Anguilla makes triumphant showing at the 2014 World Travel Awards Grand Final Ceremony

ANGUILLA, Caribbean, Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The peerless island of Anguilla hosted the 21^st Annual World Travel Awards at the island's luxurious CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa. Anguilla was voted World's Leading Luxury Island Destination from a short list which included top-tier candidates such as St. Barts, Maldives and Mauritius. The prestigious WTA selected Anguilla to welcome the leading luminaries of the luxury travel and hospitality industry, representing a first in the island's rich history.

Award-winning actress Vivica A. Fox ("Independence Day", "Batman & Robin," "Why do Fools Fall in Love") brought Hollywood glamour to the stage as she hosted the highly anticipated Gala Ceremony, which featured an impressive lineup of presenters and performers including legendary Anguillian musician Bankie Banx, True Intentions, and the cultural song and dance ensemble the Mayoumba Folkloric Theatre. Anguilla was appointed the exclusive host of the World Travel Awards Grand Final as more than 300 international guests graced the island's shores and sampled all its treasures. The distinguished attendees included dignitaries, luminaries and international media, as well as government and tourism-industry leaders who set and maintain the standard of excellence in travel.

The award gloriously confirmed Anguilla's status as a world-class travel destination, now officially recognized as elite by the global leaders in the tourism industry. The island's allure stems from its rising stature as the culinary capital of the Caribbean; its 33 immaculate beaches laden with turquoise-hued waters and buttery soft sands and its most distinctive characteristic - its people, known as the "world's friendliest." All these winning attributes cemented its position among registered voters and confirmed why A-list stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z, Denzel Washington, Robert DeNiro, and Sofia Vergara covet Anguilla as their Caribbean sanctuary.     

An impressive array of local businesses and attractions also headlined the winners lists including: Anguilla's Dolphin Discovery (Anguilla's Leading Attraction), Anguilla Air Services (Anguilla's Leading Air Service), Ani Villas (Anguilla's Leading Ultra Luxury Villa), Scilly Cay (Anguilla's Leading Private Island), CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa (Anguilla's Leading Resort), Viceroy Anguilla (Anguilla's Leading Hotel), and Calypso (Anguilla's Leading Ferry Operator).

The festivities have left Anguillians both proud and overjoyed at receiving such international acclaim. "Having individuals from all corners of the world such as Abu Dhabi, China, Hong Kong, Australia and Malaysia descend upon our island, convening the most influential and distinguished travel professionals, represents a great source of pride for Anguilla. The excitement of hosting the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony and witnessing our treasured island achieve coveted recognition by being voted the World's Leading Luxury Island Destination has made this event successful beyond even our highest hopes" shared Haydn Hughes, Anguilla Parliamentary Secretary with responsibility for Tourism and Sports. "Hosting the WTA is the biggest singular event to grace our shores and one of the most significant tourism milestones in our history and for which we are humbled and very thankful."

World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke added: "It has been a privilege to welcome the leaders of international hospitality to CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa and to the island of Anguilla. This event has been nothing short of sensational and my heartfelt thanks go out to all those who have made our Grand Final 2014 in Anguilla a huge success."

Marvet Britto President and CEO of The Britto Agency, Anguilla's Global Branding and Public Relations firm and whose vision helped bring the awards gala to Anguilla shared:  "There was no greater moment than to watch the people of Anguilla stand united as they celebrated their win. The island is one land and one people, who collectively will continue to elevate Anguilla to its rightful place within the galaxy of the world's premium travel destinations"

A full list of winners for the Grand Final Gala Ceremony can be viewed at http://www.worldtravelawards.com/winners2014-1

More information on the official World Travel Awards can be found on the website.
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