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The “Turismo do Oeste” (West Region ofPortugal) is a young but promising touristicdestination. It is located only 50 minutesdrive from Lisbon; it has excellent highways,mild weather throughout the year and has abeautiful natural rural landscape wherevineyards and orchards that stretch all theway to the sea can be appreciated. Insummary, it has all the necessary ingredientsof a truly international resort destination.

The fact that Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf &Beach Resort has been chosen to be host ofthe 2009 World Travel Awards European Galaceremony is not only a well-deservedrecognition of the pioneer spirit andachievements of this resort development, but is also a unique opportunity for theinternational projection of “Turismo do Oeste”.

The beautiful sandy beaches, the hundreds oflittle coves so typical of the Atlantic Coast,the culture inherited from all the people thatdeveloped this region, whose crown jewel isthe medieval town of Óbidos, the thermalwaters, the new cultural events, the museumsand, most of all, the modern golf resorts,make me believe that this region has animportant role in the projection of Portugal asa modern and versatile tourist destination inthe 21st century.

In my personal name, in the name of theorganization that I preside and in the nameof the councils and Tourism Companies of the“Turismo do Oeste”, I would like to welcomeyou to this event and thank you for yourpresence.

António Carneiro President of Turismo do Oeste

Welcome Turismo do OesteEurope Ceremony 2009

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WelcomePresident of the World Travel AwardsEurope Ceremony 2009

I am both delighted and honoured towelcome you to the World Travel AwardsEuropean Ceremony. This is the first time wehave hosted an event in Portugal. And whatan incredible part of the world! For me, theOeste region represents the very best ofPortugal – stunning and unspoilt beaches,medieval villages and world-class golf.

Tonight’s ceremony aims to showcase theOeste region to the global travel industry, anddemonstrate why it appears destined fortourism superstardom.

Over 500 of Europe’s leading brands havebeen nominated to win “a travel industryOscar”, and I am encouraged to find thatcompetition this year is hotter than ever. Wehave seen a huge flurry in votes ahead oftonight’s ceremony.

In spite of the challenging economic times, itshould make you all so proud to realise thatEurope’s leading brands are continuing toredefine what makes the ultimate travelexperience.

Our industry is under no illusions that thisyear is enforcing widespread strategic re-evaluations, both globally as well as here in Europe.

Yet these turbulent times are also beingwelcomed by the true travel leaders as anopportunity to rise above the parapet byturning adversity into opportunity. Andtonight’s winners all share this vision,entrepreneurial spirit and inner strength to succeed.

For winning a World Travel Award is theultimate travel accolade, the endorsement ofover 170,000 voting travel professionals willdemonstrate to both the travel industry andthe travel consumer that your brand stands ina class of its very own.

This evening is all about celebrating theincredible achievements of Europe’s travelindustry, and we are honoured to havegathered together under one roof theregion’s elite.

Congratulations to all award winners and alsoto those who have made this eveningpossible, in particular our hosts, StuartSwycher and the Praia D'El Rey Marriott Golf& Beach Resort, Pólo de Turismo do Oeste,Camara de Obidos, Bom Sucesso, TAPPortugal and ATL – Turismo de Lisboa.

Honouring and promoting excellence andinnovation in travel and tourism are why weare gathered all here – so please enjoyyourselves with this in mind, for we value yourincredible achievements and what you aredoing for our industry.

Thank you all for being here with us on thisvery special occasion, and we wish tonight’swinners the best of luck in the World TravelAwards Grand Final in London this November.

Sincerely yours,

Graham E. CookePresident and FounderWorld Travel Awards

Dear Travel Friends,

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WelcomePraia D’El Rey Golf & Beach ResortEurope Ceremony 2009

Over the past 12 years, Praia D’El Rey hasestablished itself as the pre-eminentresidential and leisure resort in the OesteRegion and in Portugal. One of the mainreasons behind this has been thededication shown by many of our employeeswho have worked extremely hard over theyears to make Praia D'El Rey famous for itsstandards of service and quality.

During these years, our aim has always beento create a special destination in a uniqueand privileged natural location. At the sametime, we have sought to create a sustainableand financially successful business modelwhich increases the satisfaction of customersas well as investors.

Today, I am proud that Praia D’El Rey hasbeen chosen to host the prestigious 2009World Travel Awards European Galaceremony, especially because this is the firsttime in 16 years that these awards havebeen celebrated in Portugal. This is animportant achievement for us and I amcertain that it will help maintain our profile asa leading international luxury resort.

I would like to thank the organisingcommittee of the World Travel Awards forpromoting an awards’ event that trulyrecognizes excellence in the world's travel andtourism industry, for providing a high-levelnetworking opportunity for senior executivesof major European travel companies,operators and destinations, and, of course, forchoosing us as hosts of this important event.

It is with great pleasure that I welcome allthe representatives of the European travelindustry who are present here today. Thankyou for coming and I hope you enjoy thisceremony and your visit to Praia D’El Rey. Stuart S. SwycherChairmanPraia D’El Rey Golf & Beach Resort

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The Algarve’s Mediterranean climate andglorious beaches has long made it Portugal’smost popular tourism region. But the countryalso has a rapidly rising star: the Oeste –boasting miles of glorious untouchedbeaches, incredible golf, and a rich medievalPortuguese culture.

Oeste, the Portuguese for west, stretches forover 200km along the ruggedly beautifulAtlantic coastline between Portugal’s twomain cities, Lisbon and Oporto, and taking inthe must-see medieval town of Óbidos.

Unlike more famous and populated regions inthe south of the country, here you candiscover pretty villages and a real Portugueseway-of-life amongst stunning coastal scenery,including some of the best beaches in Europe.So much of this area has yet to be discovered by the mass tourism market, guaranteeingyou a beach to yourself.

The landscape is indeed rather special,starting off from Castelo de Paiva, all the waydown south to Arruda dos Vinhos, you will beamazed by the picturesque fishing towns(Nazaré, Peniche, Ericeira) and the beautifullagoon of Óbidos that links to the stunningbeach of Foz do Arelho.

The weather is invariably one of perfect blueskies, providing the perfect backdrop foroutdoor activities including water sports,hiking or camping in the lush greensurrounding land. The balmy weather and the

white sandy beaches offer one of the choicesbetween practicing water sports and enjoyingthe calm life of the seaside.

Golf with a sea-view

While the Algarve is famous the world over forits golf, the lesser-known Oeste region israpidly earning a reputation too for its world-class fairways. The gentle rolling hills setagainst the backdrop of huge skies and deepoceans make this a golfer’s paradise.

The recent opening of the new Bom Sucessocourse near Praia D’El Rey is welcoming moreand more golfers from around Europe, asword spreads about the Donald Steel-designed course. The legendary SeveBallesteros has also designed some courses inthe pipeline.

Jewel of the Oeste

Set along a beautiful sandy beach less thanone hour from Lisbon, in an area of protectedrural landscape of rolling sand dunes and pinetree forests, Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf &Beach Resort epitomises the charm of theOeste region. With year-round sunshine, achampionship links golf course, luxuryaccommodation, world-class spa and a vastrange of outdoor activities, this is the bestholiday location under the sun.

It is luxury hotel that is worthy of a capitalcity, whilst overlooking a sandy beach on one

of Europe’s most serene and naturalcoastlines. Book into the resort’s spa andhealth club and get down to some seriousrelaxation therapy.

The resort also has much to offer outside itsgates. History is to hand, including nearbyPeniche, a pretty and unspoilt ancient fishingport, known for the sprawling landmarkfortress overlooking its harbour, as well assome of Portugal’s finest surfing.

But while the days are hot, the area aroundPraia D’El Rey is prized by sunbathers for itsempty, pristine beaches, especially those nearBaleal, a small island village five minutes fromthe resort.

Almost every town near Praia D’El Rey cantrace its history back to the 12th century butthe most famous is Óbidos, 15 minutes fromthe resort but a whole world away. Itsuntouched town centre is medieval in feel andmany of its buildings date back to the time ofthe Conquests, their whitewashed and ochrewalls and blue-framed windows and doorscrying out to be photographed.

Óbidos has dozens of restaurants, bars andcafes as well as open air opera in the old townsquare, music festivals and medieval feasts, aswell as its own chocolate festival.

Way out OestePortugal’s rising new starEurope Ceremony 2009

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In the spotlight: Stuart Swycher, Owner andPresident of the Resort, Praia D'El ReyMarriott Golf & Beach Resort

Stuart Swycher is one of the hospitalityindustry’s sharpest talents with an uncannyability to spot a potential development andmake it happen. As chairman of BelticoGroup, he developed Praia D’El Rey.

What inspired you to build Praia D’El Rey?SS: I first came across Praia D’El Rey in thelate 1980s. Back then there were just a fewhouses near the sea, no golf course and it wasa good 90 minutes from Lisbon. But all Icould see were the miles of sandy beaches,the natural dunes and the long hours ofsunshine. I could imagine that others, like me,would want to spend time in this place.

What originally attracted you to the Oeste region?SS: I had been to the Algarve often duringthe 1980s, but found it overdeveloped andexpensive. In the Oeste region, especiallyaround Obidos, I could see the potential tocreate a really integrated resort that wouldappeal to visitors, and it was obvious in theearly 1990s that the region would benefitmassively from the new motorway that wasbeing built.

Which aspects of the resort are you mostproud of and why?SS: I am particularly proud that Praia D’El Reyhas set the bench mark for professionaltourism development in the Oeste region. Weopened the Praia D’El Rey golf course in 1997and the Marriott hotel in 2003 and we havecreated hundreds of jobs in the localcommunity. I am also especially proud of theprofessionalism and high standards wemaintain throughout the resort.

How would you like the resort to evolve?SS: Praia D’El Rey Golf & Beach Resort isalmost complete – we have a few more golfvillas and beach houses to sell, but the resortis already very mature with a healthy resalesmarket and the golf course and hotel arerunning very successfully.

I am looking forward to beginning work onFalesia D’El Rey, a 230-hectare beachfrontsite very near Praia D’El Rey, where we wantto create another world-class golf course, twoboutique hotels and some spectacular homes.

What is your vision/definition of theultimate resort?SS: For me, it is “barefoot luxury”. I define theultimate resort by its staff and its attention todetail – everything looks effortless on thesurface but they have really thought abouthow guests want to spend their time, howthey want to eat, and how they want to feel.

