel & Tourism industry at the World Travel Awards. Described as the “Oscars” of the Travel & Tourism industry by the Wall Street Journal, it is one of the most sought after events in the Tourism calendar.
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Seychelles New Agency: Air Seychelles wins ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline’ at World Travel Awards

11 July 2017
Air Seychelles, the national carrier of the archipelago, has won four awards including the ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline’ at the World Travel Awards for the Indian Ocean.
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La Voix de l'Est: Au Diable Vert parmi les finalistes des World Travel Awards

11 July 2017
La station de montagne Au Diable Vert ne cesse de gravir les échelons. Après avoir mérité plusieurs prix aux plans provincial et national au cours des dernières années, voilà que l'entreprise est parmi les finalistes des World Travel Awards dans la catégorie «Leading Wilderness Resort».
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eTurboNews: Seychelles’ national airline, Port Authority & hotels shine at World Travel Awards

11 July 2017
The Seychelles national airline was among the top winners at this year’s World Travel Awards bagging four major accolades.
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Teen Vogue: Shell-Shaped Pool Is the Main Attraction at a Vietnam Hotel

11 July 2017
Calling all mermaid lovers: This shell-shaped pool is redefining wanderlust goals. One of the JW Marriott Phú Quốc Emerald Bay's most beautiful attractions is a shell-shaped pool — and yes, it will indeed fulfill all of your under-the-sea fantasies.
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Yahoo News: Maldives wins big at World Travel Awards Indian Ocean 2017

11 July 2017
One of the most paradisiacal and famously threatened tropical islands in the world was named the Indian Ocean's leading destination at an awards ceremony that bills itself as the Oscars of the travel world.
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Travel Wires: World Travel Awards Indian Ocean event - Maldives excels

10 July 2017
The event was hosted by the 5-star Sun Aqua Vilu Reef and was attended by leaders of hospitality from all across the region. Maldives was recognized as one of the best destinations, and benefited from a lot of attention.
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ITCM: Maldives triumphs at World Travel Awards Indian Ocean event

10 July 2017
Maldives has been recognised as Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination, Indian Ocean’s Leading Beach Destination and Indian Ocean’s Leading Dive Destination at World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017. Hosted by the five-star Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, the prestigious event was attended by hospitality leaders from across the region.
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Maldives Insider: Maldives beats rival Indian Ocean destinations to defend prestigious World Travel Awards titles

9 July 2017
Maldives and several of its properties on Saturday bagged the most prestigious awards at the Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards, further cementing the island nation’s place as the most sought after holiday destination in the world.M
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Breaking Travel News: Dhiraagu to partner with World Travel Awards for Indian Ocean event

9 July 2017
World Travel Awards has announced leading digital provider, Dhiraagu, as a sponsor for its upcoming Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony.
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Fiji Sun: 10 year journey to create a top notch magazine

8 July 2017
For Naziah Ali and her business partner, Dovi Kanaimawi, establishing Cover Story Limited and acquiring maiLife magazine six years ago held a future they may not have expected at that time.
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Fiji Sun: TOURISM: Australian Ambassador visits Spike Island in Cork on Cobh’s Australia Day

7 July 2017
Richard Andrews, Australian Ambassador to Ireland, has today visited Spike Island on Cobh’s Australia Day, the day which celebrates the arrival of an Australian cruise liner into Cobh. The Sea Princess arrived in this morning with 2,342 visitors aboard.
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Pattaya Daily News: Hilton Pattaya Wins Thailand’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2017

7 July 2017
Hilton Pattaya today announced that it has been named ‘Thailand’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2017’ from 24th Annual World Travel Awards 2017.
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Breaking Travel News: MVHotels announced as media partner for World Travel Awards Indian Ocean ceremony

5 July 2017
MVHOTELS has been announced as an official media partner for World Travel Awards (WTA) Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony.
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Incentive Travel: World Travel Awards alights in the Maldives ahead of Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017

3 July 2017
World Travel Awards (WTA) has touched down in the Maldives, as the finishing touches are put together in preparation of the Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017. The prestigious event will take place this Saturday (8th July) at the five star Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, with hospitality leaders from across the region expected to attend to discover who among them has been voted the pinnacle of the travel industry.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards touches down in the Maldives

3 July 2017
World Travel Awards has arrived in the Maldives as the finishing touches are put together in preparation of the Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017.
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Japan Today: ANA InterContinental Tokyo wins World Travel Award for 'Japan's Leading Business Hotel'

