The World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2023 revealed the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of travel brands. At Dubai\u2019s iconic Burj Al Arab, tourism luminaries gathered to discover the champions among them, marking the culmination of WTA\u2019s illustrious 30th-anniversary celebration of travel excellence.<\/p>\n
The Maldives shone brightly, earning the prestigious title of \u2018World\u2019s Leading Destination,\u2019 while the Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) secured the accolade for the \u2018World\u2019s Leading Tourist Board.\u2019<\/p>\n
The Philippines\u2019 pristine beaches and reefs earned recognition as the \u2018World\u2019s Leading Dive Destination\u2019 and \u2018World\u2019s Leading Beach Destination.\u2019 Madeira\u2019s untamed beauty captured voters\u2019 hearts, securing the title of \u2018World\u2019s Leading Island Destination.\u2019 Cannes, with its timeless charm and top-notch facilities, claimed the distinction of being the \u2018World\u2019s Leading Festival & Event Destination.\u2019<\/p>\n
The Caribbean displayed its allure, with Saint Lucia winning \u2018World\u2019s Leading Honeymoon Destination,\u2019 and Jamaica reinforcing its tourism prowess by clinching \u2018World\u2019s Leading Family Destination\u2019 and \u2018World\u2019s Leading Cruise Destination.\u2019<\/p>\n
Qatar\u2019s vibrant tourism sector garnered multiple awards, with Doha, post the success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, named \u2018World\u2019s Leading Sports Tourism Destination\u2019 and \u2018World\u2019s Leading Business Travel Destination.\u2019 Qatar Tourism received recognition for the \u2018World\u2019s Leading Marketing Campaign.\u2019<\/p>\n
In the newcomer categories, Atlantis The Royal in Dubai lived up to expectations as the \u2018World\u2019s Leading New Resort,\u2019 while Raffles Doha, a new architectural gem in Qatar, was crowned \u2018World\u2019s Leading New Hotel.\u2019 Saudi Arabia\u2019s burgeoning tourism economy was acknowledged with Red Sea International Airport claiming the title of \u2018World\u2019s Leading New Airport.\u2019<\/p>\n
The ceremony found its perfect venue at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, an icon of Arabian luxury that has played a pivotal role in elevating Dubai on the global luxury tourism map.<\/p>\n
Graham Cooke, Founder of WTA, expressed his gratitude, saying, \u201cHosting our 30th-anniversary celebrations at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai, has been a privilege. Our world winners epitomize tourism excellence, and I congratulate each one for contributing to raising the collective benchmark even higher.\u201d<\/p>\n
Arabian aviation\u2019s strength was evident in the awards, with Qatar Airways sweeping \u2018World\u2019s Leading Airline\u2019 and \u2018World\u2019s Leading Airline \u2013 Business Class,\u2019 Etihad Airways claiming \u2018World\u2019s Leading Airline \u2013 Economy Class\u2019 and \u2018World\u2019s Leading Airline \u2013 Customer Experience,\u2019 and Emirates securing \u2018World\u2019s Leading Airline \u2013 First Class.\u2019<\/p>\n
The opulent Jumeirah Al Naseem in the UAE was crowned \u2018World\u2019s Leading Hotel,\u2019 while Sardinia\u2019s Forte Village Resort earned the distinction of \u2018World\u2019s Leading Resort.\u2019<\/p>\n