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Praia d’El Rey Golf & Beach Resort (Marriott Hotel) | Óbidoswww.praia-del-rey.comTel. +351 262 905 005

The Westin CampoReal Golf Resort & Spa(Westin Hotel) | Torres Vedraswww.westin.com/camporealTel. +351 261 960 900

Golden Eagle, Residence & Golf Resort Rio Maiorwww.goldeneagle-golfresort.comTel. +351 243 940 040

Bom Sucesso Design, Leisure & Golf ResortÓbidoswww.bomsucesso.netTel. +351 262 965 310

Vimeiro Golf Resort (Golf Mar Hotel) | Torres Vedraswww.hotelgolfmar.comTel. +351 261 980 800

Botado Golf Club(Atlântico Golfe Hotel) | Penichewww.atlanticogolfehotel.comTel. +351 262 757 700

Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort(open 2011) | Óbidoswww.royalobidos.comTel. +351 262 960 241

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It has been just over a year since thecollapse of Lehman Brothers and theworld’s slide into recession.The effect on tourism across Europe has

been severe, with business travel reined in,holidaymakers opting to stay at home andlucrative international markets drying up.It is only now that the various industrysectors appeared to have plateaued and insome cases are reporting a return to growth.

AirlinesAs business travellers stayed away from thefront of the plane, premium trafficplummeted at the start of this year, bothintra-Europe and on transatlantic routes.However, by September the sharp dropsappeared to have levelled out.

British Airways’ non-premium trafficappeared to have turned the corner, with a0.7% increase compared to last year.However, premium traffic still continued tofall, by 7.9% compared to September 2008.Load factors also increased, by 2.4 points to 81.3%.The transatlantic routes continued to be

tricky for airlines to turn a profit and after amuch-trumpeted launch in 2008, BA’ssubsidiary OpenSkies was forced to pull itsloss-making Amsterdam-New York service.

By contrast, the airline defied all the nay-sayers and launched its all-business LondonCity to JFK service in late September.BA also launched a number of new leisure

routes from Gatwick and a business routefrom Heathrow to Las Vegas in October.

However, its attempts to form a mergerwith American Airlines and Iberia were onceagain blocked by the EU.There was just one high-profile airline

collapse in Europe this year, SkyEurope, aSlovakia-based low cost carrier, which at itspeak flew to 38 cities in 19 Europeancountries.It originally sought bankruptcy protection

in June, but limped on after finding newfunding, before ceasing operationssuddenly and without warning onSeptember 1.Alitalia meanwhile had yet another reprieve

at the start of the year when Air France-KLMstepped in to buy 25% of the company for€323 million. It then merged with Air Onethe next day and relaunched.

Lufthansa continued its buying spree, withthe purchase of both bmi and AustrianAirlines in September.

HotelsHotels suffered a particularly tough start tothe year, particularly at the top end of the market. The trend was predicted at the start of the

year with a report commissioned byAmadeus and conducted by the EconomistIntelligence Unit which predicted a “new ageof austerity” was dawning with travellerstaking fewer, shorter and cheaper businesstrips.As corporate budgets were frozen or

slashed many five star properties weretaken off corporate travel policies,prompting them to try and get themselvesre-categorised as four star hotels. Manywere also forced to close floors to savemoney as occupancy levels sunk to new lows.The budget brands benefited from this

downgrading, in particular Premier Inn,which announced it was spending £125mon building four new hotels at London’smain airports from Autumn 2011, two atHeathrow, one at Gatwick and one atStansted, creating a total of 1,570

Breaking Travel News World Report:Europe – ready for rebound?

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new rooms. Overall, hotels worldwide like airlines,

appeared to have weathered the worst ofthe storm and were beginning to see somesigns of pick up in September.A report by Deloitte predicted there will be

a slowdown in the rate of decline with a pickup in the last three months of next year.

Car rentalIn the past 12 months, almost 70% ofEuropean drivers have changed the waythey drive, as well as 60% using their carless often, especially for short distances,according to the Europcar Transportation &Mobility Observatory.The French and Portuguese have changed

their driving habits the most, atapproximately 94% compared with 90% forEuropeans as a whole.

In fact, some 40% of European drivers areconsidering doing away with theirhousehold car – more than double thenumber (18%) who said they wereconsidering that in the Observatory’s 2008 edition.As was the case last year, the primary

reason behind such a radical move remainsthe cost of ownership: 83% of respondentssaid they could be willing to do without a car

for financial reasons (up from 66% in2008), compared with 48% forenvironmental considerations.

So what alternative means oftransportation would Europeans use if theydon’t drive their cars? The survey revealsthat in terms of mobility strategies, 80% ofrespondents would first turn to publictransportation, followed by walking andcycling. For individual motorizedtransportation, car rental was the leadingalternative at 53% - and even 60% inFrance and Spain - followed by carpooling(48%), and two-wheeled motor vehicles (35%).“We launched our Observatory last year to

detect trends and anticipate needs intransportation and mobility across Europe,”noted Jehan de Thé, Europcar GlobalMarketing Director. “It has proven to be atimely decision. As the second editionshows, the economic crisis has promptedEuropeans to take stock of their realmobility requirements and the variousoptions available to meet them. Europeandrivers have already changed theirapproach significantly and are givingserious consideration to still more changes.”

BTN: How is tourism from the UK toPortugal faring?PNTO: Tourism has inevitably been hit bythe economic recession. Like most otherdestinations in the Eurozone, Portugal hasalso suffered from the devaluation of thesterling against the Euro in 2009. Takinginto account that 2008 was Portugal’sstrongest year ever in terms of tourism, it isinevitable that figures for 2009 will bedown.The Portuguese tourism industry is in a

strong position to weather the recession.Portugal has been a key destination for theBritish travel industry for many years now.Excellent links to and from the UK, goodtravel deals and great weather all yearround are crucial factors that will keep Britsvisiting our country despite challengingeconomic conditions.

BTN: What initiatives are in place tostimulate the tourism economy?PNTO: The tourism market is facing toughtimes across the whole of Europe. However,Portugal is committed to overcoming thesechallenges by investing in the promotion ofour country – and maintaining our statusas a popular tourist destination.

Reflecting the importance of attractingforeign visitors to Portugal, 2009 has seena 20 per cent increase in the allocation offunds to the promotion of tourism,representing the biggest public push thecountry has ever undertaken in this area.

BTN: Are there any projections?PNTO:We expect to see some moderategrowth in 2010, as reflected by greenshoots we have been witnessing in theeconomy at large.

BTN: How does hosting the World TravelAwards affect tourism to the country?PNTO: Portugal feels privileged to behosting the most prestigious travel awardsin the industry. The event will take place inÓbidos, a beautiful mediaeval village justnorth of Lisbon, which we hope will giveattendees a real feel for Portugal above andbeyond its main cities and the Algarve.We believe that the gala event will give

Portugal a chance to showcase its fantastictourist offering and attract even morepeople to visit our beautiful country.

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Date: 17th October 2009Venue: Praia D'El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach ResortLocation: Óbidos, Portugal

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HistoryWorld Travel AwardsHonouring excellence in travel & tourismworldwide since 1994

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1998 Bahamas 1999 London 2000 Jamaica

2002 St Lucia 2003 New York 2004 Barbados

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2009... History in the makingWorld Travel Awards

As well as addressing the challenges that adeteriorating world economy will bring to thetravel and tourism industry, the key messagein the latest UNWTO World TourismBarometer is that times of crisis often lead tothe biggest opportunities.

The industry is under no illusions that thecourse of 2009 will enforce wide-scalestrategic re-thinks and many tough decisionswill have to be made.

But what is just as certain is that the industryis a highly-resilient sector and will eventuallyreturn to strong growth.

These challenging economic times will onlysucceed in separating those companies whowith fortitude and vision remain unbowed intheir commitment to excellence from thosecompanies complacent or average.

Since 1993, “the Oscars of the travel industry”has stood unrivalled in impartially recognisingand rewarding those who set the standardsacross all sectors of travel and tourism.

This year, all eyes will be on Portugal and theWorld Travel Awards Europe Ceremony.Tonight’s winners will show what it truly takesto make a difference and will act as beaconsof hope for the rest of the industry.

History will prove that 2009’s World TravelAwards Winners will be those companies thatbest navigate economic fluctuations and willemerge from these challenging times withexponential growth, augmented market shareand galvanised reputations.

There has never been a more important yearfor positive action. Now is the time forindividuals to step forward and demonstratewhat can be done to make a difference.

Through an unswerving commitment toexcellence, through recognising examples ofbest practice and through collective learningand solidarity, these challenging timespresent us with the opportunity to re-enforcethe overall industry infrastructure.

2009 is a year of positive action for everyoneinvolved in the travel and tourism industry.We hope that World Travel Awards can playits part in helping the region to be in the bestpossible shape for the upturn.

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World Travel AwardsCelebrating 16 Years of ExcellenceWorld Travel Awards is the most prestigious, comprehensive and sought-after awards programme in the global travel and tourism industry.

Established in 1993 to acknowledge andcelebrate excellence in all sectors of theindustry, World Travel Awards is recognised asthe hallmark of excellence, with the winnerssetting the benchmark to which all othersaspire. The Wall Street Journal recentlyheralded World Travel Awards as the "travelindustry's equivalent to the Oscars".

World Travel Awards is proud of its impartialnature and the comprehensive process of itsvoting programme. Votes are cast by anaudience of over 183,000 travel agents andtourism professionals fromover 160participating countries. Voted for by industrypeers, this level of accountability makes winningan award the greatest form of recognition inthe travel business.

Attended by the industry’s key decision makersand figure heads, World Travel Awards bringstogether all corners of the globe and all areasof travel and tourism to celebrate bothindividual success and the collectiveachievements of the industry.

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This year our Gala Ceremonies take the WorldTravel Awards to the Middle East, Africa, North& Central America and Europe. London is ourfinal stop where the Grand Final will take place.2010 will see another exciting Grand Tour takeWorld Travel Awards across the globe.

