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NEW YORK, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Business Traveler magazine, the only U.S. publication devoted to the needs of the travel industry's most active customers, has just announced the winners of their 2006 Readers' Choice Best in Business Travel Survey. The highly coveted awards will be presented at a gala ceremony and dinner in New York on January 11, 2007. The gala also kicks-off Business Travelers' fundraising drive benefiting The Ronald McDonald House of New York, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving pediatric cancer patients and their families.

Now in its 18th year, the Readers' Choice Best in Business Travel Survey randomly samples the Business Traveler subscriber base, allowing the readers to recognize the companies who have made their business travels more enjoyable. Conducted by a third-party agency, the annual survey covers nearly 50 categories including "Best Overall Airline," "Best Business-Class Hotel," and "Best Luggage." The 2006 survey had a return rate of more than 33 percent.

"Logging an average 67 nights on the road and more than six-million round-trip flights a year, our readers know the hotels, airlines and travel products that best meet their needs," stated Rebecca Bishop, publisher. "We appreciate the time these globetrotting executives took to respond to our survey and we hope that the results will make global business travel more productive and efficient in the coming years."

The 2006 Readers' Choice Best in Business Travel Award Winners:
Best overall airline in the world: Singapore Airlines
Best airline for North American travel: Continental Airlines
Best airline for international travel: Singapore Airlines
Best business class in the world: Virgin Atlantic Airways
Best first class in the world: Emirates
Best premium economy class in the world: United Airlines
Best economy class in the world: Singapore Airlines
Best business class to Europe/Trans-Atlantic: British Airways
Best business class to Eastern Europe: Lufthansa
Best business class to Nordic Countries: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
Best business class to Mexico/Latin America: AeroMexico
Best business class to South America: LAN Airlines
Best business class to Canada: Air Canada
Best business class to Asia/Trans-Pacific: Korean Air
Best business class to the South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand: Air New
Zealand
Best business class to the Middle East: Emirates
Best business class to Africa: South African Airways
Best low-cost carrier: Frontier Airlines
Best flight attendants in the U.S.: Continental Airlines
Best in-flight services in the U.S.: Continental Airlines
Best flight attendants in the world: Asiana Airlines
Best in-flight service in the world: Asiana Airlines
Best business class cuisine/menu: Singapore Airlines
Best airport lounge: Delta Air Lines
Best airline alliance: Star Alliance
Best frequent-flier program: Delta SkyMiles
Best airline Web site: Delta.com
Best airport in the world: Singapore Changi International Airport
Best airport in North America: Denver International Airport
Best hotel chain in the world: Marriott International
Best hotel chain in North America for business travel: Marriott
Best luxury hotel chain for business travel: Four Seasons Hotels &
Resorts
Best individual hotel in North America for business travel: The Peninsula
Chicago
Best hotel Web site: Marriott.com
Best hotel rewards program in the world: Marriott Rewards
Best hotel chain in Latin America: Sheraton Latin America
Best hotel chain in Europe: Sofitel Hotels & Resorts
Best hotel chain in Eastern Europe: Hilton Hotels
Best hotel chain in the Middle East: Jumeirah
Best Web site for booking travel: Travelocity.com
Best credit card for business travelers: American Express
Best credit card rewards program: American Express Membership Rewards
Best car-rental company in North America: Hertz
Best wireless service provider in the world: Verizon Wireless
Best overall luggage for business travelers: Travelpro
Best carry-on luggage for business travelers: TUMI
Best international courier service: DHL
Best overnight courier service in North America: FedEx
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