{"id":3983,"date":"2017-11-27T20:28:26","date_gmt":"2017-11-27T20:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aplmedia.co.uk\/?p=3983"},"modified":"2020-05-03T19:44:26","modified_gmt":"2020-05-03T18:44:26","slug":"winners-announced-national-geographic-traveller-reader-awards-2017-association-qatar-tourism-authority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aplmedia.co.uk\/winners-announced-national-geographic-traveller-reader-awards-2017-association-qatar-tourism-authority\/","title":{"rendered":"Winners announced \u2013 National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards 2017, in association with Qatar Tourism Authority"},"content":{"rendered":"

LONDON (27 November 2017) \u2014 Rick Stein, Belfast and Emirates were among the winners announced at the National Geographic Traveller<\/em> Reader Awards 2017, in association with Qatar Tourism Authority. The awards ceremony at The May Fair Hotel in London on 27 November was attended by some of the travel industry\u2019s top executives and senior figures.<\/p>\n

Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller <\/em>(UK), said: \u201cWe had an incredible response from our readers and their opinions have been as discerning and insightful as ever \u2014 sharing their tried and tested favourites with us so we can honour the very best in travel.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the new categories this year, we hope we\u2019ve gone some way to reflect the extraordinary achievements and effort across the industry. A huge congratulations to all the winners and to Rick Stein in particular, who\u2019s inspired millions with his inimitable food-inspired travels over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2017 awards has seen categories revamped to cover a broader range of experiences, and to reflect what\u2019s new in the travel industry. Readers voted for their favourite destination, airline, tour operator and more. The winners will be featured in an eight-page spread in the Jan\/Feb 2018 issue of National Geographic Traveller<\/em> (UK), on newsstands 7 December 2017.<\/p>\n

Voters were automatically entered into a prize draw. Holiday prizes included an eight-night walking holiday for two in the Pyrenees with Voyages-sncf.com, Toulouse Tourist Office and Purely Pyrenees; and a four-night spa trip to Domaine La Butte aux Bois, Belgium, courtesy of Relais & Ch\u00e2teaux and Niche Destinations. An Amazon Echo, two Amazon Kindles and 20 National Geographic Traveller<\/em> (UK) subscriptions were also up for grabs.<\/p>\n

2017 READER AWARDS WINNERS<\/h3>\n

RISING STAR (CITY\/REGION): Belfast
\nRETURN TICKET (COUNTRY): Italy
\nNEW NATIONAL TREASURE (UK ATTRACTION): National Museum of Scotland
\nFAR & AWAY (OVERSEAS ATTRACTION): Lost City of Kuelap, Peru
\nLANDMARK LEGEND (FAMOUS ATTRACTION): Taj Mahal, India
\nONE FOR THE KIDS (FAMILY EXPERIENCE): Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
\nRIGHT TRACK (RAIL): Eurostar\u2019s new E320 fleet
\nTHE EXPERIENCE (TRAVEL EXPERIENCE): South African safari
\nACROSS THE WAVES (CRUISE & FERRY): MS Harmony of the Seas<\/em>, Royal Caribbean
\nDOMESTIC BLISS (UK HOTEL): Gleneagles Hotel, Perth and Kinross
\nTHE DESTINATION HOTEL (OVERSEAS HOTEL): Raffles Singapore
\nTRAVEL EXPERTS (TRAVEL COMPANY): Trailfinders
\nHIGH CLASS (AIRLINE EXPERIENCE): Emirates
\nTRUE CLASS (AIRLINE VALUE): EasyJet
\nGREEN LIGHT (ECO TRAVEL): The Ocean Cleanup
\nTHE ORACLE (WEBSITE): TripAdvisor
\nBOOK WORM (BOOK): The Best American Travel Writing<\/em>, edited by Bill Bryson (Mariner Books)
\nSCREEN & SOUND (TV & RADIO): Joanna Lumley\u2019s Postcards<\/em> (ITV)
\nOUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO TRAVEL: Rick Stein<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit natgeotraveller.co.uk\/readerawards <\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook: facebook.com\/natgeotraveluk<\/em><\/a>
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SPONSORS
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HEADLINE SPONSOR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Qatar Tourism Authority<\/strong>
\nQatar Tourism Authority (QTA) works with stakeholders to promote the development of a sustainable and mature tourism sector, positioning the country as a leading tourism destination. qatartourism.gov.qa<\/a><\/p>\n

SPONSORS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Costa Rica Tourism Board
\n<\/strong>visitcostarica.com<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sri Lanka Bespoke
\n<\/strong>srilanka-bespoke.com<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

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NOTES<\/strong><\/p>\n

National Geographic Traveller (UK) <\/strong>is published under license by »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ, from\u00a0National Geographic Partners LLC\u00a0in Washington, D.C. The 180-page travel and lifestyle magazine was launched in December 2010, and is packed full of you-are-there photography, authentic travel experiences and inspiring narratives.\u00a0natgeotraveller.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

National Geographic Partners LLC <\/strong>(NGP) is a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels with National Geographic\u2019s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children\u2019s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. NGP returns 27 percent of its proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.\u00a0nationalgeographic.com<\/a><\/p>\n

National Geographic Society <\/strong>is a leading nonprofit that invests in bold people and transformative ideas in the fields of exploration, scientific research, storytelling and education. They support educators to ensure that the next generation is armed with geographic knowledge and global understanding. National Geographic Society\u00a0aspires to create a community of change, advancing key insights about the planet and probing some of the most pressing scientific questions of our time. Their goal is measurable impact: furthering exploration and educating people around the world to inspire solutions for the greater good.\u00a0nationalgeographic.org<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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Pat Riddell, Editor
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