The World Travel Awards are hailed as “The Oscars of the Travel Industry” by the Wall Street Journal and recognised worldwide as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire. The Westin Dragonara Resort has once again achieved a winning title: ‘Europe’s Mediterranean’s Leading Resort’ during the World Travel Awards European regional ceremony, staged in Antalya, Turkey that took place last night.

This year, over 1300 travel, tourism and hospitality companies have competed for the prestigious top Awards. The voting process, in which also a phenomenal number of industry professionals participated is scrupulously monitored and independently audited. “Because of its global reach and reputation, World Travel Awards is unique and regularly referred to as the ‘Oscars’ of travel and tourism”, said Graham E. Cooke, Founder and President of World Travel Awards.

Increasingly, the awards are known as a title to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. Growing numbers of travel companies, airlines, operators and resorts compete to walk away with one of the coveted titles, to show customers their continuing endeavours to improve products and services.

Michael Camilleri Kamsky, General Manager of The Westin Dragonara Resort received the award and thanked all associates, guests and customers for their loyalty through the years.  He said ‘The Westin Dragonara Resort strives to exceed guests’ expectations consistently whilst ensuring that they leave the Hotel feeling better than when they arrived and this award is testimony of the standard of this Hotel and Resort ’.

More information about The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta can be found on www.westindragonaramalta.com