World Travel Awards has emphasised the vital role of travel and tourism in re-establishing macro-economic stability across Europe.The awards programme, hailed as the “Oscars of the travel industry” by The Wall Street Journal, cited the example of Greece and how its tourism economy is enjoying double-digit growth despite the on-going debt crisis. It noted that tourism in Greece makes up 18 percent of the economy, accounting for one in five jobs.The announcement comes ahead of the forthcoming World Travel Awards 2011 Europe Ceremony, which will see the leading travel and tourism brands from across the continent compete for the most influential accolade in travel.The glittering ceremony returns to Turkey’s tourism jewel of Antalya for the second year running, and takes place at the luxury Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa on September 2.Nominees include British Airways, Ritz Carlton, Conrad Hotels, Orient Express, Europcar, and Lufthansa.Graham E. Cooke, president and founder, World Travel Awards, underlined why travel and tourism is playing an even greater role as renewed debt fears sweep across Europe.He said: “During times of economic uncertainty world-class brands come into their own, continuing to grow market share and raising their standards to new heights. World Travel Awards winners see struggle not as sign of weakness, but as an opportunity for growth and renewal and a chance to put their business model through the ultimate test.””Turkey has proven one of the tourism miracles of the global downturn, and hosting our Europe Ceremony will provide an excellent opportunity for the top decision-makers in European travel to experience its world-class facilities first hand.”More than 2,000 companies across Europe, spanning more than 250 categories, including airlines, cruise companies, destinations, hotels, and resorts will battle it out for the coveted trophies.The Europe Ceremony marks the second heat of World Travel Awards 2011 Grand Tour, and follows the opening leg in the Middle East, hosted at Armani Hotel Dubai in May. Other regional legs will follow in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt; Bangkok, Thailand; and Montego Bay, Jamaica. These winners will progress to the grand final in Doha, Qatar.
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