29 June 2017
InterContinental Tokyo has won the World Travel Award in the category of "Japan’s Leading Business Hotel" for the second year in a row.
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The Edge Markets: Ascott surpasses 100th property milestone with 7 new properties in China

27 June 2017
The Ascott Limited, CapitaLand’s wholly-owned residence business unit, has secured seven new contracts to manage over 1,300 apartments across six cities in China.
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World Travel Awards: Man United's Victor Lindelof announces engagement in the Maldives

26 June 2017
It’s been a busy summer so far, for footballer Victor Lindelof. Less than a week after the Swedish ace signed for Man United in a deal worth £39.7 million, the 24 year old central defender got down one knee and proposed to girlfriend Maja Nilsson during their post season holiday in the Maldives.
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Travel Daily News: Excitement builds ahead of World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017

23 June 2017
Excitement is building for this year's World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017 as the travel industry's leading awards programme makes its final preparations for the prestigious event, which is taking place on Saturday 8th July in the Maldives.
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News Ghana: Ghana’s Villa Monticello nominated for World Travel Awards 2017

22 June 2017
Villa Monticello is the only West African Hotel in the 2017 World Travel Awards – Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel Category.
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Viet Nam News: JW Marriott Phú Quốc Emerald Bay named Asia’s Leading New Resort

22 June 2017
JW Marriott Phú Quốc Emerald Bay – the first 5-star resort on southern Phú Quốc Island in Kiên Giang Province – has been named Asia’s Leading New Resort by the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia.
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Breaking Travel News: Breaking Travel News interview: Arthur Gindap, RGM, Philippines & Thailand, The Ascott Limited

21 June 2017
The Ascott Limited has been recognised as the Philippines’ Leading Serviced Apartment Brand by voters at the World Travel Awards.
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The Financial: Auckland Airport wins two international awards

15 June 2017
Auckland Airport has won two international awards, with the company being named Australasia’s Leading Airport 2017 in the World Travel Awards and placing ninth in the world in the 2017 AirHelp rankings for airport excellence.
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Samoa Observer: It’s all about teamwork and family – Seabreeze

15 June 2017
The unprecedented success of Seabreeze Resort as “Samoa’s Leading Hotel” at the World Travel Awards is the result of teamwork.
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CronaldoDaily.com: Ronaldo to make Madeira win again?

13 June 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo’s home island of Madeira is in line to be honored at the 2017 World Travel Awards.
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Travel Weekly: Abercrombie & Kent Titled Australasia’s Leading Tour Operator for 2017

13 June 2017
The World Travel Awards, which was held on Sunday in Shanghai, is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence. Its annual programme is renowned as the most prestigious and comprehensive in the global industry
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Scoop Business: Europcar named Australasia's Leading Car Rental Company

13 June 2017
Europcar named Australasia's Leading Car Rental Company for the eighth year straight.
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IOL: China rakes in prizes at World Travel Awards

13 June 2017
The 24th installment of the World Travel Awards Asia and Australasia took place in Shanghai, China this year. The official gala ceremony was held in China’s economic capital, at the Grand Kempinski Hotel last weekend.
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Instagram: Cristiano Ronaldo posts about World Travel Awards on his Instagram account

13 June 2017
It isn’t the first time, and hopefully won’t be the last. My homeland, Madeira, is once again nominated for Europe’s Leading Island Destination.
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VN Express: InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort wins 4 World Travel Awards

12 June 2017
The resort has once again been recognized at the prestigious event, dubbed 'the travel industry's equivalent to the Oscars.'
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ITCM: Vietnam’s JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay named Asia’s leading resort

9 June 2017
Vietnam’s fantastical new JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay has picked up the prized title of Asia’s Leading New Resort at the 2017 World Travel Awards™ Asia & Australasia.
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PR Newswire: Deccan Odyssey Crowned Asia's Leading Luxury Train at the World Travel Awards for the 7th Time

9 June 2017
In keeping with its legacy, the Deccan Odyssey has once again bagged the title of Asia's Leading Luxury Train. Known for its luxurious rail tours filled with tales of royalty, exotic bejewelled palaces and exotic wildlife, the Deccan Odyssey has charmed travellers around the world. The prestigious accolade was presented at a glitzy ceremony held at the Grand Kempinski Hotel in Shanghai, China.
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Samoa Observer: Seabreeze wins again at World Travel Awards

