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Africa & Indian OceanGala Awards Ceremony 2011

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WelcomePresident of the World Travel AwardsAfrica & Indian Ocean Ceremony 2011

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When we book holidays we aim for paradiseon every front: perfect weather, magnificentattractions, rich culture and sumptuoushospitality. Egypt, and Sharm el Sheikh inparticular, offer this magic formula, and I amdeeply honoured that World Travel Awards ishosting its first ever ceremony in thisincredible corner of Africa.

Our timing is also more than coincidental.Egypt is entering an exciting new dawn ofhope and opportunity. And by attracting thetravel industry elite to Sharm el Sheikh forour awards, we aim to showcase not only itsworld-class attractions and facilities but howtourism is serving as a force for good and acatalyst for change.

Meanwhile the goodwill of the 2010 FifaWorld Cup is continuing to reverberateacross Sub-Saharan Africa, which is enjoyingone of the highest tourism growth rates inthe world at 8 percent for 2011, accordingto the UNWTO.

This year is already shaping up to be themost ambitious yet in the 18-year history ofWorld Travel Awards. I am pleased to reportthat the number of organisations nominatedfor the “Oscars of the Travel Industry” hasrisen 13 percent year-on-year.

Meanwhile the number of voters is up 11percent year-on-year, driven by a surge inconsumer voting. This reflects how thepublic now rely increasingly on World TravelAwards as their gold seal of travel excellence.

Winning a World Travel Award is the ultimatetravel accolade, with the endorsement ofover 213,000 voting travel professionalsdemonstrating to both the travel industryand the travel consumer that your brandstands in a class of its very own.

I wish to extend a special thank you to ourevent partners Savoy el Sheikh, Soho Squareand weclickmedia, as well as our mediapartners Magic 105.4, eTurboNews,TravelDailyNews, Passport Magazine andBreaking Travel News.

Honouring and promoting excellence andinnovation in travel and tourism are why weare gathered all here. Thank you for joiningus on this very special occasion, andcongratulations for your incredibleachievements.

Graham E. CookePresident and FounderWorld Travel Awards


WelcomeChairman of theSavoy GroupAfrica & Indian Ocean Ceremony 2011

Welcome to Savoy Hotels & ResortInternational Egypt.

We are honoured to host World TravelAwards 2011 Africa & Indian OceanCeremony at the Savoy Group, Sharm ElSheikh, the first time the awards are beinghosted in Egypt.

The Savoy Group is a fitting locationencompassing the Savoy Hotel, the luxuryRoyal Savoy and Villas, the Sierra Hotel andSOHO Square, one of the most vibrant andpopular centres of entertainment, finedining, activities and shopping in theregion.

Year round we welcome visitors from allover the world. The dip in the worldwideeconomy and the momentous events inEgypt have redoubled our commitment to

provide a quality experience, enormousvariety and exceptional service at anaffordable price for hundreds of thousandsof visitors.

In partnership with the tourism andhospitality industry, Savoy Group hascontributed tens of millions of dollars ofinvestment in marketing the destination,improvements, innovation, expanding andupgrading our facilities. We thank all ourpartners in this tremendous endeavour,which is reaping rich results and respondsto young people’s demands as Egyptembarks on a new era.

Thank you for your support,

Emad AzizChairman, Savoy Group

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A record 49.4 million visitors arrivedlast year, according to figures from theUnited Nations World TourismOrganisation, generating $32 billion inrevenue.

This growth follows strong increases invisitor numbers in 2009 – making Africathe only continent to record consistentgrowth during the worst of the economicdownturn.

South Africa crowned these achievementsby hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup touniversal acclaim last year. The event sawthousands of sports fan make the journeyfrom around the world ahead of thetournament while also generating a store ofgoodwill which will last a lifetime amongholidaymakers.

Zimbabwe, which recorded 2.2 millionvisitors, was a surprise success story, whileMozambique and Nigeria both saw over amillion guests in 2010.

It is in this positive perspective we mustconsider the recent developments in thenorth of the continent.

While the political changes wrought inTunisia and Egypt have been of monumentalimportance for the people of thosecountries, the impact on tourism has beensurprisingly modest. Key destinationsremain largely unaffected, with the rise oftourism in the region continuing unabated.

As Anissa Ramoundi, UK & Ireland directorfor the Tunisia National Tourism Office,explains: “The tourist resorts were never at

the heart of the protests, and Tunisians inthese areas are looking forward to gettingback to work and making sure our visitorshave a wonderful time.”

Our hosts here in Egypt are a perhaps thebest example of this continued trend, withthe resorts of the Red Sea standing readyto welcome guests from around the worldonce again.

It remains to be seen whether Sharm ElSheikh – winner of Africa's Leading BeachDestination title in 2010 – can retain itstitle tonight and truly illustrate the resolveof the tourism industry here in Egypt.

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During the 1980s African tourism was seen as a niche pursuit, with only a fewhundred thousand hardy travellers making trips to a handful of destinations.As we move into the second half of 2011, nothing could be further from thetruth – with tourism on the continent having truly come of age.

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Aviation in Africa

South Africa Airways (SAA) has been abeacon of success for a sometimes troubledaviation sector in Africa.

Winner of the Africa’s Leading Airline awardlast year at the World Travel Awards, the flag-carrier launched a non-stop service betweenJohannesburg and New York in January, whilealso boosting connections through codeshareagreements with TAP Portugal and JetBlueAirways.

Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc and AirNamibia join SAA as nominees for title thisevening, making it one of the most fiercelycompetitive categories.

Out in the bush

Back on the ground, it is Mantis Group whichhas been blazing a trail in Africa since WorldTravel Awards was last in town.

In conjunction with Grand Towers the grouplaunched Nigeria’s first luxury Boutique Hotelin Abuja, while Baines’ River Camp, situated inZambia’s Lower Zambezi Valley, and NewYork’s iconic Sherry Netherland Hotel bothjoined the diversifying portfolio of propertieson offer.

Mantis also moved into the luxury servicedapartment segment by introducing TheLawhill Luxury Apartments in Cape Town.

Down in South Africa, The Saxon – which lastyear walked away with the title of SouthAfrica’s Leading Hotel – has been makingimprovements to ensure it wins again this year.

Three Saxon Villas have recently beenintroduced, perfect for those who want five-star hotel service with the privacy andfreedom of staying in their own space.Surrounded by lush gardens planted withindigenous species, with water features forcomplete privacy, the new buildings displaythe best of contemporary architecture,accentuated with natural stone-clad walls,with interiors of great peace and tranquility.

Africa’s Leading Luxury Lodge, ShambalaPrivate Reserve, also in South Africa, has alsobeen investing heavily this year to make sureit stays ahead of the field.

On the road again

In line with tourism around the globe,environmentalism is gaining ground in theAfrican tourism industry, with car rental giantAvis leading the way.

“Since we started our green journey at Avis,we have gained remarkable new insights intoour business, and have been able to makesavings that in the long term will amount tomillions of rand,” said Wayne Duvenage, chiefexecutive of Avis Rent a Car.

Avis is recognised across the industry forextending its sustainability initiatives beyondcarbon offsetting to include a holistic andinnovative approach towards reducing thecompany’s negative impact on theenvironment – from improved water use andenergy reduction to integrated wastemanagement.

Europcar – named as the World's LeadingGreen Transport Solution Company by theWorld Travel Awards – has also been taking itsresponsibilities seriously. For example,Europcar is giving maximum visibility to itsenvironmentally-friendly cars and encouragesconsumers to choose a “greener” car whenmaking reservations. In addition to adding asection dedicated to eco-friendly cars on itsweb site, the Company provides specificinformation about the CO2 emissions of allmodels in its rental car fleet.

African Tourism

From the beach resorts in the north of thecontinent, through the unique safaridestinations sough of the Saharan to themetropolitan sights of Cape Town andJohannesburg in the south, tourism is amongthe most vibrant, innovative and excitinganywhere on earth.

It is this industry we are here to celebratetonight – good luck to all our nominees!

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Since its inception in 1993, World Travel Awards has been recognising andrewarding those organisations that have made the greatest contribution tothe global travel and tourism industry.

Hollywood • New York • Las Vegas • Bahamas • London • Jamaica • Malaysia • St Lucia • Barbados • Turksand Caicos • Abu Dhabi • Newcastle • Bangalore • Durban • Sydney • Shanghai • Orlando • Poprad • Rio deJaneiro • Dubai • River Maya • Obidos • Johannesburg • Antalya • Delhi • Sharm El Sheikh • Bangkok • Qatar

With voting growing year on year – over213,000 travel professionals are nowregistered to vote – World Travel Awardscontinues to build its reputation as the‘Oscars of the travel industry’.

The awards programme is a global searchfor the very best travel and tourism brands,with winners from the six regionalceremonies progressing to the Grand Finalat the end of the year.

Graham E. Cooke, Founder & President,World Travel Awards, said: “World TravelAwards is a unique benchmark for industryquality and business excellence in everyregion and sector.”

“The increase in registered voters, despite aglobal recession, demonstrates the vital roleof performance delivery in a challenging andhighly competitive marketplace,” he added.

For the tourism trade, winning a WorldTravel Award is more than an award – it isan endorsement from the thousands ofprofessionals from around the globe, as wellas a gold seal to the consumer of travelexcellence guaranteed.

World Travel Awards“The Oscars of the Travel Industry”

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Africa & Indian Ocean NomineesAfrica & Indian Ocean Gala Awards Ceremony 2011

Africa

Africa’s Leading AirlineAir NamibiaEgypt AirEthiopian AirlinesKenya AirwaysRoyal Air MarocSouth African Airways

Africa’s Leading AirportCairo International Airport, EgyptCape Town International Airport, SouthAfricaJomo Kenyatta International Airport,NairobiO.R. Tambo International Airport, SouthAfrica

Africa’s Leading Apartment HotelMapungubwe Hotel, South AfricaPalacina The Residence & Suites, KenyaTamarind Village, KenyaThe Regent, South Africa

Africa’s Leading Beach DestinationCape Town, South AfricaMozambiquePlettenberg Bay, South AfricaSharm El Sheikh, EgyptZanzibar Island, Tanzania

Africa’s Leading Beach HotelDiamonds La Gemma Dell’Est Zanzibar,TanzaniaDiaz 15, South AfricaLagoon Beach Hotel, South AfricaPeponi Hotel Lamu Island, KenyaSavoy Sharm El SheikhSheraton Miramar Resort El GounaHurghada, EgyptThe Bay Hotel, South AfricaThe Z Hotel Zanzibar, Tanzania

Africa’s Leading Beach ResortDiani Reef Beach Resort & Spa

Grand Plaza ResortHilton Hurghada Long Beach Resort,EgyptKarafuu Hotel Beach ResortSharm El Sheikh Marriott Resort

Africa’s Leading Boutique HotelAndros Country House, South AfricaBirkenhead House, South AfricaCamps Bay RetreatDar Les Cigognes, MoroccoFairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa, SouthAfricaKasbah Tamadot, Marrakech, MoroccoLa Villa des Orangers, MoroccoSaxon Boutique Hotel & Spa, South AfricaShamwari Town House, South AfricaThe Last Word ConstantiaThe Long Beach, South AfricaThe Peech, South AfricaWelgelegen, South Africa

Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel BrandAfrican Pride HotelsHunters Hotels GroupMantis GroupRed Carnation HotelsThe Collection By Liz McGrath

Africa’s Leading Business Car Rental CompanyAvisBudgetEuropcarHertzHoliday Autos

Africa’s Leading Business HotelConrad Cairo, EgyptFour Seasons Hotel Alexandria at SanStefano, EgyptFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza,EgyptHilton DurbanMena House Oberoi, EgyptSandton Sun, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Westin Grand Cape Town ArabellaQuays

Africa’s Leading Business Travel AgencyGiltedge TravelPalace Travel GhanaPen Travel South AfricaSure Travel, South AfricaTravel with Flair

Africa’s Leading Car HireAvisBudgetEuropcarHertzHoliday Autos

Africa’s Leading Casino ResortCairo Marriott Hotel & Omar KhayyamCasino, EgyptD'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace,South AfricaHilton Sharm Dreams Resort, EgyptSwakopmund Hotel & EntertainmentCentre, NamibiaThe Palace of the Lost City, South AfricaThe Palazzo Montecasino, South Africa

Africa’s Leading City HotelAlexandria, Four Seasons, EgyptConrad Cairo, EgyptHilton Durban, South AfricaHilton Nairobi, KenyaKempinski Nile, EgyptKilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski, Dar esSalaamLe Royal Mansour Meridien, TunisiaMövenpick Royal Palm Hotel, Tanzania,Dar es Salaam Sandton Sun, South AfricaSheraton Casablanca Hotel & Towers,Casablanca Sheraton Montazah Hotel, EgyptSheraton Tunis Hotel & Towers, TunisiaThe Michaelangelo, South Africa


Africa’s Leading Conservation Company&Beyond African Impact, ZimbabweEdge Of Africa Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa

Africa’s Leading Cruise LineAfrican Safari ClubDiscover Egypt, Nile CruisesRoyal Caribbean Cruise LineSakkara Travel GroupSilversea CruisesSonesta Nile CruisesTravel Dynamics International

Africa’s Leading DestinationCity of Cape TownCity of DurbanCity of JohannesburgKruger National ParkLuxor, EgyptMarrakech, Morroco Mt Kilimanjaro, TanzaniaSerengeti National ParkSharm El Sheikh, EgyptVictoria Falls, Zambia

Africa’s Leading Family ResortArabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa,South AfricaHilton Hurghada Long Beach Resort,EgyptHilton Sharm Dreams Resort, EgyptHurghada Marriott Beach Resort, EgyptOcean Bay Hotel & Resort, GambiaShamwari Game Reserve - RiverdeneLodge, South AfricaSun City Resort, South AfricaTaba Heights Marriott Beach Resort,EgyptUmngazi River Bungalows & Spa, SouthAfrica

Africa’s Leading Game Reserve Brand&Beyond African Bushcamp SafarisMantis GroupSingita Game Reserves

Africa’s Leading Golf ResortFancourt Hotel & Country Club, SouthAfricaHilton Pyramids Golf Resort, EgyptJolie Ville Golf & Resort Sharm El SheikhJW Marriott Hotel Cairo, EgyptLegend Golf & Safari ResortLeisure Lodge Beach & Golf Resort, KenyaMazagan Beach ResortMena House Oberoi, EgyptPhakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort,BotswanaSteenberg Hotel, South AfricaThe Palmeraie Golf Palace, MoroccoZimbali Resort, South Africa

Africa’s Leading Green HotelIl Ngwesi Eco-Lodge, KenyaManda Nkwichi Lodge, MozambiqueNairobi Serena Hotel, KenyaTena Tena Safari Camp, ZambiaThe Phantom Forest Eco-reserve, SouthAfrica

Africa’s Leading HotelCamps Bay Retreat, South AfricaCape Grace, South AfricaFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at the FirstResidence, EgyptFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at the NilePlaza, EgyptGrand Hyatt Cairo, EgyptKasbah Tamadot, Marrakech, MoroccoMena House Oberoi Hotel & Casino,EgyptMount Nelson Hotel, South AfricaSaxon Boutique Hotel & Spa, South AfricaThe Palace of the Lost City, South AfricaThe Table Bay Hotel, South AfricaThe Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, SouthAfrica

Africa’s Leading Hotel GroupAfrican Pride HotelsFour Seasons HotelsHilton HotelsInterContinental Hotels & ResortsMantis CollectionProtea HotelsSerena HotelsSofitel Hotels and ResortsSouthern Sun Hotel GroupStarwood Hotels & ResortsSun International

Africa’s Leading Innovative Hospitality CompanyGatsbyLegacyMantis CollectionProtea HotelsSignature Life HotelsThree Cities

Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline1timeFly540Jet 4 YouKululaMango

Africa’s Leading Luxury HotelArabella Western Cape Hotel & SpaFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at The FirstResidenceThe Palazzo Montecasino

Africa’s Leading Luxury LodgeAzura Retreats, MozambiqueChobe Game Lodge, BotswanaMnemba Island Lodge, TanzaniaPhinda Forest Lodge, South AfricaSabi Sabi, Selati Camp, South AfricaSafari Lodge, Ulusaba Private GameReserve, South AfricaShambala Private Reserve, South AfricaSossusvlei Desert Lodge, NamibiaThanda Private Game Reserve, SouthAfrica

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Africa’s Leading Luxury River CruiseNile AdventurerOberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruiser Viking River Cruises Royal Lilly Zambezi Queen

Africa’s Leading Luxury TrainRovos RailThe Blue TrainThe Pride of Africa Private Train

Africa’s Leading Luxury VillaAl Fajiri Villas, KenyaEllerman House & Villa, South AfricaPambele, MozambiqueSavoy Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptThanda Private Game Reserve, SouthAfrica

Africa’s Leading Meetings &Conference CentreCairo International Conference Centre,EgyptCape Town International ConventionCentre, South AfricaInternational Convention Centre Durban,South AfricaSandton Convention Centre, South Africa

Africa’s Leading Meetings &Conference HotelFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza,EgyptHilton Cairo World Trade CentreResidence, EgyptInterContinental Citystars Cairo, EgyptJW Marriott Hotel Cairo, EgyptKempinski Hotel DjiboutiMelrose Arch Hotel, South AfricaMena House Oberoi, EgyptSandton Sun, South AfricaSun City Resort, South AfricaThe Michaelangelo, South AfricaThe Palazzo Montecasino, South AfricaThe Table Bay Hotel, South AfricaThe Westin Grand Cape Town ArabellaQuays, South Africa

Africa’s Leading Online Travel CompanyAAHolidays.co.zaFlightsite.co.zaPick n Pay Travel Travel.co.zaTravelstart.co.za

Africa’s Leading PortCape Town (Port)Durban (Port)Zanzibar

Africa’s Leading ResortAlfajiri Villa Resort, KenyaAmanjena, MoroccoBaron Resort Sharm El Sheikh Breezes Beach Club, TanzaniaKarafuu Hotel Beach Resort, TanzaniaRenaissance Golden View Beach ResortSharm El Sheikh, EgyptSavoy Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptSheraton Club des Pins Resort & Towers,AlgeriaSun City Resort, South AfricaThe Falls Resort, Zambia

Africa’s Leading Responsible Tourism Company&Beyond Acacia African AdventuresGambia is Good ProjectGamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps,KenyaHippo Tours & SafarisNkwichi Lodge

Africa’s Leading River CruiseCompanyAfrican Safari ClubAvalon WaterwaysDiscover Egypt, Nile CruisesLongwood Cruise HolidaysNguni Zambezi VoyagerNoble CaledonianSakkara Travel GroupSonesta Nile Cruises

Africa’s Leading Safari LodgeChiawa Camp, ZambiaChobe Chilwero Lodge, BotswanaEtali Safari Lodge, South AfricaFinch Hattons, KenyaGorah Elephant Camp, South AfricaLegend Lodges, Entabeni Private GameReserve, South AfricaLondolozi Private Game Reserve, SouthAfricaMakanyane, South AfricaRoyal Malewane, South AfricaSabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, SouthAfricaShamwari Game Reserve, South AfricaSingita Ebony Lodge, South AfricaThanda Private Game Reserve, SouthAfricaTuli Safari Lodge, BotswanaWolwedans Dunes Lodge & Dune Camp,Namibia

