G. Satyavathi, Director, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation and Arvind Jadhav Singh, Addl. Chief Secretary, Tourism, Govt. of Karnataka, seen receiving the award for Emerging Destination in India for Coorg at the Readers’ Travel Awards 2012 function in Delhi recently as Alex Kuruvilla, MD, Conde Nast India and Divia Thani, Editor, Conde Nast Traveller India look on.
New Delhi, Dec. 10
Condé Nast Traveller India, the last word in travel, has announced the winners of the second edition of the Readers’ Travel Awards-2012.
Coorg, with its abundant natural beauty, wooded grandeur and unique culture, was recognised as the Favourite Emerging Destination in India. Located in Karnataka, Coorg attracts travellers and nature lovers, mainly due to its scenic landscape, coffee estates, plantations and rich heritage.
Parvez Dewan, Secretary Tourism, Govt. of India, who was the chief guest at the awards ceremony said, “My connection with Condé Nast Traveller goes back to my earlier days. When I started doing my research on hotel standards I used Condé Nast Traveller as a benchmark to better understand the industry. Having such credible lineage, I feel that that the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards have become the Oscars of the Indian travel industry.”
Readers of Condé Nast Traveller India had the opportunity to vote across 22 categories for their favourite destinations, hotels, airlines, spas, airports and more. The winners were then chosen after being scored on several parameters unique to each category.
Commenting on the success of the awards ceremony, Alex Kuruvilla, MD, Condé Nast India, said, “Having introduced the prestigious global Readers’ Travel Awards last year and set a benchmark in excellence for the travel industry, I feel that Condé Nast Traveller India has outdone itself this year. We are proud to host the most credible awards for the discerning luxury traveller, and spearhead growth in luxury travel space in India.”
Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Award-2012 winners are:
1. Country – Thailand
2. Overseas City – London
3. Indian City – New Delhi
4. India Leisure Destination – Goa
5. Emerging Overseas Destination – New Zealand
6. Emerging Indian Destination – Coorg
7. Overseas Business Hotel – London Hilton on Park Lane.
source: http://www.StarofMysore.com / Home> General News / December 10th, 2012
