Middle East Nominees 2017
It is with great pleasure that we announce the Middle East nominees of the 24th annual World Travel Awards as*:
* Winners are listed first. All other nominees are listed alphabetically.
Air
| Middle East's Leading Airline - Business Class 2017 | Oman Air |
|---|---|
| Emirates | |
| Etihad Airways | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Royal Jordanian | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading Airline - Economy Class 2017 | Oman Air |
|---|---|
| Emirates | |
| Etihad Airways | |
| Kuwait Airways | |
| MEA - Middle East Airlines | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Royal Jordanian | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading Airline - First Class 2017 | Etihad Airways |
|---|---|
| Emirates | |
| Oman Air | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading Airline 2017 | Emirates |
|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | |
| Kuwait Airways | |
| MEA - Middle East Airlines | |
| Oman Air | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Royal Jordanian | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading Airline Brand 2017 | Emirates |
|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | |
| Kuwait Airways | |
| MEA - Middle East Airlines | |
| Oman Air | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Royal Jordanian | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading Airline Inflight Entertainment 2017 | Etihad Airways |
|---|---|
| Emirates | |
| Oman Air | |
| Qatar Airways |
| Middle East's Leading Airline Rewards Programme 2017 | 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 2017 | 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 2017 | Qatar Airways |
|---|---|
| Emirates | |
| Etihad Airways | |
| Kuwait Airways | |
| MEA - Middle East Airlines | |
| Oman Air | |
| Royal Jordanian |
| Middle East's Leading Low-Cost Airline 2017 | flynas |
|---|---|
| Air Arabia | |
| Felix Airways | |
| flydubai | |
| Jazeera Airways |
| Middle East's Leading Private Jet Charter 2017 | Royal Jet |
|---|---|
| ExecuJet | |
| NasJet | |
| Saudia Private Aviation |
Attraction
| Middle East's Leading Theme Park 2017 | Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, UAE |
|---|---|
| Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, UAE | |
| IMG Worlds of Adventure, UAE | |
| LEGOLAND® Dubai, UAE | |
| MOTIONGATE Dubai, UAE |
Car
| Middle East's Leading Business Car Rental Company 2017 | Hertz |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Europcar | |
| Sixt | |
| Thrifty |
| Middle East's Leading Car Rental Company 2017 | Europcar |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Hertz | |
| Sixt | |
| Thrifty |
| Middle East's Leading Chauffeur Company 2017 | Al Farrad Car Rental Company |
|---|---|
| Funsho Signature Limousines | |
| Le Tour Dubai | |
| Time & Motion Executive Services |
Cruise
| Middle East's Leading Cruise Line 2017 | Celebrity Cruises |
|---|---|
| Cunard | |
| Royal Caribbean International | |
| Silversea | |
| The World |
| Middle East's Leading Cruise Port 2017 | 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 |
Destination
| Middle East's Leading Beach Destination 2017 | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
|---|---|
| Dubai | |
| Fujairah | |
| Kuwait | |
| Oman | |
| Qatar | |
| Ras Al Khaimah |
| Middle East's Leading Business Travel Destination 2017 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | |
| Amman, Jordan | |
| Doha, Qatar | |
| Dubai | |
| Kuwait City, Kuwait | |
| Manama, Bahrain | |
| Muscat, Oman |
| Middle East's Leading Destination 2017 | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | |
| Bahrain | |
| Fujairah | |
| Jordan | |
| Kuwait | |
| Oman | |
| Qatar | |
| Ras Al Khaimah | |
| Saudi Arabia | |
| Sharjah |
| Middle East's Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2017 | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | |
| Doha, Qatar |
General
| Middle East's Leading Tourism Development Project 2017 | Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE |
|---|---|
| Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE | |
| The Pearl Island, Qatar | |
| Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Middle East's Responsible Tourism Award 2017 | Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority | |
| National Ferries Company | |
| Platinum Heritage |
Hospitality
| Middle East's Leading Lifestyle & Hospitality Development Project 2017 | Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
|---|---|
| Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE | |
| Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE | |
| Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Hotels & Resorts
