World & Caribbean Awards Ceremony 2008 - Event Programme

World & Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2008

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WelcomePresident of the World Travel Awards15th World Gala Ceremony

It gives me a tremendoushonour to welcome you to the2008 Grand Final of the WorldTravel Awards, here on theparadise island of Providenciales,Turks & Caicos.

Now in our 15th year, the WorldTravel Awards is driven by arelentless quest for excellence –seeking out those travelcompanies and organisationsthat are doing more thananyone else to further thecustomer experience.

Our quest for travel excellencecontinually evolves, and this yearwe have hosted regional finals inseven continents, including ourfirst ever ceremonies dedicatedto South America andAustralasia. We also held ourinaugural Green Awards tohonour leaders in sustainabletourism. Tonight sees theculmination of the competitionas our regional winners go headto head to be voted the verybest travel organisations in theworld.

We are honoured to return toTurks and Caicos to host ourGrand Final 2008, as well as ourCaribbean Ceremony for the

region’s finest. These idyllicislands capture the very spirit ofour awards – their uniquecombination of overwhelmingnatural beauty, state-of-the-artfacilities and an infectiouscommunity spirit is the envy ofthe tourism world.

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort &Spa, in particular, is abenchmark for our industry – itbalances the demand for growthand leading-edge facilities witha vehement respect for itsnatural surroundings. Openingnext month, the Italian Villagewill take holidaying in theCaribbean to a whole new level,and redefine the ultimate familyholiday experience.

Our industry has faced achallenging year, but it is inthese economically turbulenttimes that the businessdynamics of quality, value formoney and innovation separatea good travel brand from aworld-class one. The individualsand organisations gathered heretonight are living proof thatwinners dig deep, innovate andgrow stronger when faced withadversity.

Congratulations to all thosepeople who are receiving awardsand to those that have madethis evening possible.Celebrating and promotingexcellence and innovation in thetourism and travel trade is thespirit of this global galaextravaganza – so please enjoyyourselves with this in mind, forwe value your tremendousachievements and what youhave done for our industry.

Thank you all for being here withus on this very special evening.

Sincerely yours,

Graham E. CookePresident and FounderWorld Travel Awards

Dear friends,

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WelcomePremier Turks andCaicos Islands15th World Gala Ceremony

Against the backdrop of the‘World’s Leading Beach 2007’,the Turks and Caicos Islandshosts the 15th Annual WorldTravel Awards.

A very warm and tropicalwelcome is extended to all ourvisitors and friends joining in the2008 World Travel Awardscelebrations. The Governmentand people of the ‘Beautiful byNature’ Turks and Caicos Islandsare delighted to host such anevent that “acknowledges andcelebrates those organizationsthat make the greatestcontribution to the travel andtourism industry worldwide”.This week we celebrate with ourtourism partners from aroundthe globe who have establishedstandards of excellence thathave made the travel andtourism industry beneficial forall.

The Turks and Caicos Islands,one of the best kept secrets inthe world, continues to developa world-class destination with allassociated amenities thatenable us to remain in the‘evoke set’ of destinations interms of services, facilities andattitudes. We pride ourselves in

the historic and cultural legaciespassed on from our ancestors,and we cherish our innatecharacteristics of being friendly,fun, persistent and qualityoriented. We strongly believethat our focus on theeducational, physical and socialdevelopment of our peopleenhances this valuable resourceand strengthens our tourismindustry. We commit toensuring that each visitor andeach friend experiencessomething that is uniquely Turksand Caicos Islands, somethingthat will be etched in their mindsfor a lifetime.

I congratulate each of you asyou celebrate yourachievements, and I wish you apleasant stay in paradise, homeof the 15th Annual World TravelAwards.

Sincerely yours,

Hon. Michael MisickPremier Turks and Caicos Islands

Dear friends,



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In time, everyone will discover the beauty of Turks & Caicos. But for now, this magnificent paradise still remainsthe last of the Caribbean’s unspoiled islands. The incomparable beaches. Quaint exclusive boutique properties.And the most incredible scuba diving in the world. If you’ve got the urge to take your family and loved ones on a vacation they’ll never forget, go to Turks & Caicos. Fast. Before everyone else on the planet does.

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Escape to the extraordinary.

Exceptional cuisine at renowned

Grace’s Cottage, exotic wellness at

Thalasso Spa and wedding bliss,

all uniquely Point Grace.

Join us.

