World Travel Awards concludes in Oman

Muscat: Giants of the travel and tourism industry were recognised for their achievements at a glittering ceremony held at the Royal Opera House on Thursday. The ceremony, part of the 26th edition of the World Awards for travel and tourism, was held under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Taimur bin Asaad bin Tariq Al Said, a statement by Oman Aiports said.

“Graham Cook, Chairman of the World Travel Awards, delivered his speech at the start of the closing ceremony for the 26th edition of the awards and Sheikh Ayman bin Ahmed Al Hosani, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Airports, delivered the welcoming speech.”

The celebration was accompanied by a number of video and audio performances and dance performances as well.
The winners of the World Awards in the field of travel and tourism were then announced.

“Oman's Ministry of Tourism has received the 'Our Beloved Oman’ award as one of the world's leading natural destinations. In the field of hotels and resorts, Al Bustan Palace Hotel won the Best Hotel in the World Award. WHotels Group won the Best New Hotel in the world award. Anantara Hotels was awarded the world's leading resort award and the Chedi Muscat won the award for Best Luxury Honeymoon Resort in the world," Oman Airports said.

“The Oman Conferences and Exhibitions Center was awarded the Best New Conferences and Exhibitions Center in the world. And, Zahra Tourism Company has been awarded the Best Tour Operator Award in the world,” the statement added. “Omran was awarded the Best Tourism Development Project in the world and received awards at the closing ceremony of the World Travel Awards.”

Oman Airports was also recognised. “Oman Airports has also been recognized as the world's leading airport operator at the World Travel Awards where Salalah Airport and Muscat International Airport were awarded prestigious awards. Muscat International Airport was awarded the World's Leading Airport Website Award and Salalah Airport received the World's Leading Regional Airport Award.”

Oman Air won the World's Leading Airport Lounge, Business Class, Best International Airlines Award in Middle East Destinations, Best Airline Rewards Program in the World for Sindbad Airlines, and one of the Leading Airlines of the World for its first class service.