9 June 2017
Seabreeze Resort has done it again. The boutique resort located at Aufaga on the south coast of Samoa has won "Samoa's Leading Hotel" for the fifth consecutive year at the 24th annual World Travel Awards held in Shanghai, China, yesterday.
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CNW: Cox & Kings Wins Big at the 24th Annual World Travel Awards

9 June 2017
Cox & Kings Ltd. has yet again emerged victorious at the 24th Annual World Travel Awards. It was conferred with three coveted titles - Asia's Leading Luxury Tour Operator,India's Leading Tour Operator and India's Leading Travel Agency amidst much cheer at the travel industry's most celebrated event of the year.
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ITCM: InterContinental Fiji awarded Australasia's and Fiji’s Leading Resort at the 2017 World Travel Awards

9 June 2017
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa is honoured to be recognised as Australasia’s Leading Resort and Fiji’s Leading Resort at the prestigious 2017 Annual World Travel Awards Asia and Australasia Gala Ceremony hosted on 4th June 2017 at the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai in China.
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The News: Serena honoured as country’s leading hotel

9 June 2017
ziz Boolani, the chief executive officer of the Serena Hotels (South and Central Asia), was honoured at the World Travel Awards as the Islamabad Serena Hotel was declared Pakistan's leading hotel for 2017 and its presidential suite the country's leading hotel suite for the year.
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Mice BTN: MICE accolade for Auckland

9 June 2017
Auckland has been named the top meetings and conference destination in Australasia at the 2017 World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia, announced in Shanghai.
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Pakistan Observer: Serena Hotels celebrate 4 years of triumph at World Travel Awards

8 June 2017
Aziz Boolani CEO South & Central Asia received appreciation at the World Travel Awards.
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EturboNews: TUTC wins World Travel Award for the second year

8 June 2017
The Ultimate Travelling Camp (TUTC) was named Asia’s Leading Luxury Camping Company at the 24th Annual World Travel Awards presented at a glittering ceremony in Shanghai, China. TUTC, which has a host of accolades against its name, retained this title for the second consecutive year, believed to be the ultimate accolade in the travel industry.
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EturboNews: World Travel Award names Asia’s Leading Meeting & Conference Hotel

8 June 2017
The 5-star award-winning One World Hotel continues to wear the crown; holding ‘Asia’s Leading Meeting & Conference Hotel’ title at the 24th World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2017 held on Sunday, 4th June 2017 and ‘Best Convention Hotel Malaysia’ award at the Asia Pacific International Hotel Awards 2017-2018 on the 26th May 2017.
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Travel Daily News Asia: Frasers Hospitality Group honoured as Leading Serviced Apartment Brand

8 June 2017
Frasers Hospitality Group, a division of Frasers Centrepoint Limited ("FCL"), was recently awarded seven coveted titles at the 2017 World Travel Awards for Asia & Australasiaceremony in Shanghai, China. In the highly-contested Australasia regional category, Frasers Hospitality was recognised as the Leading Serviced Apartment brand for the second consecutive year.
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Vietnam Plus: Vinpearl Da Nang named as Vietnam’s leading beach resort

8 June 2017
inpearl Da Nang Resort and Villas of real estate developer Vingroup was honoured as Vietnam’s Leading Beach Resort 2017 by the World Travel Awards at a gala ceremony recently held in Shanghai (China).
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Travel Daily News Asia: Star Cruises voted TAR Asia’s Leading Cruise Line 2017

7 June 2017
Star Cruises was voted “Asia’s Leading Cruise Line 2017” at this year’s 24th Annual World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony held in Shanghai, China on 4 June 2017. As Asia’s pioneering cruise line brand, Star Cruises was once again recognized by travel and tourism professionals worldwide as “Asia’s Leading Cruise Line” for six consecutive years since 2012.
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Travel Daily News: Hong Kong leads winners at World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony

7 June 2017
Shanghai, China - Hong Kong has been recognised as Asia's Leading City Break Destination at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2017 in China.
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Malay Mail Online: Sri Lanka named Asia’s leading destination 2017

6 June 2017
Adventure-seekers and intrepid globetrotters looking to blaze new trails in South-east Asia will want to consider adding Sri Lanka to their travel bucket list, after the country claimed the title of leading destination and leading adventure tourism destination for Asia over the weekend.
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ShanghaiRyan: World Travel Awards recap

