Middle East Nominees 2016
It is with great pleasure that we announce the Middle East nominees of the 23rd annual World Travel Awards as*:
* Winners are listed first. All other nominees are listed alphabetically.
Air
| Middle East's Leading Airline - Business Class 2016 | Oman Air |
|---|---|
| Emirates | |
| Etihad Airways | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Royal Jordanian | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading Airline - Economy Class 2016 | Oman Air |
|---|---|
| Emirates | |
| Etihad Airways | |
| Kuwait Airways | |
| MEA - Middle East Airlines | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Royal Jordanian | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading Airline - First Class 2016 | Etihad Airways |
|---|---|
| Emirates | |
| Oman Air | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading Airline 2016 | Etihad Airways |
|---|---|
| Emirates | |
| Kuwait Airways | |
| MEA - Middle East Airlines | |
| Oman Air | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Royal Jordanian | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading Airline Rewards Programme 2016 | Emirates - Skywards |
|---|---|
| Etihad Guest | |
| Gulf Air - Falconflyer | |
| Oman Air - Sinbad | |
| Qatar Airways - Privilege Club | |
| Royal Jordanian - Royal Plus | |
| Saudia - Alfursan |
| Middle East's Leading Airport 2016 | Dubai International Airport |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi International Airport, UAE | |
| Bahrain International Airport | |
| Hamad International Airport - Doha, Qatar | |
| Kuwait International Airport |
| Middle East's Leading Cabin Crew 2016 | Etihad Airways |
|---|---|
| Emirates | |
| Kuwait Airways | |
| MEA - Middle East Airlines | |
| Oman Air | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Royal Jordanian |
| Middle East's Leading Low-Cost Airline 2016 | flynas |
|---|---|
| Air Arabia | |
| Felix Airways | |
| flydubai | |
| Jazeera Airways |
| Middle East's Leading Private Jet Charter 2016 | Royal Jet |
|---|---|
| Air Charter International | |
| Al Jaber Aviation - AJA | |
| ExecuJet | |
| NasJet |
Attraction
Car
| Middle East's Leading Business Car Rental Company 2016 | Hertz |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Europcar | |
| Sixt | |
| Thrifty |
| Middle East's Leading Car Rental Company 2016 | Europcar |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Hertz | |
| Sixt | |
| Thrifty |
| Middle East's Leading Chauffeur Company 2016 | Al Farrad Car Rental Company |
|---|---|
| APEX | |
| Le Tour Dubai | |
| Mystique Luxury Car Transportation | |
| Prime Limousine | |
| Time & Motion Executive Services |
Destination
| Middle East's Leading Beach Destination 2016 | Saadiyat Island, UAE |
|---|---|
| Dubai | |
| Fujairah | |
| Kuwait | |
| Oman | |
| Qatar | |
| Ras Al Khaimah |
| Middle East's Leading Business Travel Destination 2016 | Doha, Qatar |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | |
| Amman, Jordan | |
| Dubai | |
| Kuwait City, Kuwait | |
| Manama, Bahrain | |
| Muscat, Oman | |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Middle East's Leading Destination 2016 | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | |
| Bahrain | |
| Fujairah | |
| Jordan | |
| Kuwait | |
| Oman | |
| Qatar | |
| Ras Al Khaimah | |
| Saudi Arabia | |
| Sharjah |
| Middle East's Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2016 | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | |
| Doha, Qatar |
General
| Middle East's Leading Tourism Development Project 2016 | Palm Jumeirah, Dubai |
|---|---|
| Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi | |
| Saadiyat Island, UAE | |
| The Pearl Island, Qatar | |
| Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Middle East's Responsible Tourism Award 2016 | Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority | |
| National Ferries Company | |
| Platinum Heritage |
Hotels & Resorts
| Middle East's Leading All-Suite Hotel 2016 | Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, UAE |
|---|---|
| BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana - Dubai, UAE | |
| Jannah Marina Bay Suites, Dubai | |
| Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha, Qatar |
| Middle East's Leading Boutique Hotel 2016 | Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Desert Palm PER AQUUM Dubai | |
| The Address Montgomerie Dubai | |
| Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq, Saudi Arabia |
| Middle East's Leading Budget Hotel Brand 2016 | Citymax Hotels |
|---|---|
| Courtyard by Marriott | |
| Four Points by Sheraton | |
| Holiday Inn | |
| ibis | |
| Ramada Hotels |
| Middle East's Leading Green Hotel 2016 | Sofitel Dubai The Palm, UAE |
|---|---|
| Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai | |
| Gloria Hotel | |
| Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman | |
| The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa |
| Middle East's Leading Hotel Group 2016 | AccorHotels |
|---|---|
| HMH Hotel Group | |
| Hyatt Hotels & Resorts | |
| InterContinental Hotels Group | |
| Marriott International | |
| Minor Hotels | |
| Starwood Hotels & Resorts | |
| Wyndham Hotel Group |
| Middle East's Leading Hotel Service Award 2016 | Sofitel Dubai Downtown |
|---|---|
| Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi | |
| JW Marriott Marquis Dubai | |
| The Oberoi, Dubai | |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Middle East's Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2016 | W Doha Hotel & Residences, Qatar |
|---|---|
| Armani Hotel Dubai, UAE | |
| Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE | |
| La Cigale Hotel, Qatar | |
| The Address Dubai Mall, UAE |
| Middle East's Leading Luxury Business Hotel 2016 | The St. Regis Doha |
|---|---|
| Al Bustan Rotana, UAE | |
| Al Faisaliah Hotel, Saudi Arabia | |
| Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi | |
| Jumeirah Emirates Towers, UAE |
| Middle East's Leading Luxury Hotel Brand 2016 | Jumeirah |
|---|---|
| Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | |
| Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | |
| St. Regis Hotels & Resorts |
| Middle East's Leading Luxury Suites Hotel 2016 | Al Faisaliah Suites, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, UAE | |
| Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha, Qatar |
| Middle East's Leading Luxury Villa Resort 2016 | Zaya Nurai Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
|---|---|
| Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, UAE | |
| Royal Pavilion Villas by Qasr Al Sarab, Abu Dhabi, UAE | |
| Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman |
| Middle East's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2016 | The Ascott Limited |
|---|---|
| Frasers Hospitality | |
| Gloria Hotels & Resorts | |
| JA Resorts & Hotels | |
| Jannah Place | |
| Oakwood |
| Middle East's Leading Themed Resort 2016 | Sofitel Dubai The Palm, UAE |
|---|---|
| Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, UAE | |
| Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, Qatar | |
| Desert Palm PER AQUUM Dubai |
Meetings & Conventions
Other
Spa
Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
| Middle East's Leading Business Travel Agency 2016 | dnata |
|---|---|
| Kanoo Travel | |
| Omeir Travel Agency, UAE | |
| Regency Travel & Tours, Qatar | |
| Safar Travel & Tourism | |
| SNTTA Travel & Tours |
| Middle East's Leading Corporate Travel Company 2016 | Orient Travel |
|---|---|
| Al Futtaim Travel | |
| Al Tayyar Travel Group | |
| Alshamel Travel | |
| dnata | |
| Kanoo Travel | |
| Regency Travel & Tours |
| Middle East's Leading Desert Safari Company 2016 | Platinum Heritage |
|---|---|
| Arabian Adventures | |
| Desert Adventures | |
| Desert Safari, Dubai | |
| Destination 360 | |
| Gulf Leisure | |
| Nuzhath Ideas |
| Middle East's Leading Destination Management Company 2016 | Orient Tours |
|---|---|
| 24 Degrees | |
| Arabian Adventures | |
| Body & Soul International | |
| Dakkak Group | |
| Gulf Dunes Dubai & Oman | |
| Royal Arabian |
| Middle East's Leading Online Travel Agency 2016 | Flyin.com |
|---|---|
| Al Tayyar Online | |
| HolidayMe | |
| Musafir.com | |
| Yamsafer |
| Middle East's Leading Tour Operator 2016 | Nirvana Travel and Tourism |
|---|---|
| Arabian Adventures | |
| dnata | |
| Emirates Holidays | |
| Regency Travel & Tours, Qatar | |
| Zahara Tours |
| Middle East's Leading Travel Agency 2016 | Regency Travel & Tours, Qatar |
|---|---|
| Al Rais Travel | |
| Al Tahadi Travel & Tours | |
| Alshamel Travel | |
| dnata | |
| Kanoo Travel | |
| Nirvana Travel and Tourism |
Travel Technology
| Middle East's Leading Airline Website 2016 | Emirates |
|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | |
| Gulf Air | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading Hotel Booking Solutions Provider 2016 | roomsXML |
|---|---|
| AxisRooms | |
| BookLogic | |
| HBSi | |
| ResNet World | |
| Sabre Hospitality Solutions | |
| Trawex |
| Middle East's Leading Travel ERP Technology Provider 2016 | QuadLabs |
|---|---|
| Global Innovations International | |
| Letosys | |
| Sage Middle East | |
| SAP Middle East & North Africa | |
| Travzilla |
| Middle East's Leading Travel Technology Provider 2016 | BookLogic |
|---|---|
| Amadeus | |
| EmQuest | |
| ISO Travel Solutions |
Water
| Middle East's Leading Cruise Line 2016 | Celebrity Cruises |
|---|---|
| Cunard Line | |
| Royal Caribbean International | |
| Silversea | |
| The World |
| Middle East's Leading Cruise Port 2016 | Mina Rashid, Dubai |
|---|---|
| Doha Port, Qatar | |
| Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Arabia | |
| Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain | |
| Port of Aqaba, Jordan | |
| Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman |
