Global Traveler Announces 14th Annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards

Global Traveler, the source for luxury travelers, announces the winners of its 14th annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards in its April Leisure Travel Issue. Global Traveler is part of FXExpress Publications, Inc.'s family of brands, which also includes globaltravelerusa.com, trazeetravel.com and whereverfamily.com.

Special Achievement Awards
- Outstanding Social Responsibility: VisitMalta
- Outstanding Innovations: Alaska Airlines
- Outstanding Environmental Initiatives: Red Sea Global
- Outstanding Customized Services: Kerzner International
- Outstanding Loyalty Programs: United MileagePlus (Airlines), IHG One Rewards (Hotels)
- Publisher’s Award – Destination Leader of the Year: Michelle Buttigieg, Malta Tourism Authority

Cruise Awards
- Cruise Line of the Year: Explora Journeys
- Best Luxury Cruise Line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises®
- Best Small-Ship Cruise Line: Windstar Cruises
- Best River Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
- Best Expedition Cruises: Atlas Ocean Voyages

Destinations & Attractions
- Best Historical Attractions (International): Greece (5th consecutive year)
- Best Historical Attractions (Domestic): New Orleans, Louisiana
- Best Beaches: Aruba
- Best Adventure Destination (International): Jordan
- Best Leisure Destination in Asia: Seoul, South Korea
- Best Leisure Destination in Europe: Krakow, Poland
- Best Leisure Destination in Latin/South America: Panamá City, Panamá (5th consecutive year)
- Best Island in Europe: Santoríni, Greece (13th consecutive year)
- Best International Ski Destination: Whistler, British Columbia (5th consecutive year)

Airlines & Travel
- Best Leisure Airline: Air Tahiti Nui
- Best Eco-Friendly Airline: United Airlines (5th consecutive year)
- Best Airline for Onboard Entertainment: Qatar Airways
- Best Airline Onboard Menu: Korean Air First Class

Hotels & Resorts
- Best Luxury Leisure Hotel Group: Meliá Hotels International
- Best Eco-Friendly Hotel Chain: Kimpton Hotels + Restaurants
- Best All-Inclusive Resorts: The Excellence Collection
- Best Pet-Friendly Hotels: Loews

These awards highlight the destinations, airlines, hotels, and cruise lines that luxury travelers consistently rate as the best in leisure and lifestyle travel .