6 June 2017
Had the pleasure of attending The World Travel Awards at The Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai.
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Travel Daily News: The Venetian Macao takes double honours at the 2017 World Travel Awards

6 June 2017
The Venetian Macao has been voted both Macao's Leading Casino Resort 2017 and Macao's Leading Resort 2017 for the Asia region at the 24th Annual World Travel Awards (WTA) held recently in Shanghai. Both accolades reflect the integrated resort’s dedication to service excellence and highlight its success in the industry.
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The Himalayan Times: Hyatt wins award

6 June 2017
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu has been recognised by World Travel Awards as Nepal’s leading hotel once again for 2017 after having won it in 2016 as well as for the years 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2013.
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ITCM: InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam, Koh Samui wins four World Travel Awards

6 June 2017
Named Asia’s Leading Beach Resort and Thailand’s Leading Beach Resort for the Fifth Time InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam has won four awards at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australia, including Asia’s Leading Beach Resort and Thailand’s Leading Beach Resort for the fifth year in a row. The Gala Ceremony took place at the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai last night, Sunday 4 June 2017. A celebration of the best of the best in the global travel and tourism industry, the event was attended by hundreds of leaders from across the hospitality industry.
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Your African Safari: Africa’s leading national park 2017

6 June 2017
The World Travel Awards are coming up again and now is the time to cast your vote for what you believe is Africa’s leading national park. Masai Mara, Kenya, has won this prestigious title consecutively since 2013.
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The Fiji Times Online: Best Tour Operator

6 June 2017
RATED as the number one outdoor activity in Fiji on TripAdvisor, the Sigatoka River Safari, stamped its mark as the best tour operator in Australasia after it was announced "Australasia's leading adventure tour operator at the 24th annual World Travel Awards held in Shanghai, China recently.
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Business Scoop: Air New Zealand Australasia’s #1 airline again

6 June 2017
Air New Zealand was named Australasias Leading Airline for the ninth year in a row at the prestigious World Travel Awards announced in Shanghai, China, early yesterday morning.
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The Fiji Times Online: International accolade for in-flight magazine

6 June 2017
FIJI'S national carrier's vision is to be the most desired, most flown and most profitable airline in the South Pacific and for inflight magazine FijiTime to be recognised as Australasia's Leading Inflight Magazine for 2017 by the prestigious World Travel Awards was validation it was on the right path, says Shaenaz Voss
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Fiji Sun Online: FJ’s FijiTime Australasia’s Leading Inflight

6 June 2017
Fiji Airways inflight magazine, FijiTime has been recognised as Australasia’s Leading Inflight Magazine for 2017 by the prestigious World Travel Awards at its regional awards gala ceremony which was held in Shanghai on Sunday night. It was nominated alongside Jetstar magazine, KiaOra Magazine (Air New Zealand), Paradise — the inflight magazine of Air Niugini, Qantas’ Spirit of Australia, Reva Tahiti Magazine (Air Tahiti), and Voyeur (Virgin Australia).
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Fiji Sun Online: Sigatoka River Safari Wins At World Travel Awards

6 June 2017
Leading Fijian Tour operator, Sigatoka River Safari, is proud to announce it has won “Australasia’s Leading Adventure Tour Operator” at the 24th annual World Travel Awards™ held recently in Shanghai China.
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Scoop Business: HG New Zealand strikes gold at World Travel Awards

6 June 2017
Two InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) New Zealand properties have struck gold at the prestigious World Travel Awards.
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TheStar.com: Double win for AirAsia at World Travel Awards

6 June 2017
PETALING JAYA: AirAsia has been voted Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for the fifth year in a row at the 2017 World Travel Awards Asia and Australasia.
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Travel Weekly: Flight Centre scoops up at World Travel Awards

5 June 2017
The 24th annual World Travel Awards were held in China over the weekend and Aussie agency Flight Centre took two particularly special crowns.
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The Hans India: A befitting honour

5 June 2017
In a proud moment, Oakwood Residence Kapil Hyderabad won ‘India’s Leading Serviced Apartments 2017’ at the ‘World Travel Awards’ recently.
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ITCM: The Venetian Macao takes double honours at the 2017 World Travel Awards