| Middle East's Leading Airport Hotel 2017 | Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai, UAE |
|---|---|
| Doha Marriott Hotel, Qatar | |
| Dubai International Hotel, UAE | |
| Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, UAE |
| Middle East's Leading All-Suite Hotel 2017 | Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai |
|---|---|
| BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana - Dubai, UAE | |
| Jannah Marina Bay Suites, Dubai | |
| Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha, Qatar |
| Middle East's Leading Budget Hotel Brand 2017 | Citymax Hotels |
|---|---|
| Courtyard by Marriott | |
| Four Points by Sheraton | |
| Holiday Inn | |
| ibis | |
| Ramada Hotels | |
| Rove Hotels |
| Middle East's Leading Green Hotel 2017 | Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa |
|---|---|
| Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai | |
| Gloria Hotel, Dubai | |
| Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman |
| Middle East's Leading Luxury Desert Resort 2017 | Al Wadi Desert, Ras Al Khaimah, a Ritz-Carlton Partner Hotel, UAE |
|---|---|
| Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai, UAE | |
| Desert Nights Camp, Oman |
| Middle East's Leading Luxury Hotel Brand 2017 | Jumeirah |
|---|---|
| Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | |
| Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | |
| St. Regis Hotels & Resorts |
| Middle East's Leading Luxury Suites Hotel 2017 | Al Faisaliah Suites, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE | |
| Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha, Qatar |
| Middle East's Leading Luxury Villa Resort 2017 | 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 Residential Resort 2017 | Al Nakhla Residential Resort, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Al Rayyan Village, Qatar | |
| California Resort, Saudi Arabia | |
| Dolphin Village Muscat, Oman |
| Middle East's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2017 | The Ascott Limited |
|---|---|
| Frasers Hospitality | |
| Gloria Hotels & Resorts | |
| JA Resorts & Hotels | |
| Oakwood |
| Middle East's Leading Sports Resort 2017 | The Meydan Hotel, Dubai |
|---|---|
| Aspire Zone, Qatar | |
| Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, UAE | |
| JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubai, UAE |
| Middle East's Leading Themed Resort 2017 | Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa |
|---|---|
| Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, UAE | |
| Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, Qatar | |
| Desert Palm Resort and Hotel, Dubai, UAE |
Meetings & Conventions
Other
Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
| Middle East's Leading Business Travel Agency 2017 | dnata |
|---|---|
| Kanoo Travel | |
| Nirvana Travel and Tourism | |
| Omeir Travel Agency, UAE | |
| Regency Travel & Tours, Qatar | |
| Safar Travel & Tourism | |
| SNTTA Travel & Tours |
| Middle East's Leading Desert Safari Company 2017 | Platinum Heritage |
|---|---|
| Arabian Adventures | |
| Desert Adventures | |
| Desert Safari Dubai | |
| Destination 360 | |
| Gulf Leisure | |
| Nuzhath Ideas |
| Middle East's Leading Online Travel Agency 2017 | Flyin.com |
|---|---|
| Al Tayyar Online | |
| HolidayMe | |
| Musafir | |
| Rehlat | |
| Saudia Holidays | |
| Trip XOXO | |
| Yamsafer | |
| Zeeyarah.com |
| Middle East's Leading Tour Operator 2017 | Nirvana Travel and Tourism |
|---|---|
| Arabian Adventures | |
| dnata | |
| Emirates Holidays | |
| Regency Travel & Tours, Qatar | |
| Zahara Tours |
| Middle East's Leading Travel Agency 2017 | Regency Travel & Tours, Qatar |
|---|---|
| Al Rais Tours & Holidays | |
| Alshamel Travel | |
| dnata | |
| Kanoo Travel | |
| Nirvana Travel and Tourism | |
| Star Alliance Iraq |
Travel Technology
| Middle East's Leading Airline Website 2017 | Emirates |
|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | |
| Gulf Air | |
| Qatar Airways | |
| Saudia |
| Middle East's Leading B2B Travel Provider 2017 | TBO Holidays |
|---|---|
| Flyin.com | |
| Hotels Pro | |
| Nirvana Travel and Tourism | |
| OTB Travels | |
| RezLive.com |
| Middle East's Leading Hotel Booking Solutions Provider 2017 | roomsXML |
|---|---|
| AxisRooms | |
| BookLogic | |
| HBSi | |
| ResNet World | |
| Sabre Hospitality Solutions | |
| Trawex |
| Middle East's Leading Travel ERP Technology Provider 2017 | QuadLabs |
|---|---|
| Global Innovations International | |
| Qtech Software | |
| Sage Middle East | |
| SAP Middle East & North Africa | |
| Travzilla |
| Middle East's Leading Travel Technology Provider 2017 | Amadeus |
|---|---|
| BookLogic | |
| EmQuest | |
| ISO Travel Solutions | |
| Nirvana Travel and Tourism |
