World Travel Awards News

TAM is awarded the World Travel Awards
TAM (NYSE: TAM, BOVESPA: TAMM4) was elected, for the second consecutive time, the best airline in South America (South America’s Leading Airline) at the World Travel Awards. Considered the “Oscars of the Travel Industry”, the award establishes companies in the tourism, hospitality and aviation worldwide.

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority Voted ‘World’s Leading Tourist Board’
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), which manages, helps develops and promotes the tourism industry in the Arabian Gulf emirate, has been voted ‘World’s Leading Tourist Board’ in the biggest polling undertaken in the World Travel Awards’ 16-year history. Over 180,000 industry professionals voted.

World Travel Awards 2009 Grand Final winners announced
Etihad, Virgin Atlantic, Visa, India Tourism, TUI Travel and Silversea Cruises were amongst companies who triumphed during the World Travel Awards Grand Final that was staged at Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel in London’s Mayfair last night.

Justin Ultee, Marketing Manager, Vila Joya @ WTA Grand Final 2009
BTN interviews Justin Ultee, Marketing Manager, Vila Joya on winning World’s Leading Boutique Hotel at the 16th annual World Travel Awards staged at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Hotel in London

Graham Clubb, UK Chairman, Viking River Cruises @ WTA Grand Final 2009
BTN interviews Graham Clubb, UK Chairman, Viking River Cruises on winning World’s Leading River Cruise Operator at the 16th annual World Travel Awards staged at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Hotel in London

Carly Reed, Head of Public Relations, Universal Orlando, Florida @ WTA Grand Final 2009
BTN interviews Carly Reed, Head of Public Relations, Universal Orlando, Florida on winning World’s Leading Theme Park at the 16th annual World Travel Awards staged at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Hotel in London

Brett Callaghan, Managing Director, Totally Barbados @ WTA Grand Final 2009
BTN interviews Brett Callaghan, Managing Director, Totally Barbados on winning World’s Leading Travel Destination Website at the 16th annual World Travel Awards staged at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Hotel in London

George Cohen, Managing Director, Saxon Boutique Hotel & Spa @ WTA Grand Final 2009
BTN interviews George Cohen, Managing Director, Saxon Boutique Hotel & Spa on winning World’s Leading Boutique Hotel at the 16th annual World Travel Awards staged at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Hotel in London

Pierre Delvaux, CEO, Thanda Private Game Reserve @ WTA Grand Final 2009
BTN interviews Pierre Delvaux, CEO, Thanda Private Game Reserve on winning World’s Leading Luxury Lodge at the 16th annual World Travel Awards staged at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Hotel in London

Paul Johannes, Vice President Commercial Europe, Qatar Airways @ WTA Grand Final 2009
BTN interviews Paul Johannes, Vice President Commercial Europe, Qatar Airways on winning World’s Leading Airline Business Class at the 16th annual World Travel Awards staged at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Hotel in London

Michel van Gessel, Managing Director, Oceanwide Expeditions @ WTA Grand Final 2009
BTN interviews Michel van Gessel, Managing Director, Oceanwide Expeditions on winning World’s Leading Polar Expedition Operator at the 16th annual World Travel Awards staged at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Hotel in London

Robert Marek, Executive Assistant General Manager, Mardan Palace @ WTA Grand Final 2009
BTN interviews Robert Marek, Executive Assistant General Manager, Mardan Palace on winning World’s Leading Luxury Resort at the 16th annual World Travel Awards staged at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Hotel in London