Excelencias Awards Presented in FITUR 2012

The 2011 Excelencias Awards were presented on Wednesday, January 18, 17.00 - 17.45 hours, at the 2012 Fitur Conference Room, in Pavilion 10, booth 10F24.

The EXCELENCIAS AWARDS were created back in 2005 by the “Grupo Excelencias” communication group in an effort to promote excellence in different spheres linked to tourism and culture. Ever since, they have turned into a benchmark for people who work in this important sector and do their best to be excellent.

As the Grupo Excelencias has grown stronger with its publications in different sectors, Excelencias Awards have gone deeper into these segments such as the gourmet world by also handing out the GOURMET EXCELENCIAS AWARDS.

A new Excelencias Award has been created in 2011: “Silvia Zorzanello in Memoriam Award” as a tribute to the lifetime achievements in Brazil by Silvia Zorzanello, to be annually delivered to those companies, institutions or persons that, due to their work and attainments, deserve that outstanding mention.

As for the rest of the awards, the 2011 edition winners are:

2011 EXCELENCIAS TURISTICAS AWARDS

2011 EXCELENCIAS TURISTICAS AWARD  
MEXICO
PUERTO VALLARTA-RIVIERA NAYARIT
For an excellent team that’s been putting on a solid and common project in order to hold the 2012 Tianguis

2011 EXCELENCIAS TURISTICAS AWARD  
MEXICO
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, MEXICO CITY
For the achievements obtained in terms of security in the city, with actions such as the video surveillance program, security modules and investment in equipment.

2011 EXCELENCIAS TURISTICAS AWARD  
URUGUAY
MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND SPORT, URUGUAY
For its constant growth when it comes to tourists arrivals and spending per person, highlighting Punta del Este, with an investment record for second residence.

2011 EXCELENCIAS TURISTICAS AWARD  
PANAMA
TOURISM AUTHORITY OF PANAMA
For the best promotion work of a tourism destination with innovative ideas, expressed in three aspects: tourist insurance, free Convention Center and Visit Panama.

2011 EXCELENCIAS TURISTICAS AWARD  
ECUADOR
HORITZOGRUP ECUADOR
For its restless work to develop tourism in Ecuador and Peru. And for being the organizer of important events and fairs such as: FITE Ecuador and FITPERU.

2011 EXCELENCIAS TURISTICAS AWARD  
CENTRAL AMERICA
CATM- CENTRAL AMERICA TRAVEL MART
For being the finest Central American event with heightened results for the region, since it puts together the efforts made by 7 countries for joint promotion.

2011 EXCELENCIAS TURISTICAS AWARD  
SPAIN
RIU HOTELS
For succeeding in keeping a balance between being a family business with customized projects and becoming a successful multinational entrepreneur with over 100 hotels all over the world.

2011 EXCELENCIAS TURISTICAS AWARD  
SPAIN
TOURMUNDIAL-EL CORTE INGLES
For being the TTOO and AAVV of the highest quality and prestige

CND SPECIAL AWARD
2011 EXCELENCIAS TURISTICAS AWARD  
SPAIN
TALEB RIFAI: SECRETARY GENERAL OF UNWTO
For its constant work leading the UNWTO, in order to promote tourism as an engine for economic growth of countries.

2011 EXCELENCIAS TURISTICAS SPECIAL AWARD
CUBA
MINTUR
For obtaining a record in terms of Russian tourist arrivals with a 140% growth
For being Havana the Caribbean capital that welcomes the largest number of Spanish visitors
For being one of the safest countries in the Caribbean

2011 EXCELENCIAS GOURMET AWARDS
MEXICO
CANIRAC JALISCO
For its great international promotion work of Mexican cuisine as intangible mankind heritage, developing continuous actions for its spreading and awareness.

SPAIN
MADRID FUSION
For becoming the most acclaimed Spanish gastronomic event on Earth

SILVIA ZORZANELLO IN MEMORIAM AWARD
2011 EXCELENCIAS TURISTICAS AWARD  
FOZ STATE – MISIONES REGION
BRAZIL   - ARGENTINA
IGUAZU FALLS

For the joint work between Brazil and Argentina, to become one of the seven world natural wonders
 
The official presentation ceremony of EXCELENCIAS AWARDS took place at Fitur’s Press Hall in Pavilion 10, Booth 10F24 on Wednesday, January 18, at 5 p.m.