Dubai voted Middle East’s leading destination
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Voters at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony have recognised Dubai as the Middle East’s Leading Destination during a glittering red-carpet ceremony at The St. Regis Dubai.
At the same time, the emirate took the title of Middle East’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination while the Department of tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) was recognised as the Middle East’s Leading Tourist Board.
Hundreds of hospitality leaders from across the region attended the ceremony, which saw Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh, walking away with the trophy for Middle East’s Leading Business & Conference Hotel.Other winners included Rotana Hotels, presented with the title of Middle East’s Leading Hotel Brand, and Rosewood Jeddah, which won the award for Middle East’s Leading Luxury Hotel.
In a special award, Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, chariman, Al Habtoor Group was presented with the title of Middle East’s Leading Travel Personality, with the trophy collected by his grandson Mohammed Al Habtoor, vice chairman and chief executive, Al Habtoor Group.
World Travel Awards president Graham Cooke said: “World Travel Awards has long had a close relationship with Dubai and it was an honour to return here this evening.
“We have recognised some the leading lights of Middle Eastern tourism tonight and I wish to offer my heartfelt congratulations to all of our winners.
“The St. Regis Dubai, part of the new Al Habtoor City development, proved a wonderful host for the Gala Ceremony and I am sure the destination will grow into an icon in the Middle East in its own right.”
The ceremony, part of the World Travel Awards Grand Tour 2016, was hosted by Emirati celebrity Shereen Mitwalli.
Winners from the event will go forward to complete in the World Travel Awards Grand Final, this year taking place at the Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort in the Maldives on 2 December.
Also among the winners were Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, taking the title of Middle East’s Leading Resort and Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, presented with the trophy for Middle East’s Leading Luxury Resort.
Now in its 23rd year, the World Travel Awards celebrates excellence across key sectors of the travel and tourism industry. Winners are initially selected at six regional ceremonies, including the Middle East event, before progressing to a year-end global finale. Votes are cast by travel industry executives and travel consumers.
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