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CONDE NAST TRAVELER 2007 - Best Atlantic Hotel (2nd)WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 - Caribbean’s Leading Boutique Hotel

WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2006, 2007 - Turks & Caicos’ Leading Boutique HotelCONDÉ NAST TRAVELER - “2005, 2006 & 2008 Gold List” World’s Best Places to Stay

CONDÉ NAST JOHANSENS 2006, 2007, 2008 - “Recommended Hotel”EXPEDIA 2008 - Insiders’ Select

EXCLUSIVELY AT POINT GRACE

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Date: 2nd December 2008Venue: Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort

Villages & SpaLocation: Providenciales, Turks & Caicos

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Cocktail Reception: 19.00Gala Dinner & Show: 20.00Carriages: 23.00

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Travel industry'sequivalent tothe Oscar's....”Wall Street Journal

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World Travel AwardsCelebrating 15 Years of ExcellenceWorld Travel Awards is the most prestigious, comprehensiveand sought after awards programme in the global traveland tourism industry.

Established in 1993 to acknowledgeand celebrate excellence in all sectorsof the industry, World Travel Awardsare recognised as the hallmark ofexcellence, with the winners settingthe benchmark to which all othersaspire. The Wall Street Journalrecently heralded the World TravelAwards as the "travel industry'sequivalent to the Oscars".

World Travel Awards is proud of itsimpartial nature and thecomprehensive process of its votingprogramme. Votes are cast by anaudience of 167,000 travel agentsand tourism professionals from 198participating countries. Voted for byindustry peers, this level ofaccountability makes winning anaward the greatest form ofrecognition in the travel business.

Attended by the industry’s keydecision makers and figure heads,World Travel Awards brings togetherall corners of the globe and all areasof travel and tourism to celebrateboth individual success and thecollective achievements of theindustry.

The World Travel Awards attracts an unprecedented amount of both trade and consumer media coverage spearheaded by BBC World - our global media partner - whose coverage spans a global audience of over 274 million.

In recognition of "15 Years of Excellence", World Travel Awards has expanded its portfolio by adding a Grand Tour of Regional Awards to recognise winners in their own territory.

Turks & Caicos is our final stop afterwe visited Africa, Australasia, Asia,North America, Europe, SouthAmerica and Dubai. 2009 will seeanother exciting Grand Tour takeWorld Travel Awards across the globe.

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Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa will debut a

brand-new all-suite Italian Village. The new Italian Village will

add 162 spectacular two-bedroom “family” suites was crafted

for families. The new village will feature its own lobby, four

new gourmet dining options, 7,000 sq. ft. of retail space and

a brand new 45,000 sq. ft. waterpark, which will be ten times

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Caribbean! All family suites will include luxurious bedrooms

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Elegant bathrooms will showcase white carrara marble wall tiles,

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glass mosaic accents, whirlpool tubs and rain head showers.

The suite’s second bedroom will cater specifically to kids with

bunk beds, an XBOX 360® game console, multifunction game

table, vanity unit with basin and mirror and a plasma TV. The

children’s room’s décor will feature sand dollar prints on pillows

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AboutWorld Travel Awards

In its fifteenth year, the WorldTravel Awards acknowledgesand celebrates thoseorganisations who have madethe greatest contribution tothe global tourism and traveltrade. It also recognises thosewho are driving the industryto greater heights andinnovation.

Attended by top executives ofwinning companies, the WorldTravel Awards ceremonies arehighly regarded andestablished as forums thatbring together all areas oftravel and tourism inrecognition and celebration oftheir achievements.

With votes being cast entirelyonline by 167,000 travelagencies and professionals inover 198countriesworldwide, it isa trulycomprehensiveand independent survey. In2007 the number of peoplevoting was up by 12 percentcompared to 2006.

For the tourism trade, winninga World Travel Award is morethan an award, it is a personaland reliable endorsementfrom thethousands ofprofessionals fromaround the globe.

This level of accountabilitymakes it one of the highestaccolades in the travelbusiness and is why the awardceremony is broadcast by BBCWorld (British BroadcastingCorporation) and othernetworks to over 254 millionhouseholds worldwide andattended by the industry'sglobal decision makers.

The World Travel Awards hascontinuously evolved,expanding the number of

awards as theindustry has grown.There are now over1,000 differentcategories - an

understandable numberseeing how the industry hasdiversified and given the factthat there were over 3,600

different nominees this year.

