In the News 2018

Trade Arabia: Armani Hotel Dubai named world’s leading hotel at WTA

19 December 2018
Armani Hotel Dubai, the iconic hotel in Burj Khalifa, was honoured with the recognition ‘World’s Leading Hotel’ by the World Travel Awards that honour the achievement of excellence in the global travel and tourism industry.
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Expreso Info: Perú se lleva tres galardones en los World Travel Awards 2018

19 December 2018
Perú ha resultado elegido como Mejor Destino Culinario por sétimo año consecutivo. El Perú también fue galardonado como Mejor Destino Cultural y Machu Picchu ganó como Mejor Atracción Turística.
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Digital Journal: FCM Ends 2018 on a High After Winning World's Leading Travel Management Company Trophy for 8th Year Running

19 December 2018
FCM Travel Solutions, http://www.fcm.travel which has a presence in over 95 countries globally, is ending 2018 on a high after being named the World’s Leading Travel Management Company at the World Travel Awards for the eighth consecutive year.
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The Travel: Chile Voted World's Best Adventure Tourism Destination For Third Straight Year

19 December 2018
Fans of adventure tourism who have not done so yet should definitely visit this amazing country – Chile, which has been recognized as the best adventure tourism destination in the world for the third consecutive year.
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Luxury Travel Magazine: Baros Maldives Named World’s Most Romantic Resort

19 December 2018
The private Maldivian-owned boutique island resort of Baros has won the title of “The World’s Most Romantic Resort” for the sixth time.
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LAD Bible: Yas Waterworld Named Best Water Park In The World

19 December 2018
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has been named the best water park in the world, and with 40 rides and attractions, a water cinema and the Middle East's longest suspended rollercoaster, it's hardly difficult to see why.
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Expreso Info: Madeira, mejor destino insular del mundo

18 December 2018
Madeira ha sido, de nuevo, premiada como el Mejor Destino Insular del Mundo. Para resaltar este notable logro, Turismo de Madeira, Madeira Promotion Bureau, ha lanzado una campaña en la que continúa con el concepto #madeiranowordsneeded lanzado en julio a raíz de la distinción de Mejor Destino Insular de Europa.
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Strait Times: One World Hotel wins travel accolade

18 December 2018
The five-star One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, has been named the World's Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel at the 25th World Travel Awards. The event was held earlier this month in Lisbon, Portugal.
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InterPark: Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi named ‘World’s Leading Waterpark’

18 December 2018
The World Travel Awards (WTA) recognised Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi as the World’s Leading Waterpark at a gala held earlier this month in Lisbon, Portugal.
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eTurboNews: Saint Lucia nominated for four World Travel Awards

17 December 2018
Fresh off its coronation as the 2018 World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination, Saint Lucia has been nominated for four new tourism industry awards.
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The Edition: Baros Maldives awarded Most Romantic Resort again

17 December 2018
Baros Maldives was awarded World's Most Romantic Resort 2018, by World Travel Awards, on December 1.
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FnB News: GVK Lounge bags fourth World’s Best Business Class Lounge award in row

11 December 2018
GVK Lounge by Travel Food Services (TFS) Performa, at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), has been awarded the World’s Best Business Class Lounge for the fourth consecutive year, at the World Travel Awards 2018.
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Australian Leisure Management: Yas Waterworld secures World Travel Award

11 December 2018
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi has been named the world's leading waterpark at the World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
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Far Out Magazine: World’s best eco-lodge named in Zagori region, Greece

11 December 2018
At the World Travel Awards this year, a Greek lodge was revealed as the greenest on the planet. Taking place on Friday in Lisbon, the Grand Final showcased the very best of the travel industry and for the second year in a row, Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas was named World’s leading Eco-Lodge. This win highlights Greece’s efforts to develop sustainability within the hospitality industry.
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Trade Arabia: RezLive.com wins WTA award for B2B travel

11 December 2018
RezLive.com, a leading a B2B global reservation system, has won the prestigious World Travels Awards for the category “World’s Leading B2B Travel Provider” in the B2B travel industry.
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Lonely Planet: Chile voted best for adventure tourism for the third year in a row

11 December 2018
If you’re a fan of adventure tourism, you might find yourself taking a look at Chile, which has been recognised as the best adventure tourism destination in the world for the third consecutive year. The award was given at the World Travel Awards, which were held recently in Lisbon, Portugal.
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St. Lucia News Online: Saint Lucia nominated for four World Travel Awards

10 December 2018
Fresh off its coronation as the 2018 World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination, Saint Lucia has been nominated for four new tourism industry awards.
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Kamploops This Week: Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association wins World’s Responsible Tourism Award in Portugal

10 December 2018
The Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association won the World’s Responsible Tourism Award at the 25th annual World Travel Awards, which were held this past Saturday in Lisbon, Portugal.
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RT: St. Petersburg ranks as world’s best cultural destination … for 3rd year in a row!

10 December 2018
Russia’s northern capital, Saint Petersburg, has been named the world’s leading cultural city destination for the third consecutive year. The award is traditionally handed out by the World Travel Awards (WTA).
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VN Express: InterContinental Danang voted World's Leading Green Resort in 2018

9 December 2018
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort is testimony to Sun Group Corporation’s ability to develop luxurious green resorts.
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The Portugal News: Portugal shines bright at World Travel Awards

9 December 2018
Portugal has proven that the growing hype about it and its booming tourism is in fact justified after sweeping up an array of awards at this year’s glittering World Travel Awards, held for the first time in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, last weekend.
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The Santiago Times: Chile declared world’s best adventure tourism destination for third time in a row

8 December 2018
For the third consecutive year, Chile is recognized as the best adventure tourism destination in the world at the World Travel Awards that are considered the Oscars of the international tourism industry.
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Daily Mirror: Yas Waterworld has been named the best water park in the world and we're adding it to our bucket lists immediately

8 December 2018
Yas Waterworld has been named the best water park of 2018 at the World Travel Awards, and it's not difficult to see why.
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The Sun: Yas Waterworld named best water park in the world and the pictures look amazing

