World Nominees 2016
It is with great pleasure that we announce the World nominees of the 23th annual World Travel Awards as*:
* Winners are listed first. All other nominees are listed alphabetically.
Air
| World's Leading Air Travel Service Provider 2016 | Swissport |
|---|---|
| Aviapartner | |
| dnata | |
| Groundforce |
| World's Leading Airline - First Class 2016 | Etihad Airways |
|---|---|
| American Airlines | |
| British Airways First | |
| Cathay Pacific | |
| Emirates | |
| Korean Air | |
| Malaysia Airlines | |
| Qantas | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Singapore Airlines | |
| Virgin Atlantic |
| World's Leading Airline Alliance 2016 | Oneworld |
|---|---|
| SkyTeam | |
| Star Alliance |
| World's Leading Airline Inflight Entertainment 2016 | Hainan Airlines |
|---|---|
| Air Canada | |
| Cathay Pacific | |
| Emirates | |
| Etihad Airways | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Singapore Airlines | |
| Virgin Atlantic |
| World's Leading Charter Airline 2016 | Thomas Cook Airlines |
|---|---|
| EuroAtlantic Airways | |
| Finnair | |
| Germania | |
| Miami Air International | |
| Thomson Airways | |
| TUI fly |
| World's Leading Inflight Service 2016 | AirAsia |
|---|---|
| Air Canada | |
| American Airlines | |
| Etihad Airways | |
| Japan Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| Qantas | |
| Singapore Airlines | |
| Thai Airways |
| World's Leading Low-Cost Airline 2016 | AirAsia |
|---|---|
| Air Arabia | |
| easyJet | |
| fastjet | |
| flydubai | |
| flynas | |
| JetBlue | |
| Jetstar Airways | |
| Kulula | |
| Mango | |
| Norwegian | |
| Ryanair | |
| Southwest Airlines | |
| West Air |
| World's Leading Luxury Flight Services Provider 2016 | Royal Jet |
|---|---|
| Joy Jet | |
| NetJets | |
| VistaJet | |
| XOJET |
| World's Leading Most Efficient Low-Cost Airline 2016 | West Air |
|---|---|
| Air Arabia | |
| AirAsia | |
| easyJet | |
| flydubai | |
| flynas | |
| JetBlue | |
| Jetstar Airways | |
| Kulula | |
| Mango | |
| Norwegian | |
| Ryanair | |
| Southwest Airlines |
| World's Leading Private Jet Charter 2016 | Deer Jet |
|---|---|
| American Jet | |
| Asia Jet | |
| ATSA | |
| Blue Star Jets | |
| ElJet | |
| NetJets | |
| Private Jet Charter | |
| Privé Jets | |
| Royal Jet | |
| Skytime Jets | |
| SVG Air |
| World's Leading Seaplane Operator 2016 | Seaborne Airlines |
|---|---|
| Air Whitsunday | |
| Harbour Air | |
| Kenmore Air | |
| Seawings | |
| Sydney Seaplanes | |
| Trans Maldivian Airways |
Attraction
| World's Leading Caribbean Attraction Company 2016 | Island Routes Caribbean Adventures |
|---|---|
| Chukka Caribbean Adventures | |
| Majestic Tours |
Car
| World's Leading Business Car Rental Company 2016 | Sixt |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Europcar | |
| Hertz | |
| National |
| World's Leading Car Rental Company 2016 | Hertz |
|---|---|
| Alamo | |
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Europcar | |
| National | |
| Sixt |
| World's Leading Green Transport Solution Company 2016 | Europcar |
|---|---|
| Eurostar | |
| Nature Air, Costa Rica | |
| Shanghai Maglev Transportation Development Company, Chins |
| World's Leading Luxury Car Rental Company 2016 | Sixt Luxury Cars |
|---|---|
| AAA Luxury & Sport Car Rental | |
| Avis | |
| Beverly Hills Rent-A-Car | |
| Prestige Luxury Rentals |
| World's Leading Luxury Chauffeur Service 2016 | Sixt Limousine Service |
|---|---|
| Brunel | |
| Carey | |
| Elite Car & Chauffeur Service | |
| Imperial Global Chauffeur Service | |
| Tristar Worldwide |
Destination
| World's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2016 | Chile |
|---|---|
| Australia | |
| Canada | |
| Ecuador | |
| Japan | |
| New Zealand | |
| Thailand | |
| USA |
| World's Leading City Break Destination 2016 | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Cape Town, South Africa | |
| Dubai | |
| Lima, Peru | |
| Lisbon, Portugal | |
| Lyon, France | |
| Medellin, Colombia | |
| Orlando, Florida, USA | |
| Sydney, Australia |