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Europe's Leading AirportAmsterdam Airport Schiphol, NetherlandsBarcelona International Airport, SpainCopenhagen Airport, DenmarkDomodedovo International Airport, RussiaHamburg Airport, GermanyHelsinki-Vantaa, FinlandLeonardo da Vinci International Airport,ItalyLisbon Airport, PortugalMadrid Barajas International Airport,SpainMunich International Airport, GermanyZurich Airport, Switzerland

Europe's Leading Airport HotelHilton Copenhagen Airport Hotel,DenmarkHilton London Heathrow Airport Hotel,EnglandKempinski Airport Hotel Munich, GermanyRadisson SAS Hotel London StanstedAirport, EnglandRenaissance Barcelona Airport Hotel,SpainSheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel andConference Center, NetherlandsSheraton Paris Airport Hotel & ConferenceCentre, France

Europe's Leading All-inclusive ResortAldemar Rhodos Paradise Village, GreeceClub Hotel Riu Chiclana, SpainClub Hotel Riu Gran Canaria, SpainClub Hotel Riu Paraiso LanzaroteResort,SpainClub Hotel Riu Vista Mar, SpainConcorde De Luxe Resort,TurkeyDa Balaia Club Med, PortugalKemer Resort Hotel, TurkeyRiva Costa Resort & Spa, TurkeyTitanic Hotel Antalya, Turkey

Europe's Leading BeachCannes, FranceCorfu, GreeceCosta de la Luz, SpainCosta Smeralda, Sardinia, ItalyDona Ana, Lagos, PortugalMarbella, SpainPanormas, Mykonos, GreecePatara Beach, TurkeyPlage Port Grimaud, France

Europe's Leading Beach ResortAbama Hotel Resort, SpainAnassa, CyprusGrand Resort Lagonissi, GreeceKempinski Hotel Giardino di CostanzaSicilyMare Nostrum Resort, SpainMinos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort &Spa, GreecePraia D'El Rey Marriott Golf & BeachResort, PortugalThe Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta

Europe's Leading Boutique Hotel101 Hotel, IcelandAquapura Douro Valley, Portugal Athens Life Gallery, GreeceBulgari Milano, ItalyCap Estel, FranceChoupana Hills Resort & Spa, PortugalDraycott Hotel, EnglandHotel Josef, Czech RepublicHotel Les Ottomans, TurkeyHotel Quinta da Bela Vista, PortugalHotel Splendide Royal, SwitzerlandLato Boutique Hotel, GreeceMetropolitan London, EnglandThe Dylan Amsterdam, NetherlandsVila Joya, Portugal

Europe's Leading Boutique ResortAdriana, hvar marina hotel & spa, CroatiaChoupana Hills Resort & Spa, PortugalHotel Les Ottomans, TurkeyKivotos Club Hotel, GreeceRocabella Santorini Resort & Spa, GreeceVila Joya, PortugalVilla Aminta Stresa, Italy

Europe's Leading Budget / No FrillsAirlineAer LingusAir BerlinbmibabyClickairCondorEasyjetMonarch AirlinesSkyEurope

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Europe's Leading Business CarRental CompanyAlamoAuto EuropeAvisBudgetEnterpriseEuropcarHertzRecord Car RentalTiger Car Rental

Europe's Leading Business HotelCarlo IV Hotel, Czech RepublicConrad Brussels, BelgiumConrad Istanbul, TurkeyHotel Adlon Kempinski, GermanyHotel Arts Barcelona, SpainHotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow, RussiaInterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel,FranceInterContinental Warsaw, PolandJumeirah Carlton Tower, EnglandLangham Hotel London, EnglandMandarin Oriental Hotel du RhoneGeneva, SwitzerlandMovenpick Hotel Istanbul, TurkeyRadisson SAS Royal Hotel, BelgiumThe Mayfair, England

Europe's Leading Car HireAuto EuropeAvisBudgetEuropcarHertzHoliday AutosSixtThrifty

Europe's Leading Casino HotelDomaine de Divonne, FranceFairmont Monte Carlo, Monaco Hotel Torrequebrada, SpainL'Imperial Palace, FranceLe Palais de la Mediterranee, FranceMeliá Tamarindos, Gran CanariaThe Mayfair, EnglandThe Pestana Casino Park, Funchal Madeira

Europe's Leading Casino ResortEvian Royal ResortHotel & Casino Torrequebrada, SpainKempinski St Moritz, SwitzerlandLe Meridien Lav, Split, CroatiaLopesan Costa Meloneras, SpainThe Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta

Europe's Leading City BreakDestinationIstanbul,TurkeyLisbon, PortugalLondon, United KingdomMadrid, SpainParis, FrancePrague, Czech RepublicRome, ItalyTallinn, EstoniaVenice, Italy

Europe's Leading Conference CentreBirmingham NEC Centre, EnglandExCeL London, EnglandFira Barcelona, SpainGeneva Palexpo, SwitzerlandInternationales Congress Centrum Berlin(ICC Berlin), GermanyPalais Des Congres De Paris, France

Europe's Leading Conference HotelConrad Istanbul, TurkeyDivani Apollon Palace & Spa, GreeceDubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centreand Spa, CroatiaGrand Hotel Stockholm, SwedenHotel Gothia Towers, SwedenHotel Okura Amsterdam, NetherlandsLe Meridien Lav, Split, CroatiaMovenpick Hotel Istanbul, TurkeyRenaissance Zurich Hotel, SwitzerlandRitz-Carlton Berlin, GermanyRixos Sungate, TurkeySheraton Hotel & Convention CentreAnkara, TurkeySheraton Roma Hotel & ConferenceCenter, Italy

Europe's Leading Conference ResortDivani Apollon Palace & Spa, GreeceDolce La Hulpe, BelgiumGrand Resort Lagonissi, GreeceHotel Splendid Resort & Spa, MontenegroMeliá Altea Hills Resort, SpainRixos Sungate, TurkeyRome Cavalieri Hilton, ItalyThe Europe Hotel & Resort, IrelandThe Westin Dragonara Resort, MaltaVila Sol Spa & Golf Resort, Portugal

Europe's Leading Couples ResortAdam & Eve HotelsAldemar Olympian VillageAnassaConcorde De Luxe ResortKemer Resort HotelMinos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort & SpaMykonos Grand Hotel & ResortSt Raphael Resort Cyprus

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Europe's Leading Cruise DestinationAmsterdam - NetherlandsAthens, GreeceCannes, FranceCopenhagen, DenmarkDubrovnik, CroatiaLisbon, PortugalOslo, NorwayReykjavik, IcelandSt Petersburg, RussiaStockholm - SwedenVenice, Italy

Europe's Leading Cruise LineAIDA CruisesCosta CruisesFred Olsen Cruise LinesHapag Lloyd CruisesHolland America Line IncNorwegian Cruise LineP&O CruisesPeter Deilmann CruisesRoyal Caribbean Cruise LineSilversea Cruises

Europe's Leading Cruise PortAmsterdam, NetherlandsBarcelona, SpainCopenhagen, DenmarkGenoa, ItalyIstanbul (Sali Pazari), TurkeyLas Palmas, Gran CanariaLisbon, PortugalMarseille, FranceOslo, NorwaySouthampton, UKSplit, CroatiaStockholm, Sweden

Europe's Leading Cruise TravelAgentCruise LineGills Cruise CentreKuoni Travel NetherlandsThomas Cookwww.cruise.co.uk

Europe's Leading Design HotelAdam & Eve at Belek, TurkeyAlmyra, CyprusDo & Co Hotel, AustriaHillside SU, TurkeyLa Reserve Geneva, SwitzerlandLe Meridien Vienna, AustriaSanderson Hotel, EnglandThe Vine Hotel, Portugal

Europe's Leading DestinationAmsterdam, NetherlandsBarcelona, SpainBerlin, GermanyCrete, GreeceDublin, IrelandDubrovnik, CroatiaIstanbul, TurkeyLisbon, PortugalLondon, EnglandPafos, CyprusParis, FrancePrague, Czech RepublicRome, ItalyTallinn, EstoniaVenice, ItalyVienna, AustriaVilnius, Lithuania

Europe's Leading Family ResortAldemar Olympian Village, GreeceAquaCity Poprad, SlovakiaForte Village Resort, ItalyHotel Eden Roc, SwitzerlandKemer Resort Hotel, TurkeyKempinski Hotel Giardino di Costanza,ItalyRixos Sungate, TurkeySani Resort, GreeceSheraton Voyager Antalya Hotel, Resort &Spa, TurkeyThe InterContinental Aphrodite HillsResort Hotel, CyprusThe Westin Dragonara Resort, MaltaTivoli Ocean Park, Portugal

Europe's Leading Golf & LeisureResortLa Manga Club, SpainPraia d'el Rey Marriott Golf & BeachResortSheraton Golf Parco de' Medici Hotel &ResortSport & SPA Resort A-ROSAScharmuetzelseeThe Celtic Manor ResortThe Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire

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Europe's Leading Golf ResortBovey Castle, EnglandCornelia Diamond Golf Resort & SpaDona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Resort,PortugalEvian Royal Resort, FranceFairmont St Andrews, ScotlandFairplay Golf Hotel & Spa, SpainGrand Hotel Quellenhof, SwitzerlandHotel Quinta do Lago, PortugalLa Manga Club, SpainOld Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, St.Andrews, ScotlandPalazzo Arzaga Hotel Spa & Golf Resort,ItalySport & SPA Resort A-ROSAScharmuetzelsee, GermanyThe Gleneagles Hotel, ScotlandThe K Club, Ireland

Europe's Leading Green HotelApex City of London, EnglandAquaCity Poprad, SlovakiaAriston Hotel, ItalyBedruthan Steps Hotel, EnglandChateau Mcely, Czech RepublicChoupana Hills Resort & Spa, MadeiraHotel FOX, DenmarkIce Hotel, SwedenKolarbyn Eco-lodge, SwedenRadisson SAS Hotel, EdinburghStrattons, England

Europe's Leading HotelCiragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, TurkeyDonbass Palace Hotel, UkraineDubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centreand Spa, CroatiaGrand Hotel Wien, AustriaHotel Arts Barcelona, SpainHotel Cipriani, ItalyHotel de Palais, Biarritz, FranceHotel Le Bristol Paris, FranceHotel Ritz Paris, FranceKemer Resort Hotel, TurkeyMandarin Oriental Hotel du RhoneGeneva, SwitzerlandMandarin Oriental Hyde Park, EnglandThe Dorchester, England

Europe's Leading Hotel BrandBarcelo Hotels & ResortsHilton HotelsInterContinental Hotels & ResortsKempinski Hotels & ResortsLe Meridien Hotels & ResortsMalmaison HotelsMarriott Hotels Resorts & SuitesRadisson Hotels & ResortsRixos Hotels

