Dubai Named Region’s Top Destination

DUBAI — Strategies pushed through by an innovative travel industry saw the UAE pick up a swathe of awards at the World Travel Awards held on Tuesday night at The Monarch Dubai.

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By Zoe Sinclair

Published: Thu 7 May 2009, 12:11 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 9:44 PM

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.

· zoe@khaleejtimes.com

Middle East Winners

Leading Airline

Etihad Airways

Leading Airline Inflight Entertainment

Emirates

Leading Airline Lounge

Abu Dhabi - Etihad Airways

Leading Airline Rewards Program

Gulf Air’s Frequent flyer programme

Leading Airline Website

Etihad Airways

Leading Airport

Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3

Leading Airport Hotel

Moevenpick Hotel Bahrain

Leading Beach Resort

Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa

Leading Budget / No Frills Airline

Air Arabia

Leading Business Class Airline

Qatar Airways

Leading Business Hotel

Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai

Leading Business Travel Agency

Safar Travel & Tourism

Leading Cabin Staff

Qatar Airways

Leading Car Hire

Europcar

Leading Conference Centre

Dubai World Trade Centre

Leading Conference Hotel

Grand Hyatt Dubai

Leading Conference Resort

Emirates Palace

Leading Corporate Resort

Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers

Leading Cruise Line

Costa Cruises

Leading Cruise Port

Dubai, UAE

Leading Destination

Dubai

Leading Destination Marketing Campaign

Abu Dhabi

Leading Economy Airline

Emirates

Leading Exhibition Centre

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

Leading Family Resort

Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa - Al Aqah Beach

Leading First Class

Etihad Airways

Leading Golf Course

Four Seasons Golf Club Dubai Festival City

Leading Golf Resort

Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai

Leading Hotel

Burj Al Arab, Dubai

Leading Hotel Brand

Rotana Hotels

Leading International Marketing Campaign

Etihad Airways - From Abu Dhabi to the World

Leading Marina

Dubai Marina

Leading MICE Destination

Dubai

Leading New Hotel

The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai

Leading Overseas Development Company

Nakheel Hotels

Leading Private Jet Charter

Royal Jet

Leading Resort

Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah

Leading Spa Resort

Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai

Leading Suite

Monarch Suite, The Monarch Dubai

Leading Tourism Development Project

Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC)

Leading Tourism Property Development Company

Al-Futtaim Real Estate

Leading Tourist Attraction

Petra Jordan

Leading Tourist Board

Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Government of Dubai

Leading Travel Agency

Regency Travel & Tours, Qatar

Leading Travel Exhibition

Arabian Travel Market

Leading Travel Management Company

Dnata, Dubai

Leading Travel Technology Provider

Illusions Online

Leading Water Park

Aquaventure

Zoe Sinclair

Published: Thu 7 May 2009, 12:11 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 9:44 PM

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