| World's Leading Cruise Destination 2016 | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Dubai | |
| Lisbon, Portugal | |
| Maldives | |
| Miami, USA | |
| Seychelles | |
| Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Sydney, Australia | |
| The Bahamas | |
| Venice, Italy |
| World's Leading Culinary Destination 2016 | Peru |
|---|---|
| Australia | |
| China | |
| France | |
| India | |
| Italy | |
| Japan | |
| Malaysia | |
| Mexico | |
| Spain | |
| Thailand | |
| USA |
| World's Leading Cultural City Destination 2016 | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
|---|---|
| Beijing, China | |
| London, England | |
| New York City, USA | |
| Paris, France | |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Rome, Italy | |
| Sydney, Australia | |
| Venice, Italy |
| World's Leading Dive Destination 2016 | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Belize | |
| Cayman Islands | |
| Fiji | |
| Great Barrier Reef, Australia | |
| Mauritius | |
| Mozambique | |
| Seychelles | |
| Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt | |
| Zanzibar, Tanzania |
| World's Leading Festival & Event Destination 2016 | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Cape Town, South Africa | |
| Da Nang City, Vietnam | |
| London, England | |
| Montreal, Canada | |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Seoul, South Korea | |
| Sydney, Australia |
| World's Leading Green Destination 2016 | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Belize | |
| Costa Rica | |
| Fiji | |
| Maldives | |
| Norway | |
| Peru | |
| Seychelles |
| World's Leading Honeymoon Destination 2016 | Seychelles |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | |
| Barbados | |
| Fiji | |
| Jamaica | |
| Maldives | |
| Maui, Hawaii, USA | |
| Mauritius | |
| Napa Valley, California, USA | |
| Paris, France | |
| Saint Lucia |
| World's Leading Safari Destination 2016 | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Botswana | |
| Namibia | |
| South Africa | |
| Tanzania | |
| Uganda | |
| Zambia | |
| Zimbabwe |
| World's Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination 2016 | Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
|---|---|
| Chumbe Island Coral Park, Tanzania | |
| Tetepare, Solomon Islands | |
| Vamizi Island, Mozambique |
| World's Leading Wedding Destination 2016 | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Dubai | |
| Las Vegas, USA | |
| Saint Lucia | |
| The Bahamas |
General
| World's Leading Integrated New Development 2016 | Mall of Qatar |
|---|---|
| Ginza Tokyo Plaza, Japan | |
| Mall of Scandinavia, Sweden | |
| Solaire Resort & Casino, Philippines |
| World's Leading Tourism Development Project 2016 | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
|---|---|
| Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE | |
| Saadiyat Island, UAE | |
| The Palm Jumeirah - Nakheel, Dubai, UAE | |
| The Pearl Island, Qatar |
Hospitality
| World's Ultimate Service Award in Hospitality 2016 | Rosewood Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Vietnam | |
| La Cigale Hotel, Qatar | |
| Maharajas’ Express | |
| Oman Air | |
| Star Clippers |
Hotels & Resorts
| World's Leading Airport Resort 2016 | Hulhule Island Hotel, Maldives |
|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, USA | |
| Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, Thailand | |
| Jetwing Beach, Sri Lanka |
| World's Leading All-Inclusive Company 2016 | Sandals Resorts International |
|---|---|
| AMResorts | |
| Barceló Hotel Group | |
| Club Med | |
| Excellence Resorts | |
| Karisma Hotels & Resorts | |
| Occidental Hotels & Resorts | |
| Riu Hotels & Resorts |
| World's Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort Brand 2016 | Beaches Resorts |
|---|---|
| Club Med | |
| Dreams Resorts & Spas | |
| rex resorts |
| World's Leading Budget Hotel Brand 2016 | Citymax Hotels |
|---|---|
| Four Points by Sheraton | |
| Holiday Inn Express | |
| Novotel | |
| Premier Inn |
