The World Travel Awards serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate the enormous achievements to be found in all sectors of the global travel industry.

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North and Central America scoop top honours

The who's who of the travel industry were out in force for the prestigious World Travel Awards North and Central American Ceremony, held at Walt Disney's Swan and Dolphin, Orlando, Florida.

Highlights of this year's star-studded evening, sponsored by Eurostar, included American Airlines winning "North America's Leading Airline" and the legendary St Regis Hotel, New York walking off with "North America's Leading Hotel". Canada was also in sparkling form, whilst Central America's rise to tourism stardom was acknowledged with 37 of its travel brands and destinations picking up top honours.

North America Winners | Central America Winners


Asia and Indian Ocean's Finest Hit 'Gold' at First World Travel Awards

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As the finishing touches are made to China's Olympic Games in August, nearly 120 Asian and Indian Ocean companies and organisations on Thursday evening (19 June) walked away with the most prestigious awards in the international travel industry.

Sydney and Qantas soar to the Top

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Australia had a night of triumph at the inaugural World Travel Awards Australasia Ceremony at Sydney's Observatory Hotel on Tuesday 10 June.

Africa's Night Of Travel Triumph

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South Africa's glitterati rolled into Durban for the first-ever World Travel Awards Africa Ceremony, held in partnership with the International Convention Centre, Durban.

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Shanghai

Europe & Green Awards Ceremony

Where: Poprad, Slovakia
When: 15th October 2008
Venue: Aquacity
The first ever World Travel Awards Green Awards Ceremony will this year take place in Slovakia, the gateway to the "Alps Of The East" and a region packed full of history, culture, sights and fun. The event, which will also reward our European winners, is to be held at AquaCity Poprad, a luxurious resort, virtually self-powered using geothermal water and the suns energy.

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