World Travel Awards News
Travel Oscars makes Middle East Debut
The World travel Awards (WTA), the most prestigious awards ceremony in the travel industry calendar today, is making its debut in the Middle East with its first ever regional event on May 30th 2007 at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.
EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Coco Reef’s John Jefferis
By Ben KilbeyThe roof was raised in Barbados recently as the 11th World Travel Awards shook the stage at the Sherbourne Conference centre. Teems of hospitality giants dined on fine food and watched as an all-star cast of celebrity faces kept the crowd pleased with a patter of jokes and yarns. One familiar Caribbean hotelier was in exceptional good mood as his property - Coco Reef Resort in Tobago - picked up the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel accolade. John Jefferis, who has previously been named Caribbean Hotelier of the Year by the Caribbean Hotel Association, was extremely pleased to have won the sought after trophy. “I am very pleased to pick up this prestigious award - we have won many awards but I am particularly fond of this award as it is a global recognition.”
Robert Stewart: objective to open Ladera to the UK market
Ben Kilbey in LondonWith the World Travel Awards rapidly approaching - this year being hosted on the majestic Caribbean island of Barbados - the excitement is mounting. Ladera is nominated for St. Lucia’s Leading Hotel. Whilst at this years World Travel Market, Caribbean Travel News Editor Ben Kilbey, caught up with Ladera’s General Manager Robert Stewart to see how business is and see what it is that sets Ladera apart.
World Travel Awards - Winners Special: Sabre Holdings
Following the success of the World Travel Awards 2003, Internet Travel News brings you a winners-week special edition, complete with live photography and post-show interviews.Today we speak to Barbara Helzlsouer, Regional Director NYC, Sabre Holdings - “World’s Leading GGDS/CRS”.
World Travel Awards - Winners Special: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Following the success of the World Travel Awards 2003, Internet Travel News brings you a winners-week special edition, complete with live photography and post-show interviews.Today we speak to Jens Thraenhart, Director Internet Strategy, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, - “World’s Leading Hotel Group Internet Site”.