Tourism Man of the Year
TALEB RIFAI
Secretary General
UNWTO
PATWA International Achiever Award
EGLANTINA GJERMENI
Minister of Urban Development & Tourism
Albania
Goa, India- Best Destination for Relaxation,
Entertainment and Water Sports
DILIP PARULEKAR
Minister of Tourism, Government of Goa
Best Tourism Minister of the Year
MOHAMED HISHAM ABBAS ZAAZOU
Minister of Tourism
Arab Republic of Egypt
Vienna- Best Heritage City
KATHARINA KOZAK
Market Manager
Vienna Tourist Board
Hall of Fame- Lifetime Contribution in
Hospitality
VEER VIJAY SINGH
Chief Operating Officer
Vivanta by Taj, India
For Promotion of Tourism Worldwide
MARTIN J CRAIGS
Chief Executive Officer
Pacific Asia Travel Association
Hall of Fame- Lifetime Contribution in
Hospitality
K.B. KACHRU
Executive Vice President
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, South Asia
Lavasa, India- Emerging Destination in
India
RAJIV DUGGAL
Senior Vice President
Lavasa Corporation
ITC Grand Chola, Chennai- Best
Luxury Hotel
NAKUL ANAND
Executive Director
ITC
The Waldorf Astoria New York-
Best Luxury Hotel
PHILIPPE GARNIER
VP- Luxury and Leisure Sales
Waldorf Astoria
The awardees at the PATWA International Awards Ceremony at ITB Berlin