Park Hyatt Named "Best Hotel Chain in the World"

Emirates Named the "Best Overall Airline in the World" by Business Traveler magazine

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. December 12, 2008

NEW YORK, NY, December 12, 2008. At an awards ceremony last night at the Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles, Business Traveler magazine announced the winners of the 2008 "Best in Business Travel" Awards, chosen by the readers of Business Traveler for the 20th consecutive year.

At the top of the list was Emirates, named the "Best Overall Airline in the World," giving the Dubai-based carrier the nod over perennial winner Singapore Airlines. Park Hyatt won for "Best Hotel Chain in the World."

Here's a recap:

Hotel Industry:

Best Hotel Chain in the World: Park Hyatt

Best Hotel Chain in North America: Marriott

Best Hotel Chain in Asia; Best Overall Hotel Chain Customer Service: Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

Best Hotel Chain in Europe; Hotel Chain with the Most Comfortable Beds: Sofitel

Best Hotel Chain in Latin America: Starwood's Sheraton brand

Best Hotel Chain in Eastern Europe: Hilton

Best Hotel Loyalty Program: InterContinental Hotel Group

Airline Industry:

Best Overall Airline in the World: Emirates

Best Airport in the World: Changi Airport (Singapore)

Best First-Class Service in the World: Jet Airways

Best Business-Class Service in the World: Qantas

Best Premium Economy Class in the World: Virgin Atlantic

Best Economy-Class Service in the World: Singapore Airlines

Best Airline in Mexico: Aeromexico

Best Airline in Western Europe: British Airways

Best Airline in Central and Eastern Europe: Czech Airlines

Best Airline in the Middle East: Qatar

Best Airline in Asia; Best Business Class to Asia/Trans-Pacific; Best Airline Advertising Campaign: Korean Air

Best Flight Attendants in the World; Best In-Flight Services in the World;

Best Overall Airline Customer Service: Asiana

Best Airline for First-Class Service in North America: American Airlines

Best North American Airline for International Travel; Best Airline for Business-Class Service in North America; Best In-Flight Services in North America: Air Canada

Best Airline for Business-Class Service to South America: LAN

Best Airline for Business Class to Europe/Trans-Atlantic: Air France

Best Business Class to Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific: Air New Zealand

Best Business Class to the Middle East: Etihad Airways

Best Business Class to Africa: South African Airways

Best All-Business-Class Airline: All Nippon Airways

Best Airline Cuisine/Meals: bmi

Best Airline Alliance Program: Star Alliance

Best Low-Cost Airline in North America: Virgin America

Best Airport Clubs/Lounges; Best Frequent-Flyer Program; Best Airline Web Site: Delta Air Lines

Best Airport in North America: Denver International Airport

Business Travel-Related Industries:

Best Noise-Canceling Headphones: Sony

Best Mobile Phone Coverage in the World: AT&T

Best Wireless Data Service Provider in the World: Verizon Wireless

Best International Courier Service: DHL

Best Web Site for Booking Travel: Orbitz

Best Credit Card for Business Travel: American Express

Best Credit Card Rewards Program: American Express Rewards

"The December/January issue of Business Traveler will feature more details on the winners," says Eva Leonard, editor.