World’s greatest brands revealed at World Travel Awards Grand Final in India
12 December 2012 - New Delhi, India
World Travel Awards (WTA) has capped its year-long search for the most popular travel and tourism brands in the world with its glittering Grand Final Gala Ceremony in New Delhi, India, on 12th December 2012.
Organisations including Jumeirah, Starwood Hotels, Lufthansa, Korean Air, Royal Caribbean International and Kuoni walked off with top honours for their roles spearheading the global travel and tourism recovery.
The most important decision-makers in the industry attended the VIP ceremony, which was officially supported by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and hosted at The Oberoi, Gurgaon, New Delhi Capital Region, the new business and commercial district of Delhi NCR.
Etihad Airways continued its meteoric rise by being voted “World’s Leading Airline” and “World’s Leading Airline First Class”, following a milestone year that saw the UAE flag-carrier continue its journey as the fastest growing airline in history. Singapore Airlines won “World’s Leading Airline Business Class” and Lufthansa was named “World’s Leading Airline Economy Class”.
Hospitality categories included Dubai’s Burj al Arab (“World’s Leading Hotel”), Italy’s Forte Village Resort (“World’s Leading Resort”), InterContinental Hotels & Resorts (“World’s Leading Hotel Brand”), St. Regis Doha (“World’s Leading New Hotel”), and Atlantis The Palm, Dubai (“World’s Leading Landmark Resort”).
It was also an evening of celebration in India, with the nation seeing off the likes of Dubai, London, Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro to win the blue riband “World’s Leading Destination” award. Incredible India was voted “World’s Leading Tourist Board” in recognition of its part in raising international tourist arrivals.
The pivotal role of the luxury hospitality sector in spearheading India’s tourism revolution was acknowledged with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts voted “World’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand”.
Meanwhile, The Oberoi, Gurgaon consolidated its stature by being voted “World’s Leading Luxury Hotel” for the second consecutive year.
Destination winners included the Maldives (“World’s Leading Island Destination”), Mauritius (“World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination”) and Jamaica (“World’s Leading Cruise Destination”).
Other top awards included Europcar (“World’s Leading Car Hire”) Grosvenor House Dubai (“World’s Leading Business Hotel & Apartments”), and Dnata (World’s Leading Air Travel Service Provider”).
WTA is recognised worldwide as the ultimate travel accolade. Its 2012 Grand Tour featured regional heats in Dubai (UAE), Turks & Caicos Islands, The Algarve (Portugal) and Singapore, with the winners from these competing head-to-head at the Grand Final.
Graham Cooke, President & Founder, World Travel Awards, says: “The past year has continued to challenge every area of travel, tourism and hospitality. However our Grand Final winners have all demonstrated their world-class pedigree over this period, and are currently spearheading the global recovery of travel and tourism. In doing so they are also reinforcing our industry’s role as one of the mainstays of the global economy.”
“India in particular is playing a decisive role in generating new opportunities in travel and tourism, hence the decision to host our Grand Final in New Delhi. In less than a decade, the number of international tourists here has more than doubled, reflecting how travel and tourism is linked inextricably with the economic evolution of this new superpower.”
Dr. K. Chiranjeevi, Minister of State for Tourism, India, says: “It has been a tremendous honour for our nation to host the Grand Final of World Travel Awards, the highest accolade in travel and tourism. Tourists from the world over can find their destination or product of desire in India. We can proudly say that India is an incredible destination with range of products like nowhere else.”
Established 19 years ago, World Travel Awards is committed to raising the standards of customer service and overall business performance throughout the international tourism industry.
For more info visit:
* World Winners
* Travel Technology Winners
* Grand Final Gallery
Notes to Editors
About World Travel Awards
WTA’s global media partner network includes International Herald Tribune, CNBC Arabiya, Newsweek, Outlook Traveller, Travel & Leisure China, Khaleej Times, Trade Arabia, TTN, Trav Talk India, Publituris, ABTA Magazine, ASTA Network, Breaking Travel News, Travel Daily News International, Focus on Travel News, Passport Magazine and National Geographic Traveller.
This global media partner network has a monthly readership of 1.7 million and a TV audience reach of 90 million.
For further WTA press info contact Anton Santos:
t: +44 (0)20 7925 0000;
e: [email protected];
w: www.worldtravelawards.com
Incredible India
For more information about India visit: www.incredibleindia.org
About The Oberoi, Gurgaon
The Oberoi, Gurgaon, which opened in April, 2011, redefines the city hotel experience with a design philosophy of height, light and space. Spread over nine acres, the hotel features serene water bodies, a forested driveway and landscaped greens. The 202 rooms and suites of The Oberoi, Gurgaon are amongst the largest for city hotels around the world. Other unique features include luxurious suites with private heated pools, city's first 24-hour spa and an exclusive cigar lounge.
The Oberoi, Gurgaon is located in the prime business and shopping district of Gurgaon in the New Delhi National Capital Region and is a 15 minute drive from Delhi International Airport. The hotel is also within easy reach from the New Delhi city centre, major sightseeing destinations and most of the entertainment, shopping and recreation hubs in Gurgaon city.