| World's Leading Corporate Hotel Brand 2016 | Millennium & Copthorne |
|---|---|
| Hilton Hotels & Resorts | |
| Hyatt | |
| InterContinental Hotels & Resorts | |
| Westin Hotels & Resorts |
| World's Leading Corporate Resort 2016 | Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi, UAE |
|---|---|
| Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, Greece | |
| Hotel Giardino di Costanza, Sicily | |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey, California, USA |
| World's Leading Entertainment Resort 2016 | Forte Village Resort, Italy |
|---|---|
| Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic | |
| Galaxy Macau | |
| MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | |
| The Venetian, Las Vegas |
| World's Leading Entertainment Resort Brand 2016 | All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotels |
|---|---|
| Caesars | |
| MGM Resorts International | |
| Paramount Hotels & Resorts |
| World's Leading Exclusive Retreat 2016 | Lake Kora, New York, USA |
|---|---|
| Little Kulala, Namibia | |
| Lodge at The Hills, New Zealand | |
| North Island, Seychelles | |
| The Point Resort, USA |
| World's Leading Hospitality Company 2016 | Katara Hospitality |
|---|---|
| Carlson | |
| Hilton Worldwide | |
| Hyatt Hotels Corporation | |
| Jumeirah Group |
| World's Leading Hotel Alliance 2016 | Leading Hotels of the World |
|---|---|
| Boutique Hotels of the World | |
| Five Star Alliance | |
| Global Hotel Alliance | |
| Great Hotels of the World | |
| Small Luxury Hotels of the World |
| World's Leading Hotel Loyalty Programme 2016 | Marriott Rewards |
|---|---|
| Hilton HHonors | |
| Hyatt Gold Passport | |
| IHG Rewards Club | |
| Le Club AccorHotels | |
| Starwood Preferred Guest |
| World's Leading Hotel Service Award 2016 | Sofitel Dubai Downtown, UAE |
|---|---|
| Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, France | |
| The Beverly Hills Hotel, USA | |
| The Savoy, United Kingdom |
| World's Leading Ice Hotel 2016 | ICEHOTEL, Sweden |
|---|---|
| Arctic SnowHotel, Finland | |
| Hôtel de Glace, Canada | |
| Hotel of Ice, Romania | |
| Kirkenes Snowhotel, Norway |
| World's Leading Landmark Resort 2016 | Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, UAE |
|---|---|
| Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas | |
| Marina Bay Sands, Singapore | |
| Sun City Resort, South Africa | |
| The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel, Macau |
| World's Leading Luxury Boutique Hotels Collection 2016 | Mantis Collection |
|---|---|
| Epoque Hotels | |
| Mr & Mrs Smith | |
| Preferred Boutique | |
| Small Luxury Hotels of the World | |
| TemptingPlaces | |
| The Hotel Specialist |
| World's Leading Luxury Hotel Brand 2016 | Oberoi Hotels & Resorts |
|---|---|
| Dorchester Collection | |
| Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | |
| Jumeirah | |
| Mandarin Oriental | |
| One&Only Resorts | |
| Raffles Hotels & Resorts | |
| The Luxury Collection |
| World's Leading Luxury Leisure Resort 2016 | Conrad Algarve, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort, Thailand | |
| Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi | |
| Emperors Palace, South Africa |
| World's Leading Luxury Sports & Villa Resort 2016 | Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| Forte Village Resort, Italy | |
| Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies | |
| Half Moon, Jamaica | |
| La Manga Club, Spain |
| World's Leading New Island Resort 2016 | Meliá Braco Village, Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Moskito Island, British Virgin Islands | |
| Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles | |
| The St. Regis Langkawi, Malaysia |
| World's Leading New Resort 2016 | aaaVeee Nature's Paradise, Maldives |
|---|---|
| Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites, a Luxury Collection Resort | |
| Studio City Macau |
| World's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2016 | Frasers Hospitality |
|---|---|
| BridgeStreet | |
| Citadines Apart'hotel | |
