World Travel Awards News
Malaysia’s ultimate private hideaway
The Sheraton Langkawi Beach combines the overwhelming beauty of a Malaysian island paradise with the ultimate in sumptuous hospitality. It has just scooped “Malaysia’s Leading Resort” at the 2009 World Travel Awards, so what can we expect in 2010?
Meet the man behind the world’s best airline: James Hogan, Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is on a roll, having won “World’s Leading Airline” at the World Travel Awards 2009 Grand Final, capping a year in which it has continued to expand its network at a relentless pace. BTN met its chief executive, James Hogan, to find out more about the man behind the world’s leading airline, and what he has planned for 2010.
Jumeirah to manage new city hotel in Hangzhou, China
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has been appointed to manage a luxury hotel in the Yangtze River Delta tourism hub of Hangzhou, China.
Travel experts reward Avis with highest praise at World Travel Awards
Avis Rent A Car has received multiple accolades at the 2009 World Travel Awards, described as the ‘Oscars’ of the global travel and tourism industry.
Ayana named Asia’s Leading Luxury Resort following rebranding
AYANA Resort and Spa Bali has been awarded Asia’s Leading Luxury Resort at the World Travel Awards 2009, just months after rebranding under management of the world’s top hoteliers.
Leela Bangalore recognised as India’s Leading Business Hotel
The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore has won the World Travel Award for India’s Leading Business Hotel for the third consecutive year.
Jumeirah Bab Al Shams to Celebrate Five Years of Desert Magic with a Family Carnival
On Saturday December 5, Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa will be celebrating its fifth anniversary by inviting residents of the U.A.E. to a family carnival.
Jumeirah to Manage City Hotel in Panama
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has been appointed by Grupo Mall, developer of residential and mixed-use projects throughout Spain and Mexico, to manage a luxury hotel in Panama City.
Wild Wadi’s Swim Burj Al Arab raises AED200,000 in Aid of MSF
Wild Wadi’s 8th annual Swim Burj Al Arab was a huge success as a record breaking 600 people swam around Burj Al Arab this morning and raised more than Dh200,000 for the charity Médecins Sans Frontières.
Europcar rewarded at the World Travel Awards
Europcar has been named the World’s Leading Car Rental Company, at the 2009 World Travel Awards ceremony in London, following its title of Europe’s Leading Car Rental Company in Portugal on October 17.
Adem Kaya, Director, Calista Luxury Resort, Turkey @ WTM 2009
BTN interviews Adem Kaya, Director, Calista Luxury Resort, Turkey at London’s World Travel Market, November 2009
Adventures by Disney named ‘World’s Leading luxury Tour Operator’
Adventures by Disney (AdventuresbyDisney.com), provider of high-end family travel experiences, was named World’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator and North America’s Best Luxury Tour Operator by the 2009 World Travel Awards