World Travel Awards the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism has revealed its Asia and Oceania 2021 winners to coincide with its Asia and Oceania 2021 Winners Day.
Winners include Vietnam, which emerged from a tough field to take Asias Leading Destination, while the Philippines was acknowledged with awards for Asias Leading Beach Destination and Asias Leading Dive Destination.
Japans wealth of year-round adrenaline offerings helped it to the title of Asias Leading Adventure Tourism Destination.
The untamed wildernesses and laid-back charms of New Zealand were recognised in the title of Oceanias Leading Destination, with its adventure hub Queenstown voted Oceanias Leading City Destination.
French Polynesia, with its mesmerising atolls and marine life, was named Oceanias Leading Dive Destination.
In the hospitality sector, the iconic Raffles Singapore was voted Asias Leading Hotel for the second year running, South Koreas Ananti Namhae walked away with Asias Leading Resort, and the paradise escape Amanpulo, Philippines named Asias Leading Private Island Resort.
Vietnams InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort won Asias Leading Green Resort.
The Ascott Limited collected Asias Leading Serviced Apartment Brand, while travel provider winners included Vietravel (Asias Leading Tour Operator).
Millbrook Resort, New Zealand won Oceanias Leading Hotel while Conrad Bora Bora Nui, French Polynesia claimed Oceanias Leading Resort.
In the hotly-contested newcomer categories, the Hari Hong Kong was voted Asias Leading New Hotel, while One&Only Desaru Coast, Malaysia collected Asias Leading New Resort.
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa was named Oceanias Leading New Hotel.
The results follow a year-long search for the worlds top travel, tourism and hospitality brands.
Votes were cast by travel industry professionals and the public, with the nominee gaining the most votes in a category named as the winner.
Graham Cooke, founder, World Travel Awards, said: Our winners represent the very best of Asia and Oceanias travel and hospitality sectors and my congratulations to each of them.
They are all playing starring roles in spearheading the travel and tourism recovery.
In the aviation sector, Singapore Airlines demonstrated strength in adversity to collect Asias Leading Airline while Royal Brunei Airlines was named Asias Leading Airline - Business Class and Asias Leading Cabin Crew.
Hong Kong International Airport took Asias Leading Airport.
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Each year, World Travel Awards covers the globe with a series of regional gala ceremonies staged to recognize and celebrate individual and collective success within each key geographical region.
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- Guam could host Oceania, Para tournaments - Pacific Daily News - February 9th, 2017 [February 9th, 2017]
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- Fiji Juniors Take On Oceania's Best - Fiji Sun Online - February 13th, 2017 [February 13th, 2017]
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- Davis Cup 2017: Bengaluru to host India-Uzbekistan Asia-Oceania Group I Rd 2 tie - Hindustan Times - February 16th, 2017 [February 16th, 2017]
- U17 Qualifiers Progressing for Oceania Cup EMTV Online - EMTV Online - February 16th, 2017 [February 16th, 2017]
- Oceania cruises adds more Cuba trips from Miami with multiple stops on the island - Miami Herald - February 16th, 2017 [February 16th, 2017]
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- Oceania's Riviera -- smooth sailing with glorious food - ConsumerAffairs - February 18th, 2017 [February 18th, 2017]
- Oceania Cruises Reveals New 2017 Voyages To Cuba - Caribbean360.com (subscription) - February 18th, 2017 [February 18th, 2017]
- Ba, Rewa in Oceania battle - Fiji Times Online - Fiji Times - February 20th, 2017 [February 20th, 2017]
- Asia Oceania Floorball holds annual meeting in Wellington - Insidethegames.biz - February 20th, 2017 [February 20th, 2017]
- New Zealand U-17 footballers complete perfect record in pool play at Oceania champs - Stuff.co.nz - February 20th, 2017 [February 20th, 2017]
- Team Wellington look to crowdfund $25000 Oceania Champions League shortfall - Stuff.co.nz - February 20th, 2017 [February 20th, 2017]
- Oceania Cruises offers six new itineraries to Cuba - Cruise and Ferry - February 20th, 2017 [February 20th, 2017]
- Another open Oceania Rocket League comp kicks off soon - Gameplanet - February 21st, 2017 [February 21st, 2017]
- Door open for Oceania athletes to compete at 2022 Asian Games - Insidethegames.biz - February 21st, 2017 [February 21st, 2017]
- Shange excel at the Oceania Race Walk Championship - Pretoria East Rekord - February 22nd, 2017 [February 22nd, 2017]
- Macquarie books fundies for Oceania Healthcare non deal roadshow - The Australian Financial Review - February 23rd, 2017 [February 23rd, 2017]
- Paeroa wrestler to represent New Zealand at Oceania Wrestling ... - Waikato Times - February 23rd, 2017 [February 23rd, 2017]
