World Travel Awards, the “Oscars of the travel industry”, will host its 2011 Grand Final Gala Ceremony on 11th December 2011, in Doha, Qatar, welcoming most important players in the travel industry. Qatar was chosen as the perfect location for World Travel Awards this year as a reflection of Arab countries emergence as new tourism hotspots, with accent on sport turism.

The regional Awards Ceremonies included Middle East Ceremony, held in Dubai, Europe Ceremony in Antalya, Africa & Indian Ocean Ceremony in Sharm el Sheikh, Asia & Australasia in Bangkok, and Caribbean & The Americas in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Graham E. Cooke, President & Founder, World Travel Awards, highlights how his organisation selects host destinations that are driving the industry to new heights through innovation and experimentation. He said: “We are delighted to host our 2011 Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Qatar as it is such an exciting place to be right now. The country is investing $25 billion in tourism infrastructure in the build up to the 2022 Fifa World Cup, giving rise to incredible opportunities within the luxury sector.” “Our Grand Final will see the winners of our five regional heats, who represent the cream of the global travel and tourism industry, compete head to head for the ultimate travel accolade.”

“Winning a World Travel Award is an endorsement from the thousands of professionals across the globe, and a gold seal of approval to the consumer of travel excellence guaranteed,” he added. For more info about World Travel Awards 2011 Grand Final Gala Ceremony & bookings visit: www.worldtravelawards.com/event61