YARDLEY, PA, January 18, 2006 – Donald Trump was the surprise guest at Global Traveler’s annual reader survey gala awards ceremony yesterday in New York City. Trump was among more than 300 well-wishers who congratulated award winners during a ceremony at The Grand Hyatt New York.

Trump, who took the podium in a grand finale moment, following the awards presentation, congratulated the winners for their outstanding contribution to the travel industry. He also congratulated Global Traveler magazine for its success. On January 24, Trump will launch his own new website, www.gotrump.com. “We will have the best rates with airlines and hotels, with links to other websites such as American Express,” he said.

Guest speaker, UNICEF Ambassador Annette Roque Lauer, presented the awards to travel industry executives who represent the best of business and luxury travel. Following the ceremony, she spoke of her introduction to UNICEF as a child in Holland, selling Christmas cards and collecting money for UNICEF. “It wasn’t until I became a parent myself, that I wanted to do more,” she said. She traveled to Indonesia in the aftermath of the Tsunami to help raise money for UNICEF. “We saw the best of the human spirit there. The losses were almost unbearable to witness, but in the midst of despair, we saw signs of hope,” she added. She thanked the airlines that collect small change from passengers and donate miles to UNICEF.

Founded in 1946, UNICEF helps save, protect and improve the lives of children in 157 countries through immunization, education, health care, nutrition, clean water and sanitation. For more information about UNICEF or to make a donation, visit www.unicefusa.org or call 800 4UNICEF.

Survey results were published in the Global Traveler’s January 2006 issue. Readers rated the world’s top airlines, airports, in-flight wines, hotels, car rental companies and other travel-related products and services.

“Global Traveler continues to improve, and we are dedicated to making it the best magazine,” said GT Publisher and CEO Francis X. Gallagher. “Our readers who chose this year’s winners are an elite group of travelers, flying at least 42 roundtrips per year. They have traveled on virtually every airline in the world, experienced every major hotel brand, and sampled many travel-related products,” he added.

United Airlines was the big winner in this year’s survey, taking three major awards as Best Domestic First Class, Best Frequent Flyer Program and Best Premium Economy Class. United Airlines also took Best Business Class Wines and Best White Wine served in the GT annual Wines on the Wing awards.

Singapore Airlines earned top honors as Best Airline in the World. Emirates, new to the North American market, won Best Airline for First Class and Best Airline in the Middle East. JetBlue Airways won Best Airline for Economy Class.

Thai Airways took Best Trans-Pacific Airline, while Asiana earned top kudos for Best In-flight Service and Cabin Staff. British Airways was selected over Virgin Atlantic as Best Business Class. In the regional category, Czech Airlines was named Best Airline in Eastern Europe.

In the airport category, Chicago O’Hare International Airport was named Best Airport in North America, while Changi Airport Singapore climbed ahead of the incumbent Incheon International Airport to be named Best International Airport.

Awards for best in-flight wines went to United Airlines for “Best Wines on the Wing” and “Top 10 White Wines,” Aer Lingus for “Top 10 Red Wines” and Icelandair for “Top 10 Champagnes and Sparking Wines.”

InterContinental Hotels – Priority Club Rewards took top prize for Best Frequent Stay Program, beating out Marriott Rewards who won last year. United Mileage Plus earned Best Frequent Flyer Program.

Readers also gave high marks to Westin Hotels & Resorts, with its attention to detail and much-loved signature “Heavenly Beds“—naming it the Best Hotel Chain in the United States.

Global Traveler Magazine conducted a survey of its readers from February 1, 2005 to August 31, 2005, with open-ended questions for the best in many categories of business and luxury travel. This survey was conducted in the magazine, as an insert to subscriber copies, as a direct mail questionnaire and emailed during the period in question. Only those questionnaires where more than 50% of the questions were completed were counted. Those under 50% were discarded. The 2005 survey contained results generated from 4,839 completed questionnaires under these criteria. Circulated nationally, Global Traveler has an ABC paid circulation of 54,903.

A complete list of winners is as follows (* signifies consecutive-year winner):

Best Airline in the World
Singapore Airlines

Best Airline for Business Class
British Airways

Best Airline for New Business Class (new)
Malaysia Airlines

Best Airline for First Class
Emirates

Best Airline for Premium Economy Class (new)
United Airlines-Economy Plus

Best Airline for Economy Class
JetBlue Airways

Best Airline for Domestic First Class (new)
United PS Service

Best Airline for Onboard Service and Flight Attendants
Asiana Airlines *

Best Airline in Mexico
Mexicana Airlines

Best Airline in Central/South America
Varig Brazilian Airlines

Best Airline in Canada
Air Canada *

Best Trans-Atlantic Airline (new)
Air France

Best Trans-Pacific Airline
Thai Airways International PCL *

Best Airline in the Nordic Countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden
Scandinavian Airlines *

Best Airline in the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand
Qantas Airways *

Best Airline in Eastern Europe
Czech Airlines *

Best Airline to Russia, The CIS and Baltic States
Finnair *

Best Airline in Africa
South African Airways*

Best Airline in the Middle East
Emirates *

Best Airport Lounges
United Airlines-Red Carpet

Best Airport in the World
Singapore Changi Airport

Best Airport in North America
Chicago O’Hare International Airport *

Best Frequent Flyer Program
United Mileage Plus *

Best Low-Cost Carrier
JetBlue Airways *

Best Airline Alliance
SkyTeam

Best International Hotel Chain
Park Hyatt *

Best Domestic Hotel Chain
Westin Hotels & Resorts *

Best Hotel in the United States
The Bel-Air, Los Angeles

Best Individual Hotel in Asia (new)
The InterContinental, Hong Kong

Best Individual Hotel in Europe (new)
The Ciragon Palace Kempinski, Istanbul

Best Individual Hotel in Canada (new)
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Québec City

Best Asian Hotel Chain (new)
Grand Hyatt

Best European Hotel Chain (new)
Luxury Collection

Best Canadian Hotel Chain (new)
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Best Latin American Hotel Chain
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts *

Best Hotel Rewards Program in the World
InterContinental Hotels Group – Priority Club Rewards

Best Car Rental Company
Hertz *

Best Luggage Brand
Travelpro

Best International Cellular Phone Service
Cingular Wireless

Best Credit Card Rewards Program
American Express Membership Rewards *

Best Technological Gadget
Apple i-Pod

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