Europe's Leading Island ResortChoupana Hills Resort & Spa, PortugalFota Island Resort, IrelandHilton Villa Igiea Palermo Hotel, Sicily,ItalyInchydoney Island Lodge & Spa, IrelandLopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso,SpainMykonos Grand Hotel & Resort, GreeceReid's Palace, PortugalThe Westin Dragonara Resort, MaltaVedema Resort, Greece

Europe's Leading Long Sea FerryOperatorAccione TrasmediterraneaBrittany FerriesColor LineDFDS SeawaysMinoan LinesStena LineTallink Silja Line

Europe's Leading Luxury HotelGrand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, FranceGrand Hotel Europe, RussiaHotel Cipriani, ItalyHotel de Paris, Monte CarloHotel Formentor, SpainLygon Arms, EnglandPestana Carlton Madeira Hotel, MadeiraRadisson Blu Royal Hotel, BelgiumRocco Forte's Hotel AstoriaThe Eden au Lac, SwitzerlandThe Lanesboroughm, EnglandThe Luna Baglioni Hotel, Italy

Europe's Leading Luxury HotelBrandBaglioni HotelsConrad HotelsFour Seasons Hotels & ResortsMandarin Oriental Hotel GroupThe Ritz-Carlton Hotel CompanyThe Rocco Forte Collection

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Europe's Leading Luxury ResortAbama Hotel Resort, SpainKempinski Hotel Giardino di Costanza,SicilyKempinski Hotel San Lawrenz. MaltaMardan Palace, TurkeyRome Cavalieri Hilton, ItalyVilla Vita Parc, Portugal

Europe's Leading MarketingCampaignBalearic Islands 'Rafa Nadal'Cyprus Tourist Board 'Love Cyprus'Europe's West Coast - Turismo de PortugalItalian Tourist Board 'Italia Much More'North East England ' Passionate PeoplePassionate Places 2009'P&O Cruises 'Reflections'Tourism Ireland 'Go Where Ireland TakesYou'Turkey Welcomes You - Turkish Culture andTourism OfficeVirgin Atlantic '25 Years Still Red Hot'Visit Scotland 'Perfect Day'

Europe's Leading New HotelAquapura Douro Valley, Portugal Castel Monastero, Italy Grand Hotel Lienz, AustriaGrims Grenka, Oslo, NorwayHospes Villa Paulita SpainHotel Lumen Paris Louvre, FranceLešic' Dimitri Palace, Croatia Mardan Palace, Antalya, Turkey The Augustine, Prague, Czech Republic The Langholmen, SwedenThe Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt, CountyWicklow, IrelandWhite Pod, Switzerland

Europe's Leading New Spa Hotel Aquapura Douro Valley, Portugal Grand Hotel Lienz, AustriaHospes Villa Paulita, SpainMavida Balance Hotel & Spa, AustriaRelais San Maurizio, ItalyRocco Forte Verdura Resort, SicilyThe Vine Hotel, Madeira

Europe's Leading ResortAquaCity Poprad, SlovakiaDromoland Castle, IrelandDubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centreand Spa, CroatiaElounda Beach Hotel, GreeceEvian Royal Resort, FranceForte Village Resort, ItalyKemer Resort Hotel, TurkeyLe Couvent Des Minimes Hotel & Spa,FranceMarbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa,SpainMinos Beach art hotel, GreeceMonte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, MonacoPullman Timi Ama Sardegna, ItalyRixos Premium Belek, TurkeyThe InterContinental Aphrodite HillsResort Hotel, Cyprus

Europe's Leading Short Sea FerryOperatorIrish FerriesNorfolklineP&O FerriesSeaFranceStena Line

Europe's Leading Ski ResortAlpenroyal Grand Hotel, ItalyBadrutt’s Palace Hotel, SwitzerlandCristallo Palace Hotel & Spa, ItalyGstaad Palace, SwitzerlandHotel Christiania Val D'IsereHotel de Charme Les Airelles, FranceHotel Madlein, AustriaHotel Salzburgerhof, AustriaKempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St.Moritz, SwitzerlandThurnhers Alpenhof, Austria

Europe's Leading Spa ResortAldemar Olympian Village, GreeceAldemar Royal Mare Village & Thalasso,GreeceAquaCity Poprad, SlovakiaCornelia Diamond Golf Resort & SpaElysium Beach Resort, CyprusForte Village Resort, ItalyFortina Spa Resort, MaltaHotel Les Ottomans, TurkeyKempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St.Moritz, SwitzerlandLe Couvent Des Minimes Hotel & Spa,FranceSpa Hotel Imperial, Czech RepublicThe St David's Hotel & Spa, Wales

Europe's Leading Tour OperatorCox & KingsExpediaKuoni Thomas CookTui Travel PLC

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Europe's Leading Tourist BoardFrench Tourist BoardGerman National Tourist OfficeGNTO (Greek National TourismOrganisation)Instituto de Turismo de España(TURESPAÑA)Italian State Tourism BoardTurismo de PortugalTurkish Culture and Tourism Office VisitBritain

Europe's Leading Travel AgencyAmphitrion HolidaysCheaptickets.nlExpedia.co.ukFirst ChoiceOpodoSeat24ThomsonTranstourViajes Iberia

Europe's Leading TravelManagement CompanyBCD TravelCarlson Wagonlit TravelChambers Travel ManagementFCm Travel SolutionsMidas Travel ManagementTravel Management GroupTravizon, IncUvet American ExpressVISTA TravelWeco Travel

Albania's Leading HotelChateau Linza ResortHotel ButrintiMondial HotelRogner Hotel Europark TiranaSheraton Tirana Hotel

Andorra's Leading HotelCasa Canut HotelCrowne Plaza Hotel AndorraHotel PlazaPrincesa Parc HotelSport Hotel Hermitage & Spa

Armenia's Leading HotelArarat HotelArmenia Marriott Hotel YerevanEurope HotelGolden Tulip Hotel YerevanHotel YerevanMetropol Hotel Yerevan

Austria's Leading HotelGrand Hotel WienHilton Vienna PlazaHotel BristolHotel ImperialHotel Sacher WienInterContinental WienRadisson SAS Hotel AltstadtSchloss Velden, a Capella Hotel The Ring HotelVienna Marriott Hotel

Austria's Leading Spa ResortGrand Hotel LienzGrand SPA Resort A-ROSA KitzbühelHerzog Tassilo KurhotelHotel SalzburgerhofHotel Weisses RösslInteralpen-Hotel Tyrol

Azerbaijan's Leading HotelCrescent Beach BakuDiplomat Hotel BakuGrand Hotel EuropeHyatt Regency BakuPark Hyatt BakuPark Inn Azerbaijan, Baku

Belarus' Leading HotelHotel BelarusHotel LuchesaHotel MinskHotel Orbita

Belgium's Leading Business HotelCrowne Plaza Hotel BrusselsHilton BrusselsKempinski Hotel Dukes Palace BrugesRadisson SAS EU HotelRenaissance Brussels HotelSheraton Brussels HotelWarwick Barsely Hotel

Belgium's Leading HotelBrussels Marriott HotelChateau du Lac GenvalConrad BrusselsHotel Le Plaza BrusselsLe Meridien BruxellesRadisson Blu Royal Hotel, BrusselsRocco Forte Hotel AmigoWarwick Barsely Hotel

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Bulgaria's Leading HotelCrystal Palace Boutique HotelHilton SofiaKempinski Hotel ZografskiRadisson SAS Grand Hotel SofiaSheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan

Bulgaria's Leading ResortGrand Hotel VarnaHotel Riu Helena SandsKempinski Hotel Grand Arena BanskoMarina Royal Palace, Duni Royal ResortRiviera Beach Hotel

Bulgaria's Leading Spa ResortGrand Hotel VarnaImperial Hotel Riviera Holiday ClubKempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko

Croatia's Leading Boutique HotelDesign Hotel AstoriaHotel KastilHotel Vestibul PalaceRiva, Hvar Yacht Harbour HotelThe Pucic Palace

Croatia's Leading HotelDubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centreand SpaExcelsior Hotel & SpaGrand Villa Argentina DubrovnikHilton Imperial Dubrovnik HotelHotel W.A. MozartIstra Hotel & SpaLe Meridien Lav, SplitRixos Libertas DubrovnikSheraton Zagreb HotelThe Regent Esplanade, Zagreb

Croatia's Leading Spa ResortDubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centreand SpaHotel IvanHotel Milenij OpatijaIstra Hotel & SpaLe Meridien Lav, Split

Cyprus' Leading All-inclusive ResortAlexander the Great Beach HotelHotel Riu Cypria ResortOlympic Lagoon ResortSt Raphael Resort Cyprus

Cyprus' Leading Golf ResortInterContinental Aphrodite Hills ResortHotelLarnaca Golf & Country Club St. George Hotel & Golf Resort

Cyprus' Leading HotelAnassaElysium Beach ResortGrecian Park HotelHilton CyprusLonda HotelThalassa

Cyprus' Leading ResortAnassaColumbia Beach ResortCoral Beach Hotel & ResortInterContinental Aphrodite Hills ResortHotelLe Meridien Limassol Spa & ResortSt Raphael Resort Cyprus

Cyprus' Leading Spa ResortAnassaColumbia Beach ResortElysium Beach ResortInterContinental Aphrodite Hills ResortHotelLe Meridien Limassol Spa & ResortLonda HotelPaphos Amathus Beach Hotel

Czech Republic's Leading BoutiqueHotelHotel Aria PragueHotel HoffmeisterHotel JosefHotel RuzeLe Palais Hotel PragueMaximilian HotelPachtuv Palace

Czech Republic's Leading BusinessHotelCarlo IV HotelFour Seasons PragueHilton PragueHotel SavoyInterContinental PrahaPresident HotelThe Crowne Plaza Prague

Czech Republic's Leading HotelFalksteiner Hotel Maria PragFour Seasons Hotel PragueHilton PragueHotel Aria PragueInterContinental PrahaMandarin Oriental PraguePrague Marriott HotelRadisson SAS Alcron Hotel

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Czech Republic's Leading Spa ResortAlchymist Grand Hotel & SpaBristol PalaceFalkensteiner Grand Spa Hotel MarienbadHotel Esplanade Spa & Golf ResortImperial Karlovy VaryMandarin Oriental Prague

Denmark's Leading Boutique HotelBroholmHotel FOXSteengaard HerregardspensionThe Square Copenhagen

Denmark's Leading Business HotelCopenhagen Marriott HotelHilton Copenhagen Airport HotelPalace Hotel - A Meridien HotelRadisson BLU Scandinavia Hotel,Copenhagan