7 December 2018
WATER cinemas, wave pools and roller coasters that will get you very wet - these are just some of the family-friendly attraction was just crowned World's Leading Water Park in this year's World Travel Awards, which is often known as the Oscars of the travel industry.
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Cape Business News: Cape Town named world’s top festival destination

5 December 2018
Cape Town was once again shown to be top of its class when it was voted “World’s Leading Festival and Events Destination” at the 2018 World Travel Awards in Portugal on the weekend.
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El Comercio: Machu Picchu es reconocido como mejor atracción turística en World Travel Awards

5 December 2018
En la edición número 25 de estos premios, la ciudadela inca fue elegida como “Mejor atracción turística”. Asimismo, el Perú obtuvo otros dos galardones más
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CNN Chile: World Travel Awards 2018: Chile es elegido “Mejor Destino de Turismo Aventura de Sudamérica” por cuarto año consecutivo

5 December 2018
Entre los países nominados para elegir al mejor en esta categoría estaban Argentina, Brasil, Colombia,Ecuador, Perú y Uruguay.
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News In Town: Portugal é novamente eleito o Melhor Destino Turístico do Mundo

5 December 2018
Os World Travel Awards, ou óscares do Turismo, deram o maior prémio a Portugal, pelo segundo ano seguido. Lisboa também venceu, bem como outras atrações nacionais, batendo todos os recordes.
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Evasoes: Eis os vencedores portugueses do World Travel Awards 2018

5 December 2018
A Grand Final dos World Travel Awards (WTA) realizou-se, pela primeira vez, em Portugal. Havia 55 candidatos portugueses, em diferentes categorias, de hotéis a instituições.
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Yahoo: Portugal, Peru and Armani-designed hotel big winners at 'Oscars' of travel world

5 December 2018
The Oscar for world's best hotel 2018 goes to a five-star hotel in Dubai designed by Armani, while the Oscar equivalent for best destination this year has gone to Portugal, one of the most trending holiday destinations of 2018.
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El Peruano: Perú obtiene 3 galardones en los World Travel Awards 2018

5 December 2018
El gran crecimiento del turismo en el Perú quedó demostrado después de obtener tres galardones en la gala internacional de la 25ª edición de los World Travel Awards, informó la Comisión de Promoción del Perú para la Exportación y el Turismo (Promperú).
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WIC News: Saint Lucia named 2018 World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination

5 December 2018
Saint Lucia has been named the 2018 World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination. The island was bestowed the honour at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final 2018 porgramme in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Chairman of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Nicholas John, received the award on the island’s behalf.
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The Indepedent Ireland: Take a Bow: new-look Jameson distillery takes home global award for tour experience

5 December 2018
The €11m refurbishment of Jameson Bow St. has resonated with guests on the global stage as it has just been named the world's leading distillery tour.
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The South African: Cape Town named world’s top festival and events destination for 2018

5 December 2018
Cape Town was recently crowned the World's Leading Festival and Events Destination at the 2018 World Travel Awards.
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JOE: Irish whiskey distillery wins World's Leading Distillery Tour at World Travel Awards

5 December 2018
The World Travel Awards took place over the weekend, and in among the best of the best in world, one of the awards given on the night was for World's Leading Distillery Award, and it went to Jameson Distillery on Bow Street in Dublin.
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Peru Reports: Peru wins three travel prizes at World Travel Awards 2018

5 December 2018
Peru’s gastronomy, overall culture, and Machu Picchu were recognized as some of the world’s best at an international travel awards show this week.
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Trade Arabia: Oman Air wins double at World Travel Awards

5 December 2018
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate, has been awarded World’s Leading Airline Economy Class at the 2018 World Travel Awards and its frequent flyer programme, Sindbad has been named World’s Leading Airline Rewards Programme 2018.
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Saigon Online: Vietnam Airlines wins two titles at the ‘World Travel Awards’

5 December 2018
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been honored with the World’s Leading Airline – Premium Economy Class 2018 and the World’s Leading Cultural Airline 2018 titles at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal on December 1.
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Business Online: AirAsia named world’s best low-cost carrier

5 December 2018
AIRASIA Group said it won its sixth consecutive title as the world’s leading low-cost airline at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final 2018.
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Vietnam News: Vietnam Airlines receives two awards at World Travel Awards 2018

5 December 2018
Vietnam Airlines was named the World’s Leading Cultural Airline and World’s Leading Airline - Premium Economy Class at this year’s prestigious World Travel Awards gala in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday.
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Travel Daily News: Mideast makes history as World's Leading DMC at the World Travel Awards

5 December 2018
For the first time in the company’s history and on its 35th anniversary, Mideast receives the honorary title “World's Leading Destination Management Company 2018” by the World Travel Awards, the Oscars of the tourism industry.
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Trade Arabia: Nirvana wins double at World Travel Awards

5 December 2018
Nirvana Travel & Tourism has taken the title of ‘World's Leading Tour Operator 2018’ as well as ‘World's Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2018’ at the recent World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal.
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International Meetings Review: Portugal: And the World Travel Awards Go to... Portugal

5 December 2018
You need more than your fingers on both hands to count all the awards received by Portuguese institutions and companies at the World Travel Awards, which took place last 1st December in Lisbon. In all, 16 awards were won.
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Jakarta Post: AirAsia named Leading Low-Cost Carrier at World Travel Awards

4 December 2018
Low-cost airline AirAsia has been named the world’s Leading Low-Cost Carrier at the grand final of the 2018 Travel Awards for six consecutive years, according to a statement.
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eTurboNews: Saint Lucia scores World Travel Award again

4 December 2018
Saint Lucia has been named the 2018 World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination. The island was bestowed the honor at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final 2018 porgram in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Chairman of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Mr. Nicholas John, received the award on the island’s behalf.
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Loop: St Lucia named 2018 World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination

3 December 2018
Saint Lucia has been named the 2018 World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination. The island was bestowed the honour at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final 2018 porgramme in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Chairman of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Mr. Nicholas John, received the award on the island’s behalf.
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eTurboNews: Jamaica sweeps World Travel Awards

