City of New Orleans, Jorie Butler Kent, and Oman Sail were named the 2012 World Tourism honorees at Corinthia Hotels New York press breakfast. Award will be presented at the World Travel Market in London on November 5, 2012.

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) October 07, 2012

This is a tremendous honor for the city and testament to the more than 74,000 New Orleanians who work in the cultural economy. Despite all that our city has endured, the word is out that we are still one of the best and most unique destinations on the planet for a vibrant, unforgettable experience, said Mayor Mitch Landrieu.

The awards, said to celebrate extraordinary vision and leadership, will be presented on November 5, 2012 at the Excel Centre on the opening day of World Travel Market in London. Each honoree will be presented with an exquisite Baccarat Crystal shooting star, created by David Tisdale.

President/CEO Mark Romig of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation represented the city at the October 1 breakfast and said, New Orleans is honored to be singled out for its successful efforts in overcoming both Hurricane Katrina and the Deep Water Horizon oil spill. Our city has come back stronger than ever and our visitors are returning in larger numbers each year to enjoy our authentic food, music, and culture.

The other winners are Jorie Butler Kent, Vice Chairman of Abercrombie & Kent and Founder & President, Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy; and Oman Sail. All three distinguished 2012 honorees are being recognized for their commitment to sustainable tourism, contributions to tourism development, and for transforming tourism to overcome challenging times.

Mr. Simon Naudi, CEO of Corinthia Hotels said New Orleans was chosen in recognition for its extraordinary success in the transformation and rebirth of the tourism industry post-Katrina and in the wake of the Deep Water Horizon oil spill, spurring new economic growth and jobs, to make tourism New Orleans largest industry once again.

In addition to Corinthia Hotels, other sponsors include American Express, International Herald Tribune and Reed Travel Exhibitions.

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