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Follow on Google News | Region’s Prospects Look BrightHH Prince Bandar Guest of Honour at World Travel Awards Ceremony
In addition to holding various prominent positions, Prince Bandar is the Deputy Managing Director of the world renowned King Faisal Foundation, and also the Chairman of Al Khozama Management Company - a leading property investment and management company, developing Middle Eastern commercial properties in prime locations where business and pleasure can thrive in unrivalled surroundings. World Travel Awards, the internationally recognised mark of excellence for every sector and area of travel and tourism, is at The Address Dubai Marina on Monday 3 May, immediately before Arabian Travel Market. More than 400 senior industry figures from the region’s leading travel and tourism companies will be attending. Graham E. Cooke, Founder and President of World Travel Awards said he was delighted that Prince Bandar would be Guest of Honour at this important industry occasion. He explained that no one should be surprised that the Middle East has defied the gloomy predictions forecast for international travel and tourism. “The region has shown remarkable resilience to overcome the challenges of recent times, with an exceptional focus on excellent customer service and facilities that are simply second to none,” he said. “The parade of winners at the Middle East World Travel Awards Ceremony demonstrates more powerfully than anything I can say about why the region continues to build on its success with solid growth and new initiatives, projects and improved inbound and outbound tourism products. “Those companies that hold aloft their trophies on the night are an example to the world, raising standards with determination, creativity and innovation.” World Travel Awards, now in its 17th year, is committed to helping the global industry improve business performance in a competitive marketplace. Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Officer of Emaar Hospitality Group and Emaar Hotels & Resorts said: “The World Travel Awards is a celebration of excellence in hospitality and tourism, and puts the global spotlight on Dubai and the region. The Awards not only boost industry confidence but also highlight the robust developments in the region including new hotel brands such as The Address Hotels + Resorts that redefine the standards in hospitality. The Address Dubai Marina is privileged to host the event, which brings together the world’s finest minds in the hospitality and travel industry.” More than a thousand of the Middle East’s premier travel companies and operators have been canvassing agents and industry professionals worldwide in the hope of taking home one of the coveted World Travel Awards. Voting has now closed and votes counted. In addition to the overall regional award categories, there are also awards for Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE, Yemen, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, Ra al-Khaimah and Sharjah. In the running for Middle East’s Leading Airline, for example, are Emirates, Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways, Middle East Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian Airlines and Saudi Arabian Airlines. There’s also fierce competition for the title of Middle East’s Leading Destination. In the running are: Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Contenders for Middle East’s Leading Hotel are: Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel, Saudi Arabia, Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, Burj Al Arab, Dubai, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, Four Seasons Hotel Amman, Jordan, InterContinental Abu Dhabi, InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, Le Méridien Towers Makkah, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai, One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai, Rosewood Corniche, Saudi Arabia, Shangri-La Abu Dhabi, Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort, Oman, Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay, Oman, The Address, Downtown Dubai, The Chedi Muscat, Oman, The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai and The Ritz-Carlton Doha, Qatar. -ends- Click here for the complete list of World Travel Awards 2010 Middle East nominees: http://www.worldtravelawards.com/ Click here for an image of The Address Dubai Marina: http://www.worldtravelawards.com/ Click here for the World Travel Awards Logo: http://www.worldtravelawards.com/ Notes to Editors: About World Travel Awards The World Travel Awards was launched in 1993 to acknowledge and recognise excellence in the world's travel and tourism industry. Now celebrating its 17th Anniversary, the awards is regarded as the very highest achievement that a travel product could ever hope to receive. Votes are cast by 183,000 travel professionals which include travel agencies, tour and transport companies and tourism organizations in over 160 countries across the globe. Votes are cast globally by fellow industry professionals in over 1, 000 different categories. Attended by senior executives from major travel companies, operators and destinations, WTA events are universally respected as providing established, top level networking opportunities, regionally and globally. The World Travel Award’s official list of worldwide media partners includes: BBC World News, eTurboNews, Breaking Travel News, CNBC Arabiya, Khaleej Times, Trav Talk, Trade Arabia, TTN, Travel Daily News International, Focus on Travel News, New Focus Travel Magazine, Tourism Review, JAX FAX, Travel & Leisure, Travel & Leisure Golf, Xenios & Xenios World For further press information contact Leah Benrimoj at: T: +44 020 7872 5643 E: leah@worldtravelawards.com About The Address Hotels + Resorts The Address Hotels + Resorts, the five star premium hotel brand launched by Emaar Hospitality Group sets an all-new definition for global standards of luxury. Creating a distinct positioning with the brand philosophy of ‘Where Life Happens’, The Address properties are situated in the most vibrant locations and target corporate, leisure and group travellers – particularly the international jetsetters and global high achievers who value personalised luxury. This modern brand focuses on a ‘one size fits one’ strategy where benefits to guests and service excellence are a priority. The expansion of The Address Hotels + Resorts include key destinations in the Middle East and North Africa region, the Indian Subcontinent, Asia, Europe and America over the next ten years. For more information visit www.theaddress.com # # # The World Travel Awards, also referred to as the “Oscars of the travel industry” by the Wall Street Journal, cover the entire travel sector. Results are based on an independent vote cast by 183,000 travel professionals which include travel agencies, tour and transport companies and tourism organisations in over 160 countries across the globe. End
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