Denmark's Leading HotelCopenhagen Marriott HotelFront CopenhagenHotel d'AngleterreHotel KoldingfjordKongebroGaardenPalace Hotel - A Meridien HotelRadisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel,Copenhagen

England's Leading Boutique HotelBlakes LondonBlanch HouseCadogan LondonDorset Square HotelDraycott HotelHotel du Vin, Tunbridge WellsLe Manoir aux QuatSaisonsLucknam ParkNumber Sixteen

England's Leading Business HotelClaridges HotelFour Seasons Hotel Canary WharfHilton London Park LaneHotel Felix, CambridgeInterContinental London Park LaneJumeirah Carlton Tower, EnglandLangham Hotel LondonMandarin Oriental Hyde ParkRocco Forte's The Lowry Hotel,ManchesterThe Mayfair

England's Leading Conference HotelClaridges HotelFour Seasons Hotel Canary WharfGrosvenor House, A JW Marriott HotelRocco Forte's The Lowry Hotel,ManchesterThe DorchesterThe Park Lane Hotel, London

England's Leading Golf ResortBovey CastleHanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & CountryClubMatfen HallSlaley HallSt Mellion International Hotel Golf &Country ClubStoke Park ClubThe De Vere BelfryThe GroveThe Manor House Hotel

England's Leading HotelAmberly CastleClaridges HotelGrosvenor House, A JW Marriott HotelJumeirah Carlton TowerMandarin Oriental Hyde ParkThe BerkeleyThe DorchesterThe LanesboroughThe Mayfair, LondonThe Ritz LondonThe Waldorf Hilton

England's Leading ResortChampneys Resort TringChewton GlenCliveden HouseDanesfield House Hotel and SpaFour Seasons HampshireHoar Cross HallStoke Park Club

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England's Leading Spa ResortBabington HouseChewton GlenCowley ManorFour Seasons HampshireHotel Le SpaMacdonald Bath SpaPennyhill Park HotelThe Grove

Estonia's Leading HotelGeorg Ots Spa HotelHotel St. PetersbourgHotel TelegraafPädaste ManorRadisson SAS Hotel TallinnSchlössle HotelThe Three Sisters HotelVilla Ammende

Finland's Leading HotelCrowne Plaza HelsinkiHilton Helsinki StrandHotel KämpKlaus K, HelsinkiScandic Simonkentta Helsinki

Finland's Leading Spa ResortHotel Club TampereNaantali Spa HotelSpa Hotel Peurunka

France's Leading Boutique HotelAbbaye de la BussièreCour des LogesHotel crillon le braveHotel de VendomeLa Mirande HotelPershing HallRenaissance Paris Vendome HotelUrban Hotel

France's Leading Business HotelFour Seasons Hotel George VHilton Arc de Triomphe ParisHotel de Crillon ParisHotel Prince de Galles - Paris ChampsElyseesInterContinental Carlton CannesInterContinental Paris Le Grand HotelLe Meridien Etoile ParisMartinez HotelParis Rive GaucheThe Ritz Paris

France's Leading Conference HotelDomaine de Divonne, FranceFour Seasons Hotel George VHotel de Crillon ParisHotel du Palais BiarritzHotel Prince de Galles - Paris ChampsElyseesInterContinental Carlton CannesLe Méridien Garden BeachLe Meridien MontparnasseParis Rive Gauche

France's Leading Golf ResortChateau Des VigiersDomaine de BelesbatDomaine de Divonne, FranceDomaine du RoncemayEvian Royal ResortFour Seasons Resort ProvenceGolf Du Medoc Hotel & SpaLes Bordes

France's Leading HotelChâteau Les CrayèresFour Seasons Hotel George VGrand Hotel du Cap-FerratHotel de Crillon ParisHotel de Palais, BiarritzHotel du Cap - Eden RocHotel Le Bristol ParisHotel Le MeuriceHotel Ritz ParisInterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel

France's Leading ResortDomaine de Divonne, FranceEvian Royal ResortFour Seasons Resort ProvenceHotel du Palais BiarritzLes Sources de Caudalie

France's Leading Ski ResortHotel Christiania Val D'IsereHotel de Charme Les AirellesHotel Le Hameau Albert 1er, ChamonixLe Grand CoeurLe Melezin

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Corinthia Palace Hotel & SpaDe Paule Avenue, San Anton BZN 9023, MaltaTel: +356 2144 0301 E-mail: [email protected]

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Set in the beautifully landscaped gardens of a 19th century restored villa, this elegant hotel offers superior service and amenities, making it one of the leading five-star hotels in Malta.

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France's Leading Spa ResortEvian Royal ResortHotel Miramar-CrouestyLes Fermes de MarieLes Pres d EugenieLes Sources de CaudalieTrianon Palace & Spa

Georgia's Leading HotelCourtyard by Marriott TbilisiSheraton Metechi PalaceTbilisi Marriott HotelVilla Berika

Germany's Leading Boutique HotelBrandenburger Hof BerlinFurstenhof CelleHotel Burg WernburgHotel Louis C. JacobParkhotel AdlerThe Mandala HotelThe Schlosshotel Berlin

Germany's Leading Business HotelBerlin Marriott HotelDom HotelGrand Resort LagonissiHilton Cologne HotelHotel Adlon KempinskiHotel Concorde BerlinInterContinental BerlinMandarin Oriental MunichRadisson SAS Hotel BerlinRitz-Carlton WolfsburgSwissôtel Berlin

Germany's Leading ConferenceHotelDorint Sofitel Schweizerhof BerlinHotel Adlon KempinskiHotel Nassauer HofHyatt Regency CologneInterContinental BerlinRenaissance Dusseldorf HotelRitz-Carlton Berlin, GermanySheraton Frankfurt Hotel & TowersSwissôtel Berlin

Germany's Leading Golf ResortBad Griesbach Hartl Golf ResortGolf & Spa Hotel Tanneck Bad WorishofenGolfanlage Schloss LudersburgLand & Golf Hotel StrombergLindner Golfhotel Juliana WuppertalRadisson SAS Resort WutzschleifeSchlosshotel KronbergSport & SPA Resort A-ROSAScharmuetzelsee

Germany's Leading HotelBayerischer Hof HotelBreidenbacher Hof, a Capella HotelExcelsior Hotel ErnstGrandhotel Schloss BensbergHotel Adlon KempinskiHotel Concorde BerlinHotel Nassauer HofMandarin Oriental MunichRaffles Hotel Vier JahreszeitenRocco Forte's Hotel De RomeThe Schlosshotel Berlin

Germany's Leading ResortBad Griesbach Hartl Golf ResortBrenner's Park Hotel & SpaInterContinental Resort BerchtesgadenSchlosshotel Kronberg

Germany's Leading Spa ResortBrenner's Park Hotel & SpaInterContinental Resort BerchtesgadenRaffles Hotel Vier JahreszeitenRitz-Carlton Berlin, GermanyRocco Forte's Villa Kennedy

Gibraltar's Leading HotelBristol Hotel GibraltarCaleta HotelThe Rock Hotel

Greece's Leading All-inclusive ResortMinos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort & SpaOceania clubTerra Maris HotelVasia Beach Hotel

Greece's Leading Boutique HotelAmphitryon HotelChromataElounda Gulf Villas & SuitesFresh HotelHotel KatikiesLato Boutique HotelNafplia Palace Hotel & VillasSantorini Grace - by Grace Hotels GroupZannos Melathron Hotel

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Greece's Leading Business HotelAthenaeum InterContinental AthensAthens Ledra Marriott HotelHilton Athens HotelPlaza Resort HotelThe Westin Athens, Astir Palace

Greece's Leading Conference HotelAthenaeum InterContinental AthensAthens Ledra Marriott HotelDivani Apollon Palace & SpaGrand Resort LagonissiHotel Grande BretagneHyatt Regency ThessalonikiPlaza Resort HotelThe Westin Athens, Astir Palace

Greece's Leading Family ResortAldemar Royal Mare VillageAmathus Beach Hotel RhodesCreta Maris Golf Resort & ConventionCentreElounda Beach HotelMinos BeachMykonos Grand Hotel & Resort

Greece's Leading HotelAthenaeum InterContinental AthensAthens AcropolAthens Ledra Marriott HotelDivani Apollon Palace & SpaHotel Grande BretagneMinos Beach Art Hotel

Greece's Leading ResortAldemar Royal Mare Village & ThalassoArion, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa –Astir PalaceDanai Beach Resort & VillasElounda Bay PalaceElounda PeninsulaMinos Beach Art HotelMinos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort & SpaMykonos Grand Hotel & ResortSaint JohnVedema Resort

Hungary's Leading Business HotelAndrassy HotelBudapest Marriott HotelHilton Budapest West EndInterContinental BudapestKempinski Hotel Corvinus BudapestLe Meridien Budapest

Hungary's Leading HotelAndrassy HotelBudapest Marriott HotelCorinthia Grand Hotel RoyalFour Seasons Hotel Gresham PalaceHilton Budapest West EndInterContinental BudapestKempinski Hotel Corvinus BudapestLe Meridien Budapest

Hungary's Leading ResortDanubius Thermal Hotel Aqua HevizHotel Europe FitPólus Palace Thermal Golf Club HotelPrincess PalaceRadisson SAS Birdland Resort & Spa

Iceland's Leading Boutique Hotel101 HotelHotel BudirHotel Glymur

Iceland's Leading HotelHotel BorgHotel HoltOdinsve HotelRadisson SAS 1919 Hotel

Ireland's Leading Boutique HotelBentleys TownhouseDylan DublinThe G Hotel

Ireland's Leading Business HotelFour Seasons DublinHilton DublinRadisson SAS Hotel & Spa, GalwayThe ShelbourneThe Westin Dublin

Ireland's Leading Golf ResortAdare Manor Hotel & Golf ResortDromoland CastleMarriott Druids Glen Hotel & Country ClubMount Juliet ConradThe K ClubWaterford Castle Hotel & Golf Club

Ireland's Leading HotelAdare Manor Hotel & Golf ResortDromoland CastleFour Seasons DublinThe ClarenceThe Merrion HotelThe ShelbourneThe Westin Dublin

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Ireland's Leading Spa ResortAdare Manor Hotel & Golf ResortAghadoe Hights Hotel & SpaInchydoney Island Lodge & SpaMonart Destination SpaPark Hotel KenmareSheraton Fota Island Hotel & Spa