3 December 2018
Jamaica emerged the big winner at the just concluded The World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony by winning eight (8) of these coveted awards.
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Jamaica Observer: Jamaica sweeps 2018 World Travel Awards

3 December 2018
Jamaica and Jamaican companies emerged big winners at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala here Saturday night, winning eight of the coveted categories. Jamaica was ajudged World's Leading Beach Destination and World's Leading Cruise Destination for 2018.
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Jamaica Gleaner: Jamaica tops World Travel Awards

3 December 2018
Jamaica and Jamaican companies emerged the big winners at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Finale Gala Ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday night, winning eight of the coveted awards.
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Travel Daily News: World’s finest travel brands revealed at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2018 in Lisbon

3 December 2018
he finest travel brands in the world have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal. The elite of the travel industry gathered for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2018 at the historic Patio da Gale to find out who amongst them had been crowned the finest in the world.
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Evasoes: World Travel Awards: os vencedores portugueses

30 November 2018
Portugal recebe a cerimónia final dos World Travel Awards pela primeira vez este sábado, no Pátio da Galé, em Lisboa, e as expectativas são grandes. Até lá, vale a pena recordar quem foram os vencedores da edição do ano passado.
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Volta Ao Mundo: Lisboa vai ser a anfitriã da gala final dos World Travel Awards

30 November 2018
A Grand Final dos World Travel Awards (WTA) realiza-se, pela primeira vez, em Portugal. A gala decorrerá amanhã, 1 de dezembro, em Lisboa.
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The Mayor: World Travel Awards will be held in Lisbon

26 November 2018
This is the most important ceremony for global tourism will be held on the 1st of December, next Saturday, in Lisbon.
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Forbes: Why The World's Most High-Tech Water Park Is Making Waves With 3D

26 November 2018
Yas Waterworld named the Middle East's Leading Waterpark at the World Travel Awards.
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The Portugal News: Lisbon to host World Travel Awards

19 November 2018
Lisbon is reinforcing its standing as a world-class tourism destination as it steps up to host the most important night of the year for the global travel and tourism industry.
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Forbes: The Best European Cooking Vacations

19 November 2018
For a second consecutive year, Portugal was named “Best European Destination” at the 25th World Travel Awards in 2018.
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Travel Daily News: Lisbon, Portugal to welcome global leaders of travel and tourism

14 November 2018
Lisbon, Portugal is reinforcing its standing as a world-class tourism destination as it steps up to host the most important night of the year for the global travel and tourism industry.
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The Edition: VIA crowned Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport in World Travel Awards 2018

5 November 2018
Velana International Airport (VIA) has been awarded the title of ‘Indian ocean’s leading airport’ in the ‘World Travel Awards’ of 2018.
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Cook Islands News: Te Manava Spa takes out top prize at global awards

2 November 2018
Te Manava Spa at Te Manava Luxury Villas and Spa has again been named Cook Islands’ Best Resort Spa 2018 at the fourth Annual World Spa Awards (WSA).
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Independent Online: TravelTuesday: Why Durban should be next on your bucket list

30 October 2018
Durban’s best assets were once again centre of attention at this year’s awards ceremony, with the city scooping four coveted awards at the World Travel Awards hosted recently.
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Citizen Digital: Kenya shines at World Travel Awards

30 October 2018
Magical Kenya best summed up the twenty fifth Africa edition off the World Travel Awards ceremony held in Durban, South Africa.
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PR Web: Grupo Sunset World victory at World Travel Awards

30 October 2018
Grupo Sunset World has earned high recognitions this year for its quality hospitality services, awards that generate credibility and confidence for guests and member of the resorts.
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Fiji Sun: InterContinental Fiji wins at World Travel Awards

22 October 2018
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa has been awarded Australasia’s leading family resort at the 25th prestigious 2018 Annual World Travel Awards Asia and Australasia Gala Ceremony on September 3 at the InterContinental Grand Standford Hong Kong.
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Herald Live: Cape Town battles major cities across the world for WTA title

21 October 2018
Cape Town‚ which has been voted the best events and festival destination in the African leg of the World Travel Awards‚ now goes head-to-head with other major events cities across the world for the global title.
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Raajje Maldives: Maldives wins numerous categories in World Travel Awards 2018

21 October 2018
Maldives has been heralded the winner of several categories under the 25th annual, World Travel Awards, the most prestigious of its kind in the travel industry.
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The Nation: WTA success in Durban for Nigerian hotel

20 October 2018
The Wheatbaker, Ikoyi, Lagos has been voted 'Nigeria’s Leading Boutique Hotel' by World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean.
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eTurboNews: WTA Founder & President to talk about reshaping African Tourism at World Travel Market

20 October 2018
The African Tourism Board soft launch at the upcoming World Travel Market (WTM) in London wants to bring Africa together and take tourism leadership home with one goal in mind: “Where Africa becomes one tourist destination.”
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Sunday Times: The Mother City needs your help!

19 October 2018
Cape Town‚ which has been voted the best events and festival destination in the African leg of the World Travel Awards‚ now goes head to head with other major events cities across the world for the global title.
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Independent Online: FCM celebrates four years as Africa’s Leading Travel Management Comp

16 October 2018
FCM Travel Solutions, a division of the Flight Centre Travel Group, has been named Africa’s Leading Travel Management Company for the fourth consecutive year, at the 2018 World Travel Awards.
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Independent Online: The Blue Train Wins Africa's Leading Luxury Train 2018 at the World Travel Awards

15 October 2018
The iconic Blue Jewel of South Africa, The Blue Train, walked away with Africa’s Leading Luxury Train accolade at the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018 held in Durban.
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Berea Mail: KZN comes out tops at World Travel Awards

14 October 2018
THE city of eThekweni has scooped four coveted awards, with the ICC receiving the honours for being Africa’s leading meetings and conference centre, while the Port of Durban received the trophy for being Africa’s leading cruise port at the prestigous World Travel Awards (WTA).
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Cape Town Inc: Africa’s Leading City Hotel is in Cape Town

