El pasado martes se celebró la 23ª Ceremonia de la Gran Final de los World Travel Awards (WTA) 2016 en el Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Beach Resort, en las Maldivas, considerados los 'Premios Oscar del Turismo'. Un evento en el que se reconoce la excelencia de los diferentes proveedores de servicios turísticos en el que ha destacado la poca presencia de empresas y destinos españoles entre los premiados.

Pese a la fuerte representación de otros destinos competidores como Italia, Turquía y Portugal, la única compañía Española que se ha alzado con el galardón ha sido Meliá Hotels & Resorts reconocida por partida doble, ya que ha destacado como marca de resorts líder del mercado y su Meliá Braco Village, de Jamaica, como el mejor resort nuevo en islas.

El listado completo de premiados es el siguiente en el destacan Etihad Airways como mejor aerolínea o Perú como mejor destino gastronómico.

Turismo de aventura

  • World's Leading Adventure Tour Operator: Mantis Extreme
  • World's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination: Chile
  • World's Leading Air Travel Service Provider: Swissport

Aerolíneas

  • World's Leading Airline: Etihad Airways
  • World's Leading Airline - Business Class: Hainan Airlines
  • World's Leading Airline - Economy Class: Oman Air
  • World's Leading Airline - First Class: Etihad Airways
  • World's Leading Airline Alliance: Oneworld
  • World's Leading Airline Inflight Entertainment: Hainan Airlines
  • World's Leading Airline Rewards Programme: Emirates - Skywards
  • World's Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean: SriLankan Airlines
  • World's Leading Cabin Crew: Hainan Airlines
  • World's Leading Charter Airline:Thomas Cook Airlines
  • World's Leading Inflight Service: AirAsia
  • World's Leading Low-Cost Airline: AirAsia
  • World's Leading Most Efficient Low-Cost Airline: West Air
  • World's Leading Seaplane Operator: Seaborne Airlines

Aeropuertos

  • World's Leading Airport: Changi Airport, Singapore
  • World's Leading Airport Hotel: Airways Hotel Port Moresby, Papúa Nueva Guinea
  • World's Leading Airport Lounge - Business Class: The Emirates Lounge ? Dubai International Airport, Emiratos Árabes Unidos
  • World's Leading Airport Lounge - First Class: GVK Lounge by TFS Performa - Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport,Bombái, India
  • World's Leading Airport Resort: Hulhule Island Hotel, Maldivas

Hoteles

  • World's Leading All Suite Hotel: Tower Club at Lebua, Tailandia
  • World's Leading Budget Hotel Brand: Citymax Hotels
  • World's Leading City Hotel: Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel, Inglaterra
  • World's Leading Classic Hotel: Dukes Hotel, England
  • World's Leading Conference Hotel: The St. Regis Doha, Qatar
  • World's Leading Corporate Hotel Brand: Millennium & Copthorne
  • World's Leading Corporate Resort: Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi
  • World's Leading Casino Resort: Wynn Las Vegas, Nevada, Estados Unidos
  • World's Leading Desert Resort: Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, Dubái, Emiratos Árabes Unidos
  • World's Leading Design Hotel: Armani Hotel Dubai, Emiratos Árabes Unidos
  • World's Leading Dive Resort: Constance Moofushi, Maldivas
    World's Leading Eco-Lodge: Shamwari Game Reserve - Eagles Crag Lodge, Sudáfrica
  • World's Leading Entertainment Resort: Forte Village Resort, Italia 
  • World's Leading Entertainment Resort Brand: All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotels
  • World's Leading Family Resort: JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort, Dubái
  • World's Leading Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant: Luke Dale Roberts X the Saxon, Sudáfrica
  • World's Leading Fully Integrated Resort: Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turquía
  • World's Leading Heritage Hotel: Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Turquía
  • World's Leading Honeymoon Resort: JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa, Italia
  • World's Leading Hospitality Company: Katara Hospitality
  • World's Leading Hotel: Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, Emiratos Árabes Unidos
  • World's Leading Hotel Alliance: Leading Hotels of the World
  • World's Leading Hotel Beach Villas: Beachfront Villas @ One&Only The Palm, Dubái
  • World's Leading Hotel Brand: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
  • World's Leading Hotel Dining & Entertainment Experience: The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel
  • World's Leading Hotel Loyalty Programme: Marriott Rewards
  • World's Leading Hotel Penthouse: Royal Penthouse Suite @ Al Faisaliah Suites, Riyadh, Arabia Saudí
  • World's Leading Hotel Residences: W Doha Hotel & Residences, Qatar
  • World's Leading Hotel Service Award: Sofitel Dubai Downtown, Emiratos Árabes Unidos
  • World's Leading Hotel Suite: The Katara Suite @ Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Italia
  • World's Leading Ice Hotel: ICEHOTEL, Suecia
  • World's Leading Lifestyle Hotel: Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York
  • World's Leading Lifestyle Resort: Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel
  • World's Leading Luxury All Suite Hotel: Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Emiratos Árabes Unidos
  • World's Leading Landmark Hotel: The Peninsula Paris, Francia

