Global Traveler Announces 11th Annual GT Tested Reader Survey Awards

Yardley, PA (PRWEB) December 01, 2014

The results are in! For the 11th 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 26,000 people responded. Global Traveler’s inaugural awards were celebrated in 2004.

Over the past 11 years, the survey has grown to honor more travel-related categories, including airlines, hotels, loyalty programs, credit cards and travel-related products in more than 80 categories. GT’s distinguished readers vote for their favorites in the world of travel in an open-ended survey running in the magazine and online from January to August each year. The results of the survey are announced in the December 2014 issue, available now.

GT readers are frequent premium travelers averaging 16 international and 16 domestic round-trip flights a year, with an average household income of $ 368,900 per year. Global Traveler’s elite readers spend an average 100 nights per year in hotels. A whopping 76 percent regularly travel in business class.

This year’s roster of highly regarded winners includes Etihad Airways (Best Airline in the World), Boeing 787 (Best Aircraft Type), Singapore Airlines (Best Business-Class Seat Design) and United Airlines (Best Trans-Pacific Airline). Other top winners are South African Airways (Best Airline in Africa), Brussels Airlines (Best Trans-Atlantic Airline), Westin Hotels & Resorts (Best International Hotel Chain), Grand Hyatt Incheon (Best MICE Hotel), Marriott Rewards (Best Frequent-Stay Bonus Program) and Hertz (Best Rental Car Company).

Global Traveler’s consistent, unbiased reporting for the past 11 years ranks the GT Tested Reader Survey awards among the most highly regarded in the industry.

“What an honor to present the 11th annual GT Tested Reader Survey awards; I’m so proud of the past 11 years of success for both Global Traveler and all of our winners,” said Francis X. Gallagher, publisher and CEO of Global Traveler. “Being selected No. 1 by our readers is no easy feat, as they are an intrepid group of discerning frequent travelers. Consistency is key, as most of these winners are repeat honorees. Congratulations to the MVPs of the travel industry.”

This year’s winners will be feted at a cocktail reception Dec. 15 at award-winning The Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, Calif. For more information, check out the December 2014 issue of Global Traveler or visit our website at http://ift.tt/TGItI2. A complete recap of the night’s festivities will be featured in the March 2015 issue.

A complete list of winners is as follows:

Best Airline in the World



Etihad Airways

Best Airline Alliance



oneworld

Best Aircraft Type



Boeing 787

Best Airline Website



JetBlue.com

Best Airline for International First Class



Emirates

Best Airline for Business Class



Singapore Airlines

Best Airline for Domestic First Class



Delta Air Lines

Best Airline for Onboard Service



Asiana Airlines

Best Airline for Flight Attendants



Asiana Airlines

Best Flight Attendant Uniforms



Korean Air

Best Airline Cuisine



Alitalia

Best Airline for Security



EL AL Israel Airlines

Best Business-Class Seat Design



Singapore Airlines

Best First-Class Seat Design



Asiana Airlines

Best Airline for New Service Launch



American Airlines (DFW to PVG)

