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WelcomePresident of the World Travel AwardsGrand Final Gala Awards Ceremony 2011
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On behalf of World Travel Awards, I wish you all a very warm welcome to our GrandFinal Gala Ceremony 2011, the climax of our year-long search to find the very besttravel brands in the world, covering sevencontinents and featuring more than 5,000nominees.
Now the competition has been whittleddown to the elite few – the winners fromeach of our five regional ceremonies – andwe are honoured to have such a pool ofincredible travel talent gathered here in Doha this evening.
I am particularly honoured that Qatar hasstepped up to host this year’s Grand Final,our very first in this great nation.
I am sure that all our guests this evening aregaining an insight into why Qatar is rapidlyestablishing itself as a world-class tourismdestination for leisure, business, culture and sport. This forward-thinking approach is exemplified by our venue this evening,Katara Cultural Village, which is spearheadingQatar’s cultural and artistic evolution.
For World Travel Awards, the past year has proved the most ambitious yet in our19-year history. I am pleased to report thatthe number of organisations nominated forthe “Oscars of the Travel Industry” has risen14 percent year-on-year.
Meanwhile the number of voters rose 11 percent year-on-year, driven by a surge in consumer voting. This reflects how the public now rely increasingly onWorld Travel Awards as their gold seal oftravel excellence.
Winning a World Travel Award is the ultimate travel accolade, with theendorsement of more than 213,000 voting travel professionals demonstrating to both the travel industry and the travelconsumer that your brand stands in a class of its very own.
I wish to extend a special thank you to ourdestination partner Qatar Tourism Authorityand its vision to help bring World TravelAwards to Doha. I would also like to thankour event partners BBC World News andWeClickMedia, as well as our media partnersTTN Middle East, Trade Arabia, eTurboNews,TravelDailyNews and Breaking Travel News.
Honouring and promoting excellence andinnovation in travel and tourism are why we are gathered all here. Thank you forjoining us on this very special occasion, and congratulations for your incredibleachievements.
Graham E. CookePresident and FounderWorld Travel Awards
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www.qatartourism.gov.qa
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WelcomeChairman of Qatar Tourism AuthorityGrand Final Gala Awards Ceremony 2011
On behalf of the Qatar Tourism Authority, Iwould like to welcome you to the WorldTravel Awards Grand Final in Doha.
Qatar has allocated more the US$25 billionfor the development of tourisminfrastructure in preparation for the 2022World Cup. WTA's Grand Final forms part ofour country's growing roster of world-classevents, ranging from art and music tosport and travel.
The fastest growing economy in the world,Qatar has become an example of a modernand vibrant Arab country that has drawn onthe diversity of our population while stillmaintaining our strong and proud Arabidentity.
With its strategic position both in theregion and as a gateway between east andwest, Qatar has been welcoming travelersfor thousands of years. We are justly proudof the travel and hospitality sector that hasevolved in Qatar and the role it plays in ourgrowing economy. Tourism and thedevelopment of a vibrant and sustainableindustry is a central part of Qatar’seconomic future.
The staging of this ceremony in Doha is anillustration of the confidence the travel andtourism industry has in Qatar as well as thepotential it has to develop further.
I wish all of the finalists in the awards allthe best and I look forward to welcomingall of you to the ceremony personally.
Mr. Ahmed Al NuaimiChairmanQatar Tourism Authority
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Qatar can justifiably claim 2011as the year it came of age in theglobal travel arena.
Following the FIFA announcement in late2010 that the country would become thefirst in the Middle East to host the footballWorld Cup in 2022, a four-decade longprocess of development was given freshimpetus.
Infrastructure is being developed, stadiumsplanned, hotels designed, airports built andports created, in what is now one of themost forward-looking communities onearth.
Developments on the ground
As Qatar gears up for the World Cup, morethan 140 major projects are currentlyunderway with a particular focus ontransportation infrastructure.
Billions have been spent upgrading theextensive road networks connecting thecountry to the rest of the Middle East, whilethe $25 billion, 2,200 kilometre QatarNational Rail Scheme will link to the six-stateGCC Railway network from 2017.
Among the most exciting developments isLusail City situated to the north of Doha. Thevisionary project will see the creation of adistinctive 21st century city which celebratesthe special cultural and geographical heritageof Qatar. It will eventually be home to around
250,000 people with amenities includingmarinas, shopping and leisure facilities, twogolf courses and a special district dedicated toentertainment.
The 86,000 seat Lusail Iconic Stadium willhost the opening match and final of the2022 FIFA World Cup.
Also, the first phase of the new $4.4 billionDoha Port will also be functioning by 2014,while the Qatar-Bahrain FriendshipCauseway will cut journey times betweenthe two neighbours from 4.5 hours to 30minutes when completed in 2015.
Finally, the new Qatar National ConventionCentre will also add a whole new dynamic tothe national offering following its opening inDecember.