5 June 2017
Integrated resort wins ‘Macao's Leading Casino Resort’ and ‘Macao's Leading Resort’at prestigious industry event The Venetian® Macao has been votedboth Macao's Leading Casino Resort 2017and Macao's Leading Resort 2017 forthe Asia region at the 24th Annual World Travel Awards(WTA) held recently in Shanghai. Both accolades reflect the integrated resort’s dedication to service excellence and highlight its success in the industry.
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The Fiji Times: Safari wins Australasian travel award

5 June 2017
AUSTRALASIA'S leading adventure tour operator in 2017 is Sigatoka River Safari, an honour made official at last night's World Travel Awards held in Shanghai, China.
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CIM News Magazine: MCEC wins at World Travel Awards

5 June 2017
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has been named Australasia’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre for the sixth consecutive year at the World Travel Awards in China.
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The Star: AirAsia bags a 'double' at 2017 World Travel Awards

5 June 2017
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Bhd bagged a "double" at the 2017 World Travel Awards Asia and Australasia ceremony in Shanghai, China on last Sunday.
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Breaking Travel News: Breaking Travel News interview: Marriott Executive Apartments, Thailand

5 June 2017
Marriott Executive Apartments has taken the title of Thailand’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand at the World Travel Awards for the fourth consecutive year.
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Breaking Travel News: Hong Kong leads winners at World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony

5 June 2017
Hong Kong has been recognised as Asia’s Leading City Break Destination at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2017.
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InterContinental: InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula celebrates its 5th anniversary

5 June 2017
InterContine​ntal Danang Sun Peninsula Resort once again brought home the prestigious awards by World Travel Awards, fourth year running, at the gala ceremony in Shanghai on June 4th 2017.
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4NI.co.uk: Belfast Shortlisted At World Travel Awards

4 June 2017
Belfast has been nominated for a major tourism accolade at the World Travel Awards.
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Travel Daily News: World Travel Awards lands in Shanghai

2 June 2017
Prior to the Gala Ceremony, WTA has arranged for registered delegates and media to explore famous Shanghai attractions such as the Yu Garden, the Old City Town, Jade Buddha Temple and Tian Zi Fang area and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant followed by a cruise along the Huang Pu River Cruise, on a complimentary sightseeing tour.
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IOL Travel: World Travel Awards arrives in Shanghai

1 June 2017
The 24th instalment of the World Travel Awards Asia and Australasia will be taking place in Shanghai, China this year.
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Hotel Travel News: World Travel Awards lands in Shanghai

31 May 2017
World Travel Awards (WTA) has touched down in Shanghai ahead of the Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2017.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards touches down in Shanghai, China

31 May 2017
World Travel Awards has touched down in Shanghai, China, ahead of the Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2017.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards puts final touches to Asia & Australasia preparations

24 May 2017
World Travel Awards puts final touches to Asia & Australasia preparations.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards partners with SriLankan Airlines ahead of Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony

22 May 2017
SriLankan Airlines has been announced as the airline sponsor of World Travel Awards’ upcoming Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2017.
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Makia: Meet the four most beautiful beaches in Galapagos

11 May 2017
Ecuador has a unique treasure in The Galapagos Islands, which have well deserved the name of the Encantadas. This natural setting has unique conditions in the world for its biodiversity and its beautiful beaches.
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ITCM: Geneva nominated as Europe’s leading break destination at the World Travel Awards

10 May 2017
Geneva has been nominated by the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA), for the 2017 European’s Leading Destination Award as well as the European’s Leading City Break Destination Award - regarded as the “Tourism Oscars” in the industry.
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Herald Live: Plett in line for award

9 May 2017
Plettenberg Bay has once again received a nomination in the 24th annual World Travel Awards™ as Africa’s Leading Beach Destination, the eighth time Plett has been nominated for this prestigious honour.
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Andina: Peru gets 41 World Travel Awards nominations

4 May 2017
Peru has been nominated for 41 categories in the 2017 edition of prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) South America, taking place on September 9 in Riviera Maya (Mexico), the Inca nation's Exports and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPeru) announced.
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Living in Peru: Peru this week

4 May 2017
Peru nominated 41 times for World Travel Awards.
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ITCM: Las Colinas Golf & Country Club seeking top crown in Spain for the third year running

28 April 2017
For an unprecedented third year in a row, Las Colinas Golf & Country Club has been recognised at the World Travel Awards 2017 with nominations in no less than three separate categories.
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The Irish News: Cork's Spike Island nominated for World Travel Award

