World Travel Awards News
Jumeirah Expands Presence in the Maldives
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has signed an agreement with Xanadu Holdings Private Limited to manage Jumeirah Meradhoo, a new five star deluxe resort located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, south of the Malé Atoll.
World Travel Awards names the greatest travel triumphs of the Noughties
The dawn of space tourism, the launch of Tripadvisor, online check-in, and jetting off to Dubai for sun and shopping, are among the greatest travel triumphs of the Noughties, according to the World Travel Awards.
Rory McIlroy signs new 3-Year Sponsorship Deal with Jumeirah
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a new 3-year sponsorship deal with the 20-year-old golfing phenomenon Rory McIlroy.
Final call for 2010 World Travel Awards nominations
The entry deadline for the 2010 World Travel Awards has been extended by two weeks to 14 February. The organisers report that this year is set to be the most hotly-contested yet and that there had been a record number of entries, ranging from household travel brands to newly-launched boutique products, all vying to scoop the highest accolade in travel.
Savoy Sharm comes out top
The Royal Savoy has been voted No.1 for Relaxation & Spa in Sharm El Sheikh and 6th in the world rankings by TripAdvisor, the internet service for travellers.
Royal Caribbean emerges strong from downturn
The cruise industry has been given a boost by Royal Caribbean posting a strong set of quarterly results and a bullish outlook for 2010. The cruise giant also said Oasis of the Seas - the world’s largest cruise ship - has proved a huge hit with customers.
Jumeirah to Manage 5 Star Hotel in Bangkok
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has been appointed by Country Group (Thailand) to manage a luxury hotel in the heart of Bangkok.
World Travel Awards goes mobile
World Travel Awards has teamed up with leading mobile web development company, World Mobi, to create a state-of-the-art mobile site, worldtravelawards.mobi. The innovative mobile site provides mobile users with everything they need to know about WTA – all live, using just their mobile handset.
The Jumeirah Regatta Sails into its Ninth Year with a Record Number of Competitors
The Jumeirah Regatta, now in its ninth year, will be taking place from 29th - 30th January, welcoming cruisers, dinghies, foiling moths and catamarans from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman in a sailing race off Dubai’s coastline.
Jumeirah wins major travel awards in the US and Europe
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has received four further awards from the travel industry.
London’s Grosvenor House to be sold
The “For Sale” sign is going up on London’s iconic Grosvenor House Hotel following a sharp rebound in the capital’s commercial property sector. Its owner, government-funded Royal Bank of Scotland, is hoping to raise £600-£700m in a bid to rebuild its balance sheet.
Is your travel product world class?
The World Travel Awards has opened its self nomination process for its 2010 Grand Tour, inviting leading organisations to enter themselves in the most prestigious awards in the travel industry.