Winners of the World Travel Awards Revealed in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The grand unveiling of the most outstanding travel brands from Asia and Oceania took place at an extravagant Gala Ceremony hosted on the red carpet in the captivating city of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

Distinguished figures from the travel industry journeyed from various corners of the region to this mesmerizing metropolis to participate in the 2023 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony, where they eagerly awaited the revelation of those deemed the crème de la crème.

This prestigious event at the GEM Center marked a significant milestone in the WTA's 30th-anniversary Grand Tour for 2023, a global quest to identify the world's most exceptional travel and tourism entities.

Vietnam's enchanting natural wonders and its top-notch hospitality played a pivotal role in securing the title of 'Asia's Leading Destination' for the nation. The picturesque Ha Giang province was honored as 'Asia's Leading Emerging Tourism Destination', while the capital city, Hanoi, triumphed in the newly introduced category of 'Asia's Leading City Destination'. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City clinched the title of 'Asia's Leading Business Travel Destination'. The Philippines was celebrated as 'Asia's Premier Dive Destination', and Indonesia proudly received the accolade of 'Asia's Foremost Beach Destination'.

Australia, a land of unparalleled diversity, solidified its reputation by being named 'Oceania's Ultimate Destination', and Melbourne proudly earned the distinction of 'Oceania's Premier City Destination'. Fiji Tourism proudly hoisted the trophy as 'Oceania's Leading Tourist Board'.

Graham Cooke, the Founder of World Travel Awards, expressed his gratitude, saying, "It has been an honor to continue our 30th-anniversary celebrations in the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh, which served as a magnificent setting for a ceremony attended by luminaries from the Asian and Oceania travel industries. Our winners exemplify excellence in tourism, and I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each one of them for their role in elevating the industry standard."

Among the winners in the hospitality sector, the Shilla Monogram Quangnam Danang stood out as 'Asia's Premier Lifestyle Resort'. The timeless and elegant Raffles Singapore secured the ultimate honor of 'Asia's Leading Hotel', while the captivating fusion of French Indochine haute couture at Hotel de la Coupole MGallery led to its recognition as 'Asia's Premier Design Hotel'. SOJO Hotel was celebrated as 'Asia's Leading Lifestyle Hotel Brand', and the title of 'Asia's Leading Sustainable Resort' was claimed by China's Spring City Golf & Lake Resort.

In Oceania, The Residence @ The George Christchurch was honored as 'Oceania's Foremost Luxury Hotel Villa', and Millbrook Resort in New Zealand was celebrated as 'Oceania's Premier Hotel'.

In the newcomer categories, Singapore's Pacific Orchard was named 'Asia's Premier New Hotel', Ana Mandara Cam Ranh earned the title of 'Asia's Premier New Resort', and The Langham, Gold Coast, was distinguished as 'Oceania's Premier New Hotel'.

In the aviation sector, Singapore Airlines was crowned 'Asia's Top Airline', while Vietnam Airlines was recognized for its excellence in 'Asia's Premier Airline - Economy Class'. AirAsia received the titles of both 'Asia's Leading Low-Cost Airline' and 'Asia's Premier Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew', while Vietjet Air was the recipient of the inaugural award for 'Asia's Premier Airline - Customer Experience'. Hong Kong International Airport was hailed as 'Asia's Leading Airport'. Oceania boasted Air New Zealand as 'Oceania's Top Airline' and Melbourne Airport as 'Oceania's Premier Airport'.

Noteworthy travel providers were also celebrated, with Vietravel earning the distinction of 'Asia's Leading Tour Operator', Abercrombie & Kent claiming the title of 'Oceania's Premier Tour Operator', and Sun Group being acknowledged as 'Asia's Premier Integrated Tourism Group'.

Source: breakingtravelnews.com