World Travel Awards News
Yasser Noman, Kuoni Destination Management, World’s Leading Destination Management Company, WTA 2011
Yasser Noman, Chief Executive Destination Management, Kuoni Destination Management, World’s Leading Destination Management Company, WTA Grand Final 2011
WTA Grand Final: The final countdown begins
The winners of the World Travel Awards Grand Final ceremony will be announced this evening at a spectacular gala ceremony that will take place in Qatar. The highly anticipated event will be staged at Katara Cultural Village, Doha’s ground-breaking new arts and exhibitions complex.
Industry leaders descend upon Qatar for World Travel Awards Grand Final
The world’s leading travel brands and tourism industry heads have begun to descend upon Qatar’s Doha as the final count down for the World Travel Awards Grand Final begins.
World Travel Awards to celebrate tourism excellent in Doha, Qatar
The travel brands which have shown the greatest strength amid the global economic uncertainty are to be acknowledged at the Grand Final of World Travel Awards. The event, the highlight of the tourism calendar, is being hosted in Doha in partnership with Qatar Tourism Authority on January 11th 2012.
Abu Dhabi International Airport reaches milestone
Abu Dhabi International Airport has achieved two major milestones this month, having become the first airport in the region to adopt IATA’s Fast Travel Programme to provide passengers with self service options, as well being the first airport to become Airport Carbon Accredited in Asia Pacific.
Qatar Executive celebrates end to successful 2011
Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division, Qatar Executive, has written another chapter in its success story following a year marked by fleet expansion, the introduction of its own dedicated maintenance hangar and a significant boost of its service portfolio. In the two years since its inception, Qatar Executive has built a solid foundation for its future development, rapidly becoming a lucrative business backed by the global expertise and track record of its award-winning parent carrier, Qatar Airways.
oneworld overcomes language barriers with new simplified Chinese website
oneworld.com is now available in simplified Chinese, with the new language choice added as part of a major overhaul to make the global airline alliance’s website even more customer-friendly and to take advantage of latest technology. oneworld is considered the World’s Leading Airline Alliance by the World Travel Awards.
Etihad Airways links with Sabre in $1bn technology deal
Etihad Airways has announced a deal valued at more than a $1 billion with aviation computer technology provider Sabre Airline Solutions. The result of an exhaustive selection process, the ten-year deal will see Etihad utilise cutting edge, integrated software across its reservations, inventory, marketing, planning, eCommerce, distribution and departure control operations.
Etihad Airways links with Avis for new frequent flier deal
Etihad Airways has confirmed a partnership with Avis EMEA enabling members of its loyalty programme - Etihad Guest - to earn Etihad Guest Miles when they rent cars from the industry giant. Etihad Guest members will also enjoy discounts at any of the international car hire company’s more than 5,100 outlets.
Kingfisher Airlines set to join oneworld in February
Kingfisher Airlines is set to become part of the oneworld airline alliance on February 10th 2012. It will be the first carrier from the subcontinent to join any of the global airline groups - and the first of three airlines to join oneworld in its biggest membership expansion drive for five years.
Palais Namaskar to join Leading Hotels of the World
Frédéric Picard, general manager of Palais Namaskar, Marrakech, has confirmed the latest Masterpiece Hotel from the Oetker Collection will join the prestigious properties that make up the Leading Hotels of the World portfolio. Leading Hotels of the World is considered the World’s Leading Hotel Alliance by the prestigious World Travel Awards.
Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa: The golfing superstar of the Middle East
The award-winning five star Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, situated on its own private 800 metre, palm lined beach, overlooking the golden shores of the Arabian Gulf, is considered the Middle East’s Leading Golf Resort by the prestigious World Travel Awards. Renowned for its relaxed holiday atmosphere, Jebel Ali is known as Dubai’s only true resort, because of its wide variety of offers and its wide range of leisure activities.