Africa’s Leading Spa ResortArabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa,South AfricaEpacha Game Lodge & Spa, NamibiaFordoun Spa, Hotel & Restaurant, SouthAfricaFour Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh,EgyptKa’Ingo Private Reserve & Spa, SouthAfricaKievits Kroon Country Estate, SouthAfricaPezula Resort Hotel & Spa, South AfricaThe Hydro at Stellenbosch, South AfricaThe Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, EgyptThe Saxon, South AfricaThe Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, SouthAfrica


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Africa’s Leading Sports ResortFancourt Hotel & Country Club, SouthAfricaLegend Golf & Safari Resort, South AfricaPezula Resort Hotel & Spa, South AfricaPhakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort,BotswanaSun City Resort, outh AfricaThe Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort,MoroccoThe Steigenberger Golf Resort, EgyptZimbali Lodge & Country Club, SouthAfrica

Africa’s Leading SuiteAl-Hamra Maison, Amanjena, MoroccoChurchill Suite, Mena House Oberoi,Cairo, EgyptKufara Suite, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa,South AfricaLivia's Presidential Suite, D'oreale Grandeat Emperors Palace, South AfricaLuxor Suite, InterContinental CitystarsCairo, EgyptNelson Mandela Platinum Suite, SaxonBoutique Hotel & Spa, South AfricaPresidential Suite, Savoy Sharm El Sheikh,EgyptRoyal Suite, Baron Resort Sharm El SheikhRoyal Suite, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo atThe First Residence, EgyptRoyal Suite, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo atthe Nile Plaza, EgyptRoyal Suite, Grand Hyatt Cairo, EgyptRoyal Suite, Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, Egypt

Africa’s Leading Tourism Development ProjectCape Town WaterfrontFairmont ZimbaliLegend Golf & Safari Resort

Africa’s Leading Tourist BoardEgyptian State Tourist OfficeGambia Tourism AuthorityKenya Tourist BoardNamibia Tourism BoardSouth Africa TourismTanzania Tourist Board

Africa’s Leading Town House HotelCape Cadogan, South AfricaShamwari Town House, South AfricaTen Bompas Hotel, South AfricaThe Barrydale Karoo Hotel, South AfricaTownhouse Hotel & Conference Centre,South Africa

Africa’s Leading Travel AgencyAfrican Classic Encounters, South AfricaClub Travel, South AfricaFlight Centre, South AfricaGiltedge Travel, South AfricaSure Travel, South AfricaTravel with Flair

Africa’s Leading Travel Management CompanyBCD Travel MozambiqueBunson Travel KenyaExecutive Travel EgyptFalcon Africa South AfricaGiltedge DMC, South AfricaHRG Rennies Travel, South AfricaTravel with Flair South AfricaXO Africa

Africa’s Leading VillaAlfajiri Cliff Villa, KenyaBeachside Villa and Penthouse, SouthAfricaBirkenhead Villa, South AfricaQueen Cleopatra Villa, Savoy Sharm ElSheikh, EgyptThe Place on the Bay, South Africa

Africa’s Private Island ResortMatemo Island ResortMedjumbe Island ResortThe Sands at Chale Island, KenyaSamatian Island Lodge, Kenya

Africa’s Responsible Tourism Award&Beyond Acacia African AdventuresGambia is Good ProjectGamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps,

KenyaHippo Tours & SafarisNkwichi LodgeThe Falls ResortTwiga Tours

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Botswana

Botswana's Leading HotelGaborone SunGrand Palm Hotel Casino ResortPhakalane Golf Estate Hotel ResortWalmont hotel at The Grand Palm

Botswana's Leading Luxury CampAbu Camp, Okavanga DeltaJack's CampMombo CampNxabega Okavango Safari CampSanctuary Baines' Camp, Okavango DeltaSanctuary Chief's Camp, Okavango DeltaSanctuary Stanley's Camp, OkavangoDelta

Botswana's Leading Safari LodgeChobe Marina LodgeMuchenje Safari LodgeSandibe Safari LodgeTuli Safari Lodge

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Cameroon

Cameroon's Leading HotelHilton YaoundeHotel Akwa PalaceLe Meridien Douala

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Cape Verde

Cape Verde’s Leading HotelDunas del Sal HotelFoya Branca ResortHotel Oasis PraiamarIberostar Club BoavistaMorabeza Hotel

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Egypt

Egypt’s Leading All-inclusive ResortBaron Palms Resort, Sharm El SheikhBaron Resort, Sharm El Sheikh Hilton Sharks Bay Resort, Sharm El Sheikh Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort, Sharm ElSheikhSavoy Sharm El SheikhSheraton Soma Bay Resort, HurghadaSierra Resort, Sharm el SheikhThree Corners Fayrouz Plaza, Marsa Alam

Egypt’s Leading Boutique HotelAdrère AmellalHotel Al MoudiraLe Riad Boutique HotelLe Royale, Sharm El Sheikh, SonestaCollection Luxury ResortSofitel Winter Palace Luxor

Egypt’s Leading Business HotelAlexandria, Four SeasonsConcorde El Salam Hotel CairoConrad CairoFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at the Nile PlazaInterContinental Citystars CairoJolie Ville Hotel AlexandriaJW Marriott Hotel CairoMena House OberoiSemiramis InterContinental Cairo

Egypt’s Leading Car Rental CompanyAvisEuropcarHertzSixt

Egypt’s Leading Casino ResortCairo Marriott Hotel & Omar KhayyamCasino, EgyptMaritim Jolie Ville Resort and Casino,Sharm El SheikhPyramisa Resort & Villas, Sharm El SheikhSheraton Cairo Hotel, Towers & CasinoSofitel Cairo Maadi Towers and casinoSonesta Cairo Hotel & Casino

Egypt's Leading Conference HotelJolie Ville Golf & Resort Sharm El Sheikh

Egypt's Leading DestinationManagement CompanyDirect TravelEscapade TravelNADO ToursTravco Travel Company of Egypt

Egypt’s Leading Family ResortArabella Azur ResortBaron Palms Resort Sharm El SheikhBeach Albatros Resort HurghadaCrowne Plaza Sahara Oasis Port GhalibResort Dawar El Omda El GounaHarmony Makadi BaySavoy Sharm El SheikhSea Star Beau Rivage HotelSheraton Miramar Resort El GounaHurghada

Egypt’s Leading Golf ResortJolie Ville Golf & Resort Sharm El SheikhJW Marriott Hotel CairoLa Residence des CascadesMena House OberoiSheraton Soma Bay ResortThe Steigenberger Golf Resort