For further info about The Oberoi, Gurgaon contact:
Akanksha Banerji, Manager – Communications
t: +91 124 2451234,
mb:+91 95829 44202,
e: [email protected]
Organisations including Jumeirah, Starwood Hotels, Lufthansa, Korean Air, Royal Caribbean International and Kuoni walked off with top honours for their roles spearheading the global travel and tourism recovery.
The most important decision-makers in the industry attended the VIP ceremony, which was officially supported by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and hosted at The Oberoi, Gurgaon, New Delhi Capital Region, the new business and commercial district of Delhi NCR.
Etihad Airways continued its meteoric rise by being voted “World’s Leading Airline” and “World’s Leading Airline First Class”, following a milestone year that saw the UAE flag-carrier continue its journey as the fastest growing airline in history. Singapore Airlines won “World’s Leading Airline Business Class” and Lufthansa was named “World’s Leading Airline Economy Class”.
Hospitality categories included Dubai’s Burj al Arab (“World’s Leading Hotel”), Italy’s Forte Village Resort (“World’s Leading Resort”), InterContinental Hotels & Resorts (“World’s Leading Hotel Brand”), St. Regis Doha (“World’s Leading New Hotel”), and Atlantis The Palm, Dubai (“World’s Leading Landmark Resort”).
It was also an evening of celebration in India, with the nation seeing off the likes of Dubai, London, Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro to win the blue riband “World’s Leading Destination” award. Incredible India was voted “World’s Leading Tourist Board” in recognition of its part in raising international tourist arrivals.
The pivotal role of the luxury hospitality sector in spearheading India’s tourism revolution was acknowledged with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts voted “World’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand”.
Meanwhile, The Oberoi, Gurgaon consolidated its stature by being voted “World’s Leading Luxury Hotel” for the second consecutive year.
Destination winners included the Maldives (“World’s Leading Island Destination”), Mauritius (“World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination”) and Jamaica (“World’s Leading Cruise Destination”).
Other top awards included Europcar (“World’s Leading Car Hire”) Grosvenor House Dubai (“World’s Leading Business Hotel & Apartments”), and Dnata (World’s Leading Air Travel Service Provider”).
WTA is recognised worldwide as the ultimate travel accolade. Its 2012 Grand Tour featured regional heats in Dubai (UAE), Turks & Caicos Islands, The Algarve (Portugal) and Singapore, with the winners from these competing head-to-head at the Grand Final.
Graham Cooke, President & Founder, World Travel Awards, says: “The past year has continued to challenge every area of travel, tourism and hospitality. However our Grand Final winners have all demonstrated their world-class pedigree over this period, and are currently spearheading the global recovery of travel and tourism. In doing so they are also reinforcing our industry’s role as one of the mainstays of the global economy.”
“India in particular is playing a decisive role in generating new opportunities in travel and tourism, hence the decision to host our Grand Final in New Delhi. In less than a decade, the number of international tourists here has more than doubled, reflecting how travel and tourism is linked inextricably with the economic evolution of this new superpower.”
Dr. K. Chiranjeevi, Minister of State for Tourism, India, says: “It has been a tremendous honour for our nation to host the Grand Final of World Travel Awards, the highest accolade in travel and tourism. Tourists from the world over can find their destination or product of desire in India. We can proudly say that India is an incredible destination with range of products like nowhere else.”
Established 19 years ago, World Travel Awards is committed to raising the standards of customer service and overall business performance throughout the international tourism industry.
For more info visit:
* World Winners
* Travel Technology Winners
* Grand Final Gallery
Notes to Editors
About World Travel Awards
WTA’s global media partner network includes International Herald Tribune, CNBC Arabiya, Newsweek, Outlook Traveller, Travel & Leisure China, Khaleej Times, Trade Arabia, TTN, Trav Talk India, Publituris, ABTA Magazine, ASTA Network, Breaking Travel News, Travel Daily News International, Focus on Travel News, Passport Magazine and National Geographic Traveller.
This global media partner network has a monthly readership of 1.7 million and a TV audience reach of 90 million.
For further WTA press info contact Anton Santos:
t: +44 (0)20 7925 0000;
e: [email protected];
w: www.worldtravelawards.com
Incredible India
For more information about India visit: www.incredibleindia.org
About The Oberoi, Gurgaon
The Oberoi, Gurgaon, which opened in April, 2011, redefines the city hotel experience with a design philosophy of height, light and space. Spread over nine acres, the hotel features serene water bodies, a forested driveway and landscaped greens. The 202 rooms and suites of The Oberoi, Gurgaon are amongst the largest for city hotels around the world. Other unique features include luxurious suites with private heated pools, city's first 24-hour spa and an exclusive cigar lounge.
The Oberoi, Gurgaon is located in the prime business and shopping district of Gurgaon in the New Delhi National Capital Region and is a 15 minute drive from Delhi International Airport. The hotel is also within easy reach from the New Delhi city centre, major sightseeing destinations and most of the entertainment, shopping and recreation hubs in Gurgaon city.
For further info about The Oberoi, Gurgaon contact:
Akanksha Banerji, Manager – Communications
t: +91 124 2451234,
mb:+91 95829 44202,
e: [email protected]
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