12 October 2018
The luxurious local Pepperclub Hotel & Spa has been labelled Africa’s Leading City Hotel 2018 for the sixth consecutive year in a row at the annual prestigious World Travel Awards regional Africa & Indian Ocean Gala ceremony held in Durban. The World Travel Awards promotes and develops global travel and tourism by recognising and identifying excellence in the tourism and hospitality industry.
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Northglen News: KZN scoops top spot at World Travel Awards

11 October 2018
The World Travel Awards are widely regarded as the “Oscars of the travel industry”. THE Zulu kingdom, KwaZulu-Natal, cemented its position as the darling of mega events’ organisers when the City of Durban was announced as Africa’s premier meetings and conference destination. The City of Durban received the honours at the World Travel Awards held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC on Saturday evening.
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Hotel News Resource: World Travel Awards Recognizes TravelClick for Best-in-Class Booking Engine

11 October 2018
TravelClick, an Amadeus company, today announced that the Company has been awarded “Australasia’s Leading Hotel Booking Solutions Provider” by the World Travel Awards.
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All Africa: Tanzania: The Kili Remains Top As Tourism Magnet

10 October 2018
MOUNTAIN Kilimanjaro has retained its position as Africa's leading tourist attraction for the fourth year running at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2018 gala held in Durban, South Africa, at the weekend.
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The St. Kitts & Nevis Observer: Two St. Kitts and Nevis hotels win World Travel Awards

5 October 2018
The Montpelier Plantation and Beach Hotel won three categories and the Park Hyatt St. Kitts won one category to represent St. Kitts and Nevis as the finest travel brands in the 2018 Caribbean in the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala Competition.
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The Exchange: All eyes on Africa as World Travel Awards land in Durban

5 October 2018
Kenya’s hospitality industry is among those hoping to win big in this year’s WTA with key institutions including Kenya Tourism Board, Kenya Airways and leading Safari destination Maasai Mara in the run.
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Lonely Planet: Chile names Leading Adventure Tourism for the 4th year in a row at the World Travel Awards

4 October 2018
Chile is certainly have a moment in tourism right now. Earlier in September it was named South America’s Best Destination for Adventure Tourism for the 4th year in a row at the World Travel Awards.
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Berea Mail: Durban hosts travel industry elite

3 October 2018
Durban is set to welcome the leaders of Africa and Indian Ocean travel industry.
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Daily Mirror: Cinnamon Lodge Habarana recognised at World Travel Awards

27 September 2018
Cinnamon Lodge Habarana was recently recognized by the World Travel Awards as Sri Lanka’s Leading Family Resort at the Asia and Australasia Gala Ceremony held in Hong Kong earlier this month. World Travel Awards recognizes, acknowledge and celebrate excellence in travel, tourism and hospitality, and Cinnamon Lodge Habararna was chosen by voters across the globe for this World Travel Award for the second consecutive year.
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Barbados Today: Barbados celebrates victory at World Travel Awards

27 September 2018
Sandals Barbados has been declared the Caribbean’s Leading Resort at the World Travel Awards.
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Mood Magazine: WTA to host Grand Final 2018 in Lisbon

25 September 2018
Grande final mundial de 2018 dos World Travel Awards vai decorrer em Lisboa a e final europeia de 2019 já está marcada para a ilha da Madeira. Portugal continua assim em alta na área do turismo, não só recebendo prémios como agora a ser anfitrião de alguns dos mais importantes eventos que premeiam este setor no mundo.
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Business Insider: Cendyn celebrates at World Travel Awards

25 September 2018
Cendyn is North America's Leading Hotel CRM Technology Provider & Data Driven Marketing Agency for 2018 as voted by prestigious World Travel Awards, which recognizes companies, organizations and brands that push the boundaries of hospitality industry excellence.
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Loop Jamaica: Sandals success at World Travel Awards

25 September 2018
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) won a total of eleven awards at the Saturday night’s prestigious 25th World Travel Awards.
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Web Wire: Sandals Montego Bay to welcome leaders of Caribbean and North American travel industry

22 September 2018
The Luxury Included® resort of Sandals Montego Bay is preparing to host the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2018.
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Scoop Business: Avis recognised at World Travel Awards

22 September 2018
Avis Car Rental New Zealand has been awarded ‘New Zealand Leading Car Rental Company of 2018’ at the 25th Annual World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony. Avis achieved the recognition ahead of competition from the likes of Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar Rent A Car.
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Expreso Turismo: Quito, por sexta vez consecutiva, destino líder de Sudamérica

20 September 2018
Por primera vez, recibió también el galardón de Destino Ciudad Cultural Líder de Sudamérica. De esta manera, Quito se alza con los tres galardones más importantes en los World Travel Awards 2018. La decisión fue anunciada durante la ceremonia de gala, desarrollada en el Palacio de Cristal de Guayaquil, Ecuador, el pasado 15 de septiembre.
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Hospitality.net: Cendyn has been nominated for four prestigious World Travel Awards 2018

19 September 2018
Cendyn, the leading provider of hotel CRM and hotel sales platforms in the hospitality industry, has been nominated for four World Travel Awards; World's Leading Hotel CRM Technology Provider, World's Leading Data Driven Marketing Agency, World's Leading Hotel Sales Proposal Platform 2018 and World's Leading Hotel Event Management Platform.
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The Hans India: AxisRooms bags the prestigious World Travel Awards 2018

19 September 2018
AxisRooms, India’s leading travel distribution solutions provider for hotels and travel accommodation has won “Asia’s Leading Hotel Booking Solutions Provider” in the prestigious 2018 World Travel Awards.
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El Comercio: Machu Picchu es reconocido como la mejor atracción turística de Sudamérica

19 September 2018
Además de este galardón en los World Travel Awards Sudamérica, el Perú fue premiado como Mejor destino culinario y Mejor destino cultural de Sudamérica
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Prensa Latina: Bolivia Wins Best Green Destination at World Travel Awards