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The Museum of Islamic Art is oneof the main attractions in Doha.
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In the skies over Qatar
Qatar Airways has been instrumental inthese developments.
The carrier presently has orders worth overUS$40 billion for more than 200 aircraft,including Boeing 787s, 777s, AirbusA350s, A380s, A320 and Bombardiercorporate jets with plans to serve morethan 120 key business and leisuredestinations worldwide by 2013.
Already on offer are 100 destinationsacross Europe, Middle East, Africa, AsiaPacific, North America and South America,with the rapid expansion of Qatar Airwaysprompting the Qatari government toembark on one of its biggest projects – theconstruction of a brand new internationalairport in Doha, which is scheduled to openlater this year.
Tourism
It is tourism where Qatar has really assertedits authority – growing to rival theestablished powerhouses of the United ArabEmirates.
Occupancy rates for all hotels in the countryreached 63 per cent in the first six months of2011 compared to 61 per cent for the sameperiod in 2010, according to the QatarTourism Authority (QTA).
As QTA Chairman, Ahmed Al Nuaimi, recentlyexplained, that despite the increase in thenumber of hotels, the surge in occupancy
rates was spurred by the greater number oftourists, the steady strong performance ofthe national economy and the governmentfocus on developing cultural and sporttourism.
Qatar also currently leads hotel growth in theMiddle East, with 77 new hotels and 42 hotelapartments under construction in thedestination, scheduled to bring a total of21,107 new rooms into the local hospitalitymarket over the next few years.
Ritz Carlton’s Sharq Village & Spa in Doha,Marriott Executive Apartments Doha CityCenter and Wyndham Grand Regency Dohaare among some of the most excitingdevelopments, but the chasing pack ensuresstandards can only rise.
World Travel Awards
That is what we are here to celebratetonight at the annual World Travel AwardsGrand Final; excellence in this most vibrantof industries.
Winners from around the globe join us hereafter five regional heats to see who will berecognised as the best in the world.
Even in tough times these select few areset to shine and what better place tohonour their success than here in Qatar.
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Souq Waqif in Doha. ASPIRE Academy for Sports Excellence in Qatar.
Views over Doha from the sea.
Qatar Airways has been instrumentalin the growth of the destination.
Qatar is an emerging adventuretourism destination.
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The superior quality of our travel services at Regency Travel & Tours has won us three years in a row the Middle East’s Leading Travel Agency award and twice the World’s Leading Travel Agency Award.
Our acclaimed travel expertise is behind every tour we conduct and we promise to deliver a pleasant and memorable experience.
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Since its inception in 1993, World Travel Awards has been recognising andrewarding those organisations that have made the greatest contribution tothe global travel and tourism industry.
Hollywood • New York • Las Vegas • Bahamas • London • Jamaica • Malaysia • St Lucia • Barbados • Turksand Caicos • Abu Dhabi • Newcastle • Bangalore • Durban • Sydney • Shanghai • Orlando • Poprad • Rio deJaneiro • Dubai • River Maya • Obidos • Johannesburg • Antalya • Delhi • Sharm El Sheikh • Bangkok • Qatar
With voting growing year on year – over213,000 travel professionals are nowregistered to vote – World Travel Awardscontinues to build its reputation as the‘Oscars of the travel industry’.
The awards programme is a global searchfor the very best travel and tourism brands,with winners from the six regionalceremonies progressing to the Grand Finalat the end of the year.
Graham E. Cooke, Founder & President,World Travel Awards, said: “World TravelAwards is a unique benchmark for industryquality and business excellence in everyregion and sector.”
“The increase in registered voters, despite aglobal recession, demonstrates the vital roleof performance delivery in a challenging andhighly competitive marketplace,” he added.
For the tourism trade, winning a WorldTravel Award is more than an award – it isan endorsement from the thousands ofprofessionals from around the globe, as wellas a gold seal to the consumer of travelexcellence guaranteed.
World Travel Awards“The Oscars of the Travel Industry”
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World Island AwardsHotel Adlon KempinskiBerlin, Germany6 March 2012
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World Islands Awards will take place on the eve on ITB Berlin 2012, withMauritius Tourism Promotion Authoritysigned as the official partner. It is theonly event of its kind dedicated torecognising Island Tourism around the world.
The inaugural ceremony will take place atHotel Adlon Kempinski, Berlin’s mostexclusive five-star hotel, on 6 March 2012.
The two-year agreement comes hot on theheels of Mauritius being named one of thecoolest destinations for 2011 byFuturebrand and British Airways, and beingvoted “World’s Leading Island Destination”at the 2010 World Travel Awards.
Through this partnership, Mauritius willspearhead the drive for the promotion ofIsland Tourism worldwide, as well asensuring that it remains at the forefront ofthe luxury tourism map.
The paradise island is currently enjoying athriving tourism economy under theleadership of Minister of Tourism, HENandcoomar Bodha, and Dr KarlMootoosamy, Director, Mauritius TourismPromotion Authority.
