Capella Bangkok was named lodge of the 12 months, Capella was additionally voted main luxurious lodge model, Japan shines as the preferred vacation hotspot, and Viceroy at Ombria Algarve gained greatest new lodge. Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airways, was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award
DUBAI, UAW– NOVEMBER 18, 2025 / The world’s main inns, airways, airports, cruise strains, and locations, as voted for by the 32 million globetrotting members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, have been unveiled on the annual luxurious journey awards ceremony, the ULTRAs (Ultratravel Awards), on Monday, 17th November 2025 in Dubai.
Recognising one of the best of one of the best in international journey, the ULTRAs is a must-attend occasion for the posh journey and tourism elite, organised by World Resort Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of impartial lodge manufacturers and operator of award-winning loyalty programme GHA DISCOVERY.
Staged at Dubai’s glamorous beachfront life-style vacation spot, Nikki Seaside Membership, the ULTRAs acknowledged journey leaders throughout 17 classes, with every winner voted for by GHA DISCOVERY’s international membership and the readers of Ultratravel journal.
The awards have been introduced by well-known radio character Tom Urquhart and widespread presenter and content material creator Lily Coleman, with a raft of movie star sport stars in attendance, together with three rugby union World Cup winners, former England Worldwide and British & Irish Lions star, Simon Shaw MBE, former South Africa internationals Bryan Habana and Schalk Brits, along with former Japan worldwide Akihito Yamada.
The road-up of 2025 winners included Capella Bangkok, which was hailed because the ‘Ultratravel Assortment Resort of the Yr’, and Capella additionally took dwelling the title of ‘Luxurious Model of the Yr’; Viceroy at Ombria Algarve in Portugal, named ‘Greatest New Resort within the World’ and The Leela Palace Udaipur, honoured because the ‘Greatest Sustainable Resort’.
Among the many most celebrated inns, Pan Pacific London was topped ‘Greatest Resort in Europe’; The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Resort gained ‘Greatest Resort in Asia’; Ciragan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul triumphed as ‘Greatest Resort within the Center East/Turkey/Africa and Castaway Island, Fiji was voted ‘Greatest Resort Oceania/Pacific’. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas was recognised as ‘Greatest Resort within the Indian Ocean’ and The Surrey, A Corinthia Resort, was named ‘Greatest Resort within the Americas/Caribbean’.
Dubai-based Emirates as soon as once more claimed the title of ‘Greatest Airline within the World’ and was additionally honoured for ‘Greatest Premium Economic system Class’, demonstrating its continued management in international aviation. This achievement was additional underscored by the popularity of Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, who obtained a ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award for his excellent service to the worldwide aviation business, introduced to him by Nick Perry, Chairman of Ultratravel.
Dubai Worldwide Airport, the busiest airport globally for worldwide passenger site visitors, was named ‘Greatest Airport within the World’. Singapore Airways took dwelling the title for the ‘Greatest First Class’, and Qatar Airways secured the ‘Greatest Enterprise Class’ title.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) was chosen as ‘The Greatest Luxurious Cruise Line’ whereas Japan was revealed because the ‘Favorite Vacation Nation’, just a bit extra widespread than runners-up, Italy and Thailand.
“The ULTRAs are particularly significant as a result of they mirror the voice of our GHA DISCOVERY members – hundreds of thousands of passionate travellers who recognise and have a good time the world’s greatest hospitality experiences,” stated GHA CEO Chris Hartley. “This 12 months, we obtained a file variety of votes, making the outcomes much more important. Congratulations to all of the winners for setting the usual in excellence and showcasing one of the best of hospitality, aviation, and journey.”
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About Ultratravel Assortment
Ultratravel Assortment encompasses a curated number of the world’s most distinctive inns and resorts, recognised for his or her luxurious, individuality, and excellent visitor experiences. These iconic properties take part within the international GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, enabling them to reward discerning travellers with unique advantages and recognition. By way of Ultratravel Assortment, additionally they acquire entry to prolonged advertising and marketing alternatives through Ultratravel, the posh journey media model that co-founded the Assortment alongside World Resort Alliance. For extra info, go to ultratravelcollection.com.
About GHA and GHA DISCOVERY:
World Resort Alliance (GHA) is the world’s largest alliance of impartial lodge manufacturers with 45 manufacturers and 850 inns in 100 international locations. Its award-winning loyalty programme – GHA DISCOVERY – supplies 32 million members recognition, D$ rewards and unique experiences throughout its inns and companions, each with and with no keep. GHA DISCOVERY generated US$2.7billion in member lodge income and 11 million room nights in 2024.
By way of membership in GHA, manufacturers broaden their international attain, drive incremental income and cut back dependence on third-party channels, all whereas sustaining administration independence and particular person positioning. For extra info, go to globalhotelalliance.com or ghadiscovery.com.
