Who won what at the Business Traveller Awards 2023
The winners of the 2023 Business Traveller Awards have been announced in London.
The event which has been a part of the British travel media calendar for more than 30 years took place at the Royal Garden Hotel.
Popular comedian, actor and presenter Hugh Dennis hosted the awards which celebrate the industry from aviation to events.
One award that surprised the editor here was the Best Airport for Shopping award going to Heathrow Airport. Heathrow experiences are usually memorable, but not for the shopping.
Business Traveller UK Awards 2023 – AIRLINES:
Best Airline:
- Singapore Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Emirates
- British Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
Best Long-Haul Airline
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Emirates
- Virgin Atlantic
Best Frequent Flyer Programme
- British Airways Executive Club
- Aegean Miles + Bonus
- Singapore Airlines, KrisFlyer
- United Airlines, MileagePlus
Best First Class
- Singapore Airlines
- Emirates
- British Airways
- SWISS
Best Business Class
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Emirates
- Virgin Atlantic
- Cathay Pacific
Best Premium Economy Class
- Virgin Atlantic
- Emirates
- Singapore Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
Best Economy Class
- Singapore Airlines
- Emirates
- Virgin Atlantic
- Cathay Pacific
Best Cabin Staff
- Singapore Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic
- Qatar Airways
- British Airways
Best Airline Alliance
- oneworld
- Star Alliance
- SkyTeam
Best Low-Cost Airline
- easyJet
- Air Asia
- Indigo
- Jet2
Best Asian Airline
- Singapore Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- Japan Airlines
- ANA
Best Middle Eastern Airline
- Qatar Airways
- Emirates
- Etihad Airways
- Oman Air
Best African Airline
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Kenya Airways
- South African Airways
- Royal Air Maroc
Best Inflight Food & Beverage
- Qatar Airways
- Emirates
- Singapore Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
Best IFE
- Emirates
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic
Business Traveller UK Awards 2023 – ACCOMODATION/HOTELS:
Best Business Hotel Brand Worldwide
- InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Shangri-La - Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
- Hilton Hotels & Resorts
- Mandarin Oriental
Best Business Hotel Brand in Asia Pacific
- Shangri-La
- Mandarin Oriental
- Pan Pacific
- The Peninsula Hotels
Best Budget Hotel Brand
- Premier Inn
- Holiday Inn Express
- ibis
- Travelodge
Best Luxury Hotel Brand
- The Peninsula Hotels
- Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts
- Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
- Mandarin Oriental
Best Hotel Loyalty Scheme
- Hilton Honors
- Marriott Bonvoy
- IHG One Rewards
- ALL – Accor Live Limitless
Best Independent Hotel Brand
- citizenM
- Red Carnation Hotels
- Maybourne Hotel Group
- Belmond
Best Airport Hotel
- Sofitel, London Heathrow
- Crowne Plaza, Singapore
- Regal Airport Hotel, Hong Kong
- Hilton London Heathrow Airport Hotel
Business Traveller UK Awards 2023 – AIRPORTS:
Best Airport in the World
- Singapore Changi Airport
- Hamad International Airport, Doha
- Heathrow Airport, London
- Dubai International Airport
- Zurich Airport
Best Airport for Shopping
- Heathrow Airport, London
- Singapore Changi Airport
- Dubai International Airport
- Hamad International Airport, Doha
Best Airport in North America
- JFK International Airport, New York
- Los Angeles International Airport
- San Francisco International Airport
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Best Airport in Asia-Pacific
- Singapore Changi Airport
- Hong Kong International Airport
- Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok
- Tokyo Haneda
Business Traveller UK Awards 2023 – LIFESTYLE:
Best Travel App
- British Airways
- Booking.com
- Skyscanner
- Tripit
Best River or Specialist Cruise Line
- Viking River Cruises
- Hurtigruten
- Uniworld River Cruises
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Best Ocean Cruise Line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Cunard
- Silversea
- Celebrity Cruises
Business Traveller UK Awards 2023 – GROUND TRANSPORTATION/MICE:
Best MICE Destination Worldwide
- Singapore
- Dubai
- Las Vegas
- Hong Kong
Best Car Rental Company Worldwide
- Avis
- Hertz
- Sixt
- Enterprise
Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au
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