| Meriton Serviced Apartments | |
| Oakwood | |
| The Ascott Limited |
| World's Leading Themed Hotel 2016 | Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, China |
|---|---|
| Chimelong Hotel, China | |
| Henn-na Hotel, Japan | |
| ICEHOTEL, Sweden | |
| nhow Berlin, Germany | |
| Panda Hotel, Hong Kong | |
| Treehotel, Sweden |
| World's Leading Underwater Hotel Restaurant 2016 | Sea @ Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas |
|---|---|
| Ithaa Undersea Restaurant @ Conrad Maldives Rangali Island | |
| Subsix @ PER AQUUM Niyama, Maldives |
Meetings & Conventions
Other
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Safari
| World's Leading Luxury Safari Company 2016 | Twiga Tours |
|---|---|
| &Beyond | |
| Abercrombie & Kent | |
| Sabi Sabi | |
| Singita | |
| Wilderness Safaris |
Short-Term Rentals
| World's Leading Villa Collection 2016 | Mantis Owners Collection |
|---|---|
| HomeAway | |
| James Villa Holidays | |
| Villa Plus | |
| Villas.com |
Spa
| World's Leading Medical Wellness & Spa Operator 2016 | VAMED Vitality World |
|---|---|
| Deyle Management | |
| Kannewischer |
Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
| World's Leading Adventure Tour Operator 2016 | Mantis Extreme |
|---|---|
| Explore! | |
| G Adventures | |
| Intrepid Travel | |
| Island Routes Caribbean Adventures | |
| Tucan Travel |
| World's Leading Business Travel Agency 2016 | American Express Global Business Travel |
|---|---|
| Carlson Wagonlit Travel | |
| dnata | |
| FCM Travel Solutions | |
| Safar Travel & Tourism | |
| Superdestino | |
| Travel with Flair | |
| Turismo Pecom |
| World's Leading Cruise Travel Agent 2016 | Cruise.co.uk |
|---|---|
| Crown Cruise Vacations | |
| Cruises.com | |
| The Cruise Line | |
| Thomas Cook |
| World's Leading Extreme Adventure 2016 | Bear Grylls Survival Academy |
|---|---|
| Fjellborg Arctic Journeys | |
| Nomads of the Seas | |
| Okavango Horse Safari | |
| Sam McConnell Desert Expeditions | |
| White Desert |
| World's Leading Green Tour Operator 2016 | Kuoni |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica Expeditions | |
| Exodus Travels | |
| Explorandes | |
| Greenway Nature Tours | |
| Tribes Travel |
| World's Leading Integrated Tourism Group 2016 | HNA Tourism Group |
|---|---|
| Carlson Wagonlit Travel | |
| Cox & Kings | |
| Sundio Group | |
| Thomas Cook | |
| Transat | |
| TUI Group |
| World's Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2016 | Nirvana Travel and Tourism |
|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Kent | |
| Adventures by Disney | |
| Cox & Kings | |
| Elegant Resorts | |
| Hayes and Jarvis | |
| Kuoni Group | |
| OV Holidays | |
| Travcoa |
| World's Leading Online Travel Agency 2016 | Rovia |
|---|---|
| Booking.com | |
| ebookers.com | |
| eDreams | |
| Expedia | |
| Flightsite.co.za | |
| Flyin.com | |
| Opodo | |
| Orbitz | |
| Priceline | |
| Travelocity | |
| Travelstart |
| World's Leading Travel Club 2016 | DreamTrips |
|---|---|
| AAA | |
| The Travel Club | |
| UNISON Travel Club | |
| World Vacations Club |
Water
| World's Leading Ferry Operator 2016 | DFDS Seaways |
|---|---|
| Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry, New Zealand | |
| Brittany Ferries | |
| Interislander | |
| Irish Ferries | |
| Minoan Lines | |
| P&O Ferries | |
| Stena Line | |
| Tallink Silja Line |
| World's Leading Green Cruise Line 2016 | MSC Cruises |
|---|---|
| Blount Small Ship Adventures | |
| Crystal Cruises | |
| Holland America Line Inc | |
| Lindblad Expeditions | |
| Sea Cloud Cruises | |
| Star Clippers |
| World's Leading Luxury Sailing Cruise Company 2016 | Windstar Cruises |
|---|---|
| Seafarer Cruises | |
| Star Clippers |
| World's Leading Small Ships Cruise Line 2016 | American Cruise Lines |
|---|---|
| Quark Expeditions | |
| Star Clippers | |
| The Yachts of Seabourn Cruise Line |
| World's Leading Specialist Cruise Line 2016 | Voyages of Discovery |
|---|---|
| Quark Expeditions | |
| Star Clippers | |
| Swan Hellenic | |
| Windstar Cruises |