Dr Karl Mootoosamy, Director, MauritiusTourism Promotion Authority, said: “Our newpartnership with World Island Awards willserve as an excellent vehicle to promote thecore values of Mauritius Tourism PromotionAuthority – in particular our emphasis onpeople, the environment and the capacity to ensure customer satisfaction.”
The Indian Ocean nation – which is bestknown for its azure waters, white beachesand luxury spas – will also showcase itself as aworld-class destination to travel professionalsand media from around the world. Graham Cooke, Founder, World Island
Awards said: “On behalf of World IslandAwards, I am delighted to have MauritiusTourism Promotion Authority as our partner.
“This nation typifies luxury tourism at itsfinest, and serves a benchmark for howisland nations can travel and tourism forsocial and economic betterment.”
The awards will serve to reward excellenceacross all areas of tourism of the world’sisland nations.
Categories will include: “World’s LeadingIsland Resort”, “Asia’s Leading Island Resort”and “World’s Leading Island Destination”.
Over the past thirty years, Mauritius hasexpanded its luxury tourism sector. Thetravel and tourism sector has become morevital than ever to the nation’s economy dueto declining sugar prices and economicinfeasibility of textile production.
Limited space for tourism means thatMauritius continues to promote only eliteand specialist tourism, while budget travel isnot encouraged.
World’s first ceremony topromote Island TourismWorld Travel Awards hasunveiled a new awardsprogramme to celebrateand reward luxurytourism to island nations.
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Book now as places are limited at [email protected] • worldislandawards.com
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The digital magazine for luxury travel by World Travel Awards
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Since we launched in 1993, the World Travel Awards team hashad the rather enviable task of scouring the globe in search ofthe ultimate in luxury travel – those out-of-this-world placesand experiences where memories forged will last a lifetime.
Best in Travel blends our unrivalled first-hand knowledge withleading-edge interactive technology to create the definitiveguide to the world’s most glamorous travel experiences.
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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 Director Xiaolan Tang
Commercial Director Christopher Frost
Director, Global Business Sion Rapson
Head of Business Development Max Miller
Business Development DirectorTony Prince
Marketing & Publishing ManagerStuart Gordon
Events Production ManagerSusan Mundy
Events Executive Nia Lewis
PR Manager Anton Santos
Editor of Breaking Travel NewsChristopher O’Toole
Official Photographers Mark Hakansson Gareth Morris
E-Commerce Managers Kelly Footit Hayden Pitout
Online Project Manager Sid Thaker
Web Team Ben Roberts George CookeAhmed Fahm
Creative Director Mike Gibas
Designer Mark Askam
World Travel AwardsMomentum HouseLower RoadWaterlooLondon SE1 8SJUnited Kingdom T +44 (0)20 7925 0000F +44 (0)20 7925 [email protected]
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World Travel Awards Team
Thank youto all our partnersWe wish to express our gratitude to our partners and supporters worldwide. In particular, we extend a heartfelt “thank you”to our destination partner Qatar Tourism Authority for thier outstanding hospitality and professionalism. We would also like tothank Welcome Reception Partner BBC World News, Marketing Partner Phenomena and our media partners, Breaking TravelNews, TTN, Khaleej Times, CNBC Arabiya, eTurboNews and all other media partners around the world.
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“ T H E O S C A R S O F T H E T R A V E L I N D U S T R Y ”WALL STREET JOURNAL
For two decades World TravelAwards have been recognisingcompanies in the travel, tourism
and hospitality industry.
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20T H YEAR ANN IVERSARY GRAND TOUR
Caribbean & Central America Gala CeremonyMONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA • 15 JANUARY 2013
Europe Gala CeremonyBERLIN, GERMANY • MARCH 2013
Middle East Gala CeremonyDUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES • MAY 2013
Africa & Indian Ocean Gala CeremonySHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT • MAY 2013
North America Gala CeremonyLAS VEGAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA • 8 JUNE 2013
Asia & Australasia Gala CeremonySHANGHAI, CHINA • 13 JUNE 2013
South America Gala CeremonyRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL • 20 OCTOBER 2013
Grand Final Gala CeremonyLONDON, UNITED KINGDOM • NOVEMBER 2013
JO IN US FOR THE CE LEBR AT IONS
World Travel Awards Celebrates20 Years of Travel Excellence
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The biggest news stories are truly global, and so is the world’s largest broadcaster. Our a�uent audience travel frequently, and 92% of them want access to the latest news wherever they are. With 2000 journalists working in 28 languages across 70 bureaux worldwide, we make sure they get it.
To find out how we can help you reach the world’s most discerning travellers, please contact:
Carolyn Gibson (EMEA and US) E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)208 433 2749
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GLOBAL CITIZENS DEMAND A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Source: BBC Global Minds Travel survey 2011
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