Besides all recent questions around how the World Travel Awards (WTA) selects winners, one fact is undisputed. World Travel Awards knows how to celebrate. The Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2015 concluded Saturday night at the Kempinski Seychelles Resort.
According to a press release received by World Travel Awards, 2015 winners have been unveiled.
Air Seychelles was among the biggest winners of the night, taking the titles of Indian Oceanโs Leading Airline and Indian Oceanโs Leading Airline โ Business Class.
In front of an audience of more than 150 industry professionals from 20 countries, Maldives was recognized as the Indian Ocean’s Leading Beach Destination, while host Seychelles took the title of Indian Oceanโs Leading Destination.
In Africa, Kenya took the coveted trophy for Africa’s Leading Tourist Board.
World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke said: โTonight has been a fantastic showcase of hospitality brands from across Africa and the Indian Ocean. We have recognized some industry-leading brands, and it is a pleasure to honor our winners here at Kempinski Seychelles Resort.โ
He added: โThis eveningโs winners will now move forward to the Grand Final in Morocco later in the year, and I look forward to welcoming them there.โ
Also taking home prizes were Hilton Hurghada Plaza, taking the title of Africaโs Leading All-Inclusive Resort, while La Cigale Hรดtel Tabarka in Tunisia walked away with the trophy for Africaโs Leading New Hotel.
Transcorp Hilton Abuja was also among the big winners, taking a total of five awards.
The luxury property took the trophies for Nigeriaโs Leading Hotel and Africaโs Leading Business Hotel among a clutch of prizes.
The event was hosted by the glamorous former Miss Seychelles, Sherlyn Furneau, and leading presenter Galen Bresson, while guests were entertained by The Breeze Band and the National Cultural Dance Troup of Seychelles.
Seychelles Minister of Tourism & Culture Alain St Ange said: โTonight we welcomed the best of the best to our shores.
โMy many travels in Africa and throughout the Indian Ocean have, time and again, revealed to me that our tourism products possess great diversity, authenticity and vibrancy and are able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the best on the planet.
โWe have today among us the crรจme-de-la-crรจme of African and Indian Ocean tourism. This is such a great opportunity, not only to celebrate, honor and reward the success stories of today, but also to network and explore new synergies and strategies for tomorrow.
โWe know we are today visible as a country as never before.โ
The list of winners according to the World Travel Awards website:
Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline
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Air Seychelles
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline – Business Class
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Air Seychelles
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline – Economy Class
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Air Mauritius
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline Customer Service
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Air Mauritius
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport
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Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, Maldives
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport Lounge
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Air Mauritius: Mauritius International Airport The Amรฉdรฉe Maingard Lounge
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Beach Destination
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Maldives
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Beach Resort
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LUX* Maldives
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Boutique Hotel
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Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel, Mauritius
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Boutique Hotel Brand
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Coco Collection
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Cabin Crew
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Air Seychelles
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Car Rental Company
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Avis
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Cruise Destination
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Seychelles
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Cruise Line
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Cruise Port
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Port Victoria, Seychelles
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Culinary Hotel
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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination
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Seychelles
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Dive Destination
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Mauritius
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Family Resort
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Andilana Beach Resort, Madagascar
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Green Resort
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Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination
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Mauritius
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Hotel
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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Hotel Brand
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Hilton Hotels & Resorts
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Hotel Residences
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Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Hotel Suite
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Royal Island Suite @ JA Manafaru, Maldives
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Leisure Hotel
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Hulhule Island Hotel, Maldives
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Luxury Resort
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Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator
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OV Holidays
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Luxury Water Villa
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Ocean Suites @ Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives
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Indian Ocean’s Leading MICE Hotel
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Kempinski Seychelles Resort
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Indian Ocean’s Leading New Resort
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AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort & Spa
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Private Island Resort
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Fregate Island Private, Seychelles
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Resort
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One&Only Le Saint Geran, Mauritius
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Seaplane Operator
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Trans Maldivian Airways
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Spa Resort
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Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Tourist Board
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Seychelles Tourism Board
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Travel Agency
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Get Into Maldives Travels
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Villa Resort
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Raffles Praslin, Seychelles
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Indian Ocean’s Leading Villa Resort & Spa
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Ayada Maldives
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Indian Ocean’s Most Romantic Resort
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Baros Maldives
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Madagascar’s Leading Hotel
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Hotel Carlton Madagascar
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Madagascar’s Leading Resort
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Andilana Beach Resort
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Maldives’ Leading Boutique Resort
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Cocoa Island by COMO, Maldives
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Maldives’ Leading Family Resort
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Paradise Island Resort & Spa
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Maldives’ Leading Green Resort
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Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
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Maldives’ Leading Hotel Suite
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Royal Island Suite @ JA Manafaru
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Maldives’ Leading Leisure Hotel Brand
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Villa Hotels
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Maldives’ Leading Luxury Hotel Villa
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Ocean Sanctuary Sunset @ Jumeirah Dhevanafushi
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Maldives’ Leading Luxury Resort
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Constance Halaveli
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Maldives’ Leading Luxury Tour Operator
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OV Holidays
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Maldives’ Leading Resort
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One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah
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Maldives’ Leading Spa Resort
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Jumeirah Vittaveli
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Maldives’ Leading Spa Resort Brand
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Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
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Maldives’ Leading Travel Agency
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Get Into Maldives Travels
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Maldives’ Leading Villa Resort
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Anantara Kihavah Villas
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Maldives’ Leading Water Villa Resort
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Anantara Dhigu Resort Maldives
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Mauritius’ Leading Boutique Hotel
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Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel
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Mauritius’ Leading Conference Hotel
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InterContinental Resort Mauritius
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Mauritius’ Leading Destination Management Company
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Mautourco
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Mauritius’ Leading Family Resort
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Paradis Hotel & Golf Club
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Mauritius’ Leading Green Resort
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Sofitel Mauritius l’Impรฉrial Resort & Spa
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Mauritius’ Leading Hotel
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The Oberoi Mauritius
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Mauritius’ Leading Hotel Residences
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Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita
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Mauritius’ Leading Hotel Suite
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Royal Suite @ Royal Palm Mauritius
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Mauritius’ Leading Luxury Hotel Villa
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Presidential Suite Pool Villa @ Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa
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Mauritius’ Leading Luxury Resort
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Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita
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Mauritius’ Leading Resort
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Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa
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Mauritius’ Leading Spa Resort
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The St. Regis Mauritius Resort
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Mauritius’ Leading Travel Agency
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Concorde Mauritius
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Reunion Island
Reunion Island’s Leading Hotel
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LUX* Ile de la Rรฉunion
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Seychelles’ Leading Boutique Hotel
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Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa
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Seychelles’ Leading Conference Hotel
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Kempinski Seychelles Resort
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Seychelles’ Leading Family Resort
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Sainte Anne Island
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Seychelles’ Leading Green Resort
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Banyan Tree Seychelles
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Seychelles’ Leading Hotel
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Constance Lรฉmuria Seychelles
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Seychelles’ Leading Hotel Suite
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Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
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Seychelles’ Leading Luxury Hotel Villa
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Owners Signature Villa @ Enchanted Island Resort
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Seychelles’ Leading Resort
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Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
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Seychelles’ Leading Spa Resort
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Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa
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