For the second year in succession, Geneva has been named Europe's Leading City Break Destination at the World Travel Awards 2015 ceremony.

In the face of stiff competition from cities such as Paris, London, Rome, Istanbul, Madrid, Lisbon, Venice and Dublin, as well as new nominees Porto and Lodz, Geneva becomes part of the new trend of "city break" trips.

Philippe Vignon, director of Geneva Tourism, said: "Geneva is a lively destination, full of surprises, which is worth exploring during a business trip as well as over a weekend.

"This prize endorses our strategy of developing touristic products with high added-value, such as the creation of various packages aimed especially at short-stay visitors," said Vincent Dubi, marketing director.

With its magnificent location on the banks of Lake Geneva and close to the Alps, Geneva is extremely accessible, being well served by air and land. Its hotel offering is exceptional and particularly attractive at weekends.

Once there, the visitor can take advantage of a great many innovative and tailored services to make them comfortable during their stay: free public transport, customised tours, a guide of recommended places to visit, including one tailored specifically by and for women and the Geneva Pass (available online), offering a host of free and discounted activities - to name but a few.