19 September 2018
Bolivia was acknowledged with 'South America's Leading Green Destination' by World Travel Awards, in an event held in Ecuador. Considered as the Oscar of Tourism, the award was received by Bolivian ambassador to Ecuador, Juan Enrique Jurado, in a ceremony held on Monday at the Palacio de Cristal in Guayaquil.
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eTurboNews: World Travel Awards recognizes Cozumel for its beauty and tourist attractions

19 September 2018
Cozumel, the largest island in the Mexican Caribbean, was recognized in the 25th edition of the World Travel Awards 2018 as the “Leading Island Destination in Mexico and Central America 2018”.
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Travel Market Report: Cozumel success at World Travel Awards

19 September 2018
Mexico got a boost last week when Cozumel was named the “Best Island Destination in Mexico and Central America 2018” by the World Travel Awards, held in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
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Cambio: Bolivia gana como ‘El Mejor Destino Verde de América del sur 2018’ en World Travel Awards

18 September 2018
Por segundo año consecutivo, World Travel Awards premió a Bolivia con el ‘Oscar del Turismo’; en 2017 obtuvo el galardón de ‘Mejor Destino Cultural de América del Sur’. Este 2018 el país ganó el premio a ‘Mejor Destino Verde de América del Sur’, en la gala regional más importante de la industria del turismo.
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Scoop Business: Avis wins at World Travel Awards

17 September 2018
Avis Car Rental New Zealand has been awarded ‘New Zealand Leading Car Rental Company of 2018’ at the 25th Annual World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony. Avis achieved the recognition ahead of competition from the likes of Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar Rent A Car.
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Web Wire: Sandals Montego Bay to welcome leaders of Caribbean and North American travel industry

15 September 2018
The Luxury Included® resort of Sandals Montego Bay is preparing to host the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2018.
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VNE Express: Vietnam wins prestigious World Travel Award

14 September 2018
Vietnam won the award for “Asia’s Leading Destination” at the 2018 World Travel Awards in Hong Kong this month.
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Jakarta Post: Indonesian hotels recognized at World Travel Awards

7 September 2018
Several Indonesian brands were among the Asia Winners 2018 announced at the annual World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Australasia gala ceremony held in Hong Kong on Tuesday.
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Business Chef: Air New Zealand titled Australasia’s leading airline at World Travel Awards

6 September 2018
The World Travel Awards has announced Air New Zealand as the Leading Airline in Australasia for the 10th consecutive year. The award was granted on 3 September in Hong Kong at the 25th annual awards.
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Incentive Travel: Melbourne wins two Awards at World Travel Awards

6 September 2018
Melbourne has secured two titles at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2018, cementing its credentials as Australasia's leader in the business events sector.
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GB Times: Hainan Airlines among China's many winners at regional World Travel Awards

6 September 2018
China’s Hainan Airlines won four categories at the regional World Travel Awards on a night that saw over thirty Chinese resorts and tourism operators awarded for their excellence and quality.
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Macau Times: The Venetian awarded at World Travel Awards

5 September 2018
The Venetian Macao has taken three top titles at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2018, held in Hong Kong on Monday.
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eTurboNews: Cox & Kings Wins Big at the 25th Annual World Travel Awards

5 September 2018
Celebrating 260 years, Cox & Kings Ltd., has yet again emerged as Asia’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator, India’s Leading Tour Operator and India’sLeading Travel Agency at the World Travel Awards, globally known to be the ultimate hallmark of excellence. The gala awards ceremony was held at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong and attended by the luminaries of the travel industry from across the world.
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Daily Star: goBDgo wins prestigious World Travel Awards

4 September 2018
On the 25th year celebration of World Travel Awards, goBDgo.com was recognized with the title at the Asia and Australasia Gala Ceremony on September 3 at InterContinental Grand Stanford in Hong Kong
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Expreso Turismo: Guayaquil se prepara para la Ceremonia regional de los Premios WTA

23 August 2018
La ciudad ecuatoriana de Guayaquil se prepara para ser la anfitriona del que ha sido considerado como el más importante evento de viajes y turismo en Iberoamérica.
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Prensa Latina: Melia delighted with WTA nominations

23 August 2018
Executives of the Spanish company Melia and its Cuba department, show satisfaction today for the performance of their establishments on this island, recently nominated by World Travel Awards for prizes.
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Travel Daily News: Hong Kong prepares to host World Travel Awards

22 August 2018
The ceremony marks WTA’s second visit to the enchanting metropolis of Hong Kong.
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Huffington Post: Here's Why Portugal Is All Over Your Instagram Feed

14 August 2018
Last year Portugal won world’s leading destination at the World Travel Awards.
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Pew Trusts: WTA winner Chile maintains conservation efforts

8 August 2018
Chile was recognized as the top adventure travel destination in 2016 and 2017 in the World Travel Awards—the Oscars of tourism. And the country’s tourism secretariat expects visits to protected areas to increase by 60 percent in the next decade.
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Independent.ie: WTA winner Chia Laguna - the perfect family resort

7 August 2018
Chia Laguna voted 'Italy's Leading Family Resort' in the World Travel Awards 2018.
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Greek City Times: Tourism peaks on WTA-winning Tinos island

6 August 2018
Tinos was honoured for its culture, gastronomy, beaches, sites and hospitality at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2018 and named “Greece’s Leading Guest Experience Destination”.
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Sabah: Wyndham Grand Istanbul flies high at World Travel Awards

6 August 2018
Wyndham Grand Istanbul flies high at World Travel Awards
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Milliyet Haber: Turkish success at World Travel Awards

5 August 2018
Turkish success at World Travel Awards
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Ekonomi Turkey: WTA rewards Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamis

4 August 2018
Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamis Marina Hotel collects top awards at World Travel Awards in Athens.
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Klass Magazin: Wyndham Grand Istanbul wins top accolades

3 August 2018
Success in Athens for Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamis
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Tourism Today: Wyndham Grand Istanbul scoops top titles at World Travel Awards

2 August 2018
Wyndham Grand Istanbul scoops top titles at World Travel Awards
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Hürriyet: WTA acknowledges Wyndham Grand Istanbul

