Besides all recent questions around how the World Travel Awards (WTA) select 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 on the night, taking the titles of Indian Ocean's Leading Airline and Indian Ocean's Leading Airline – Business Class.
In front of an audience of more than 150 industry professionals from 20 countries, Maldives was recognised as Indian Ocean's Leading Beach Destination, while host Seychelles took the title of Indian Ocean's Leading Destination.
In Africa, Kenya took the coveted trophy for Africa's Leading Tourist Board.
World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke said: "Tonight has been a fantastic showcase of hospitality brands from across Africa and the Indian Ocean. We have recognised some industry leading brands and it is a pleasure to honour our winners here at Kempinski Seychelles Resort."
He added: "This evening's winners will now move forward to the Grand Final in Morocco later in the year, and I look forward to welcoming them there."
Also taking home prizes were Hilton Hurghada Plaza, taking the title of Africa's Leading All Inclusive Resort, while La Cigale Hôtel Tabarka in Tunisia walked away with the trophy for Africa's 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 Nigeria's Leading Hotel and Africa's 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: "Tonight we welcomed the best of the best to our shores.
"My 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.
"We have today among us the crème-de-la-crème of African and Indian Ocean tourism. This is such a great opportunity, not only to celebrate, honour and reward the success stories of today, but also to network and explore new synergies and strategies for tomorrow.
"We know we are today visible as a country as never before."
The list of winners according to the World Travel Awards website:
Indian Ocean's Leading Airline
Air Seychelles
Indian Ocean's Leading Airline - Business Class
Air Seychelles
Indian Ocean's Leading Airline - Economy Class
Air Mauritius
Indian Ocean's Leading Airline Customer Service
Air Mauritius
Indian Ocean's Leading Airport
Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, Maldives
Indian Ocean's Leading Airport Lounge
Air Mauritius: Mauritius International Airport The Amédée Maingard Lounge
Indian Ocean's Leading Beach Destination
Maldives
Indian Ocean's Leading Beach Resort
LUX* Maldives
Indian Ocean's Leading Boutique Hotel
Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel, Mauritius
Indian Ocean's Leading Boutique Hotel Brand
Coco Collection
Indian Ocean's Leading Cabin Crew
Air Seychelles
Indian Ocean's Leading Car Rental Company
Avis
Indian Ocean's Leading Cruise Destination
Seychelles
Indian Ocean's Leading Cruise Line
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Indian Ocean's Leading Cruise Port
Port Victoria, Seychelles
Indian Ocean's Leading Culinary Hotel
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Indian Ocean's Leading Destination
Seychelles
Indian Ocean's Leading Dive Destination
Mauritius
Indian Ocean's Leading Family Resort
Andilana Beach Resort, Madagascar
Indian Ocean's Leading Green Resort
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
Indian Ocean's Leading Honeymoon Destination
Mauritius
Indian Ocean's Leading Hotel
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Indian Ocean's Leading Hotel Brand
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Indian Ocean's Leading Hotel Residences
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
Indian Ocean's Leading Hotel Suite
Royal Island Suite @ JA Manafaru, Maldives
Indian Ocean's Leading Leisure Hotel
Hulhule Island Hotel, Maldives
Indian Ocean's Leading Luxury Resort
Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives
Indian Ocean's Leading Luxury Tour Operator
OV Holidays
Indian Ocean's Leading Luxury Water Villa
Ocean Suites @ Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives
Indian Ocean's Leading MICE Hotel
Kempinski Seychelles Resort
Indian Ocean's Leading New Resort
AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort & Spa
Indian Ocean's Leading Private Island Resort
Fregate Island Private, Seychelles
Indian Ocean's Leading Resort
One&Only Le Saint Geran, Mauritius
Indian Ocean's Leading Seaplane Operator
Trans Maldivian Airways
Indian Ocean's Leading Spa Resort
Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa
Indian Ocean's Leading Tourist Board
Seychelles Tourism Board
Indian Ocean's Leading Travel Agency
Get Into Maldives Travels
Indian Ocean's Leading Villa Resort
Raffles Praslin, Seychelles
Indian Ocean's Leading Villa Resort & Spa
Ayada Maldives
Indian Ocean's Most Romantic Resort
Baros Maldives
Madagascar
TOP
Madagascar's Leading Hotel
Hotel Carlton Madagascar
Madagascar's Leading Resort
Andilana Beach Resort
Maldives
Maldives' Leading Boutique Resort
Cocoa Island by COMO, Maldives
Maldives' Leading Family Resort
Paradise Island Resort & Spa
Maldives' Leading Green Resort
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
Maldives' Leading Hotel Suite
Royal Island Suite @ JA Manafaru
Maldives' Leading Leisure Hotel Brand
Villa Hotels
Maldives' Leading Luxury Hotel Villa
Ocean Sanctuary Sunset @ Jumeirah Dhevanafushi
Maldives' Leading Luxury Resort
Constance Halaveli
Maldives' Leading Luxury Tour Operator
OV Holidays
Maldives' Leading Resort
One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah
Maldives' Leading Spa Resort
Jumeirah Vittaveli
Maldives' Leading Spa Resort Brand
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
Maldives' Leading Travel Agency
Get Into Maldives Travels
Maldives' Leading Villa Resort
Anantara Kihavah Villas
Maldives' Leading Water Villa Resort
Anantara Dhigu Resort Maldives
Mauritius
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Mauritius' Leading Boutique Hotel
Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel
Mauritius' Leading Conference Hotel
InterContinental Resort Mauritius
Mauritius' Leading Destination Management Company
Mautourco
Mauritius' Leading Family Resort
Paradis Hotel & Golf Club
Mauritius' Leading Green Resort
Sofitel Mauritius l'Impérial Resort & Spa
Mauritius' Leading Hotel
The Oberoi Mauritius
Mauritius' Leading Hotel Residences
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita
Mauritius' Leading Hotel Suite
Royal Suite @ Royal Palm Mauritius
Mauritius' Leading Luxury Hotel Villa
Presidential Suite Pool Villa @ Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa
Mauritius' Leading Luxury Resort
Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita
Mauritius' Leading Resort
Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa
Mauritius' Leading Spa Resort
The St. Regis Mauritius Resort
Mauritius' Leading Travel Agency
Concorde Mauritius
Reunion Island
Reunion Island's Leading Hotel
LUX* Ile de la Réunion
Seychelles
Seychelles' Leading Boutique Hotel
Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa
Seychelles' Leading Conference Hotel
Kempinski Seychelles Resort
Seychelles' Leading Family Resort
Sainte Anne Island
Seychelles' Leading Green Resort
Banyan Tree Seychelles
Seychelles' Leading Hotel
Constance Lémuria Seychelles
Seychelles' Leading Hotel Suite
Royal Suite @ Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
Seychelles' Leading Luxury Hotel Villa
Owners Signature Villa @ Enchanted Island Resort
Seychelles' Leading Resort
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
Seychelles' Leading Spa Resort
Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa
Source: Seychelles as the host celebrates with Indian Ocean winners of the World Travel Awards
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