Best Overall Frequent-Flyer Program



United MileagePlus

Best Frequent-Flyer Elite-Level Program



American Airlines AAdvantage Executive Platinum

Best Frequent-Flyer Bonus Program



United MileagePlus

Best Frequent-Flyer Award Redemption



LifeMiles

Best Frequent-Flyer Customer Service, Americas



Delta Air Lines SkyMiles

Best Airline in North America



Air Canada

Best Airline to South America



LAN Airlines

Best Airline in Mexico



Aeromexico

Best Airline to Australia and New



Zealand



Air New Zealand

Best Airline in the South Pacific



Fiji Airways

Best Airline in Europe



TAP Portugal

Best Airline in Eastern Europe



LOT Polish Airlines

Best Airline in Africa



South African Airways

Best Airline in the Middle East



Etihad Airways

Best Airline in North Asia



China Airlines

Best Airline in Southeast Asia



Singapore Airlines

Best Airline in China



Hainan Airlines

Best Airline in Central/South Asia and



India



Air India

Best Airline to Japan



All Nippon Airways

Best Trans-Atlantic Airline



Brussels Airlines

Best Trans-Pacific Airline



United Airlines

Best Airport in the World



Incheon Airport

Best Airport in North America



Chicago O’Hare International Airport

Best Airport Lounges



Delta Air Lines Sky Clubs

Best Individual Domestic Lounge



Delta Air Lines Sky Club, ATL Concourse C

Best Individual International Lounge



Lufthansa First Class Lounge Munich

Best Airport Staff/Gate Agents



Etihad

Best Airport Dining



Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Best Duty-Free Shops



Dubai Duty Free

Best Individual Hotel in the World



The Address Downtown Dubai

Best International Hotel Chain



Westin Hotels & Resorts

Best Domestic Hotel Chain



Hilton Hotels

Best Lifestyle Hotel



Andaz

Best Airport Hotel



Grand Hyatt Incheon

Best Golf Resort



Golden Horseshoe Golf Club

Best MICE Hotel



Grand Hyatt Incheon

Best Hotel Club Floor



Grand Hyatt Grand Club

Best Hotel Rewards Program in the World



IHG Rewards Club

Best Frequent-Stay Elite-Level Program



Hilton HHonors Diamond

Best Frequent-Stay Award Redemption



Starwood Preferred Guest

Best Frequent-Stay Customer Service, Americas



Hilton HHonors

Best Frequent-Stay Bonus Program



Marriott Rewards

Best Hotel in the United States



The Peninsula Beverly Hills

Best European Hotel Chain



The Ritz-Carlton/Kempsinski Hotels (TIE)

Best Hotel Chain in Asia



Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

Best Hotel in South Korea



Lotte Hotel Seoul

Best Hotel Chain in Latin America



Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

Best Hotel Chain in Mexico



Fiesta Americana

Best Hotel Chain in the Middle East



Address Hotels + Resorts

Best Overseas Delivery Program



Volvo

Best Car Rental Company



Hertz

Best Tourism Destination



Ireland

Best MICE City



Singapore

Best WiFi Service



Boingo

Best Wireless Service in the World



Verizon Wireless

Best Noise-Canceling Headset



Sony

Best Luggage Brand



Briggs & Riley Travelware

Best Travel App



FlightTrack

Best Travel Camera



Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Best Credit Card



United MileagePlus Club Card from Chase

Best Credit Card Rewards Program



United MileagePlus Club Card from Chase

Best Frequent-Stay Affinity Credit Card



Marriott Rewards Visa Signature Card from Chase

Best Frequent-Stay Affinity Credit Card Promotions



Starwood Preferred Guest American Express



Best Frequent-Stay Affinity Credit Card Benefits



IHG Rewards Club Select Visa

Best Frequent-Stay Affinity Credit Card Redemptions



Hilton HHonors Credit Card from American Express

Best Frequent-Flyer Affinity Credit Card



Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card from Bank of America

Best Frequent-Flyer Affinity Credit Card Promotions



Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select Card

Best Frequent-Flyer Affinity Credit Card Benefits



US Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa

Best Frequent-Flyer Affinity Credit Card Redemptions



United MileagePlus Explorer Card from Chase

Best Cruise Line Affinity Credit Card



Royal Caribbean Bank of America Visa

Global Traveler will also recognize the following Wines on the Wing award winners at the reception: Brussels Airlines (Best Business-Class Wines on the Wing, Best White Wine International Business Class, Best Red Wine International Business Class), Asiana Airlines (Best First-Class Wines on the Wing), TAM Airlines (Best Champagne International Business Class), British Airways (Best Champagne International First Class and Best White Wine International First Class), EL AL Israel Airlines (Best Sparkling Wine International First or Business Class), Jet Airways (Best Red Wine International First Class), Star Alliance (Best Alliance Wines on the Wing) and American Airlines (Best North American Wines on the Wing, Best North American Sparkling Wine, Best North American White Wine and Best North American Red Wine). The results of the Wines on the Wing airline wine survey were announced in the August 2014 issue.

About the Survey



Global Traveler conducted an open-ended survey of its readers to determine the best in more than 70 travel-related categories. The survey was conducted from Jan. 1, 2013 to Aug. 31, 2013. Questionnaires were available in subscriber copies of the magazine, online and 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



Global Traveler, the only AAM-audited U.S.-based magazine for the international business and leisure traveler, is a business travel and lifestyle publication with an AAM paid circulation of 109,000+.

About FXExpress Publications, Inc.



FXExpress Publications, Inc., based in Yardley, Pa., is a privately held company publishing Global Traveler, China Global Traveler, eFlyer USA; eFlyer Asia, Trazee Travel and several annuals; and also operating globaltravelerusa.com, http://ift.tt/15oEEmz, china-globaltraveler.com and TrazeeTravel.com.



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