Authorities said at least 254 people have died and 65 missing in landslides, floods and lightning strikes since mid-June when the annual monsoon rains started
The Middle East’s travel elite gathered in the city for what is considered the industry’s highest accolade, likened to the travel industry’s Oscars.
Dubai was in winning form being awarded as Middle East’s Leading Destination and is now going forward with confidence to the finals of the World Travel Awards in Jamaica on October 30. “Dubai is spearheading the globe when it comes to luxury travel, world-class service and innovative tourism products. Its offerings are setting the benchmark for the industry worldwide, so it is fitting that we will host our Middle Eastern regional ceremony here,” says Graham Cooke, President of the World Travel Awards.
Rotana Hotels, with 24 luxury properties across the region, was presented with the title of the Middle East’s Leading Hotel Brand.
Etihad Airways walked off with the prized Middle East’s Leading Airline; Middle East’s Leading First Class and also Middle East’s Leading
Airline Website.
“It is a cautious time no doubt. The industry has its eyes open. But I am very optimistic that Middle East will come out winning,” continued Cooke. “The economic challenges will push companies to make strategic moves that will benefit them as well as their clients. I am very positive with the opportunities that lay forth for Dubai and the region. “The winners of the WTA have the chance to lead the way, pushing the boundaries in every aspect of business activity, creativity and customer satisfaction, competing at the very highest level and showing the world how
it is done.” Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 took the title of Middle East’s Leading Airport; DNATA, Dubai was presented with the Middle East’s Leading Travel Management Company; Dubai was named the Middle East’s Leading MICE Destination; The Monarch Dubai was the Middle East’s Leading Suite for Monarch Suite; Burj Al Arab, Middle East’s Leading Hotel and Middle East’s Leading Resort was the Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah.
Leading Airline
Leading Airline Inflight Entertainment
Leading Airline Lounge
Leading Airline Rewards Program
Leading Airline Website
Leading Airport
Leading Airport Hotel
Leading Beach Resort
Leading Budget / No Frills Airline
Leading Business Class Airline
Leading Business Hotel
Leading Business Travel Agency
Leading Cabin Staff
Leading Car Hire
Leading Conference Centre
Leading Conference Hotel
Leading Conference Resort
Leading Corporate Resort
Leading Cruise Line
Leading Cruise Port
Leading Destination
Leading Destination Marketing Campaign
Leading Economy Airline
Leading Exhibition Centre
Leading Family Resort
Leading First Class
Leading Golf Course
Leading Golf Resort
Leading Hotel
Leading Hotel Brand
Leading International Marketing Campaign
Leading Marina
Leading MICE Destination
Leading New Hotel
Leading Overseas Development Company
Leading Private Jet Charter
Leading Resort
Leading Spa Resort
Leading Suite
Leading Tourism Development Project
Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC)
Leading Tourism Property Development Company
Leading Tourist Attraction
Leading Tourist Board
Leading Travel Agency
Leading Travel Exhibition
Leading Travel Management Company
Leading Travel Technology Provider
Leading Water Park
Authorities said at least 254 people have died and 65 missing in landslides, floods and lightning strikes since mid-June when the annual monsoon rains started
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