The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) was named Leading Conference Centre for the third consecutive year at the 2009 Middle East World Travel Awards, considered the authoritative voice for the world travel industry. With votes cast by over 170,000 travel professionals from across the globe, DWTC was honoured for its contribution to the regional MICE sector and the role it has played in stimulating opportunities that bring long term economic benefits to the wider Middle East region. For more MENA awards news see page 13.