In response to increasingglobal concern over

environmental issuesand climatic change,the World TravelAwards introducedGreen Categories to

the award scheme in 2007 toreward those companies whoexcel in ecologically friendlypractices.

The prestigious awardsscheme is also evolving withthe new media age and isnow more accessible via theweb and social networkingsites. Video clips andinterviews from the pastceremonies are now availableon a YouTube channel thathas now been launched atwww.youtube.com/worldtravelawards.

To celebrate the 15th Birthdayof World Travel Awards, the2008 Grand Tour is biggerthan ever before, with moreexciting destinations and adazzling array of star studded

events. Kicking off inspectacular style in Durban,then onto Sydney, Shanghai,Orlando, Poprad and Rio deJaneiro and Dubai beforearriving here in Turks & Caicosfor our Grand Finale.

This year independent votingby the industry will again seekout those companies whoexcel in the world of traveland tourism. The industry isconstantly moving forwardand evolving and World TravelAwards continue to honourthe best that the world has to offer.

www.worldtravelawards.com

Driving theindustry togreater heightsand innovation”

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The History


1994 Hollywood 1995 New York 1996 Las Vegas

1998 Bahamas 1999 London 2000 Jamaica

2002 St Lucia 2003 New York 2004 Barbados

2006 Turks and Caicos

1997 New York

2001 Malaysia

2005 London

2007 Regional Events Turks and Caicos

Middle East & Africa Europe & Green Americas Asia, Australasia & Indian Ocean

Grand Finale

World Travel Awards - honouring excellencein tourism worldwide since 1994


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Now your clients can experience the wonder of the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and come home to wonderful luxuries at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. Guest rooms featuring Westin’s Heavenly Bed®. 17 world-class restaurantsand lounges. 5 swimming pools. The Balinese-themed Mandara Spa. Not to mention complimentary Disney transportation, on-site Disney character dining and Extra Magic Hours benefit at Walt Disney World® Theme Parks. With so much to offer, it’s no surprise that travel agents worldwide voted us North America’s Leading Resort.

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Menu

Poached Duck Foie Gras Torchon, Fig and Prune Marmalade, Pan Brioche

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Menu & Wine

Assorted flavored breads from the Caribbean, Mediterranean,Italy and France

Coconut Bread, Olive Bread, Herb Foccacia and Viennois

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Lobster and Conch Gazpacho with Lemon and Lime Oil

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Duo of Salmon

Beetroot Cured and Confit Salmon with Citrus Salad and KetaCaviar

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Intermediate Italian

Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Ceps, Chanterelles andCaramelized Shallots

Sage Foam and Pignolia’s

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Crusted Loin of Lamb with Herb Puree, Roasted Artichokes,Baby Aubergine

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Tenue de Soirée

Grand Cru Chocolate Mousse with Almond and RaspberryCompote

Grand Chocolate Petit Four Display

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Carr, Sauvignon Blanc (California)

Ruffino Chianti (Italy)

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Africa Awards Ceremony11th May 2009ICC Durban

Coinciding with INDABA 9-12 May at the ICC Durban

North America & Caribbean Awards Ceremony18th May 2009Miami

Coinciding withPOWOW 16-20 May

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Thank you to our partners

We wish to express oursincere gratitude to ourpartners and supportersTurks & Caicos Islands,Beaches Turks & CaicosResort Villages & Spa, BBCWorld News, Khaleej Times,World.Mobi and BreakingTravel News for theircommitment and supportwhich made the event sucha success.



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World Travel AwardsTeam

President & Founder Graham E. Cooke

Senior Vice President David Falcon

Group Vice PresidentKevin Taylor

Executive Vice President &Event Director Manon Han

Directors, Global Business Rupert DanielsSion Rapson

PR Director Jane Larcombe

Financial Director Xiaolan Tang

Commercial Director Christopher Frost

Head of BusinessDevelopment Max Miller

Marketing Manager, SouthAmericaAntonio Castro Neves

Sales Executives Prakash Lathia

PR ExecutiveCristina Onodi

Event ManagerSusan Mundy

Event Organising ExecutiveShannon Hopkins

Sponsorship & Event ManagerJames Wall

Marketing ManagerKate Brewer

Editors Anton Strack Alex Lewis

Official Photographers Mark Hakanson Gareth Morris

E-Commerce Managers Kelly Footit Hayden Pitout

Web Team Ben Roberts George Cooke Joe McCannTom Fogarty

Creative Director Mike Gibas

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