Der World Travel Award wurde 1993 geschaffen. Er zeichnet jedes Jahr die Besten der internationalen Reise- und Tourismusbranche aus. Wahlberechtigt sind weltweit alle Reisebüros und ihre Verantwortlichen. 2012 haben mehr als 180.000 Fachleute aus über 170 Ländern ihre Stimme abgegeben. Hier die siegreichen Hotels des Jahres 2012 aus der Region Europa.
Europa
Leading Airport Hotel: Sofitel London Heathrow, England
Leading All-inclusive Resort: Concorde De Luxe Resort, Turkey
Leading All-Suite Hotel: Hotel Les Ottomans, Turkey
Leading Beach Destination: The Algarve, Portugal
Leading Beach Resort: Aldemar Olympian Village, Greece
Leading Boutique Hotel: Dukes Hotel, London, England
Leading Boutique Resort: Vila Joya, Portugal
Leading Business Hotel: Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany
Leading Casino Resort: Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Spain
Leading City Hotel: Swissotel Krasnye Holmy Moscow, Russia
Leading Couples Resort: Adam & Eve Hotels, Belek
Leading Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
Leading Design Hotel: Adam & Eve Hotels, Belek
Leading Family Resort: Kemer Resort Hotel, Turkey
Leading Farmhouse Hotel: La Maison Tamarin, France
Leading Golf Resort: Cornelia De Luxe Resort, Turkey
Leading Green Hotel Chain: Aldemar Hotels & Spa
Leading Green Resort: The Chateau Mcely, Czech Republic
Leading Hotel: Hotel Le Bristol Paris, France
Leading Hotel Brand: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Leading Island Resort: Pullman Timi Ama Sardegna, Italy
Leading Landmark Hotel: Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, Russia
Leading Lifestyle Resort: Tauern Spa Kaprun, Austria
Leading Luxury Business Hotel: Radisson Royal Hotel Moscow, Russia
Leading Luxury Hotel: Mardan Palace, Turkey
Leading Luxury Hotel Brand: Kempinski Hotels & Resorts
Leading Luxury Resort: Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey
Leading Meetings & Conference Hotel: Swissotel Zurich, Switzerland
Leading Meetings & Conference Resort: The Celtic Manor Resort, Wales
Leading New Hotel: Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv, Ukraine
Leading New Luxury Hotel: Angel's Peninsula, Turkey
Leading New Resort: Conrad Algarve, Portugal
Leading Resort: Forte Village Resort, Italy
Leading Ski Resort: Grand Tirolia, Austria
Leading Spa Resort: Mardan Palace, Turkey
Leading Villa: Villa Lidia, Forte Village Resort, Italy
Leading Villa & Apartment Residences: Dunas Douradas Beach Club, Portugal
Leading Villa Resort: Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, Portugal
Leading Wellness Hotel: Grand Hotel Lienz, Austria