  • World's Leading Landmark Resort: Atlantis The Palm, Dubái, Emiratos Árabes Unidos

  • World's Leading New Hotel: The St. Regis Dubái

  • World's Leading New Resort: aaaVeee Nature's Paradise, Maldivas

  • World's Leading Palace Hotel: The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, Arabia Saudí

  • World's Leading Resort: Forte Village Resort, Italia
    World's Leading Resort Residences: Royal Residences @ Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Emiratos Árabes Unidos

  • World's Leading Themed Hotel: Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel, China

  • World's Leading Underwater Hotel Restaurant: Sea @ Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

  • World's Leading Resort Brand: Meliá Hotels & Resorts All inclusive

  • World's Leading All-Inclusive Company: Sandals Resorts International
  • World's Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort Brand: Beaches Resorts
  • World's Leading All-Inclusive Resort: Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island, Bahamas
  • World's Leading Apartment Hotel: JA Oasis Beach Tower, Dubai, Emiratos Árabes Unidos

Hoteles de playa

  • World's Leading Beach & Casino Resort: Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Marruecos
  • World's Leading Beach & Spa Resort: Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa, Dubái
  • World's Leading Beach Destination: Maldivas
  • World's Leading Beach Resort: Andilana Beach Resort, Madagascar
  • World's Leading Luxury Beach Resort: Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, Emiratos Árabes Unidos

Hoteles boutique

  • World's Leading Boutique All Suite Hotel: Hotel Les Ottomans, Turquía
  • World's Leading Boutique Cruise: Four Seasons Explorer, Maldivas
  • World's Leading Boutique Hotel: Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, Sudáfrica
  • World's Leading Boutique Hotel Brand: Small Luxury Hotels of the World
  • World's Leading Boutique Resort: Charming Luxury Lodge & Private Spa, Argentina
  • World's Leading Boutique Villa Resort: Anantara Veli Maldives Resort
  • World's Leading Luxury Boutique Hotels Collection: Mantis Collection

Turismo de negocios

  • World's Leading Business & Conference: Hotel Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh, Arabia Saudí
  • World's Leading Business Car Rental Company: Sixt
  • World's Leading Business Hotel: Grosvenor House Dubai, Emiratos Árabes Unidos
  • World's Leading Business Hotel Brand: Rotana Hotels
  • World's Leading Business Travel Agency: American Express
  • World's Leading Business Travel Destination: Nueva York, Estados Unidos
  • World's Leading Luxury Business Hotel: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong

Cruceros

  • World's Leading Cruise Brand: Royal Caribbean International
  • World's Leading Cruise Destination: Jamaica
  • World's Leading Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
  • World's Leading Cruise Port: Mina Rashid, Dubái
  • World's Leading Cruise Travel Agent: Cruise.co.uk
  • World's Leading Ferry Operator: DFDS Seaways
  • World's Leading Large Ship Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
  • World's Leading River Cruise Company: American Cruise Lines
  • World's Leading Small Ships Cruise Line: American Cruise Lines
  • World's Leading Specialist Cruise Line: Voyages of Discovery

Destinos

  • World's Leading City Break Destination: Hong Kong
  • World's Leading Cultural City Destination: San Petersburgo, Rusia 
  • World's Leading Culinary Destination: Perú 
  • World's Leading Destination: Dubái, Emiratos Árabes Unidos 
  • World's Leading City Tourist Board: Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority
  • World's Leading Destination Management Company: Kuoni Destination Management 
  • World's Leading Dive Destination: Maldivas
  • World's Leading Caribbean Attraction Company: Island Routes Caribbean Adventures 
  • World's Leading Festival & Event Destination: Dubái, Emiratos Árabes Unidos 
  • World's Leading Honeymoon Destination: Seychelles 
  • World's Leading Wedding Destination: Jamaica
  • World's Leading Wedding Resort: InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort, Tailandia
  • World's Leading Tourist Attraction:Titanic Belfast, Northern Ireland

Exclusivos

  • World's Leading Exclusive Private Island: Thanda Island, Tanzania
  • World's Leading Exclusive Retreat: Lake Kora, Nueva York, Estados Unidos
  • World's Leading Executive Club Lounge: Club Lounge @ The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
  • World's Leading Experiential Luxury Property: Annandale, New Zealand
  • World's Leading Extreme Adventure: Bear Grylls Survival Academy

Medioambiente

  • World's Leading Conservation Company: Parques de Sintra - Monte da Lua, Portugal
  • World's Leading Green Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
  • World's Leading Green Destination: Ecuador
  • World's Leading Green Hotel:inch Bay Eco Hotel, Ecuador
  • World's Leading Green Resort: Anantara Hua Hin Resort, Tailandia
  • World's Leading Green Tour Operator: Kuoni
  • World's Leading Green Transport Solution Company: Europcar
  • World's Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination: Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Islas

  • World's Leading Island Destination: Madeira 
  • World's Leading Island Resort: Pullman Timi Ama Sardegna, Italia
  • World's Leading Island Villas: The Villas at AYANA Resort and Spa Bali, Indonesia
  • World's Leading New Island Resort: Meliá Braco Village, Jamaica

