Saint Petersburg named Europe’s Leading Destination for 2015.
Saint Petersburg, Russia, has claimed the title of Europe’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony in Sardinia, Italy. During a ceremony at Forte Village Resort, the Russian capital of culture was recognised for its exceptionally rich history, centuries-old traditions and bright future.
World Travel Awards celebrated its 22nd anniversary this year and is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade.
The evening also saw Lufthansa defend its title as Europe’s Leading Airline for fifth consecutive year, while TAP Portugal walked away with the awards for Europe’s Leading Airline to Africa and Europe’s Leading Airline to South America.
Forte Village Resort claimed four trophies, including recognition as Italy’s Leading Resort and Europe’s Leading Resort by World Travel Awards voters.
Among the other big winners was Europcar, which took the title of Europe’s Leading Car Rental Company, and Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa in Turkey, which was voted Europe’s Leading Luxury Resort.
Also on the winner’s podium was the recently opened Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Italy, which claimed the Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel title, and Conrad Algarve, recognised as Europe’s Leading Luxury Resort.
The major winners from the World Travel Awards Europe Gala 2015:
Europe’s Leading Airline – Lufthansa;
Europe’s Leading Airline – Business Class – Swiss International Air Lines;
Europe’s Leading Airline – Economy Class – Air France Economy;
Europe’s Leading Airline – First Class – British Airways First;
Europe’s Leading Airline to Africa – TAP Portugal;
Europe’s Leading Airline to Asia – British Airways;
Europe’s Leading Airline to North America – Virgin Atlantic Airways;
Europe’s Leading Airline to South America – TAP Portugal;
Europe’s Leading Airport – Zurich Airport, Switzerland;
Europe’s Leading Airport Hotel – Hilton London Heathrow Airport Hotel, England;
Europe’s Leading Airport Lounge – Lufthansa First Class Lounges, Frankfurt Airport, Germany;
Europe’s Leading All Inclusive Resort – Concorde De Luxe Resort, Turkey;
Europe’s Leading All Suite Hotel – Hotel Les Ottomans, Turkey;
Europe’s Leading Beach Destination – The Algarve, Portugal;
Europe’s Leading Beach Hotel – Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, Greece;
Europe’s Leading Beach Resort – Hotel Quinta do Lago, Portugal;
Europe’s Leading Boutique Hotel – Vila Joya, Portugal;
Europe’s Leading Boutique Resort – Choupana Hills Resort & Spa, Portugal;
Europe’s Leading Business Car Rental Company – Avis;
Europe’s Leading Business Hotel – Myriad by SANA Hotels, Portugal;
Europe’s Leading Car Rental Company – Europcar;
Europe’s Leading Casino Resort – Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Spain;
Europe’s Leading Charter Airline – Thomas Cook Airlines;
Europe’s Leading Chauffeur Company – Sixt Limousine Service;
Europe’s Leading City Break Destination – Geneva, Switzerland;
Europe’s Leading City Hotel – Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus, Turkey;
Europe’s Leading Conference Hotel – Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice, Italy;
Europe’s Leading Cruise Destination – Venice, Italy;
Europe’s Leading Cruise Line – Norwegian Cruise Line;
Europe’s Leading Cruise Port – Port de Barcelona, Spain;
Europe’s Leading Cruise Travel Agent – Cruise.co.uk;
Europe’s Leading Design Hotel – The Vine Hotel, Portugal;
Europe’s Leading Destination – Saint-Petersburg, Russia;
Europe’s Leading Destination Management Company – Kuoni Destination Management;
Europe’s Leading Family Resort – Angel’s Marmaris, Turkey;
Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator – DFDS Seaways;
Europe’s Leading Ferry Website – The Travel Gateway Ltd (aferry.com);
Europe’s Leading Fully Integrated Resort – Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey;
Europe’s Leading Green Hotel – Corinthia Hotel Lisbon, Portugal;
Europe’s Leading Green Resort – Gradonna Mountain Resort Châlets & Hotel. Austria;
Europe’s Leading Group Tour Operator – H&H Touristik;
Europe’s Leading Hotel – Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Turkey;
