Business Traveler's Awards Announced
2006 Readers' Choice Best in Business Travel
DECEMBER 4, 2006. Business Traveler magazine, the only U.S. publication devoted to the needs of the travel industry's most active customers, has just announced the winners of their 2006 Readers' Choice Best in Business Travel Survey. The highly coveted awards will be presented at a gala ceremony and dinner in New York on January 11, 2007. The gala also kicks-off Business Travelers' fundraising drive benefiting The Ronald McDonald House of New York, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Now in its 18th year, the Readers' Choice Best in Business Travel Survey randomly samples the Business Traveler subscriber base, allowing the readers to recognize the companies who have made their business travels more enjoyable. Conducted by a third-party agency, the annual survey covers nearly 50 categories including "Best Overall Airline," "Best Business-Class Hotel," and "Best Luggage." The 2006 survey had a return rate of more than 33 percent.
"Logging an average 67 nights on the road and more than six-million round-trip flights a year, our readers know the hotels, airlines and travel products that best meet their needs," stated Rebecca Bishop, publisher. "We appreciate the time these globetrotting executives took to respond to our survey and we hope that the results will make global business travel more productive and efficient in the coming years."
The 2006 Readers' Choice Best in Business Travel Award Winners:
o Best overall airline in the world: Singapore Airlines
o Best airline for North American travel: Continental Airlines
o Best airline for international travel: Singapore Airlines
o Best business class in the world: Virgin Atlantic Airways
o Best first class in the world: Emirates
o Best premium economy class in the world: United Airlines
o Best economy class in the world: Singapore Airlines
o Best business class to Europe/Trans-Atlantic: British Airways
o Best business class to Eastern Europe: Lufthansa
o Best business class to Nordic Countries: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
o Best business class to Mexico/Latin America: AeroMexico
o Best business class to South America: LAN Airlines
o Best business class to Canada: Air Canada
o Best business class to Asia/Trans-Pacific: Korean Air
o Best business class to the South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand: Air New Zealand
o Best business class to the Middle East: Emirates
o Best business class to Africa: South African Airways
o Best low-cost carrier: Frontier Airlines
o Best flight attendants in the U.S.: Continental Airlines
o Best in-flight services in the U.S.: Continental Airlines
o Best flight attendants in the world: Asiana Airlines
o Best in-flight service in the world: Asiana Airlines
o Best business class cuisine/menu: Singapore Airlines
o Best airport lounge: Delta Air Lines
o Best airline alliance: Star Alliance
o Best frequent-flier program: Delta SkyMiles
o Best airline Web site: Delta.com
o Best airport in the world: Singapore Changi International Airport
o Best airport in North America: Denver International Airport
o Best hotel chain in the world: Marriott International
o Best hotel chain in North America for business travel: Marriott
o Best luxury hotel chain for business travel: Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
o Best individual hotel in North America for business travel: The Peninsula Chicago
o Best hotel Web site: Marriott.com
o Best hotel rewards program in the world: Marriott Rewards
o Best hotel chain in Latin America: Sheraton Latin America
o Best hotel chain in Europe: Sofitel Hotels & Resorts
o Best hotel chain in Eastern Europe: Hilton Hotels
o Best hotel chain in the Middle East: Jumeirah
o Best Web site for booking travel: Travelocity.com
o Best credit card for business travelers: American Express
o Best credit card rewards program: American Express Membership Rewards
o Best car-rental company in North America: Hertz
o Best wireless service provider in the world: Verizon Wireless
o Best overall luggage for business travelers: Travelpro
o Best carry-on luggage for business travelers: TUMI
o Best international courier service: DHL
o Best overnight courier service in North America: FedEx
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
