World Travel Awards News
Abu Dhabi GP to overtake last year’s success
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November is expected to provide an even greater tourism boost to the fast-growing emirate than the inaugural event last year, according to the latest predictions from the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority.
Sandals’ Adam Stewart to present keynote at WTM
Adam Stewart, CEO of Sandals Resorts and one of the travel industry’s youngest and most inspirational leaders is to take WTM World Responsible Tourism Day’s HOTseat. The 29-year-old follows in the prestigious footsteps of travel heads such as Ed Fuller of Marriott and Peter Long of TUI Travel.
Swiss hospitality at its finest
Switzerland is synonymous with quality, reliability and hospitality. These qualities form the cornerstone of the incredible, Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore, which has been nominated for “Asia’s Leading Business Hotel” in the 2010 World Travel Awards.
Dubai International overtakes JFK Airport
Dubai International Airport, voted “World’s Leading Airport” by the World Travel Awards, has overtaken JFK Airport in New York, in terms of capacity, for the first time.
India sets the scene for travel triumph
India is set to play host to the forthcoming World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Ceremony in what is expected to be the most keenly fought competition ever.
Delhi prepares for WTA Asia & Australasia
Delhi’s The Claridges has begun to prepare for the forthcoming World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Ceremony ahead of what is expected to be the most keenly fought competition ever. Set to take place on October 14th, the event will see more than 80 travel brands compete for recognition as the best in the industry.
Rixos Premium Belek to host WTA Europe
Rixos Premium Belek, Antalya on the Turkish Riviera has been chosen to host Europe’s most important travel and tourism event – the World Travel Awards. The Gala Ceremony, sponsored by Turkey’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, will take place on October 1st.
Mauritius tourism surges
Mauritius has experienced a surge in tourism revenues in the first half of the year, boosted by strong growth in visitor numbers from Asia, particularly in India. However its core European markets remained sluggish, due to ongoing financial woes across the continent plus the weakness of the Euro.
Hacienda Tres Ríos raises the green stakes
Since opening in November 2008, Mexico’s Hacienda Tres Ríos Resort has rapidly established a reputation as the ultimate green retreat. It has been nominated for “Mexico & Central America’s Leading Green Hotel” at the 2010 World Travel Awards in October.
Emirates Palace welcomes guest to the Ramadan Pavilion
Abu Dhabi’s iconic Emirates Palace is raising the hospitality bar not just in its native Arabia but across the world. The luxury hotel has unveiled its latest plans to welcome guests to the Emirates Palace Ramadan Pavilion for the holy month.
Etihad launches “all economy” service
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, is introducing its first “all economy” class aircraft into its fleet in October 2010. The launch aims to help the fast-growing carrier deliver an even more competitive product on key short-haul routes from its Abu Dhabi home base.
Jumeirah Group Enters Egypt
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has signed an agreement with Palm Hills Developments (PHD), one of Egypt’s premier developers, to manage Jumeirah Gamsha Bay Resort, a new five star deluxe resort located in PHD’s Palm Gamsha resort on the Red Sea, Egypt.