Europe’s Leading Hotel & Spa – Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa, Spain;
Europe’s Leading Hotel Booking Solutions Provider – Net Affinity;
Europe’s Leading Hotel Brand – Hilton Hotels & Resorts;
Europe’s Leading Hotel Management Company – HotelBrain;
Europe’s Leading Hotel Residences – Grosvenor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living, England;
Europe’s Leading Hotel Suite – The Katara Suite @ Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Italy;
Europe’s Leading Incentive & Incoming Agency – DE&HA Tourism;
Europe’s Leading Inflight Magazine – Up Magazine (TAP Portugal);
Europe’s Leading Island Destination – Sardinia;
Europe’s Leading Island Hotel & Spa – Pullman Timi Ama Sardegna, Italy;
Europe’s Leading Island Resort – Pullman Timi Ama Sardegna, Italy;
Europe’s Leading Landmark Hotel – Bairro Alto Hotel, Portugal;
Europe’s Leading Leisure Resort – Titanic Deluxe Belek, Turkey;
Europe’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel – Rixos Premium Bodrum, Turkey;
Europe’s Leading Lifestyle Resort – Geinberg5 Private Spa Villas, Austria;
Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline – Norwegian;
Europe’s Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort – Concorde De Luxe Resort, Turkey;
Europe’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel – Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, Russia;
Europe’s Leading Luxury Car Rental Company – Avis Prestige;
Europe’s Leading Luxury City Resort – Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Italy;
Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel – Excelsior Hotel Gallia, Italy;
Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel Villa – Villa Sofia @ Forte Village Resort, Italy;
Europe’s Leading Luxury Resort – Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey;
Europe’s Leading Luxury Resort & Spa – Conrad Algarve, Portugal;
Europe’s Leading Luxury Train – Venice Simplon Orient-Express;
Europe’s Leading Marina & Villa Resort – Rixos Premium Göcek;
Europe’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre – ICC Berlin, Germany;
Europe’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination – Barcelona, Spain;
Europe’s Leading MICE Hotel – Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, Russia;
Europe’s Leading New Business Hotel – Mercure Istanbul Topkapi, Turkey;
Europe’s Leading New Hotel – JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa, Italy;
Europe’s Leading New Resort – Mriya Resort;
Europe’s Leading Online Travel Agency – Booking.com;
Europe’s Leading Passenger Rail Operator – Eurostar;
Europe’s Leading Private Jet Charter – Skytime Jets;
Europe’s Leading Regional Airline – Pegasus Airlines;
Europe’s Leading Resort – Forte Village Resort, Italy;
Europe’s Leading River Cruise Company – Flotilla Radisson Royal, Moscow, Russia;
Europe’s Leading Safari Tour Operator – Yellow Zebra Safaris;
Europe’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand – Frasers Hospitality;
Europe’s Leading Serviced Apartments – Fraser Suites Le Claridge Champs-Elysées, France;
Europe’s Leading Spa & Wellness Resort – Aldemar Royal Mare, Greece;
Europe’s Leading Spa Resort – Evian Resort, France;
Europe’s Leading Sports Resort – Forte Village Resort, Italy;
Europe’s Leading Themed Resort – Disneyland Paris, France;
Europe’s Leading Tour Operator – TUI Group;
Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction – Guinness Storehouse, Dublin;
Europe’s Leading Tourist Board – Turismo de Portugal;
Europe’s Leading Travel Agency – Carlson Wagonlit Travel;
Europe’s Leading Travel Club – DreamTrips;
Europe’s Leading Travel Management Company – FCm Travel Solutions;
Europe’s Leading Travel Merchandising Solution Provider – Datalex;
Europe’s Leading Travel Technology Provider – Illusions Online;
Europe’s Leading Villa Resort – Porto Zante Villas & Spa, Greece;
Europe’s Leading Wellness Hotel – Grand Hotel Lienz, Austria;
Europe’s Leading Wholesale Tour Operator – H&H Touristik;
Europe’s Most Romantic Resort – Monte Santo Resort, Portugal;
Europe’s Responsible Tourism Award – Norwegian Cruise Line Freestyle Cruising – Norwegian Epic.
