Red carpets have been shampooed and trophies have been buffed, it’s time to welcome you once again to Business Destinations’ annual awards. Throughout the next four pages we recognise the very best of the best in the travel industry; luxury and business hotels, spa resorts and property developments have come under the all-seeing eye of our panel and judgement is finally at hand. So with reputations at stake and tuxedos on hire, let’s get cracking and open those envelopes.
Alizée Peyroux, Editor
Best Luxury Hotels 2010
Albania
Grand Hotel Tirana
Australia
Lilianfels Blue Mountains Hotel
Austria
Hotel Imperial Vienna
Bahrain
Sheraton Bahrain Hotel
Barbados
Sandy Lane
Belgium
Kempinski Hotel Dukes
Brazil
Copocabana Palace
Bulgaria
Kempinski Hotel Zografski Sofia
Canada
Shangri La Hotel Vancouver
China
Legendale Hotel Beijing
Croatia
Croatia Hotel
Cuba
Sirenis La Salina Valedero Beach Resort
Cyprus
Londa Beach Hotel
Czech Republic
Hotel Savoy Prague
Denmark
Hotel D’Angleterre
Dubai
Al Murooj Rotana
Egypt
Savoy Sharm El Sheikh
Estonia
The Three Sisters Hotel
Finland
Hotel Kamp
France
Lucien Barriere
Germany
Hilton Frankfurt
Greece
Hotel Grande Bretagne
Hong Kong
The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
Hungary
Le Meridien Budapest
India
The Leela Kempinski
Italy
Hotel Hassler
Jamaica
Half Moon
Japan
The Peninsula Tokyo
Korea
Ritz Carlton Seoul
Latvia
Islande Hotel
Lebanon
Le Bristol
Lithuania
Palanga Hotel
Luxembourg
Le Royal Hotel
Malaysia
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
Maldives
Huvafen Fushi
Malta
The Victoria Malta
Mexico
Four Seasons Hotel
Netherlands
Delta Hotel
Norway
Hotel Continental
Oman
Shangri La Hotel
Philippines
Shangri La Boracay Resort & Spa
Poland
Grand Hotel Krakow
Portugal
Hotel Vila Vita World
Qatar
Four Seasons Hotel Doha
Romania
Hilton Bucharest
Russia
MaMaison Pokrovka Suite Hotel
Seychelles
Fregate Island Private
Singapore
Raffles Hotel Singapore
Slovenia
Grand Hotel Union
Spain
Hotel Villa Padierna
Sri Lanka
Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel
Sweden
Hotel Stureplan
Switzerland
Le Mirador Kempinski Montreux Riviera
Thailand
The Peninsula Bangkok
Turkey
Ramada Plaza Antalya
United Kingdom
Bovey Castle
USA
The Taj Hotel New York
Best Business Hotels 2010
Albania
Sheraton Tirana
Australia
The Menzies Sydney
Austria
Austria Trend Hotels and Resorts
Bahrain
Al Safir Hotel and Tower
Barbados
Yellow Bird Hotel
Belgium
Conrad Brussels
Brazil
Royal Tulip Brasilia Alvorada
Bulgaria
Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan
Canada
The Westin Bayshore Vancouver
China
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Croatia
Dubrovnik Palace Hotel
Cuba
Hotel Plaza
Cyprus
Amathus Beach Hotel
Czech Republic
Hilton Prague
Denmark
Hilton Copenhagen Airport
Dubai
The Address Downtown Dubai
Egypt
CONRAD CAIRO
Estonia
Reval Hotel Olympia
Finland
Scandic Simonkentta Helsinki
France
Le Meridien Etoile France
Germany
Hilton Berlin
Greece
Aldamare Paradise Mare
Hong Kong
The Peninsula Hotel
Hungary
Four Seasons Gresham Palace
India
The Claridges New Delhi
Italy
Hilton Molino Stucky
Jamaica
Round Hill Hotel and Villas
Japan
Conrad Tokyo
Korea
Sheraton Incheon Korea
Latvia
Radisson Blu
Lebanon
Gefinor Rotana
Lithuania
Narutis Hotel Vilnius
Luxembourg
Hotel Parc Beaux Arts
Malaysia
Westin Kuala Lumpur
Maldives
Nasandhura Palace Hotel
Malta
Intercontinental Malta
Mexico
Ritz Carlton Cancun
Netherlands
Park Hotel, Amsterdam
Norway
Scandic Oslo Airport Hotel
Oman
The Chedi Hotel
Philippines
Hyatt Hotel & Casino Manila
Poland
Hilton Warsaw
Portugal
Reids Palace
Qatar
Mövenpick Hotel Doha
Romania
Marriott Hotel
Russia
Grand Hotel Europe
