Etihad Airways' Melbourne Premium Lounge named Australasia's best

Etihad Airways’ Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport has been voted Australasia’s Leading Airport Lounge for 2016.

The announcement was made recently at the 23rd Annual World Travel Awards Asia and Australasia Ceremony in Da Nang, Vietnam.

Speaking on the occasion, Etihad Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, Peter Baumgartner, said, "This award is a powerful endorsement of the superior quality of our Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport and the hard work and commitment to excellence of the team.

"It’s especially gratifying as it comes just months after the lounge opened in May this year and adds to the growing acclaim for our remarkable collection of premium lounges worldwide."

Now in its 23rd year, the World Travel Awards celebrates excellence across key sectors of the travel and tourism industry. Votes are cast by travel industry executives and travel consumers.

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