Israel's Leading Business HotelInterContinental David Tel-AvivKing David Jerusalem HotelRenaissance Jerusalem HotelSheraton City TowerThe Carlton Tel Aviv

Israel's Leading HotelDan Tel Aviv HotelHilton Tel AvivInbal Jerusalem HotelInterContinental David Tel AvivKing David Jerusalem HotelRenaissance Jerusalem HotelRenaissance Tel AvivThe American Colony HotelThe David Citadel Hotel

Israel's Leading ResortHilton Eilat Queen of Sheba HotelInterContinental Taba HeightsLe Meridien Dead SeaLe Meridien HaifaMizpe Hayamim ResortMount Zion HotelRenaissance Tel Aviv

Israel's Leading Spa ResortCarmel Forest Spa ResortLe Meridien Dead SeaMizpe Hayamim Resort

Italy's Leading Boutique HotelBulgari MilanoCastello del Nero Hotel & SpaFurore Inn ResortHotel CarusoHotel SplendidoHotel Villa San MicheleLa Posta VecchiaLe SirenusePalazzo Sasso RavelloVilla Aminta Stresa

Italy's Leading Business HotelHilton Milan HotelMilan Marriott HotelRocco Forte's Hotel de RussieRome Cavalieri HiltonSheraton Bologna Hotel & ConferenceCenter St. Regis Grand HotelThe Westin Excelsior FlorenceThe Westin Excelsior Rome

Italy's Leading Conference HotelMelia Milano HotelRome Cavalieri HiltonRome Marriott Grand Hotel FloraSheraton Bologna Hotel & ConferenceCenterSheraton Roma Hotel & Conference CenterSt. Regis Grand HotelTanka Village

Italy's Leading Golf ResortBogliaco Golf ResortPalazzo Arzaga Hotel Spa & Golf ResortSheraton Golf Parco de' Medici Hotel &ResortTanka Village

Italy's Leading HotelCapri Palace Hotel & SpaFour Seasons Hotel MilanoGrand Hotel BaglioniGrand Hotel FlorenceHotel CiprianiHotel Principe di Savoia MilanHotel RaitoInterContinental De La Ville RomaRocco Forte's Hotel de Russie, RomeRocco Forte's Hotel SavoySt. Regis Grand HotelVilla Aminta, Stresa

Italy's Leading ResortCristallo Palace Hotel & SpaForte Village ResortHotel Cala di VolpeJW Marriott Capri Tiberio Palace Resort &SpaKempinski Hotel Giardino di CostanzaSicilyLe Meridien Chia LagunaMezzatorre Resort & SpaSanta Caterina Hotel

Italy's Leading Ski ResortAlpenroyal Grand HotelCristallo Palace Hotel & SpaHotel Baita dei Pini BormioHotel Croce Bianca & Spa VivenesVigilius Mountain Resort

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Italy's Leading Spa ResortAdler Thermae Spa & Wellness ResortCapri Palace Hotel & SpaCarlton Hotel BaglioniCastello del Nero Hotel & SpaFonteverde Natural Spa ResortForte Village ResortJW Marriott Capri Tiberio Palace Resort &SpaKempinski Hotel Giardino di CostanzaSicilyLe SirenuseMasseria Torre CoccaroPalazzo Arzaga Hotel Spa & Golf Resort

Latvia's Leading HotelAinavasGrand Palace HotelHotel BergsReval Hotel RidzeneRevel Hotel Latvija

Lithuania's Leading HotelCrowne Plaza Hotel VilniusHotel VanagupeLe Meridien Villion Resort & ConventionCentreRadisson SAS AstorijaReval Hotel LietuvaScandic Neringa HotelThe Narutis Hotel

Luxembourg's Leading HotelGrand Hotel CravatHilton LuxembourgHotel Albert PremierHotel La GaichelHotel Le Royal LuxembourgSofitel Luxembourg Europe

Macedonia's Leading HotelHotel Aleksandar PalaceHotel ArkaHotel Stone BridgeMetropol Lake Resort Ohrid

Malta's Leading HotelCorinthia Palace HotelHilton MaltaHotel Ta'CencInterContinetal MaltaPalazzo Capua Sliema MaltaPreluna Hotel & SpaThe Xara Palace

Malta's Leading Spa ResortFortina Spa ResortKempinski Hotel San LawrenzLe Meridien St JuliansThe Barceló Riviera Resort & Spa

Mediterranean's Leading BeachResortAbama Hotel Resort, SpainAldemar Olympian Village, GreeceAldemar Royal Mare Village, CreteAnassa, CyprusElounda Peninsula, GreeceForte Village Resort, ItalyInterContinental Aphrodite Hills ResortHotel, CyprusMare Nostrum Resort, SpainThe Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta

Mediterranean's Leading BoutiqueHotelChromataEstalagem Quinta da Casa BrancaHotel L'HermitageLonda HotelPalazzo Sasso Ravello

Mediterranean's Leading FamilyResortAbama Hotel Resort, SpainAldemar Royal Mare Village, CreteInterContinental Aphrodite Hills ResortHotel, CyprusKempinski Hotel Giardino di Costanza,SicilyMarbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa,SpainMinos Imperial Luxury Beach Resort & Spa

Mediterranean's Leading HotelElounda PeninsulaHotel Puente Romano MarbellaHotel Quinta do LagoKempinski Hotel San LawrenzMinos BeachPalazzo Sasso Ravello

Mediterranean's Leading ResortAnassaForte Village ResortFour Seasons Resort ProvenceInterContinental Aphrodite Hills ResortHotelKempinski Hotel Giardino di CostanzaSicilyKempinski Hotel San LawrenzMarbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & SpaMonte Carlo Bay Hotel & ResortSt Raphael Resort CyprusThe Westin Dragonara Resort

Mediterranean's Leading Spa ResortColumbia Beach ResortDubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centreand SpaFonteverde Natural Spa ResortGran Hotel Elba Estepona, SpainMyconian Imperial Hotel & Thalasso SpaPenha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort

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Mediterranean's Leading SuiteResortAzia Resort - CyprusByblos Saint TropezCapri Palace Hotel & SpaCosmopolitan Suites - SantoriniMinos Imperial Select The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort

Moldova's Leading HotelHotel DaciaHotel GloriaHotel LagunaJolly Alon HotelLeogrand Hotel & Convention CentreLidolux Hotel

Monaco's Leading HotelColombus Hotel MonacoFairmont Monte Carlo, Monaco HotelHotel de Paris, Monte CarloPort Palace Monte Carlo

Monaco's Leading ResortFairmont Monte Carlo, Monaco HotelLe Meridien Beach PlazaMonte Carlo Bay Hotel & ResortMonte Carlo Beach Hotel

Netherlands' Leading Business HotelBilderberg Garden HotelHotels Van OranjeInterContinental Amstel AmsterdamRadisson SAS Hotel, AmsterdamRenaissance Amsterdam HotelSwissôtel Amsterdam

Netherlands' Leading HotelDruin & Kruidberg Country EstateGrand Hotel Huis Ter DuinGrand Hotel Karel VInterContinental Amstel AmsterdamLa BergereRenaissance Amsterdam HotelSteigenberger Kurhaus HotelThe College HotelThe Dylan Amsterdam

Netherlands' Leading Spa ResortChateau St. GerlachFontana Bad NieuweschansHotels Van OranjeSteigenberger Kurhaus HotelThermae 2000 en Thermaetel

Northern Ireland's Leading BusinessHotelEuropa Hotel BelfastHilton Templepatrick Hotel & Country ClubHotel Tower DerryRadisson SAS BelfastRadisson SAS Roe Park ResortTen Square BelfastThe Merchant Hotel Belfast

Northern Ireland's Leading GolfResortHilton Templepatrick Hotel & Country ClubLa Mon Hotel & Country ClubLough Erne Golf ResortRamada PortrushSlieve Donard Hotel

Northern Ireland's Leading HotelCulloden HotelMalmaison BelfastRadisson SAS Hotel, BelfastRadisson SAS Roe Park Resort

Norway's Leading Business HotelClarion Hotel Royal Christiana, OsloFirst Hotel MilleniumGrims Grenka, Oslo, NorwayRadisson SAS Hotel, AlesundRadisson SAS Lillehammer Hotel

Norway's Leading HotelBristol HotelHolmenkollen Park Hotel RicaHotel ContinentalHotel Union Oye

Norway's Leading Ski ResortDr. Homs HotelRadisson SAS Resort BeitostolenSkogstad HotelVestila Resort

Norway's Leading Spa ResortHolmen FjordhotellQuality Spa & Resort HolmsbuSelje HotelSolstrand Hotel & Bad

Poland's Leading Business HotelHilton Warsaw Hotel & Convention CentreHyatt Regency WarsawInterContinental WarsawMarriott WarsawRadisson SAS Centrum Hotel, WarsawRadisson SAS Hotel, Krakow

Poland's Leading HotelDwór OliwskiHotel CopernicusHotel Podewils GdanskHotel Wentzl, KrakowInterContinental WarsawLe Meridien Bristol, WarsawThe Westin Warsaw

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Portugal's Leading Boutique HotelBairro Alto HotelChoupana Hills Resort & SpaEstalagem Quinta da Casa BrancaHotel Quinta da Bela VistaMonte do CasalVila Joya

Portugal's Leading Conference HotelFour Seasons Hotel Ritz LisbonLisbon Marriott HotelSheraton Porto Hotel & SpaThe Westin CampoReal Golf Resort & SpaTiara Park Atlantic Porto

Portugal's Leading Family ResortHotel Quinta do LagoPine Cliffs ResortPraia d'el Rey Marriott Golf & BeachResortThe Westin CampoReal Golf Resort & SpaTivoli Ocean Park

Portugal's Leading Golf ResortDona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Resort Hilton VilamouraHotel Quinta do LagoPenha Longa Hotel & Golf ResortPraia d'el Rey Marriott Golf & BeachResortSheraton Algarve Hotel, Pine Cliffs ResortVila Sol Spa & Golf ResortVila Vita Parc

Portugal's Leading HotelAquapura Douro ValleyFour Seasons Hotel Ritz LisbonHilton VilamouraLapa PalacePalace Hotel do BussacoPestana PalaceReid's PalaceSeanhora Da GuiaThe Cliff Bay

Portugal's Leading ResortHotel Quinta do LagoLe Meridien Penina Golf & ResortPraia d'el Rey Marriott Golf & BeachResortTivoli Ocean Park

