Abu Dhabi Airports wins prestigious world title for aviation sector

Wednesday, 6 December 2023 07:32

By ARN News Staff

Abu Dhabi Airports has won the coveted "World's Leading Airport Operator 2023" honour at this year's World Travel Awards ceremony.

The award, won three years in a row by Oman Airport between 2019 – 2021 and then by Malaysia Airport in 2022, is globally acknowledged as the most prestigious honour in the travel and tourism sector.

Amongst the nominees this year were Airports Company South Africa, Kenya Airports Authority, Los Angeles World Airports, Malaysia Airports and Oman Airports.

Muna Al Ghanim, Vice President for Customer Experience Relationship Management at Abu Dhabi Airports received the award at a special ceremony held at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab.

"This accolade is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, especially in a year of significant advancements," Al Ghanim said, adding that it "not only celebrates the company's achievements but also sets a new benchmark for excellence in the global aviation industry".

It's been an extraordinary year so far for the Abu Dhabi airport operator, with the launch of Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Terminal A.

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