28 April 2017
The Republic's Spike Island has been nominated for Europe’s leading tourist attraction at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2017.
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Joe: Ireland has landed a whole host of nominations for the prestigious World Travel Awards

28 April 2017
And with a reputation for tourism like Ireland does, why wouldn’t we?
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Hospitality Ireland: Ireland Scoops Multiple Nominations In 2017 World Travel Awards

27 April 2017
Several of Ireland's most renowned cities, sights and venues are in the running to take home trophies at this year's World Travel Awards.
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Irish Times: Spike Island nominated for ‘Oscars’ of travel industry

27 April 2017
Former prison goes up against Buckingham Palace and The Eiffel Tower in World Travel Awards.
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Irish Examiner: Spike Island nominated for world tourism Oscar

27 April 2017
Spike Island, Ireland’s equivalent of Alcatraz, has been nominated as one of Europe’s leading tourist attractions in the prestigious World Travel Awards.
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Teamlocals.co.uk: Mary Rose Museum nominated for multiple awards

25 April 2017
The Mary Rose Museum, one of the UK’s foremost historical destinations dedicated to one of the greatest discoveries in recent history, has been nominated for multiple awards in recognition of its place as one of the leading museums in the UK.
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Eat Vacation: World Travel Awards is holding the Indian Ocean Ceremony by Sun Aqu Vilu Reef

25 April 2017
The astonishing Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, in Maldives, will host the prestigious Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017, as revealed by World Travel Awards (WTA).
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Breaking Travel News: Breaking Travel News interview: Olga Rodellar, company director, Habitat Apartments

3 April 2017
Home to tourist apartments across some of Europe’s, Habitat Apartments last year took the title of Spain’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand for the third consecutive time at the World Travel Awards.
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Travel Mole: Ecuador has 36 nominations at the World Travel Awards 2017

29 March 2017
The Oscar of the tourism industry has announced its nominees for the World Travel Award 2017. This year, Ecuador is competing in several categories with a total of 36 nominations.
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Turismo Chile: Chile postulates as Best Destination of Tourism Adventure of Latin America

16 March 2017
For the third consecutive year, Chile is nominated for the World Travel Awards in the category of Best Destination for Adventure Tourism in Latin America, an annual event in which thousands of experts and people from around the world vote for the best travel destinations.
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Jamaica Observer: Prince Harry’s visit a plus for Jamaica

9 March 2017
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett on Tuesday noted that the private visit by Prince Harry and American Actress Megan Markel to Jamaica for the wedding of his close friend Tom Inskip reinforces the country’s premier status as a world-leading wedding destination.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards win drives UK guests to visit Geneva

2 March 2017
The number of UK tourists visiting Geneva last year rose 2.9 per cent, in comparison to the same period in 2015, official figures showed.
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Albawaba Business: ART Rotana wins big with globally recognized luxury awards

26 February 2017
Art inspired hotel hailed as ‘Bahrain’s Leading Hotel’ by the World Travel Awards.
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Benzinga: Habtoor Grand Resort wins top honors at 2016 World Travel Awards

21 February 2017
Dubai resort named 'World's Leading MICE Resort' at prestigious global travel and tourism event.
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eGlobal: Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai to host WTA Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony

18 February 2017
World Travel Awards has revealed the Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2017 will be hosted by the luxury Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai.
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ColomboPage: SriLankan Airlines named Best Airline in South Asia

16 February 2017
Sri Lanka's National Carrier, SriLankan Airlines, adds yet another accolade.
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Hospitalitynet: Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai unveiled as host for Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony

15 February 2017
World Travel Awards has revealed the Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2017 will be hosted by the luxury Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai.
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Arab News: Oman Air wins ‘Best Arab Air Carrier Supporting Arab Tourism’ award

9 February 2017
Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, is celebrating the latest in a string of prestigious wins.
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Trade Arabia Business News Information: St Regis Dubai gets top recognition at WTA Grand Final

2 February 2017
The St. Regis Dubai has claimed the “World's Leading New Hotel 2016” award at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony which took place at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi in the Maldives.
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Government of Dubai: Dubai wins prestigious awards recognising its world class events offerings

31 January 2017
Dubai named 2016 World Festival and Event City by IFEA and World’s Leading Festival and Event Destination - by World Travel Awards, while Dubai Calendar App wins Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart Government Award.
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