Coches

  • World's Leading Car Rental Company: Hertz
  • World's Leading Luxury Car Rental Company: Sixt Luxury Cars
  • World's Leading Luxury Chauffeur Service: Sixt Limousine Service

Lujo

  • World's Leading Luxury City Resort: Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Italia
  • World's Leading Luxury Dry Hotel: Angel?s Marmaris, Turquía
  • World's Leading Luxury Family Resort: Forte Village Resort, Italia
  • World's Leading Luxury Flight Services Provider: Royal Jet
  • World's Leading Luxury Green Resort: Vila Vita Parc, Portugal
  • World's Leading Luxury Hotel: Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Dubai, Emiratos Árabes Unidos
  • World's Leading Luxury Hotel Apartments: Sofitel Dubai The Palm Luxury Apartments
  • World's Leading Luxury Hotel Brand: Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
  • World's Leading Luxury Hotel Penthouse: Superior 4 Bedroom Penthouse @ Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah, Emiratos Árabes Unidos
  • World's Leading Luxury Hotel Villa: Ian Fleming Villa @ GoldenEye, Jamaica
  • World's Leading Luxury Island Resort: Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa, Mauricio
  • World's Leading Luxury Island Villas: Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa, Islas Cook
  • World's Leading Luxury Leisure Resort: Conrad Algarve, Portugal
  • World's Leading Luxury Lodge: Singita Sasakwa Lodge, Tanzania
  • World's Leading Luxury Resort: InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Vietnam
  • World's Leading Luxury Safari Company: Twiga Tours
  • World's Leading Luxury Sailing Cruise Company: Windstar Cruises
  • World's Leading Luxury Sports and Villa Resort: Casa de Campo, República Dominicana
  • World's Leading Luxury Suites Hotel: Al Faisaliah Suites, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • World's Leading Luxury Tour Operator: Nirvana Travel & Tourism
  • World's Leading Luxury Train: Maharajas? Express
  • World's Leading Luxury Villa Resort: Zaya Nurai Island, Abu Dhabi, Emiratos Árabes Unidos

Villas

  • World's Leading Villa Collection: Mantis Owners Collection
  • World's Leading Villa Resort: Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Jamaica
  • World's Leading Water Villa Resort: Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, Maldivas

MICE

  • World's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre: Qatar National Convention Centre
  • World's Leading Meetings & Conference Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada, Estados Unidos
  • World's Leading Meetings & Conference Hotel: One World Hotel, Malasia
  • World's Leading MICE Hotel: Madinat Jumeirah, Dubái
  • World's Leading MICE Resort: Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection, Dubai, Emiratos árabes Unidos

Touroperadores

  • World's Leading Medical Wellness & Spa Operator: VAMED Vitality World
  • World's Leading Online Travel Agency: Rovia
  • World's Leading Polar Expedition Operator: White Desert
  • World's Leading Retreat: Gaia Retreat & Spa, Australia
  • World's Leading Tourist Board: Hong Kong Tourism Board
  • World's Leading Travel Agency: Regency Travel & Tours, Qatar
  • World's Leading Travel Club: DreamTrips
  • World's Leading Travel Management Company: FCM Travel Solutions
  • World's Leading Integrated Tourism Group: HNA Tourism Group
  • World's Leading Tour Operator: TUI Group
  • World's Leading Tourism Development Project: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Privados

  • World's Leading Private Game Reserve: Shambala Private Reserve, South Africa
  • World's Leading Private Island Resort: COMO Cocoa Island, Maldives
  • World's Leading Private Jet Charter: Deer Jet

Safari

  • World's Leading Safari Destination: Kenya
  • World's Leading Safari Lodge: Thanda Safari, South Africa
  • World's Leading Safari Resort: Legend Golf & Safari Resort, South Africa

Apartamentos

  • World's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand: Frasers Hospitality
  • World's Leading Serviced Apartments: Fraser Suites Kensington, Inglaterra

Shopping

  • World's Leading Shopping Mall: The Dubai Mall, Dubái
  • World's Leading Shopping Mall Hotel: Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubái
  • World's Leading Integrated New Development: Mall of Qatar

Deportes

  • World's Leading Sports Academy: Forte Village Resort, Italia
  • World's Leading Sports Resort: The Meydan Hotel, Dubái
  • World's Leading Sports Tourism Destination: Abu Dhabi, Emiratos Árabes Unidos

Otros

  • World's Leading In-house Hotel Magazine: Uniq, Forte Village Magazine
  • World's Leading Personality for Outstanding Services to Travel: Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica 
  • World's Leading Wellness Hotel: Grand Hotel Lienz, Austria
  • World's Most Romantic Resort: Baros Maldivas
  • World's Responsible Tourism Award: Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
  • World's Ultimate Service Award in Hospitality:: Rosewood Jeddah, Arabia Saudí
  • World Travel Awards Tourism Pioneer (Aviation): Trans Maldivian Airways / Mr A.U.M Fawzy, CEO
  • World Travel Awards Tourism Pioneer (Hotels & Resorts): Sun Siyam Resorts / Hon. Dr. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, Chairman & Managing Director