Egypt’s Leading Green HotelCoral Sea Sensatori Resort Sharm ElSheikh, EgyptMovenpick Resort - El Quseir, EgyptMovenpick Resort Cairo Pyramids, Egypt Sheraton Miramar Resort El GounaHurghada

Egypt’s Leading Honeymoon ResortCrowne Plaza Sahara Sands Port GhalibResort Movenpick El Gouna Sheraton Miramar Resort El GounaHurghadaSheraton Soma Bay ResortSteigenberger Al Dau Hurghada

Egypt’s Leading HotelAlexandria, Four SeasonsCairo Marriott Hotel & Omar KhayyamCasinoFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile PlazaFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at the FirstResidenceGrand Hyatt CairoInterContinental Citystars CairoJW Marriott Hotel CairoMena House OberoiSemiramis InterContinental CairoSierra Resort Sharm el SheikhSonesta Cairo Hotel & CasinoThe Oberoi Sahl HasheeshThe Royal Savoy Sharm El Sheikh

Egypt’s Leading Luxury HotelAlexandria, Four SeasonsConrad CairoFairmont Nile CityFairmont Towers HeliopolisFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile PlazaFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at The FirstResidenceKempinski NileSofitel Cairo El Gezirah The Royal Savoy Sharm El Sheikh

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Egypt’s Leading Luxury Tour OperatorAbercrombie & KentAudley TravelClassic Collection HolidaysConcord Royal TravelKuoni GroupTravel Zest

Egypt’s Leading Meetings &Conference HotelHyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh ResortIntercontinental The Palace Port GhalibJolie Ville Golf & Resort Sharm El SheikhPyramisa Resort & Villas, Sharm El Sheikh

Egypt’s Leading Reservation/GDSAmadeus, EgyptSabre Travel NetworkTravelport

Egypt’s Leading ResortBaron Resort Sharm El Sheikh Concorde el-Salam Hotel Sharm El SheikhFour Season Resort Sharm El SheikhHilton Dahab ResortHilton Hurghada Long Beach ResortHyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh ResortIberotel PalaceInterContinental Abu Soma ResortKempinski Hotel Soma BaySheraton Miramar Resort El GounaHurghadaThe Oberoi Sahl HasheeshThe Ritz-Carlton Sharm El SheikhThe Royal Savoy Sharm El SheikhTia Heights Makadi Bay

Egypt’s Leading River Cruise CompanyAbercrombie & KentBales WorldwideJaz CruisesKuoni Sonesta The Luxury Cruise Company

Egypt’s Leading Spa ResortFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at The FirstResidenceFour Seasons Resort Sharm El SheikhGrand Rotana Resort and Spa, Sharm elSheikhHyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh ResortIntercontinental The Palace Port GhalibLa Residence des Cascades, Soma Bay,EgyptSheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort & Villas &SpaThe Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh

Egypt’s Leading Tour OperatorEldorado TravelJet Arrow TravelMaxim ToursSequoia TravelShahin ToursTravco Travel Company of Egypt

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Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s Leading HotelHarmony HotelHilton Addis AbabaSheraton Addis

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Gambia

Gambia’s Leading HotelCoconut ResidenceKairaba Beach HotelMandina Lodge at Makasutu ForestNgala LodgeSheraton Gambia Resort

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Ghana

Ghana’s Leading HotelGolden Tulip Accra HotelLa Palm Royal Beach HotelNovotel Accra City Centre

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Kenya

Kenya’s Leading Golf ResortFairmont Mt. Kenya Safari ClubLeisure Lodge Beach & Golf ResortThe Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf ResortWindsor Golf & Country Club

Kenya’s Leading HotelHilton NairobiInterContinental NairobiNairobi Serena HotelThe Sarova Stanley

Kenya’s Leading ResortAlfajiri Villa ResortHemingways ResortLeopard Beach ResortManda BayMombasa Continental ResortMt. Kenya Safari ClubSouthern Palms Beach Resort

Kenya’s Leading Safari LodgeAmboseli Serena Safari LodgeFinch HattonsKichwa Tembo Bateleur CampLittle Governors' Campol Donyo LodgeOl Tukai LodgeOlonanaSanctuary at Ol LentilleSerena Mountain LodgeShompole LodgeTortilis Camp


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Malawi

Malawi’s Leading HotelKaya Mawa LodgeLake Malawi Luxury Eco LodgeNgala Beach Lodge and HotelPumulani Luxury Beach LodgeThe Makokola Retreat

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Morocco

Morocco’s Leading Boutique HotelDar AhlamDar Les CigognesHeure BleueHotel Dar HousniaKasbah Tamadot, MarrakechKsar Char-BadhLa Villa des OrangersLe Palais RhoulLe Pavillon Du GolfMaison MKRiad 72Riad des GolfsRiad Noir d'Ivoire

Morocco’s Leading Business HotelGolden Tulip Farah RabatKenzi FarahLe Meridien N’FisMansour Eddahbi & Palais des CongresMazagan Beach Resort

Morocco’s Leading Golf ResortLe Meridien N’FisPullman Mazagan Royal Golf and SpaThe Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort

Morocco’s Leading HotelAngsana Riads MarrakechHeure BleueHivernage Hotel & SpaHotel Les Jardins de la KoutoubiaKasbah Tamadot, MarrakechL’Amphitrite PalaceLa SultanaLa Villa des OrangersLe Royal Mansour MéridienSheraton Casablanca Hotel & TowersSofitel Fès Palais JamaïSofitel Marakech Lounge and Spa

Morocco’s Leading ResortAmanjenaAngsana Riads MarrakechBarceló Marina Smir Thalasso SpaHotel le Berbere PalaceLa MamouniaLa SultanaLa Villa des OrangersThe Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort

Morocco’s Leading Spa ResortAngsana Riads MarrakechKashbah AgafayKsar Char-BadhLa Sultana, MarrakechLe Palais RhoulThe Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort

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Mozambique

Mozambique’s Leading HotelCatembe Gallery HotelPemba Beach Hotel & SpaThe Polana Serena Hotel

Mozambique’s Leading ResortAzura RetreatsIndigo Bay Island Resort & SpaLondo LodgeMatemo Island ResortMedjumbe Island ResortPonta Mamoli ResortQuilalea IslandQuilálea Island Resort

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Namibia

Namibia’s Leading HotelHeinitzburg CastleKalahari Sands Hotel & CasinoSwakopmund Hotel & EntertainmentCentreWindhoek Country Club Resort & Casino

Namibia’s Leading Spa ResortEagle Tented Lodge and SpaEpacha Game Lodge & SpaGocheganas Nature Reserve & WellnessVillageLe Mirage Desert Lodge & Spa

