The 2009 World Travel awards, described by the Wall Street Journal as the ‘Oscars’ of the global travel and tourism industry, have revealed who are “the best of the best” in the region. The Westin Dragonara Resort has once again been awarded a winning title – “Europe’s Leading Island Resort” – at the World Travel Awards European regional ceremony, held recently at the luxurious Marriott Praia D’El Rey, Portugal.

In the European categories, Lufthansa won the title “Europe’s Leading Airline” and Marriott Hotels Resorts & Suites won “Europe’s Leading Hotel Brand”. Meanwhile, “Europe’s Leading Destination” went to Lisbon, Portugal, Carlson Wagonlit Travel took home the award for “Europe’s Leading Travel Management Company” and Viajes Iberia won the title of “Europe’s Leading Travel Agency”. Virgin Atlantic Airways won “Europe’s Leading Marketing Campaign” for their 25 Years Still Red Hot

campaign.

The full list of winners for the World Travel Awards Europe can be found by logging on to www.worldtravelawards.com/

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Increasingly, the awards are known for raising the bar for ultimate customer service and overall business performance, and growing numbers of travel companies, airlines, operators and resorts compete to walk away with one of the coveted titles. Organisers say research has shown that winners gain increased international brand recognition, building consumer loyalty.

The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta rests on its 74,000-square-metre peninsula like a crown jewel, offering a taste of opulence and optimism to everyone and such an award truly reflects the commitment and dedication of the owners,

management and associates at the resort, who continually strive to improve the product as well as appreciating the resort’s natural beauty.