Business Traveler magazine has published its annual readers tops picks for best business travel services around the globe. Featured in its December 2012/January 2013 issue it features a number of different categories including best overall airline and best frequent flyer program to name a few.
CNN reported that in the 2012 Best in Business Travel Awards there are 41 companies named in 64 different categories. They also noted that 10 new categories were added this year.
Business Traveler's website states, "Once again this year, our Business Traveler readers, have had the opportunity to voice their preferences for the top products and services from the entire spectrum of travel - the best from different regions of the world, different types of travel providers, different classes of service. All based on your own experience."
The awards are broken down in categories according to industry, geographics and area of focus, reported Business Traveler. The 10 groups featured this year are: "Best Airlines by Region, Best Air Travel Experience, Best in Rental Car, Best Global Hotel Experience, Best Hotels by Region, Best Marketing and Customer Connection, Best Loyalty Programs, Best Places to Connect, Best Traveler Tools and Productivity Boosters, and the Best in Global Travel."
Some of the highlights include Asiana Airlines winning the Best Overall Airline in the World. Peninsula Hong Kong took Best Business Hotel in the World and Best Airport Hotel in the World went to Frankfurt Hilton.
Here is a full list of the winners:
Best in Global Travel
Best Overall Airline In The World Asiana Airlines
Best Airline In the World for International Travel Qatar Airways
Best Airline Alliance Star Alliance
Best First Class Service in the World Singapore Airlines
Best Business Class Service In the World Singapore Airlines
Best Premium Economy Class Service in the World Virgin Atlantic
Best Economy Class Service in the World Singapore Airlines
Best Airline Cuisine/Meals in Business Class Korean Air
Best Overall Inflight Experience in the World Asiana Airlines
Best Airport Clubs/Lounges Delta Sky Clubs
Best Business Hotel Chain in the World Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Best Business Hotel in the World Peninsula Hong Kong
Best Car Rental Company in the World Hertz
Best Aircraft Type Boeing 777
Best Business Class Configuration Delta 777-200 (1-2-1)
Best Overall Inflight Entertainment in the World Korean Air
Best Airlines by Region
Best North American Airline for International Travel Air Canada
Best Airline for North American Travel United
Best Low-Cost Airline in North America Virgin America
Best Airline in South/Latin America Avianca
Best Airline in Western Europe British Airways
Best Airline in Africa South African Airways
Best Airline in Central & Eastern Europe LOT Polish Airlines
Best Airline in the Middle East Emirates
Best Airline in Asia Korean Air
Best Air Travel Experience
Best North American Airline for First Class Service Delta Air Lines
Best North American Airline for Business Class Service Delta Air Lines
Best North American Airline Inflight Experience Air Canada
Best Trans-Atlantic Business Class Lufthansa
Best Trans-Pacific Business Class Singapore Airlines
Best Business Class to Latin America/South America LAN Airlines
Best Business Class to the Middle East Qatar Airways
Best Business Class to Africa South African Airways
Best Business Class to Asia Singapore Airlines
Best Business Class to Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific Qantas
Best in Rental Car
Best Car Rental Company in North American National
Best Global Hotel Experience
Hotel Chain with Best Overall Customer Service Four Seasons
Best New Business Hotel in the World Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Best Airport Hotel in the World Frankfurt Hilton
Best Budget Hotel Chain Holiday Inn
Best Extended Stay Hotel Chain Marriott Residence Inn
Best Luxury Hotel Chain Ritz Carlton
Best Boutique Hotel Chain Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Best Hotels by Region
Best Business Hotel Chain in North America Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Best Business Hotel Chain in Latin America Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Best Business Hotel Chain in Europe Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Best Business Hotel Chain in the Middle East Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts
Best Business Hotel Chain in Asia Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts
Best Business Hotel in North America St. Regis San Francisco
Best Marketing & Customer Connection
Best Airline Advertising Campaign Korean Air
Best Airline Web Site Delta Air Lines
Best Hotel Web Site Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Best Overall Customer Service Airline - Ground /Call Center Asiana Airlines
Best Loyalty Programs
Best Frequent Flyer Program Delta Air Lines
Best Hotel Loyalty Program Marriott Rewards
Best Credit Card Rewards Program American Express Membership Rewards
Best Places to Connect
Best Airport in North America Hartsfield-Jackson Altanta International Airport
Best Airport in the World Changi Airport
Airport with Best Duty-Free Shopping Incheon International Airport
Best North America Business Meetings Destination Chicago
Best International Business Meetings Destination Seoul
Best Traveler Tools & Productivity Boosters
Best Global Phone/ Data Provider AT&T
Best Mobile Travel App Flightstats
Best Luggage Brand Tumi
