The World Travel Awards were launched in 1993 to acknowledge and recognize excellence in the world's travel and tourism industry. Now celebrating its 16th Anniversary, the awards are regarded as the very highest achievement that a travel product could ever hope to receive. Thousands of votes are cast by travel professionals from 183000 travel agencies, tour and transport companies and tourism organizations in over 160 countries across the globe. Votes are cast globally by fellow industry professionals in 919 different categories.
Philippe De Meyer, General Manager of the Kempinski Hotel Dukes' Palace commented: "This award is a tribute to my entire staff which day after day ensures the most consistent and attentive service. We are delighted to be recognized in our first full year of operations with this distinguished honour and it is wonderful to be acknowledged for our consistent effort to deliver the most attentive service, amongst so many outstanding and renowned five star hotels in Belgium. Industry recognition will serve as a great encouragement to keep improving our services."