2 August 2018
WTA acknowledges Wyndham Grand Istanbul
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Star Gazette Turkey: WTA success in Athens

1 August 2018
WTA success in Athens
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The Standard Kenya: Sarova Group enters eight in list of nominees for World Travel Awards

1 August 2018
The Sarova Group of Hotels has the largest number of properties shortlisted for this year's 25th annual World Travel Awards.
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GTP: Marketing Greece Clinches World Travel Award for Innovative Campaigns

31 July 2018
Marketing Greece has been honored as Greece’s Leading Innovative Destination Marketing Organization at the 25th World Travel Awards (WTA) 2018. The WTA are considered the “Oscars” of the tourism industry. Their annual ceremonies gather some of the sector’s leading figures on an international level. The WTA Europe Gala ceremony took place recently at the Zappeion Megaron Hall in Athens.
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Budapest Business Journal: World Travel Awards Names Hilton Budapest Hungary’s Leading Hotel

31 July 2018
The five-star Hilton Budapest has been named “Hungary’s Leading Hotel” at the World Travel Awards Europe 2018 in Athens, Greece.
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Independent Online: Western Cape beats odds in World Travel Awards

30 July 2018
Things are looking up for Cape Town as it dominates in the World Travel Awards nominations for Africa, with dozens of tourism sites and facilities shortlisted for this year.
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Eyewitness news: Cape Town delighted about WTA nomination

30 July 2018
The Western Cape ministry of economic opportunities says it’s elated over the nomination on the World Travel Awards. The awards happen to be regarded as one of the highest in the world and take place in November in Lisbon.
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Food For Thought: Dublin's Conrad Hotel wins World Travel Award

28 July 2018
Dublin's Conrad Hotel has been named as Ireland's Leading Luxury hotel at the recent World Travel Awards Europe, which took place in Athens, Greece.
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Cape Town etc: WTA nominates Cape Town

27 July 2018
Cape Town International Airport has been nominated by World Travel Awards for the leading airport in Africa.
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Daily Hawker: The World’s Leading Luxury Train- Maharajas’ Express!

25 July 2018
Voted World’s Leading Luxury Train at World Travel Awards, Maharajas’ Express has always been a symbol of India.
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Incentive Travel: Terre Blanche success at World Travel Awards 2018

24 July 2018
The World Travel Awards, regarded as the most prestigious and comprehensive in the global travel industry, has awarded five-star resort Terre Blanche ‘France’s Leading Resort’ in its Europe category.
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Evening Standard: Peru, voted top culinary destination, is your next foodie destination

23 July 2018
Why Peru, voted World’s Leading Culinary Destination at the World Travel Awards in December 2017, is your next foodie destination
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Food for Thought: Ireland Wins Big at 25th Annual World Travel Awards

12 July 2018
Ireland won a number of significant awards at the recent World Travel Awards, held at a gala ceremony in Athens, Greece at the start of July.
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Travel Daily News: Madeira to welcome World Travel Awards in 2019

11 July 2018
Madeira has been revealed as the host for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala Ceremony 2019.
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ICTM: Corinthia Hotels score in World Travel Awards

9 July 2018
The 25th World Travel Awards Europe, announced at a gala ceremony in Athens on 30th June, have bestowed five prestigious awards on three Corinthia Hotels. Known best as the Oscars of the travel industry, they acknowledge, reward and celebrate outstanding achievement across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
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Mice Times Asia: Portugal celebrates at World Travel Awards

9 July 2018
Portugal beat off stiff competition to be named “Europe’s Leading Destination” for the second consecutive year at World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremoy 2018.
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Casino Games Pro: Tigre de Cristal bags prestigious title at World Travel Awards

9 July 2018
Tigre de Cristal Hotel and Resort has been awarded the prestigious title of Russia’s Leading Resort for 2018 at the 25th annual World Travel Awards.
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Golf Punk: The Belfry scoops two major awards at the prestigious World Travel Awards

9 July 2018
The Belfry Hotel & Resort has had another outstanding result at the annual World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony, which took place on Friday 30th June in Athens, Greece, cementing its reputation as a world-class leading resort.
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Jamaica Observer: Sandals Resorts International

9 July 2018
Sandals Resorts International holds the enviable record of being voted World's Leading All-Inclusive Company, in the World Travel Awards, 24 times between 1994 and 2017.
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ICTM: Hilton London Heathrow Airport victorioius at 25th Edition of World Travel Awards Europe

9 July 2018
Hilton London Heathrow Airport has been recognised as Europe’s Leading Airport Hotel for the fourth consecutive time, at the World Travel Awards Europe 2018 – the travel industry’s renowned awards programme.
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Lovin Malta: Malta's Best Hotels according to World Travel Awards

9 July 2018
Quality customer reviews is something all tourists rely on when travelling to new destinations. That's why organisations like the World Travel Awards try to find the best choices for destinations across the globe.
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CalvinAyre.com: Tigre de Cristal casino named Russia’s best resort

5 July 2018
The Tigre de Cristal casino in Russia’s far east Primorye gaming zone has been named the best resort in the country by an international awards panel. This week, the 25th annual World Travel Awards – considered the ‘Oscars’ of the hospitality industry, or so we’re told – were handed out at a gala ceremony in Athens. Tigre de Cristal picked up the trophy for Russia’s Leading Resort 2018, beating out three Radisson properties and two other resorts
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Port News: DFDS named ‘Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator’ at the World Travel Awards

5 July 2018
DFDS has been named ‘Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator’ at the World Travel Awards™, for the seventh consecutive year, the company said in its press release.
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TAPinto.net: Norwegian Air named Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2018 at the World Travel Awards

5 July 2018
Norwegian, the World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline and Airline of the Year 2017, has been named Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2018 for the fourth consecutive year at the 25th annual World Travel Awards, one of the travel industry's most prestigious awards.
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Ekathimerini.com: Greek capital reaps three awards at tourism’s ‘Oscars’

2 July 2018
Athens walked away with three major distinctions from this year’s World Travel Awards, an annual international event hailed as the “Oscars of tourism.”
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Greek City Times: Acropolis wins at World Travel Awards

