The results are in! For the eighth consecutive year, Global Traveler conducted its GT Tested Reader Survey, asking frequent business and luxury travelers to name the best in a variety of travel-related categories. More than 36,000 people responded.
This year, Global Traveler‘s distinguished readers recognized airlines, hotels, loyalty programs and travel-related products in 66 categories. The results of the survey are announced in the December 2011 issue, available today.
GT readers are frequent premium travelers averaging 16 international and 16 domestic round-trip flights a year, with an average household income of $340,000 per year. Global Traveler’s elite readers spend an average 80 nights per year away on foreign travel and 40 nights on domestic travel.A whopping 78 percent regularly travel in first or business class.
This year’s roster of highly regarded winners includes Singapore Airlines (Best Airline in the World), Emirates (Best Airline for First Class), Swiss International Air Lines (Best First-Class Seat Design) and Air Tahiti Nui (Best Airline in the South Pacific). Other top winners are South African Airways (Best Airline in Africa), Hainan Airlines (Best Airline in China), Incheon International Airport (Best Airport in the World), The Ritz- Carlton (Best Domestic Hotel Chain), The Peninsula Beverly Hills (Best Hotel in the United States), Boingo Wireless (Best WiFi Service) and Dubai Duty Free (Best Duty- Free Shops).
Over the past eight years, Global Traveler’s consistent, unbiased reporting has placed the GT Tested Reader Survey among the most highly regarded in the industry.
This year marks the first year for the following GT Tested categories: Best Private Jet Company in Asia (Deer Jet), Best Private Jet Company in the Americas (Delta Private Jets), Best Private Jet Company in Europe (Air Partner), Best Private Jet Company in the Middle East (Royal Jet), Best Hotel in the World (The Address Hotel Downtown Dubai), Best Overseas Delivery Program (Audi) and Best Noise-Canceling Headset (Sony Noise-Canceling Headsets).
“We are excited to announce the eighth annual GT Tested Reader Survey award results,” said Francis X. Gallagher, publisher and CEO of Global Traveler. “We received more than 36,000 responses this year, which is staggering. And, our readers know the best; the
2011 winners were truly chosen by the cream of the crop. Congratulations to all the winners. The companies topping our list this year are the very best of the best.”
This year’s winners will be feted at a cocktail reception this evening at award-winning The Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, Calif. For more information, check out the December 2011 issue of Global Traveler or visit our website athttp://newgtsite.wpengine.com A. complete recap of tonight’s festivities will be featured in the March 2012 issue.
Best Airline in the World Singapore Airlines Best Airline for First Class Best Airline for Business Class Best Business-Class Seat Design Best First-Class Seat Design Best Airline in North America Best Airline for Domestic First Class Best Airline for Premium-Economy Best Airline for Onboard Service and Flight Attendants Best Airline in Central/South America Best Airline in Mexico Best Trans-Atlantic Airline Best Trans-Pacific Airline Best Airline to Australia and New Zealand Best Airline in the South Pacific Best Airline in Europe Best Airline in Africa Best Airline in the Middle East Best Airline in North Asia Best Airline in Southeast Asia Best Airline in China Best Airline in Central/South Asia and India Best Airline to Japan Best Airline for Security Best Airline Cuisine Best Airport Lounges Best Airport in the World Best Airport in North America Best Aircraft Type Best Frequent-Flyer Program Best Airport Dining Best Airport Staff/Gate Agents Best Airline Alliance |
Best Private Jet Company in Asia Best Private Jet Company in the Best Private Jet Company in Europe Best Private Jet Company in the Middle East Best Hotel in the World Best International Hotel Chain Best Domestic Hotel Chain Best Lifestyle Hotel Best Hotel in the United States Best Hotel in the Eastern United States Best Hotel in the Western United States Best European Hotel Chain Best Hotel Chain in Asia Best Hotel Chain in Latin America Best Hotel Chain in Mexico
FiestAmericana Hotels and ResortsBest Hotel Chain in the Middle East Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts Best Hotel Club Floor Best Domestic Tourism Destination Best International Tourism Destination Best Domestic Business City Best International Business City Best Spa Best Golf Resort Best Hotel Rewards Program Best Wireless Service in the World Best WiFi Service Best Luggage Brand Best Overseas Delivery Program Best Credit Card Rewards Program Best Travel Gadget Best Tour Operator Best Duty-Free Shops Best Noise-Canceling Headset |
Global Traveler will also recognize the following Wines on the Wing award winners at tonight’s reception: OpenSkies (Best Business-Class Wines on the Wing), Asiana Airlines (Best First-Class Wines on the Wing, Best First-Class Champagne, Best First- Class Red Wine), Etihad Airways (Best Business-Class White Wine), EL AL Israel Airlines (Best First-Class White Wine), South African Airways (Best Business-Class Sparkling Wine), V Australia (Best Business-Class Champagne), TAP Portugal (Best Business-Class Red Wine), Lufthansa (Best First-Class Red Wine), SkyTeam (Best Alliance Wines on the Wing), American Airlines (Best North American Wines on the Wing, Best North American Sparkling Wine, Best North American Red Wine) and US Airways (Best North American White Wine). The results of the Wines on the Wing airline wine survey were announced in the August 2011 issue.
About the Survey
Global Traveler conducted an open-ended survey of its readers to determine the best in
66 travel-related categories. The survey was conducted from Jan. 1, 2011, to Aug. 31, 2011. Questionnaires were available in subscriber copies of the magazine, online athttp://newgtsite.wpengine.com/surveyand through direct mail and email. Only questionnaires with more than 50 percent of the questions answered were considered. An outside accounting firm, Citrin Cooperman LLP, tabulated the results. Employees of the magazine and members of the travel industry were barred from participation.
About Global Traveler/FXExpress Publications, Inc.
Global Traveler, the only ABC-audited U.S.-based magazine for the international
business traveler, is a business travel and lifestyle publication with an ABC-paid
circulation of 107,140+. FXExpress Publications, Inc., based in Yardley, Pa.,
is a privately held company publishing Global Traveler, eFlyer;
eFlyerAsia and several annuals; and also operating newgtsite.wpengine.com,
http://www.globaltravellerasia.com and blog.globaltravelerusa.com.
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