Portugal's Leading Spa ResortConvento do EspinheiroHotel Quinta do LagoLapa PalacePenha Longa Hotel & Golf ResortReid's PalaceThe Cliff BayVila Sol Spa & Golf Resort

Romania's Leading HotelAthenee Palace Hilton BucharestHoward Johnson Grand PlazaInterContinental BucharestJW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

Russia's Leading Business HotelArarat Park Hyatt MoscowCorinthia Nevskij Palace HotelHotel Baltschug KempinskiLe Royal Meridien NationalRadisson SAS Royal Hotel St. PetersburgRadisson SAS Slavyanskaya HotelRenaissance Moscow Hotel

Russia's Leading Conference HotelArarat Park Hyatt MoscowCorinthia Nevskij Palace HotelLe Meridien Moscow Country ClubMoscow Marriott Grand HotelPresident Hotel, Moscow

Russia's Leading HotelArarat Park Hyatt MoscowGolden Ring HotelGrand Hotel EuropeHilton Moscow LeningradskayaHotel Baltschug Kempinski MoscowMoscow Marriott Royal AuroraRenaissance St. Petersburg Baltic HotelRocco Forte's Hotel AstoriaSwissotel Krasnye Holmy MoscowThe Ritz-Carlton, Moscow

San Marino's Leading HotelGrand Hotel PrimaveraGrand Hotel San MarinoHotel CesareHotel TitanoHotel VintageiXo Hotel

Scotland's Leading Business HotelCaledonian Hilton Edinburgh HotelGlasgow Marriott HotelRadisson SAS Hotel, EdinburghRadisson SAS Hotel, GlasgowRocco Forte'sThe Balmoral

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Scotland's Leading Golf ResortBalbirnie HouseFairmont St AndrewsMarriott Dalmahoy Hotel & Country ClubOld Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, St.AndrewsThe Gleneagles Hotel, PerthshireTurnberry, A Luxury Collection Resort

Scotland's Leading HotelCaledonian Hilton Edinburgh HotelOld Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St.AndrewsOne Devonshire GardensRadisson SAS Hotel, GlasgowRocco Forte'sThe BalmoralSheraton Grand Hotel & SpaThe Gleneagles Hotel

Scotland's Leading ResortFairmont St AndrewsMarriott Dalmahoy Hotel & Country ClubOld Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, St.AndrewsThe Gleneagles Hotel, PerthshireTurnberry, A Luxury Collection Resort

Scotland's Leading Spa ResortFairmont St AndrewsMar Hall HotelOld Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, St.AndrewsThe Gleneagles Hotel, PerthshireTurnberry, A Luxury Collection Resort

Serbia and Montenegro's LeadingHotelAleksandar Palas Hotel BelgradeHotel ZlatnikHyatt Regency BelgradeVilla Montenegro

Slovakia's Leading HotelAquaCity PopradHotel Grand JasnaHotel HubertHotel Marrol'sRadisson SAS Carlton Hotel Bratislava

Slovenia's Leading HotelGrand Hotel BernardinGrand Hotel MetropolGrand Hotel TopliceHotel LevHotel PlesnikKendov Manor HotelPark Hotel, Bled

Slovenia's Leading Spa ResortAustria Trend Hotel LjubljanaGrand Hotel TopliceLasko Thermal Spa ResortTerme Smarjeske TopliceThe Golf Hotel

Spain's Leading Boutique HotelCastillo Hotel Son VidaEl Castell de CiutatGran Hotel La FloridaHotel Cortijo Soto RealHotel FormentorHotel Maria CristinaHotel Marques de RiscalHotel Urban, MadridMiro Hotel Bilbao

Spain's Leading Business HotelHilton BarcelonaHotel Arts BarcelonaHotel Hesperia MadridHotel Villa MangaInterContinental MadridSofitel Madrid Plaza de EspanaVilla Real Hotel

Spain's Leading Golf ResortAbama Hotel ResortDenia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & Spa Hotel Las MadriguerasHyatt Las Lomas VillageLa Manga Club, SpainLopesan Villa del Conde Resort & ThalassoMallorca Marriott Son Antem Golf Resort& SpaMarbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa

Spain's Leading HotelAC Palacio del RetiroEurostars Grand Marina HotelHotel Alfonso XIIIHotel Arts BarcelonaHotel ClarisHotel Majestic BarcelonaHotel Occidental Miguel AngelHotel Puente Romano Marbella

Spain's Leading ResortAbama Hotel ResortBarcelo la BobadillaDenia Marriott La Sella Golf Resort & SpaKempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona Costa delSolMallorca Marriott Son Antem Golf Resort& SpaMarbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa

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Experience the cool design in this new boutique hotel and relish in a contemporary classic. This discreet and refined designer property is quietly setting a new fashionable standard in Cyprus and has been voted “Cyprus’ Leading Hotel” in 2007 and “Mediterranean’s Lead-ing Boutique Hotel” 2008 at the World Travel Awards.

An easy hotel to enjoy, the Londa is light and airy yet very warm. Guests quickly absorb its relaxed style where service is efficient and yet not pompous and all the latest technology is available at your finger-tips.

Try the celebrated Caprice restaurant with its minimalist interiors that offers Mediterra-nean cuisine served with a twist. The Caprice lounge bar adapts its ambience to the time of day and clientele, serving morning espressos then traditional silver service afternoon tea with its icon cocktails and snacks being available throughout the day.

Then it’s time to relax, to regenerate in the Londa’s Spa & Club, bathe in the stunning pool overlooking the sea, before hitting the shops, the hippest bars and clubs in downtown Limassol.

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Spain's Leading Spa ResortAlva Park Resort & SpaFairplay Golf Hotel & SpaGran Hotel Elba Estepona, SpainHotel Arts BarcelonaHotel Occidental El EmbajadorHotel Rey Juan Carlos 1InterContinental Mar Menor Golf Resort &SpaMardavall Hotel & SpaMare Nostrum Resort

Sweden's Leading Boutique HotelBerns HotelElite Plaza HotelHotel J Nacka StrandNordic Light Hotel

Sweden's Leading Business HotelGrand Hotel StockholmHilton Stockholm Slussen HotelRadisson SAS Royal Viking Hotel,StockholmRadisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel,GothenburgSheraton Stockholm Hotel

Sweden's Leading HotelGrand Hotel StockholmHilton Stockholm Slussen HotelHotel Gothia TowersKrägga HerrgårdarRadisson SAS Hotel, LinköpingVictory Hotel

Sweden's Leading Spa ResortHoliday Club AreHoliday Club AreHotel TylösandSelma SpaStorhogna Högfjällshotell & Spa

Switzerland's Leading BoutiqueHotelAlden Hotel SplugenschlossChalet Eugenia, KlostersGrand Hotel BellevueHotel d'Angleterre GenevaHotel Giardino

Switzerland's Leading BusinessHotelCrowne Plaza ZurichGrand Hotel Kempinski GenevaHilton Basel HotelMandarin Oriental Hotel du Rhone GenevaMovenpick Hotel & Casino GenevaPark Hyatt ZurichRadisson SAS Hotel BaselZurich Marriott Hotel

Switzerland's Leading HotelBeau-Rivage PalaceGrand Hotel Kempinski GenevaHotel Continental ZurichInterContinental GeneveKempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St.MoritzLausanne Palace & SpaLes Trois RoisRaffles Le Montreux Palace

Switzerland's Leading Ski ResortBadrutt’s Palace HotelKempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St.MoritzKulm Hotel St MoritzPalace Hotel Gstaad

Switzerland's Leading Spa ResortBeau-Rivage PalaceGrand Hotel Park GstaadGstaad Palace SwitzerlandKempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains St.MoritzLa Reserve Geneva

Turkey's Leading All-inclusive ResortConcorde De Luxe ResortCornelia De Luxe ResortGloria Golf ResortGloria Serenity ResortGloria Verde Resort & SpaKremlin PalaceRiva CostaTitanic ResortTopkapi Palace

Turkey's Leading Beach ResortAdam & Eve HotelsCalista Luxury Resort Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & SpaEla Quality Resort Mardan PalaceRixos Premium BelekRixos Sungate

Turkey's Leading Boutique HotelAda HotelAjia HotelAnatolian HousesHotel Les OttomansSumahan on the WaterThe SofaYunak Evleri Cappadocia Cave Hotel

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Turkey's Leading Business HotelConrad IstanbulCrowne Plaza Hotel IzmirDivan Hotel IstanbulHilton ParkSA IstanbulHyatt Regency IstanbulMovenpick Hotel IstanbulRenaissance Polat Istanbul HotelSheraton Hotel & Convention CentreAnkara

Turkey's Leading Conference HotelConrad IstanbulHilton Izmir HotelKemer Resort HotelMovenpick Hotel IstanbulSheraton Hotel & Convention CentreAnkara

Turkey's Leading Design HotelAdam & Eve HotelBentley HotelEV HotelHillside SUThe Sofa Hotels and Residences

Turkey's Leading Family ResortAdam & Eve HotelsAgean Dream ResortConcorde De Luxe ResortEla Quality Resort Hotel Baia BodrumMövenpick Resort Bodrum

Turkey's Leading Golf ResortCornelia Diamond Golf Resort & SpaGloria Golf ResortKempinski Hotel The Dome Belek-AntalyaKlassis Golf & Country ClubSirene Belek Golf Hotel

Turkey's Leading HotelAdam & Eve at BelekCiragan Palace Kempinski IstanbulConrad IstanbulDivan Hotel IstanbulFour Seasons Hotel IstanbulHyatt Regency IstanbulIC Hotels Green PalaceInterContinental Ceylan IstanbulKemer Resort HotelRadisson SAS Bosphorus Hotel IstanbulRixos Premium BelekThe Ritz-Carlton Istanbul

Turkey's Leading ResortIC Hotels Green PalaceKemer Resort HotelRichmond Nua Wellness SpaRoyal Marin ResortSungate Port RoyalWOW Bodrum Resort

Turkey's Leading Spa ResortAdam & Eve at BelekConcorde De Luxe ResortCornelia Diamond Golf Resort & SpaKempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay BodrumRichmond Nua Wellness SpaSisus HotelSuSesi Deluxe Resort & SpaThe Marmara Bodrum

Ukraine's Leading Business HotelDonbass Palace HotelHotel OtradaPremier Palace HotelRadisson SAS Hotel Kiev

Ukraine's Leading HotelDonbass Palace HotelGrand Hotel UkraineOpera HotelPremier Palace HotelRadisson SAS Hotel Kiev

Wales' Leading Golf ResortBryn Meadows Golf Hotel & SpaMarriott St. Pierre Hotel & Country ClubThe Celtic Manor ResortThe Vale Hotel

Wales' Leading HotelBodysgallen HallMarriott St. Pierre Hotel & Country ClubPale HallThe Celtic Manor Resort HotelThe St David's Hotel & Spa

Wales' Leading Spa ResortBodysgallen HallThe Celtic Manor ResortThe St David's Hotel & SpaThe Vale Hotel

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This Year's Ceremonies...World Travel Awards 2009World Travel Awards attracts anunprecedented amount of both trade andconsumer media coverage spearheaded byBBC World News – our global media partner –whose coverage spans a global audience ofover 274 million.

