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Karan Kalsi, executive director, Swahili Beach

Karan Kalsi, executive director, Swahili Beach

17 October 2013 Videos

Karan Kalsi, executive director, Swahili Beach, Kimidar Tours talks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony hosted at Safari Park Hotel & Casino Nairobi, Kenya on 16th October 2013.

World Travel Awards celebrates in Kenya

World Travel Awards celebrates in Kenya

Tourism insiders at the annual World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony are celebrating in Kenya this evening after the winners were revealed at the Safari Park Hotel & Casino in Nairobi. Hundreds of travel leaders from across the continent were in attendance, as the best travel, tourism and hospitality organisations were recognised for their outstanding achievements.

Safari Park Hotel, Kenya, welcomes World Travel Awards

Safari Park Hotel, Kenya, welcomes World Travel Awards

Leading travel brands from across the continent are set to complete in the first World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony later today, as Kenya steps up to host the event for the first time. The event will be staged at the world-renowned Safari Park Hotel & Casino and will acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of the leading travel brands and products in the African hospitality industry.

Banyan Tree recognised by World Travel Awards

Banyan Tree recognised by World Travel Awards

14 October 2013 Hotel News Travel Events News

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has had two of its resorts recognised at the recent World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2013. Banyan Tree Bangkok and Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel in Luang Prabang, Laos, were honoured at the ceremony, which took place at Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa in Dubai.

Accessible and responsible travel fourth day focus at WTM

Accessible and responsible travel fourth day focus at WTM

13 October 2013 Press Release Travel Events News

Travel businesses failing to take into account the disabled market are missing out on up to £80 billion of potential spend. The headline figure was discussed at the fourth and final round table conversation which was organised by The Travel Tech Show at WTM and Amadeus and focused on disabled and responsible travel.

Malaysia Airlines takes top World Travel Awards title

Malaysia Airlines takes top World Travel Awards title

Malaysia Airlines has been voted ‘Asia’s Leading Airline’ at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony, beating 11 other big name full service carriers. On hand to receive the honour at the event was Malaysia Airlines’ director of customer services, Dato’ Mohd Salleh Ahmad Tabrani, along with four uniformed staff.

Korean Air recognised by World Travel Awards

Korean Air recognised by World Travel Awards

Korean Air has been was awarded the prestigious accolade of Asia’s Leading Airline First Class, for the fourth year running, at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2013. Voted by both travel professionals and consumers worldwide, the World Travel Awards represent the ultimate achievement, recognised globally as the foremost acknowledgement of excellence in product and services.

WTA Asia & Australasia Report

WTA Asia & Australasia Report

8 October 2013 Videos

Phil Blizzard reports on the World Travel Awards - Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2013 hosted by Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa. In the report he talks to HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Jean Francois Laurent, GM, Anantara Dubai and many award winners - including Bill Heinecke, Founder, CEO & Chairman, Minor Group.

Chris Booth, Managing Director, Seabreeze Resort Samoa

Chris Booth, Managing Director, Seabreeze Resort Samoa

8 October 2013 Videos

Chris Booth, Managing Director, Seabreeze Resort Samoa, Samoa’s Leading Hotel talks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony hosted at the Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa on 1st October 2013.

Dr Zhussupov Erik, Director General, Incom Astana

Dr Zhussupov Erik, Director General, Incom Astana

8 October 2013 Videos

Dr Zhussupov Erik, Director General, Incom Astana talks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony hosted at the Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa on 1st October 2013.