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Nigeria

Nigeria’s Leading HotelAbuja Sheraton Hotel & TowersEko Hotel & SuitesHotel Presidential, Port HarcourtLe Méridien Ogeyi PlaceSofitel Lagos Moorhouse IkoyiTranscorp Hilton Abuja Hotel

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South Africa’s Leading Beach HotelThe Bay HotelTHe Last Word Long Beach, South AfricaThe Oyster Box HotelThe Plettenberg

South Africa’s Leading Boutique HotelAndros Country HouseBirkenhead HouseCape CadoganCape HeritageEllerman HouseFairlawns Boutique Hotel & SpaKensington PlaceO on KloofSaxon Boutique Hotel & SpaSteenberg HotelTeremok MarineThe Franschoek HotelThe Last Word ConstantiaThe Long BeachThe Peech

South Africa’s Leading Boutique Hotel BrandMcGrath CollectionMolori Private RetreatsThe Last Word GroupThe Royal Portfolio Singita Game Reserves

South Africa’s Leading Business HotelHilton DurbanMount Nelson HotelSandton SunSheraton Pretoria Hotel

South Africa’s Leading Game Reserve BrandIndependent Operators in South AfricaMantis GroupSingita Game Reserves

South Africa’s Leading Golf ResortArabella Western Cape Hotel & SpaBushman Sands - Eastern CapeFancourt Hotel & Country ClubLegend Golf & Safari ResortSteenberg HotelSun City ResortZimbali Lodge & Country Club

South Africa’s Leading HotelCape GraceCape RoyaleD'oreale Grande at Emperors PalaceGrande Roche HotelHilton DurbanMount Nelson HotelSandton SunThe MichelangeloThe Palace of the Lost CityThe PlettenbergThe SaxonThe Table Bay HotelThe Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

South Africa’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator&Beyond Giltedge TravelNew Frontiers Tours & TravelPersonal AfricaTrans Africa SafarisWilderness Safaris

South Africa’s Leading ResortFancourt Hotel & Country ClubMount Grace Country House & SpaMount Nelson HotelPezula Resort Hotel & SpaSun City ResortZimbali Lodge & Country Club

South Africa’s Leading Safari LodgeEarth Lodge at Sabi Sabi Private GameReserveGranite Private Suites, Londolozi PrivateGame ReserveJock Safari Lodge

Karoo Lodge, Samara Private GameReserve, South AfricaKwandwe Private Game ReserveLeadwood LodgeLegend Lodges, Entabeni Private GameReserveLion Sands Private Game ReserveMakalali Private Game ReserveMala Mala Game ReserveRoyal Madikwe Hills Private Game LodgeRoyal MalewaneSabi Sabi Private Game ReserveShamwari Game ReserveTau Game LodgeThanda Private Game ReserveUlusaba Private Game Reserve

South Africa’s Leading Spa ResortArabella Western Cape Hotel & SpaFordoun Spa, Hotel & RestaurantKa’Ingo Private Reserve & SpaKievitskroonLe Franschoek Hotel and SpaMount Grace Country House & SpaPezula Resort Hotel & SpaShamwari Game ReserveThe Hydro at StellenboschThe SaxonThe Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

South Africa’s Leading TravelManagement CompanyGiltedge TravelHRG Rennies TravelRoad TravelSure Corporate Travel Tirisano TravelTravel with FlairUniglobe Travel

South Africa’s Leading VillaBirkenhead VillaEllerman VillaGrand Provence - The Owner's CottageVillaLaraVygekraal


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Swaziland

Swaziland’s Leading HotelEzulwini SunLugogo SunRoyal Swazi Spa ResortThe Royal Villas

Tanzania

Tanzania’s Leading HotelAmani Beach HotelGolden Tulip Dar Es SalaamKarafuu Hotel Beach ResortKilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski Dar es SalaamMövenpick Royal Palm HotelNgorongoro Serena Safari LodgeThe Palms ZanzibarZanzibar Palace Hotel

Tanzania’s Leading ResortBluebay Beach ResortBreezes Beach ClubFundu LagoonKarafuu Hotel Beach ResortThe Palms ZanzibarZamani Zanzibar KempinskiZanzibar Serena Inn

Tanzania’s Leading Safari LodgeJongomero CampKirawira CampKleins CampKusini CampLake Manyara Serena Safari LodgeMnemba Island LodgeNgorongoro Crater LodgeNgorongoro Serena Safari LodgeSaadani Safari LodgeSayari Camp

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Zambia

Zambia’s Leading Eco-LodgeChiawa CampRoyal Chundu Luxury Zambezi LodgesThe Islands of SiankabaToka Leya CampTongabezi Lodge

Zambia’s Leading HotelInterContinental LusakaProtea Hotel ChingolaTaj PamodziThe Falls ResortThe Islands of SiankabaThe Royal LivingstoneTongabezi Lodge

Zambia’s Leading Luxury LodgeChakiminukaKiwi Collection Shumba CampMchenja Bush Camp Royal Chundu Luxury Zambezi LodgesSanctuary Zambezi Kulefu CampTongabezi Lodge

Zambia’s Leading Safari LodgeChakiminukaChiawa CampSussi & ChumaTena Tena Safari CampThe Islands of SiankabaTongabezi Lodge

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Zanzibar

Zanzibar’s Leading HotelBaraza Resort and SpaEssque Hotels - Zalu ZanzibarFundu LagoonKisiwa HouseMnemba Island Lodge

The Palms ZanzibarZamani Zanzibar Kempinski TanzaniaZanzibar Serena Inn

Zanzibar’s Leading ResortBaraza Resort and SpaEssque Hotels - Zalu ZanzibarEssque Hotels - Zalu ZanzibarFundu LagoonKisiwa HouseMnemba Island LodgeThe Palms ZanzibarZamani Zanzibar Kempinski TanzaniaZanzibar Serena Inn

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Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s Leading HotelMatetsi Private Game Reserve Meikles HotelThe Stanley and Livingstone HotelThe Victoria Falls HotelVictoria Falls Safari Lodge

Zimbabwe’s Leading ResortLeopard Rock Hotel, Casino & Golf ResortMatetsi Game LodgesPamushanaThe Victoria Falls Hotel

Zimbabwe’s Leading Safari LodgeChikwenya CampMakalolo Plains Camp & Little MakaloloMatetsi Private Game Reserve Musango Safari CampPamushanaRuckomechi CampSanyati LodgeSingita Pamushana LodgeThe Hide, Hwange National ParkVictoria Falls Safari Lodge


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Indian Ocean

Indian Ocean’s Leading AirlineAir AustralAir France-KLMAir MadagascarAir MauritiusAir SeychellesSouth African Airways