- Oceania Cruises' OLife makes for an all-around delectable experience at sea - Travelweek - February 24th, 2017 [February 24th, 2017]
- Whirlpool promotes internal executive to managing director for Oceania - Appliance Retailer - February 24th, 2017 [February 24th, 2017]
- Live From Oceania Marina: Hits and Misses - Cruise Critic - February 24th, 2017 [February 24th, 2017]
- Carol tows Pacific Oceania to finals - Saipan Tribune - February 24th, 2017 [February 24th, 2017]
- Sport: Pacific Oceania into tennis final - Radio New Zealand - February 24th, 2017 [February 24th, 2017]
- McCartney tops 4.82m Oceania record in Auckland, Crouser throws 22.15m - International Association of Athletics Federations - February 27th, 2017 [February 27th, 2017]
- Lee powers Pacific Oceania to title win - Saipan News, Headlines ... - Saipan Tribune - February 27th, 2017 [February 27th, 2017]
- Beach Volleyball Trial matches for Oceania Championship starts - EMTV Online - February 28th, 2017 [February 28th, 2017]
- Oceania Cruises reprises 'Around the World in 180 Days' - Seatrade Cruise News - February 28th, 2017 [February 28th, 2017]
- New Zealand cyclist Sam Miller looking forward to aggressive racing ... - Stuff.co.nz - March 1st, 2017 [March 1st, 2017]
- Refining Industry Outlook in Asia and Oceania to 2021 - Capacity and Capital Expenditure Forecasts with Details of ... - Business Wire (press release) - March 1st, 2017 [March 1st, 2017]
- Oceania Cruises Announces New 180-Day Cruise for 2019 ... - TravelPulse - March 1st, 2017 [March 1st, 2017]
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- Oceania to Sail New World Cruise in 2019 - Travel Agent - March 2nd, 2017 [March 2nd, 2017]
- Are we living in an Orwellian Oceania? - Palatinate - March 2nd, 2017 [March 2nd, 2017]
- Otago student wins Oceania scholarship - Otago Daily Times - March 2nd, 2017 [March 2nd, 2017]
- Oceania Cruises announces around the world in 180 days voyage for 2019 - Travel Daily News International - March 3rd, 2017 [March 3rd, 2017]
- Riders warm up for Oceania BMX battle - Western Advocate - March 3rd, 2017 [March 3rd, 2017]
- Oceania CACS conference targets technology-driven change - Technology Decisions - March 6th, 2017 [March 6th, 2017]
- Oceania Cruises Culinary Programs for Foodies and Aspiring Chefs - Pursuitist - March 8th, 2017 [March 8th, 2017]
- Oceania cycling championships top seed Lucy Kennedy eyeing the top of the podium - The Canberra Times - March 8th, 2017 [March 8th, 2017]
- Leanna Curtis claims Oceania BMX crown - Western Advocate - March 8th, 2017 [March 8th, 2017]
- Oceania Road Cycling Championships set to begin in Canberra - Insidethegames.biz - March 9th, 2017 [March 9th, 2017]
- Sean Lake aiming for Oceania time trial and road race defence - Cyclingnews.com - March 9th, 2017 [March 9th, 2017]
- Australia dominate day one of Oceania Road Cycling Championships - Insidethegames.biz - March 9th, 2017 [March 9th, 2017]
- Mountain bike champ Jenny Blair hitting the road for Oceania Championships - The Sydney Morning Herald - March 9th, 2017 [March 9th, 2017]
- Australasia's best to battle for Oceania gold - The South Burnett Times - March 10th, 2017 [March 10th, 2017]
- Asia-Oceania Meeting of Religious inspires eco-citizens - Global Sisters Report (blog) - March 10th, 2017 [March 10th, 2017]
- Rowing champ Hamish Bond continues to excel on bike with ... - Stuff.co.nz - March 10th, 2017 [March 10th, 2017]
- Asia-Oceania Meeting of Religious inspires eco-citizens - National Catholic Reporter (blog) - March 11th, 2017 [March 11th, 2017]
- Hayley Wolfenden rides to an Oceania BMX podium - Western Advocate - March 12th, 2017 [March 12th, 2017]
- Aged care play Oceania Healthcare's pitch to fundies - The Australian Financial Review - March 12th, 2017 [March 12th, 2017]
- Davis Cup: Mahesh Bhupathi drops Leander Paes from Asia/Oceania Davis Cup tie against Uzbekistan - Bangalore Mirror - April 8th, 2017 [April 8th, 2017]
- Young South Canterbury speed skaters hunting medals in Australia at Oceania Championships - The Nelson Mail - April 8th, 2017 [April 8th, 2017]
- Rocket League Oceania: Open Qualifiers Recap - The Roar - April 8th, 2017 [April 8th, 2017]
- Vector Wins Asia-Oceania Financial Performance Award | Scoop ... - Scoop.co.nz (press release) - April 8th, 2017 [April 8th, 2017]
- ITTF Signs Strategic Investment Agreement with ITTF-Oceania - Around the Rings (subscription) - April 8th, 2017 [April 8th, 2017]
- Big moves in NZ aged care ahead of Oceania IPO - The Australian Financial Review - April 8th, 2017 [April 8th, 2017]
- Team Oceania On Way to New York | Fiji Sun - Fiji Sun Online - June 6th, 2017 [June 6th, 2017]
- Riot Games Oceania inks deal with Twitter - Dot Esports - June 6th, 2017 [June 6th, 2017]
- Oceania Rugby assists unions "to do things better" - Matangi Tonga - June 6th, 2017 [June 6th, 2017]
- Oceania Cruises Offering Flight Upgrade Offer for European Sailings - Cruise Fever - June 7th, 2017 [June 7th, 2017]
- Manawatu's Chris Sanson off to Oceania marathon championships - Manawatu Standard - June 7th, 2017 [June 7th, 2017]