World Travel Awards reveals global winners in Doha

30 November 2013 - Doha - Qatar

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The 2013 World Travel Awards Grand Final took place at a glittering Gala Ceremony at La Cigale Hotel in Doha, Qatar on November 30th 2013.

The industry’s elite - including chief executives of leading travel companies, government ministers and tourism board chiefs - travelled from around the globe to join guests of honour HE Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums Authority, and Sheikh Jassim bin Abdul Aziz Al-Thani to celebrate the very best travel and tourism brands.

Guests of the gala event, hosted by Turkish broadcaster Ece Vahapoglu, were treated to exclusive live performances from Lebanese artiste Maya Diab, dance group Enana and electric violinist Micah.

World Travel Awards celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade, celebrating those companies, organisations and brands that are pushing the boundaries of industry excellence in product and service.

Winners on the night included Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts, which was voted “World’s Leading Hotel Brand”, while JW Marriott Marquis Dubai was named “World’s Leading New Hotel” and “World's Leading Hotel” went to Burj Al Arab.

“World's Leading Spa Resort” was awarded to Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Dubai.

In the destination categories, Kenya triumphed with “World’s Leading Safari Destination”, “World’s Leading Culinary Destination” was captured by Peru, while “World’s Leading Golf Destination” was awarded to Portugal.

World Travel Awards reveals global winners in Doha

Dubai won the coveted “World’s Leading Destination” trophy in a week which saw the destination chosen as the first Middle Eastern city to host of the 2020 World Expo.

Voters from around the world selected Etihad Airways as “World’s Leading Airline” while AirAsia was voted “World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline”.

From the travel technology sector, highlights included Expedia who were voted “World's Leading Online Travel Agency Website” and Marriott Hotels & Resorts, who were awarded “World’s Leading Hotel Brand Website”.

It was also an evening of celebration for Qatar, with Doha being named “World's Leading Business Travel Destination” for the third year running. The St. Regis Doha was named “World's Leading Business Hotel”, while “World's Leading Hotel & Residences” was awarded to W Doha Hotel & Residences. “World's Leading Travel Agency” went to Regency Travel & Tours, “World's Excellence in Service Award” to La Cigale Hotel and “World's Leading Villa” to the Royal Villa at Sharq Village & Spa.

Graham Cooke, president and founder, World Travel Awards said: “We are proud to have held these awards in Doha, showing our continued support for innovative development of tourism in this region.

He added: “The Grand Final is a very competitive evening for our World Travel Awards nominees from all over the world, and these  particular winners continue to serve as an example of the most luxurious and innovative brands with unique hospitality products and services.

“Tonight’s recipients strive to set the highest possible bar to raise the standards of excellence in travel and tourism and they carry these accolades into 2014 with pride and passion.”

For a complete list of winners visit www.worldtravelawards.com/winners.

 

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Media Centre: www.worldtravelawards.com/media

Winners: www.worldtravelawards.com/winners

Event Details: www.worldtravelawards.com/event77

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Hailed as ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’, World Travel Awards celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade and aims to celebrate those brands that are pushing the boundaries of industry excellence.

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