World Travel Awards News
Starwood shines bright at World Travel Awards
The Westin Grand Cape Town has taken the title of “Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Hotel” at the 2010 World Travel Awards Ceremony, whilst Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa walked away with the awards for “Africa’s Leading Luxury Hotel”, “Africa’s Leading Spa Resort” and “South Africa’s Leading Spa Resort”.
Mantis raises the bar
South Africa’s Mantis Collection has consolidated its position as one of the world’s leading luxury hospitality brands by walking away with two top prizes at the World Travel Awards in Johannesburg. BTN finds out more about the group’s unique collection of worldwide properties.
Namibia’s Aupindi scoops travel oscar
Dr Tobie Aupindi, the Managing Director of Namibia Wildlife Resorts, has scooped the blue-riband “Africa’s Tourism Personality for the Year” at the World Travel Awards in Johannesburg.
Sheraton Pretoria Hotel Is the New Talk of the Town
On Wednesday, 7 July 2010, the 5-star Sheraton Pretoria Hotel was presented with the “Oscars” of the travel and tourism industry excelling as the winner of the World Travel Awards for the category of “Leading Business Hotel in South Africa” at the Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony that took place in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Regent scoops top WTA award
The Regent has walked away with the World Travel Award for “Africa’s Leading Apartment Hotel” at a glittering ceremony in South Africa. The Johannesburg-based property fought off stiff competition from across the continent, with director Cori Terblanche picking up the prize last night.
Anantara Dhigu Resort Scoops WTA win
Anantara Dhigu Resort and Spa, Maldives has been awarded as the Maldives’ Leading Villa prize at the prestigious World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony held in Johannesburg.
Jumeirah gives a royal welcome with London’s latest luxury
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury international hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has added a new dimension to the London scene.
African travel sparkles
South Africa swept the board at the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in Johannesburg, attended by over 1,000 senior industry leaders. Meanwhile Mauritius, Seychelles and the Maldives scooped a number of key awards for the Indian Ocean.
Hussein Salem, Owner, Jolie Ville Golf & Resort Sharm El Sheikh @ WTA AF IO 2010
Egypt’s Leading Convention Resort Egypt’s Leading Golf Resort
George Cohen, General Manager, Shambala Game Reserve @ WTA AF IO 2010
Africa’s Leading Hotel Africa’s Leading Suite: Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite South Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel
George Argyropoulos, Managing Director, Cruises International @ WTA AF IO 2010
Indian Ocean’s Leading Cruise Line Africa’s Leading Cruise Line
Jean Adolphe, PR & Marketing Rep, Maradiva @ WTA AF IO 2010
Mauritius’ Leading Resort