NEW DELHI,03.12.18-Delhi won the award for ‘Favourite Indian City’ at the eighth edition of Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards. The ceremony was held at The Lodhi, New Delhi, on 29th November, 2018, in the presence of industry leaders, influencers and recognized names from the travel and tourism sector including government bodies. Sudhir Sobti, Chief Manager (PR & Publicity) received the award on behalf of Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), Govt. of Delhi.

Like every year, the Readers’ Travel Awards are chosen through a readers’ voting process spanning two months sans any nominations and recognizes the best in the travel industry across hotels, destinations, airlines, spas, websites, apps, cruise lines and more. Delhi has won the award for the same category past years as well. The Readers’ Travel Award 2018 winners will be featured in Condé Nast Traveller India’s milestone 50th, December 2018 — January 2019 issue.

Divia Thani, Editor, Condé Nast Traveller India said, “Year after year, we have seen the participation and enthusiasm of our Condé Nast Traveller readers’ voter base increase significantly. The Readers’ Travel Awards are a barometer of what the discerning, affluent Indian traveller looks for and appreciates when he or she travels. It also puts into perspective what tourism boards, hotels, airlines and other travel companies should focus on to attract this audience and helps them identify and cater to new trends.”

Delhi offers visitors a sumptuous banquet of history and heritage seamlessly in tune with its transformation as one of the world’s fastest growing and largest metropolises today. The capital has numerous offerings from UNESCO World Heritage sites, vibrant culture, best shopping locations, and historic sites engaging the tourist in a unique experience. It continues to grow through better connectivity, upcoming hotels while creating new experiences. During the past recent years Delhi has been actively hosting various events for art, culture, heritage, cuisines, music among others to engage the communities.

In the past year Delhi has been bestowed with Best Destination Leadership Award (for first rank in the 5th edition of WTTCII- Hotelirate State Ranking Survey 2017) by the World Travel and Tourism Council India (WTTC), ‘Favorite Shopping Destination’ by Lonely Planet India and exceptionally creative publication (Crystal category) for its Calendar 2018 promoting Delhi as a Film Shooting Destination by Public Relations Council of India (PRCI).