2 July 2018
Acropolis named "Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2018" at World Travel Awards hosted in Athens.
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Financial Tribune: Greek Capital Steals the Limelight at World Travel Awards

2 July 2018
Athens walked away with three major distinctions from this year's World Travel Awards, an annual international event hailed as the "Oscars of tourism."
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Malta Independent: Radisson BluGolden Sands wins prestigious World Travel Award

2 July 2018
The Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Golden Sands has been voted Malta's Leading Business Hotel 2018 during the 25th Annual World Travel Awards.
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Infrastructure News: SA cruise ports up for World Travel Awards

22 June 2018
Three South African ports are in the running for the title of Africa’s Leading Cruise Port 2018 at the 25th annual World Travel Awards.
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Irish Times: Booming Irish distrillery nominated by WTA

14 June 2018
Tours of Dublin distillery generate about €9m in revenue for Irish whiskey maker, Teelings, which has been nominated for Europe’s Leading Distillery Tour at the World Travel Awards
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Verkeersbureaus: Muscat International Airport wins World Travel Award

1 June 2018
Luchthaven Muscat wint World Travel Award
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South China Post: Portugal Europe’s leading tourism destination at the 2017 World Travel Awards.

25 May 2018
Portugal, voted "Europe’s Leading Tourism Destination" at the 2017 World Travel Awards, is an ideal destination to visit whilst the World Cup is on.
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Space.com: 'Starlight Tourism Destination' earns World Travel Award nomination

20 May 2018
Portugal's Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve, the world's first "starlight tourism destination," nominated for "Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction" at World Travel Awards.
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The Independent: Oman Air builds on WTA success

19 May 2018
Oman Air, a rising star of Middle Eastern aviation, was crowned the region's leading airline for business and economy by the World Travel Awards — and it also just so happens to have unveiled a new first class offering.
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Breaking Travel News: Arabian Hotel Investment Conference to welcome Ranulph Fiennes

20 March 2018
Organisers at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference have announced the event will welcome the legendary Sir Ranulph Fiennes on Thursday April 19th.
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eTurboNews: Dark Sky® Alqueva: Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction?

20 March 2018
Dark Sky® Alqueva has been nominated for The World Travel Awards in the category Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction. It will be competing against such resounding names as the Eiffel Tower, the Acropolis in Athens, the Sacrada Família Cathedral, Rome’s Colosseum and Buckingham Palace.
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The Guardian: Ireland’s Alcatraz: Spike Island in Cork

19 March 2018
The former fort and notorious prison in Cork harbour, once known as ‘Hell on Earth’, has become an award-winning attraction
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Reuters: Portugal's flourishing tourism becomes economic mainstay

19 March 2018
Portugal’s tourism boom has made the industry one of the biggest contributors to the national economy and the largest employer, with almost 1 million direct and indirect jobs, the head of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) said.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards to visit Durban for Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony

19 March 2018
World Travel Awards has revealed that its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony will this year be hosted at Durban International Convention Centre, South Africa.
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ITCM: Durban International Convention Centre to host WTA Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018

16 March 2018
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony will be hosted at Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC), South Africa.
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Hospitality Net: Guayaquil to host World Travel Awards (WTA) Latin America Ceremony 2018

16 March 2018
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that Guayaquil, Ecuador will host its Latin America Ceremony on 15th September 2018.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards headed to Guayaquil for Latin America Ceremony

16 March 2018
World Travel Awards has revealed that Guayaquil, on the west coast of Ecuador, will host its Latin America Ceremony on September 15th.
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Mice Industry News: Ecuador – Guayaquil to host Latin America Ceremony 2018

15 March 2018
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that Guayaquil, Ecuador will host its Latin America Ceremony on 15th September 2018.
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Breaking Travel News: Voting opens ahead of World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2018

15 March 2018
Voting has opened ahead of the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2018.
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The Manual: Heading to Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day? This Hotel is the Place to Stay.

13 March 2018
With over 40 million Americans claiming some form of Irish ancestry (myself included), a visit to the Celtic homeland is a must on many bucket lists, and many more bucket lists have Ireland added to them each year when St. Patrick’s Day arrives.
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The Santiago Times: Chile Tourism: A Strong Start to 2018

6 March 2018
For a remarkably small country, Chile is a world on its own.
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Travel Daily News: Ras Al Khaimah to host Middle East Gala Ceremony 2018

1 March 2018
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed its Middle East Gala Ceremony will be hosted in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 19th April 2018.
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eTurboNews: Ras Al Khaimah to host WTA Middle East Gala Ceremony 2018

1 March 2018
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed its Middle East Gala Ceremony will be hosted in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 19th April 2018.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards headed to Ras Al Khaimah for Middle East Gala Ceremony

1 March 2018
World Travel Awards has revealed its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2018 will be hosted in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates on April 19th.
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HiVisasa: Top 3 beaches to visit in Mombasa

25 February 2018
Lying approximately 30km south of Mombasa city along the Indian Ocean, Diani Beach emerged as Africa’s Leading Beach Destination in World Travel Awards - 2014.
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Jamaica Observer: High-profile visitors helping to sustain tourist arrivals, says Bartlett

23 February 2018
MINISTER of Tourism Edmund Bartlett says that an increasing number of high-profile visitors in recent times is stabilising tourists' response to the current enhanced security measures.
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The Yucatan Times: The Mexican Caribbean received more than 16 million visitors in 2017

19 February 2018
In 2017, the State of Quintana Roo reported increases in tourism indicators such as affluence, economic income, and hotel occupancy, which confirms its leadership and preference in the national and international market.
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Breaking Travel News: Breaking Travel News investigates: Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

14 February 2018
Long before there was anything here local Omanis would come to the peak of Al Jabal Al Akhdar - Arabic for the Green Mountain – to picnic, relax, and take in the views over the sprawling Saiq Plateau.
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MediaMax: Tourism earnings zoom past Sh100 billion mark