Indian Ocean's Leading AirportMalé International Airport , MaldivesReunion Island Airport Roland GarrosSeychelles International AirportSir Seewoosagur RamgoolamInternational Airport, Mauritius

Indian Ocean's Leading BeachDestinationMadagascar - Anakao beachMadagascar - Nosy Be Archipelago -Nosy TanikelyMaldives - Veligondu IslandMaldives-Sun Island-NalaguraidhooMauritius - ParadisMauritius - Trou Aux BichesSeychelles - Praslin Anse Lazio

Indian Ocean's Leading BoutiqueHotelCocoa Island, MaldivesLe Paradise Cove & Spa, MauritiusThe Rania Experience, Maldives

Indian Ocean's Leading Car HireArgus Car RentalsAvisEuropcarHertz

Indian Ocean's Leading CruiseDestinationMadagascar MaldivesMauritius Reunion IslandsSeychelles

Indian Ocean's Leading Cruise LineAfrican Safari ClubCosta CruisesCunard LineP & O CruisesRoyal Caribbean Cruise Line

Indian Ocean's Leading Cruise PortLe Port- Port Reunion, ReunionMale Commercial Harbour, MaldivesPort Louis Harbour, MauritiusPort Victoria, SeychellesSt Louis, Madagascar

Indian Ocean's Leading DestinationComorosMadagascarMaldivesMauritiusSeychelles

Indian Ocean's Leading Family ResortDinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa, MauritiusFregate Island Private, SeychellesLe Telfair Golf & Spa Resort, MauritiusMaradiva Villas Resort and Spa, MauritiusMovenpick Resort & Spa MauritiusSainte Anne Resort & Spa, SeychellesSoneva Fushi Resort & Spa, Maldives

Indian Ocean's Leading Golf ResortBelle Mare Plage Resort, MauritiusDinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa, MauritiusFour Seasons - Mauritius at AnahitaLe Telfair Golf & Spa Resort, MauritiusLe Touessrok, MauritiusLémuria Resort of Praslin, SeychellesParadis Hotel & Golf Club, Mauritius

Indian Ocean's Leading Green ResortAlila Villas Hadahaa, MaldivesAngsana Velavaru Resort & Spa, MaldivesBanyan Tree Maldives VibbinfaruCousine Island, SeychellesFregate Island PrivateNorth Island, Seychelles

Indian Ocean's Leading HoneymoonDestinationMaldivesMauritiusSeychelles

Indian Ocean's Leading HotelBanyan Tree SeychellesBaros MaldivesBelle Mare Plage Resort, MauritiusChâteau de Feuilles, SeychellesConrad Maldives Rangali IslandHulhule Island HotelMaradiva Villas Resort and SpaOne&Only Le Saint Geran, MauritiusRoyal Palm Hotel, MauritiusSoneva Gili by Six SensesTaj Exotica Resort & Spa, MaldivesThe Fortress, Sri LankaThe Oberoi Mauritius

Indian Ocean's Leading Hotel BrandBanyan Tree Hotels & ResortsBeachcomber GroupFour SeasonsHilton HotelsHotels ConstanceNaiade ResortsOne&Only Resorts

Indian Ocean's Leading Luxury ResortBanyan Tree SeychellesBaros MaldivesFregate Island PrivateHuvafen Fushi MaldivesJumeirah DhevanafushiLe Prince Maurice, MauritiusLe Touessrok, MauritiusLemuria Resort of Praslin, SeychellesMaia, SeychellesNorth Island, SeychellesOne&Only Le Saint Geran, MauritiusSoneva Gili by Six SensesThe Fortress, Sri Lanka


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Indian Ocean's Leading New ResortAllamanda Beach Resort & Spa SeychellesAyada MaldivesCentara Grand Island Resort & SpaHilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & SpaRaffles PraslinShangri-La’s Villingili Resort and SpaSt Regis MauritiusViceroy Maldives

Indian Ocean's Leading ResortCoco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, MaldivesConrad Maldives Rangali IslandDinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa, MauritiusFour Seasons Resort Maldives at KudaHuraa, MaldivesHilton Maldives/Iru Fushi Resort & SpaHilton Mauritius Resort & SpaHuvafen Fushi MaldivesKurumba MaldivesLe Touessrok, MauritiusMaradiva, MauritiusNorth Island, SeychellesShandrani Resort & Spa, MauritiusSofitel Impérial MauritiusSoneva Gili by Six Sense, MaldivesTaj Exotica Resort & Spa, MaldivesThe Beach House - Manafaru, MaldivesThe Oberoi MauritiusW Retreat & Spa, Maldives

Indian Ocean's Leading Spa ResortBanyan Tree SeychellesBelle Mare Plage Resort, MauritiusConrad Maldives Rangali IslandDinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa, MauritiusFour Seasons Resort Maldives at LandaaGiraavaruHilton Maldives/Iru Fushi Resort & Spa,MaldivesHuvafen Fushi MaldivesIsland Hideaway at Dhonakulhi Spa Resort& Marina, MaldivesJumeirah DhevanafushiLe Prince Maurice, MauritiusLe Telfair Golf & Spa Resort, MauritiusMaia, SeychellesNorth Island, Seychelles

One&Only Le Saint Geran, MauritiusShanti Maurice a Nira ResortSoneva Fushi Resort & Spa, MaldivesW Retreat & Spa, Maldives

Indian Ocean's Leading Travel AgencyCapital Travel & ToursInner Maldives HolidaysSeychelles TravelVermillion International Maldives

Indian Ocean's Leading VillaAdaaran Prestige Water Villas, MaldivesBanyan Tree SeychellesBaros Residence, Baros MaldivesConstance Halaveli, MaldivesDelux Soneva Fushi Villa, Soneva FushiResort & Spa, MaldivesHideaway Palace, Island Hideaway atDhonakulhi Spa Resort & Marina, MaldivesJumeirah DhevanafushiKoimala Land and Ocean Villa, FourSeasons Resort Maldives at LandaaGiraavaruPresidential Villa, Banyan Tree SeychellesRoyal Kurumba Residence, KurumbaMaldivesThe Royal Villa, Sainte Anne Resort & Spa,SeychellesThe Villa, One&Only Le Saint Geran,Mauritius

Indian Ocean's Leading Water VillaGroupAdaaran Prestige ResortsAnantaraCoco CollectionConstance HotelsKanuharaTaj HotelsUniversal Resorts

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Madagascar

Madagascar's Leading HotelAnjajavy I'HotelHotel Carlton MadagascarPrincesse Bora Lodge

