World Travel Awards News
WTA Africa nominees announced
Nominees for the Africa World Travel Awards have been announced, with over 400 top travel brands competing to be named as the best of the best. The winners of the Africa & Indian Ocean Ceremony will be announced at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa on Wednesday July 7th 2010 – with voting now open.
Etihad launches UAE’s first Iraq service
Etihad Airways is to commence flights from its hub in Abu Dhabi to Baghdad on 26 April 26, and will become the first airline in the UAE to fly to Iraq.
Simon Young, Executive Head Chef, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Receives Honorary Fellowship
Simon Young, Executive Head Chef at Jumeirah Carlton Tower, has been awarded the accolade of Honorary Fellow for his contribution to the faculty of professional studies at Thames Valley University.
India prepares for travel triumph
India’s rapid ascent to tourism stardom has been acknowleged by the record number of local brands nominated in this year’s World Travel Awards. Companies in with a chance of picking up the highest accolade in travel and tourism include the Indian Maharaja for “Asia’s Leading Luxury Train”, and the Taj Lake Palace for “Asia’s Leading Resort”.
Oman Air nominated for World Travel Award
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been nominated in the ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline’ category of the prestigious World Travel Awards 2010.
Madinat Jumeirah wins Dubai Quality Award
Madinat Jumeirah, part of Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, received recognition for its commitment to quality and business excellence at today’s Annual Business Excellence Awards Ceremony.
World Travel Awards kicks off at ATM
More than a thousand of the Middle East’s greatest travel companies are set to battle it out for a prize at the World Travel Awards next month. With industry stars in Dubai for the Arabian Travel Market, WTA will host its gala event on May 3rd – offering operators a chance to scoop the world’s most coveted accolade.
Oman Air nominated for World Travel Awards
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been nominated in the ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline’ category of the prestigious World Travel Awards 2010.
Fun with the Fishes at Wild Wadi Waterpark
Wild Wadi Waterpark has partnered with Belhabala Group, the local franchisee of FISHO, to launch The Fish Spa, a new and fun alternative health and beauty treatment.
Qatar adds South American services
Qatar Airways has confirmed that it will begin daily flights to Brazil and Argentina from 24 June 210, marking the airline’s first online operations to South America.
World Travel Awards unveils 2010 Grand Tour
The World Travel Awards has unveiled the host destinations for its 2010 Grand Tour. After a rigorous selection procedure, Dubai, Johannesburg, Orlando, Antalya, New Delhi and Rio de Janeiro have all emerged victorious.
Jumeirah appoints new General Managers
Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has announced the appointment of two new General Managers for hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.