Business Traveler announces winners of Best in Business Travel awards

Business Traveler has announced the winners of their Best in Business Travel awards, chosen by its readers.

This year the awards went to 34 recipients in 48 categories, which include the best airlines, hotel companies, car rental, airports, loyalty program and mobile technology both by regions and worldwide.

Best in Global Travel winners:

Best Overall Airline in the World Singapore Airlines
Best Airline in the World for International Travel Qatar Airways
Best Airline Alliance Oneworld
Best First Class Service in the World Etihad Airways
Best Business Class Service in the World Qatar Airways
Best Premium Economy Class in the World Virgin Atlantic
Best Economy Class Service in the World Singapore Airlines
Best Airline Cuisine in Business Class Turkish Airlines
Best Overall Inflight Experience in the World Asiana Airlines
Airline with Best Overall Customer Service Asiana Airlines
Best Airport Clubs/Lounges Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse
Best Business Hotel Chain in the World Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Best North American Airline for International Travel Air Canada

Best Airlines by Region winners:

Best Airline for North American Travel Virgin America
Best Low-Cost Airline in North America Southwest Airlines
Best Airline in South/Latin America Avianca
Best Airline in Western Europe British Airways
Best Airline in Eastern Europe Turkish Airlines
Best Airline in Africa South African Airways
Best Airline in the Middle East Qatar Airways
Best Airline in Asia Cathay Pacific

Best Air Travel Experience winners:

Best North American Airline for Business Class Service Delta Air Lines
Best North American Airline for Inflight Experience Air Canada
Best Airline for Trans-Atlantic Service Virgin Atlantic
Best Airline for Trans-Pacific Service Singapore Airlines
Best Business Class to South / Latin America LAN Airlines
Best Business Class to the Middle East Etihad 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 Air New Zealand

Best Global Hotel Experience winners:

Best Budget Hotel Chain Best Western
Best Extended Stay Hotel Chain Homewood Suites by Hilton
Best Luxury Hotel Chain Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Best Boutique Hotel Chain Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

Best Hotels by Region winners:

Best Business Hotel Chain in North America Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Best Business Hotel Chain in South/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 Loyalty Programs winners:

Best Frequent Flier Program Delta Sky Miles
Best Hotel Loyalty Program Marriott Rewards

Best Connections on the Ground winners:

Best Airport in the World Singapore Changi Airport
Airport With Best Duty-Free Shopping Incheon International Airport
Best Car Rental Company in North America National Car Rental
Best Car Rental Company in the World Hertz
Best International Business Meetings Destination Seoul, Korea

Best Traveler Tools and Productivity Boosters winners:

Best Mobile Phone & Data provider AT&T
Best Mobile Travel App Uber

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