Maldives

Maldives' Leading HotelAngsana Velavaru Resort & SpaBaros MaldivesCocoa IslandFour Seasons Maldives at Kuda HuraaHulhule Island HotelKurumba MaldivesNaladhu Resort

Maldives' Leading Lifestyle ResortAnantara Dhigu Resort MaldivesAnantara Kihavah VillasHuvafen Fushi MaldivesOne&Only Maldives at Reethi RahW Retreat & Spa Maldives

Maldives' Leading Luxury ResortBeach House Maldives, A Waldorf AstoriaResortCocoa IslandHuvafen Fushi MaldivesJumeirah DhevanafushiKanuhuraOne&Only Maldives at Reethi RahSoneva Gili by Six Senses

Maldives' Leading Luxury TourOperatorAtoll ParadiseEthos MaldivesSkorpion Travel MaldivesSkytours MaldivesVermillion International Maldives

Maldives' Leading New ResortAyada MaldivesHerathera Island ResortJumeirah DhevanafushiShangri-La’s Villingili Resort and SpaSt Regis MauritiusViceroy Maldives

Maldives' Leading ResortAlila Villas HadahaaBanyan Tree VabbinfaruBaros Maldives

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Maldives' Leading Spa ResortConrad Maldives Rangali IslandFour Seasons Resort Maldives at KudaHuraaFour Seasons Resort Maldives at LandaaGiraavaruHilton Maldives/Iru Fushi Resort & SpaHuvafen Fushi MaldivesIsland Hideaway at Dhonakulhi Spa Resort& MarinaJumeirah DhevanafushiKurumba MaldivesOne&Only Maldives at Reethi RahSoneva Fushi Resort & SpaTaj Exotica Resort & SpaW Retreat & Spa, Maldives

Maldives' Leading VillaAdaaran Prestige Water Villas, MaldivesAlila Villas HadahaaAnantara Dhigu Resort MaldivesBeach House Maldives, A Waldorf AstoriaResortConrad Maldives Rangali IslandFour Seasons Resort Maldives at KudaHuraaJumeirah Dhevanafushi

Maldives' Leading Water VillasAdaaran Prestige Water Villas, MaldivesAnantara Dhigu Resort MaldivesConrad Maldives Rangali Island

Constance HalaveliFour Seasons Resort Maldives at KudaHuraaKanuhara, Maldives

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Mauritius

Mauritius' Leading Golf ResortBelle Mare Plage ResortDinarobin Hotel Golf & SpaLe Paradis Hotel & Golf ClubLe Telfair Golf & Spa ResortLe Touessrok, MauritiusOne&Only Le Saint Geran

Mauritius' Leading HotelDinarobin Hotel Golf & SpaHilton Mauritius Resort & SpaLe Meridien Ile MauriceLe Prince MauriceLe Touessrok, MauritiusOne&Only Le Saint GeranRoyal Palm HotelTaj Exotica Resort & Spa MauritiusThe Oberoi MauritiusThe Residence

Mauritius' Leading ResortDinarobin Hotel Golf & SpaFour Seasons Resort at AnahitaLe Prince MauriceLe Touessrok, MauritiusMaradivaOne&Only Le Saint GeranRoyal Palm Hotel, MauritiusSofitel Impérial MauritiusThe Oberoi Mauritius

Mauritius' Leading Spa ResortDinarobin Hotel Golf & SpaHilton Mauritius Resort & SpaLe Paradise Cove & SpaLe Telfair Golf & Spa ResortOne&Only Le Saint GeranRoyal Palm Hotel, MauritiusShanti Maurice a Nira Resort

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa MauritiusThe Oberoi Mauritius

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Reunion Island

Reunion Island's Leading HotelGrand Hotel Du LagonHotel Le Saint-AlexisPalm Hotel & Spa

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Seychelles

Seychelles' Leading Boutique HotelChâteau de FeuillesHotel L’ArchipelSunset Beach Hotel, Mahe

Seychelles' Leading HotelBanyan Tree SeychellesChâteau de FeuillesHilton Labriz Seychelles Resort and Spa Le Meridien BarbaronsLe Meridien Fisherman's Cove

Seychelles' Leading ResortBanyan Tree SeychellesCousine Island, SeychellesDesroches IslandFregate Island PrivateHilton Labriz Seychelles Resort and Spa Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & SpaLe Meridien Fisherman's CoveLemuria Resort of PraslinNorth Island

Seychelles' Leading Spa ResortBanyan Tree SeychellesFour Seasons SeychellesFregate Island PrivateHilton Labriz Seychelles Resort and Spa Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & SpaLemuria Resort of PraslinSainte Anne Resort & Spa


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World Islands Awards will take place on the eve on ITB Berlin 2012, withMauritius Tourism Promotion Authoritysigned as the official partner. It is theonly event of its kind dedicated torecognising Island Tourism around the world.

The inaugural ceremony will take place at Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Berlin’s mostexclusive five-star hotel, on 6 March 2012.

The two-year agreement comes hot on the heels of Mauritius being named one of the coolest destinations for 2011 byFuturebrand and British Airways, and beingvoted “World’s Leading Island Destination” at the 2010 World Travel Awards.

Through this partnership, Mauritius willspearhead the drive for the promotion of Island Tourism worldwide, as well asensuring that it remains at the forefront of the luxury tourism map.

The paradise island is currently enjoying a thriving tourism economy under theleadership of Minister of Tourism, HENandcoomar Bodha, and Dr KarlMootoosamy, Director, MauritiusTourism Promotion Authority.

Dr Karl Mootoosamy, Director, MauritiusTourism Promotion Authority, said: “Our newpartnership with World Island Awards willserve as an excellent vehicle to promote thecore values of Mauritius Tourism PromotionAuthority – in particular our emphasis onpeople, the environment and the capacity to ensure customer satisfaction.”

The Indian Ocean nation – which is bestknown for its azure waters, white beachesand luxury spas – will also showcase itself as a world-class destination to travelprofessionals and media from around the world.

Graham Cooke, Founder, World Island Awards said: “On behalf of World IslandAwards, I am delighted to have MauritiusTourism Promotion Authority as our partner.

“This nation typifies luxury tourism at itsfinest, and serves a benchmark for howisland nations can travel and tourism forsocial and economic betterment.”

The awards will serve to reward excellenceacross all areas of tourism of the world’sisland nations.

Categories will include: “World’s LeadingIsland Resort”, “Asia’s Leading Island Resort”and “World’s Leading Island Destination”.

Over the past thirty years, Mauritius hasexpanded its luxury tourism sector. Thetravel and tourism sector has become morevital than ever to the nation’s economy dueto declining sugar prices and economicinfeasibility of textile production.

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