9 February 2018
The tourism sector bounced back last year to record a 20.3 per cent growth in earnings despite the volatile political climate witnessed during the entire year and incidencies of violence in some parts of the country.
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Shape: 4 Reasons the Cayman Islands Are the Perfect Trip for Swimmers and Water Lovers

9 February 2018
Shipwrecks for divers to explore? Check. Friendly stingrays? Check. Beautiful water year-round? Definite check. These Carribean islands have a water sport for every swimmer, at every skill level.
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NewsFour: Sandymount Hotel’s green award

8 February 2018
It’s not easy being green, but the green army of women John Loughran has working with him at the Sandymount Hotel seem to be making light work of it.
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Daily Mail: Seven jaw dropping London hotels

7 February 2018
Airport delays, security queues, baggage strikes –not all winter sunshine getaways bring bliss and happiness for Brits. And for those leading busy lives, the ideal destination is something far simpler and closer to home – London.
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Airline Travel News: China in your hands

2 February 2018
China Airlines has made its glorious return to the UK with a new non stop service between London Gatwick and Taipei, Taiwan.
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Breaking Travel News: Guinness World Records honours Ras Al Khaimah with World’s Longest Zipline title

2 February 2018
The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah achieved a Guinness World Records title earlier with its latest adventure tourism product – Jebel Jais Flight: The World’s Longest Zipline.
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Web Wire: The worldwide voting window for the Middle East is now open!

1 February 2018
Industry insiders, consumers and stakeholders from around the world are invited to cast their votes for the organisations in the Middle East that they consider the very best in the business, ahead of World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony.
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Breaking Travel News: Voting opens for World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2018

1 February 2018
The worldwide voting window for the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2018 is now open.
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Vietnam Plus: Vietnam Airlines in Hong Kong seeks international partnership

1 February 2018
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines’ branch in China’s Hong Kong held a meeting with its partners on January 30.
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Travel Agent Central: Donovan White Hired as Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board

31 January 2018
Edmund Bartlett, the Minister of Tourism for Jamaica, has announced the appointment of Donovan White as the new Director of Tourism of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB)
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Mice Times: Named the best island for vacation

31 January 2018
Located 1,000 km from mainland Portugal Madeira island in the Atlantic ocean was “the world’s Leading island direction 2017” by the international World Travel Awards.
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Saudi Gazette: Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski offers European luxury with Arabian hospitality

30 January 2018
LOCATED in one of the most vibrant areas of Riyadh, Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski is the prime choice for business travelers.
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Times Of Oman: Oman Air appoints new GSA in South Africa

29 January 2018
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the appointment of Holiday Aviation as General Sales Agent (GSA) for South Africa.
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Breaking Travel News: Qtech Software takes top World Travel Awards title

24 January 2018
Qtech Software has been recognised as the World’s Leading Travel ERP Technology Provider by voters at the World Travel Awards.
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Ozy.com: Ireland's Alcatraz gives tourists a chilling thrill

24 January 2018
Not long after we’re comfortably seated in a tugboat taking us on the short voyage across Cork Harbour to Spike Island, the idle tourist chatter on board starts trailing off.
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Airline Travel News: Hainan Airlines permits pets to fly with their owners

22 January 2018
Every year before Chinese New Year - the most important family gathering festival in China - dog owners have to decide whether to leave their poodles with a pet store or face a long drive with their dogs to their hometown provinces.
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Hornet: The Hornet Guide to Gay Lyon

21 January 2018
Only two hours from Paris by TGV (France’s intercity high-speed train), Lyon may be the French city with the most flourishing gay life (after the country’s capital, of course).
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Argophilia: World Travel Awards To Celebrate Silver Anniversary

20 January 2018
In news from World Travel Awards the company has begun preparations for its 25th anniversary of recognizing leaders in the international hospitality sector.
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Spice: Is this the world’s best executive lounge?

18 January 2018
InterContinental Sydney has taken out the coveted title of World’s Leading executive Club Lounge at the 24th World Travel Awards (WTA).
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Travel Trends: World Best Business Lounge? The WTA Judges Think So

16 January 2018
Here’s the spectacular view from the InterContinental Sydney’s business lounge, declared the World’s Leading Executive Club Lounge 2017 at the recent World Travel Awards (WTA).
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards gears up for silver anniversary

16 January 2018
World Travel Awards has begun preparations for its 25th anniversary – honouring a quarter of a century recognising leaders in the international hospitality sector.
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The Maravi Post: Kenya’s major tourism highlights in 2017

12 January 2018
The year 2017 in Kenya’s tourism was marked by major milestones that had both positive and negative implications on the industry. Jumia Travel looks at some of them and gives a glimpse of what 2018 will look like.
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India Today: Here's why more and more Indians are travelling to Peru

4 January 2018
The latest figures show an influx of approximately 7,000 Indians to Peru in 2016.
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The Portugal News Online: Mercedes launches new international campaign starring Lisbon

4 January 2018
German luxury car-makers Mercedes have just launched a new international campaign for their massively popular SUV, the GLC, shot entirely in the Portuguese capital which, in related news, has been voted the world’s best city break destination.
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Hivisasa: Over 500 tourists arrive in Mombasa

4 January 2018
Kenya has welcomed 576 tourists who have arrived at the Port of Mombasa aboard the cruise ship, MS Nautica, marking the first cruise ship arrival to the country this year.
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Belfast Telegraph: Free tickets for Titanic Belfast up for grabs

4 January 2018
Titanic Belfast is again saying thanks to its 'neighbours' by giving away free tickets later this month.
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Vietnam.Net: VN tourism makes development record in 2017

4 January 2018
2017 is considered a successful year for the tourism sector, with 13 million international tourists arriving in Vietnam, up by three million against the previous year.
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Stuff Travel: Top travel destinations for 2018

2 January 2018
With new routes, increased capacity and travel deals unlike any we've seen before, Kiwis are spoiled for choice when it comes to destinations to explore next year.
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Nevada Business: Las Vegas Named World’s Leading Meeting and Conference Destination

1 January 2018
For the fifth year in a row, Las Vegas has been recognized by the World Travel Awards as the leading meetings and conference destination.
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