World Travel Awards issues final call to vote ahead of South & Central America Gala Ceremony

9 June 2014 - London


Voters are being urged to cast their ballots ahead of the upcoming deadline for the World Travel Awards South & Central America Gala Ceremony.

World Travel Awards will head to Centro Cultural Itchimbía, Quito, Ecuador, on August 9th for the event, with voting scheduled to close on June 23rd.

World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke said: “Following a successful start to the year in Dubai our attention is now turning to August, when will host three more World Travel Awards events in quick succession.

“On August 9th we will welcome industry leaders to Quito, Ecuador, for the South & Central America Gala Ceremony; one of the most prestigious events in the calendar. World Travel Awards has been in close contact with the local tourism authorities and we can promise it will be a fabulous show.”

He added: “Ballot boxes will close in just two weeks, so it is vital you register now to make your opinions heard."

World Travel Awards is celebrating its 21st anniversary in 2014 and began its annual Grand Tour at the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai in May.

Athens, Greece, will also welcome World Travel Awards in August, for the Europe Gala Ceremony, while Anguilla will step up to host the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony later in the month.

Transcorp Hilton Abuja, in Nigeria, picks up the baton for the Africa Gala Ceremony in September, while The Oberoi, New Delhi, India, will host the Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony in October.

World Travel Awards then heads to the jewel of Moroccan tourism, Marrakech, for the Grand Final in November. 

A full list of the organisations competing for the prestigious trophies can be seen here:www.worldtravelawards.com/nominees/2014/south-america

Head over to the official World Travel Awards website and register to vote here:www.worldtravelawards.com/vote

World Travel Awards Gala Ceremonies are widely regarded as the best networking opportunities in the travel industry, attended by government and industry leaders, luminaries, and international print and broadcast media.

There is more information on the official website.


Notes to Editors

About World Travel Awards

World Travel Awards celebrates its 21st anniversary this year and is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade.

The organisation aims to celebrate those brands that are pushing the boundaries of industry excellence.

WTA’s global media partner network includes International New York Times, TV5Monde, CNBC Arabiya, Newsweek, Outlook Traveller, Travel & Leisure, Khaleej Times, Trade Arabia, TTN, Trav Talk India, Publituris, ASTA Network, Breaking Travel News, Travel Daily News International and Focus on Travel News.

This global media partner network has a monthly readership of 1.7 million and a TV audience reach of 90 million.

For more info about WTA’s South & Central Ceremony 2014 & bookings visit: www.worldtravelawards.com/event84

To download WTA logos visit: www.worldtravelawards.com/logo

About Quito Turismo

Quito Turismo, is the tourism board of the Ecuador´s capital. This public institution works with the Mayor of the city in order to develop the tourist industry in the Metropolitan District of Quito.

Quito Turismo works on different strategies that focus on:

- The supporting to the entrepreneurship in tourism projects for the community
- The development of new tourism products that highlight the cultural and historic legacy of Quito
- The technical assistance in tourism skills to the private tourist sector
- The promotion of the city as a tourist destination in local, regional and international markets

For further information:

Address:  N79-39 Amazonas Av. and La Prensa Av. Bicentenario Convention Center. Quito-Ecuador
Telephone:   593-2-299-3300
Fax:              593-2-299-3341
Email:            [email protected]
Website:        www.quito.com.ec

Facebook (English): www.facebook.com/quitoturismoUK
Facebook (Deutsch): www.facebook.com/quitoturismoDE
Facebook (Español): www.facebook.com/quitoturismoES

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