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Eastern Europe Takes Home World Travel Gold

2010-11-09 by Phil Butler

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The World Travel Awards reveal the leaders in the travel industry. This year’s winners actually represent the leading companies that are taking the industry through one of the most difficult times economically in history. Travel looks to lead the world out of recession, and Eastern Europe is significant among this year’s award winners.

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