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03 May, 2007
Based on thousands of votes cast by travel professionals from 160,000 travel agencies in over 200 countries across the globe, the World Travel Awards is regarded by many as the most prestigious award anyone can receive in the travel industry.
This year’s awards will kick off in Abu Dhabi on May 30 with the Middle East & Africa Awards.
Among the many candidates this year, Ethiopia has received several nominations. Ethiopian Airlines for instance, has been nominated in Africa's Leading Airline category, alongside Air Namibia, Egypt Air, Kenya Airways, Royal air Maroc and South African Airways.
Bole International airport in Addis Ababa has also been nominated in Africa's Leading Airport category, while the United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa has been placed in Africa's Leading Conference centre category.
Sheraton Addis has also been nominated for Africa's leading Hotel category.
For complete list of nominations, please visit the World Travel Awards website at www.worldtravelawards.com.