Frequent Business Traveler is an online publication that brings must-read travel tips and insights, news, reviews, and local knowledge to globetrotting executives in order to ensure seamless, productive, and successful travel. GlobeRunner awards honor the world's best hotels, airlines, car rental agencies, travel websites and other providers.
NEW YORK – Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Lufthansa, American Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, Transaero Airlines, and Emirates Airline have been named best in class by readers of Frequent Business Traveler, an online publication written for and by affluent frequent business travelers.
The Hilton chain was recognized as favorite in the Americas, Asia/Pacific and Europe, Middle East and Africa. American Airlines took top honors as best airline in the Americas; Transaero won its award for service in Europe/Middle East/Africa; while Singapore Airlines scored tops for the Asia/Pacific region. The publication’s readers bestowed two awards to Lufthansa – best first class lounge as well as best frequent flyer program. Honors for Best Airport in the Americas went to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Top recognition also went to BMW as the Best Automobile Manufacturer and Hertz as Best Car Rental Chain.
The Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards recognize the world’s best airlines, hotel chains, automobile manufacturers, car rental agencies, luggage manufacturers and travel websites.
Voting was conducted online from January 9 through March 15, and over 110,000 votes were cast by readers.
“Every day, our readers crisscross the globe, patronizing the world’s leading hotels, airlines, and travel-related services,” said Jonathan Spira, editorial director of Frequent Business Traveler. “The GlobeRunner Awards are their awards. Their knowledge and desire for the best are reflected in the list of winners we are recognizing.”
The awards were presented at a ceremony at The Penn Club in New York City.
The complete list of GlobeRunner award winners is:
Best Airline in Asia/Pacific: Singapore Airlines
Best Airline in Europe/Middle East/Africa: Transaero Airlines
Best Airline in the Americas: American Airlines
Best First Class Lounges: Lufthansa
Best Business Class Lounges: Swiss International Air Lines
Best Airport in Asia/Pacific: Singapore Changi Airport
Best Airport in Europe/Middle East/Africa: Dubai International Airport
Best Airport in the Americas: John F. Kennedy International Airport
Best Airline Alliance: Star Alliance
Best Frequent Flyer Program: Lufthansa Miles & More
Best Airline Food and Wine: Emirates Airline
Best Hotel Chain in Asia/Pacific: Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Best Hotel Chain in Europe/Middle East/Africa: Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Best Hotel Chain in The Americas: Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Best Hotel Chain/Group Loyalty Program: Hilton HHonors
Best Hotel Chain Dining/Restaurant: Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Best Credit/Charge Card Points Program: American Express Membership Rewards
Best Mobile Phone Coverage in North America: AT&T
Best Web Site for Booking Travel: Expedia
Best General Travel Site: FlyerTalk
Best Car Rental Chain in the World: Hertz
Best Car Manufacturer in the World: BMW
Best Luggage Maker: Samsonite
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