Seychelles
Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove
Singapore
Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Slovenia
Best Western Hotel
Spain
Hilton Madrid Airport
Sri Lanka
Cinnamon Grand
Sweden
Gothia Towers
Switzerland
Mövenpick Zurich Airport Hotel
Thailand
Lebua at State Tower
Turkey
Adam & Eve Hotels
(special award for M.I.C.E)
United Kingdom
Hilton London Metropole
(special award for M.I.C.E)
USA
The Commonwealth Hotel
Airline, Country and Tourist Boards, 2010
Europe
Best Marketing Campaign By A Tourist Board
Visit Scotland
Best Destination For M.I.C.E
Berlin, Germany (BCO)
Best Destination For Banking & Finance
Valetta, Malta
Best Destination For Culture & Tourism
Madrid, Spain
Best Eco Tourism Destination
Denmark
Best First Class Airline
Swiss Air
Best Fixed Based Operator
Eccelsa Aviation, Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport – Italy
Africa
Best Marketing Campaign By A Tourist Board
South African Tourism
Best Destination For M.I.C.E
Cape Town, South Africa
Best Destination For Banking & Finance
Luanda, Angola
Best Destination For Culture & Tourism
Cairo, Egypt
Best Eco Tourism Destination
Kenya
Best First Class Airline
South African Airways
Best Fixed Based Operator
ExecuJet
Middle East
Best Marketing Campaign By A Tourist Board
Dubai Ministry of Commerce Marketing
Best Destination For M.I.C.E
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Best Destination For Banking & Finance
Manama, Bahrain
Best Destination For Culture & Tourism
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Best Eco Tourism Destination
Abu Dhabi
Best First Class Airline
Qatar Airways
Best Fixed Based Operator
Royal Jet Group
North America
Best Marketing Campaign By A Tourist Board
Tourism Whistler
Best Destination For M.I.C.E
Houston, US
Best Destination For Banking & Finance
Ontario, Canada
Best Destination For Culture & Tourism
Whistler, Canada
Best Eco Tourism Destination
Mexico
Best First Class Airline
United Airlines
Best Fixed Based Operator
Fargo Jet Centre
South America
Best Marketing Campaign By A Tourist Board
Embratur
Best Destination For M.I.C.E
Sao Paolo, Brazil
Best Destination For Banking & Finance
Santiago, Chile
Best Destination For Culture & Tourism
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Best Eco Tourism Destination
Ecuador
Best First Class Airline
LAN Airlines
Best Fixed Based Operator
Ranger Jet Services
Asia
Best Marketing Campaign By A Tourist Board
Incredible India
Best Destination For M.I.C.E
Singapore
Best Destination For Banking & Finance
Singapore
Best Destination For Culture & Tourism
Delhi, India
Best Eco Tourism Destination
Sri Lanka
Best First Class Airline
Korean Air
Best Fixed Based Operator
Jet Aviation
Australasia
Best Marketing Campaign By A Tourist Board
Business Events Australia, Tourism Australia
Best Destination For M.I.C.E
Australia
Best Destination For Banking & Finance
Queensland, Australia
Best Destination For Culture & Tourism
Sydney, Australia
Best Eco Tourism Destination
Darwin Northern Territory
Best First Class Airline
Cathay Pacific
Best Fixed Based Operator
Hawker Pacific
Special Recognition
Best Luxury Spa
Fern Tree, The Spa at Half Moon
Best Green Resort
Huvafen Fushi, Maldives
Best Business Travel Accessory
Plantronics
Best Watch Maker
Sjöö Sandstrom
Best New Airline, Worldwide
Arik Air
Best Marketing Campaign By An Airline
Korean Air
Best Private Charter Company
K2 Jets
Best Airport For Business Travellers
London Luton Airport
Best Eco-Friendly Airline
Lufthansa
Best Ground Transportation Provider
Tristar Worldwide
Best New Conference And Events Centre
East London International Convention Centre
