Sandals Resorts International has claimed the title of Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand for an unprecedented 22nd time at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2015, cementing more than two decades at the top.
On a night of high drama at host Sandals Emerald Bay, Exuma, in the Bahamas,
Delta Air Lines took the titles of North America’s Leading Airline and
North America's Leading Airline to the Caribbean, while Caribbean
Airlines was recognised as the Caribbean’s Leading Airline.
In a special presentation Bahamas Minister of Tourism, the Honourable
Obediah H. Wilchcombe, was recognised as the Caribbean’s Leading Travel
Personality 2015.
World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke said: “What a night for
Sandals! Over the past two decades the brand has grown into an
institution here in the Caribbean and that success has been recognised
by our voters this evening.
“My congratulations, too, to all our winners
tonight, all of whom are working tirelessly to drive up standards in the competitive Caribbean and North American hospitality markets.
“I look forward to welcoming them all to our Grand Final this December in Morocco.”
The evening was hosted by stars Andrew Kennedy and Anastagia Pierre,
while guests were treated to performances from The Royal Bahamas Police
Force Pop Band, Alia Cole, and Crusaders Junkanoo Group.
Also among those tasting success on the night were the Jamaica Tourist
Board, recognised as the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board, and Antigua
& Barbuda, which claimed the title of Caribbean’s Leading Romantic
Destination.
Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Jamaica, took the title of Caribbean's Leading
New Hotel, while the trophy for Caribbean's Leading Hotel Suite went to
Rock Star Suite at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana.
Las Vegas also starred, taking the trophy for North American’s Leading
Destination among a clutch of awards, while the famous Las Vegas Strip
was recognised as North America’s Leading Tourist Destination.
World Travel Awards Gala Ceremonies are widely regarded as the best
networking opportunities in the travel industry, attended by government
and industry leaders, luminaries, and international print and broadcast
media.
A full list of winners can be seen here, while there is more information on the official website.