In 2007, World Travel Awards expanded itsportfolio by adding a Grand Tour of RegionalAwards to recognise winners in their own territory.

This year's regional awards for the MiddleEast, Africa, North & Central America andEurope were staged in Dubai, Durban, Mexicoand Portugal respectively. In November a two-day Awards Ceremony will take place inLondon to announce the winners of Asia,Australasia, Indian Ocean, Caribbean andSouth America. The second day of the eventwill be the Grand Final ceremony where theTravel Technology and World winners will berevealed.

World Travel Awards is currently selecting thedestinations to host the prestigious 2010Regional Awards. The winning hosts will bepresented to the world as the respectiveregion’s premier top quality tourismdestination with the World Travel Awardsendorsed global message.

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North & Central America CeremonyRiviera Maya, Mexico, 21st September

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The prestigious World Travel Awards North and Central America Ceremony arrived to Hacienda Tres Ríos on September the 21st, 2009 to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in all sectors of the global travel and tourist industry. Yucatán Holidays would like to congratulate all the winners in this World Travel Awards Edition.

This year, the event was sponsored by YUCATAN HOLIDAYS, one of the leading promoters of the Yucatán Peninsula; creating unforgettable memories and celebrating Mexican culture in a land of wonders and magical waters through sustainable tourism.

Immerse yourself in civilization: regional haciendas and archaeology: Experience adventures that range from family friendly to extreme, with the gastronomy of a rich cultural history.

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Europe CeremonyObidos, Portugal, 17th October

Regional Ceremony: Asia, Australasia & Indian Ocean, Caribbean, South AmericaLondon, UK, 7th November

This Year's Ceremonies...World Travel Awards 2009

Event Partners:

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Grand Final & Travel Technology CeremonyLondon, UK, 8th November

This year's World Travel Awards’ final will feature 120 Miss World2008 contestants. The Miss World contestants, who will berepresenting almost every country in the world, will presentcountry winners with their trophies during the gala ceremony.Photo opportunities with Miss World contestants will be availablefor award winners. The World Travel Awards 2009 final highlightsexcellence in the worldwide travel and tourism industry and assuch, celebrates some of the outstanding achievements of keyorganisations and individuals.

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Embrace the Mobile Market Connect to visitors wherever and whenever with a mobile website

“The future of the web is on mobile phones” Tim Berners-Lee (Inventor of the World Wide Web)

Contact World Mobi to discuss development of your mobile web strategy

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Gala Show EntertainmentWorld Travel AwardsEurope Ceremony 2009

Bobby DavroThe impressionist and comedian Bobby Davrohas been one of the UK's undisputed stars of Saturday-night television for more than a decade.

Bobby Davro made his TV debut in 1981, but his major breakthrough came with anappearance in LIVE AT HER MAJESTY’S IN 1983.

This led to his own Saturday night seriesBOBBY DAVRO ON THE BOX, BOBBY’S SKETCHPAD, TV WEEKLY, which immediately toppedthe ratings for six consecutive years.

In 1991 Bobby moved to the BBC and madethree series, PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER ONE,ROCK WITH LAUGHTER and RUN THE RISK.

In 1997 Bobby hosted for Yorkshire Television’sWINNER TAKES ALL for 65 programmes.

Bobby recorded the No 1 Hit by theproclaimers ‘for comic relief with Peter Kay.

Bobby will be hitting the screens this Octoberin the UK's top rating TV series Eastenders’playing lovable rogue ‘Vinnie Monks’.

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George McCraeGeorge McCrae was the founder of TheMiami Sound Machine and indeed mostprobably the first disco dance performer of alltime when he hit the charts in 1974 with theworldwide No. 1 hit single “ROCK YOURBABY”. This record still holds the world recordfor being No. 1 in no less than 82 countriesthroughout the world, selling an impressive 52million copies worldwide, making it one of thehighest grossing single releases in pop history.

This disco hurricane from Florida went on tohave further top ten hits with “I CAN’T LEAVEYOU ALONE” and “IT’S BEEN SO LONG”.

George McCrae is still the king when it comesto the soul side of disco and is probably oneof the best artistes from this era that you canstill book today.

Steve WomackIn January 2007, at the age of fifty, SteveWomack completed 31 years as a professionalentertainer. In that time he has been a singer,musician, songwriter, actor, after dinnerspeaker and comedian. His currentperformances reflect the whole story. Steve isnow firmly established as one of the UK'sfinest entertainers.

Steve was voted winning comedian in CentralTV’s New Faces Grand Final. This wasfollowed by a 13 week series of ‘Corrigan andWomack’ (teaming up with Londoncomedienne, Bernadine Corrigan) on Sky TVand the first series of ‘A Small Portion ofWomack’ for BBC Radio 2.

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‘The Oscars of the Travel Industry’

World Travel AwardsRegional and Grand Final Awards Ceremony

Grosvenor House Hotel, London7th November - Regional Awards Ceremony

8th November - World Grand Final

www.worldtravelawards.com

For more information and to book tickets please email:[email protected]

For the first time ever, this two day event will feature all120 Miss World 2008 contestants. Photo opportunities withMiss World contestants will be available for award winners.

Wall Street Journal

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Email: [email protected]: +44 (0) 20 7925 0000

Contact Virtual World Internet to discuss how we can help produce and deliver video, virtual tours, and image galleries of your hotel or resort to your online visitors.

Virtual World Internet designs, develops, hosts, and markets high value visual content for the travel and tourism sector with a proven track record of delivering world class solutions to our clients.

Swissotel Nai Lert Park Bangkokwww.virtual-nailertpark.com

Grosvenor House Dubai www.virtual-grosvenorhouse.com

The Monarch Dubaiwww.virtual-monarch.com

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President & Founder Graham E. Cooke

Executive Vice President & Event Director Manon Han

Senior Vice President David Falcon

Group Vice President Kevin Taylor

Financial DirectorXiaolan Tang

Global Sales & Marketing DirectorJames A. A. Khan

Commercial Director Christopher Frost

Director, Global Business Sion Rapson

Head of Business Development Max Miller

Marketing Manager, South AmericaAntonio Castro Neves

Sales DirectorTony Prince

Marketing Executive Deanna Walker

PR Executive Anna Gouldman

Events Production ManagerSusan Mundy

Event Organising Executive Ben Seal

Editor Anton Strack

Official Photographers Mark Hakanson Gareth Morris

E-Commerce Managers Kelly Footit Hayden Pitout

Online Marketing Executive Chris Whitfield

Online Project Manager Sid Thaker

Web Team Ben Roberts George Cooke Tom Fogarty

Creative Director Mike Gibas

Designer Adam Williams

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The TeamWorld Travel Awards

Thank youto all our partnersWe wish to express our gratitude to ourpartners and supporters worldwide. Inparticular, we extend a heartfelt "thankyou" to our gracious host Praia D'El ReyMarriott Golf Resort & Spa for theiroutstanding hospitality andprofessionalism. We would also like tothank our media partners BBC World News,Publituris, Breaking Travel News and allother media partners around the world.

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KEEPING DESTINATIONS SPECIAL...

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We’re working to ensure that sustainable tourism makes a world of difference at favourite destinations. Protecting the natural environment, traditions and culture – the things that make holidays special. And improving lives – so that local people benefit from tourism and are happy to give visitors a warm welcome. All of which can offer customers a richer holiday experience and help ensure there are special places for us all to sell, into the future. Everyone wins! JUST SOME OF THE WAYS WE’RE ALREADY CHANGING LIVES...

KEEPING DESTINATIONS SPECIAL...

Find out much more at www.thetravelfoundation.org.uk – and access a range of communication and training tools to help transform your business.

IN MEXICO, WE’RE CHANGING LIVES WITH JAMChildren like Elsy now have fresh hope for the future. The ladies of Chumpon are creating a whole new business, making jams for visitors to enjoy. There is a long way to go, but these amazing women have already developed new skills and confidence... and are on the road to creating a more secure future for their families. 2 communities have fresh hope through beekeeping and jam making initiatives in Mexico, supplying produce for tourists to enjoy.

IN CYPRUS, WE’RE KEEPING LIFE IN THE TRADITIONAL VILLAGESMaria is opening a café because of new self-drive routes taking visitors in to the heart of the island. This is giving rural people a way to make a living through tourism and a reason to stay in the mountains. And giving visitors a whole new experience of an old favourite! 90 local communities and 118 businesses are now benefiting from sustainable tourism in Cyprus.

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Congratulations…

Over the past 12 months, each one of you hasdemonstrated what it takes to make a difference and will stand as inspirational examples of travel and tourism excellence for the year ahead.

The Europe winners will go head-to-head withthe other regional winners to compete for theultimate travel accolade at the World TravelAwards Grand final in London on 8th November 2009.

World Travel Awards will shortly be announcingthe host and venue for the Europe Ceremony. The initial 2010 Nomination programme, whichwill decide the 2010 Europe nominees, will openon January 1st 2010. As the benchmark ofexcellence is once raised, will 2010 see your brandvoted the very best of the very best? Newcategories being introduced next year include;Best Hotel Architecture, Leading Luxury Hotel andBest Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative.

To reserve a table at the World Travel AwardsGrand Final 2009 or Europe Ceremony 2010, or to discover more about the World Travel AwardsNomination Programme please contact:[email protected] call +44 (0) 20 7925 0000.

…roll on 2010

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…to all of tonight’s 2009 Europe winners.

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We think anyone should be free to drive anywhere and everywhere. And with 3,479 offi ces in 149 countries across the world, we know they really can. See you somewhere soon.

www.europcar.com

We think anyone should be free to drive anywhere and everywhere. And with 3,479 offi ces in 149 countries across the world, we know they really can. See you somewhere soon.